chief media officer for energy and clean growth, department for business. energy and industrial strategy

August 17, 2019 Carol Caveney

Chief Media Officer for Energy and Clean Growth

Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy

Salary: £56,350 - £63,362 (This salary range includes a Communications pay enhancement of £5,050 per annum)

Location: 1 Victoria Street, London

Closing date: 13 Sep 2019

Summary

The UK led the world this year, as the first major economy to legislate to end its contribution to global warming entirely by 2050.

As chief media officer on the energy and clean growth desk, you would have the unique and exciting opportunity to help lead a team of media officers to communicate and promote what the Government is doing to reduce emissions across the economy to meet this ambitious target.

You will be responsible for a team of media officers and their work to communicate the UK's:

• clean energy revolution - from its booming offshore wind sector to exploring new ways of financing new nuclear plants;

• international leadership on tackling climate change - from helping developing countries develop clean energy sources to bidding to host crucial UN climate talks next year;

• efforts to revolutionise domestic and businesses' use of energy use - from the national smart meter rollout to buildings energy efficiency measures; and

• work to ensure the UK continues to have a secure and increasingly cleaner energy system.

You will manage a large team of media officers to deliver comprehensive and targeted communications plans to promote and defend what the Government is doing in this area.

As a member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards, encouraging fresh and innovative communications approaches and professional development of a large team of media officers.

Job description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, is at the forefront of the Government’s relationship with business and of its efforts to prepare the economy for leaving the European Union as we continue to build an economy that works for everyone.

We pride ourselves on creative cross-channel communications to tell the story of how we are making a Britain fit for the future.

Our wide-ranging agenda - which includes energy security, mergers and takeovers, workers’ rights, and the biggest investment in science and innovation in a generation- means we are always in the news.

The talented and busy BEIS press office is staffed by a team of committed, professional communicators. As a member of the well-regarded professional Government Communications Service, you will have the opportunity to develop your professional skills with formal and informal training and mentoring.

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head of creative content, department of health and social care

August 16, 2019 Carol Caveney

Head of Creative Content

Department of Health and Social Care

Ref number: 8213

Salary: £51,288

Permanent

Location: City of Westminster, London, SW1H 0EU

Closing date: 28 Aug 2019

About the job

Everyone cares about health. From obesity to patient safety, mental health to maternity services and care in old age, health and social care issues give us all something to talk about. If you want to shape these debates from the centre, we want to hear from you.

The Department of Health and Social Care’s award-winning communications division is now looking for a dynamic and inspirational digital creative content leader to help us communicate to our audiences in new and innovative ways.

You will be part of a step change in the department’s creative content programme as we look to expand our use of social media to communicate and engage with our key audiences.

As part of this programme, you will help lead a growing team of digital content and multimedia specialists to deliver high impact communications products to support a range of high-profile and important campaigns on key policy areas including the NHS Long Term Plan, mental health, NHS technology and medical research.

Job description

You should be able to demonstrate your creativity with experience of creating digital content and a track record of successfully trialling and introducing new content formats. Some of your time will be spent on hands-on content creation so a high level of technical and design ability is required.

You will also need to understand the digital environment and how different content works across multiple channels and audiences.

You will also be comfortable working across multiple channels and experienced at commissioning and overseeing delivery of both in-house and outsourced design work (including video and motion graphics) ensuring that both pay close attention to user and channel requirements.

Whatever the subject, we will expect you to deliver as part of a high-performing team of in-house content producers, translating complex requirements into a straightforward creative brief and ensuring you meet the highest standards in your work.

We are looking for someone with great interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to extend influence beyond their immediate line reports and balance the demands of running a team and providing strategic advice on campaigns at the most senior levels.

In return, we can offer you a competitive package, an excellent range of training and development opportunities and, above all, the chance to play a key role in communicating some of the most important issues in society today.

• Leading the development of DHSC’s creative content approach, ensuring alignment to the wider communications strategy and the needs of ministers.

• Leading the Creative Content Team, ensuring consistent standards in quality of design and multimedia production across the division and producing creative digital content.

• Working with media, campaign and channel managers to plan, scope and develop a pipeline of multimedia content to support key communications priorities and projects.

• Working with policy teams and the wider DHSC communications to deliver integrated communications.

• Providing active and visible leadership by playing a key role in the management team and contributing to our corporate goals.

• Establishing clear prioritisation and resource management processes to ensure that the creative content team’s time is used to maximum impact.

• Leading the production and analysis of performance data and audience insights to ensure any feedback on content products is identified and absorbed.

• Delivering training and support for other teams to improve the content production skills of the wider division.

Responsibilities

• Good knowledge of the latest design and multimedia production approaches (preferably with solid Adobe Creative Suite skills), with the ability to distil complex requirements into a straightforward creative brief.

• Experience of producing creative digital content and trialling new platforms and content.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire colleagues to higher standards of presentation and delivery.

• Knowledge of the digital environment and experience on creating content and demonstrating how different content works on multiple channels and audience.

Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire colleagues to higher standards of presentation and delivery.

• A passion for, and deep knowledge, of modern communications methods, including digital communication and social media in particular.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and learn from digital performance data and evaluation.

• The ability to work well under pressure and manage different priorities and short deadlines.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, preferably with experience of running in-house training programmes.

• Experience of working with Ministers and senior officials in government.

• Experience of commissioning and managing external creative agencies and managing the associated financial and procurement processes to deliver best value.

Experience and Skills

Professional and wider experience and skills linked to the role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership

Seeing the Big Picture

Changing and Improving

Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Insight: Digital

Ideas: Digital

Implementation: Digital

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

Ideas: Digital

Implementation: Digital

Benefits

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role

• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options

• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity

• A civil service pension

Things you need to know

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

Sift and interview dates and location to be confirmed.

An initial sift based on the lead behaviour (Leadership) may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all competences will then be considered.

There will be a situational test for candidates selected for interview. No preparation will be needed for this test.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a Disclosure and Barring Security Check may be carried out.

An initial sift based on the lead behaviour may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all behaviours examples will then be considered.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.

Any move to DHSC mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

Reasonable adjustment

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact Government Recruitment Service via dohrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs

• Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Some of The Department of Health and Social Care’s terms and conditions of employment changed on 1st October 2013. These are often referred to as “modernized” terms and conditions. These changes will affect current Civil Servants transferring to the Department of Health from another government department and those new to the civil service. In brief these changes are:

• Civil servants from another government department who are in receipt of ‘modernised’ terms and conditions prior to the transfer will retain those terms and conditions on appointment. The rationale behind this is that changes to terms and conditions shouldn’t be underdone by a move to another department.

• Civil servants who have been in service prior to the modernisation of terms and conditions will inherit the terms and conditions changes applicable to existing staff (including OGD’s) in the Department. See the attached word document.

• New starters (external to the civil service) to the Department from 1 October 2013 will receive the full modernised terms and conditions. See the attached word document.

The document attached to this advertisement provides more information on the changes we made, this clearly outlines the entitlements for both new starters (external to the civil service) and existing staff (including transfers from other government departments). Please note this is not a full list of the Department of Health and Social Care’s’ terms and conditions. If you need to discuss how these changes might affect you, please contact the vacancy holder.

Please note that eligible established civil servants will not retain any allowances paid in the former government department, unless there are special circumstances. We urge new entrants to establish their terms and conditions before accepting a formal offer of transfer/employment.

Applicants who are successful at interview, will as part of pre-employment screening be subject to a check of their personal details against the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about previous civil service employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. The check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave, but would have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s whose details are included on the IFD will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstance.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Job contact

Name: BMU@dhsc.gov.uk

Email: BMU@dhsc.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email: BMU@dhsc.gov.uk

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senior communication officer, south northamptonshire council

August 16, 2019 Carol Caveney

Senior Communication Officer

South Northamptonshire Council

Salary: £35,004.00-£39,594.50 per annum

37 hours per week, permanent

Ref: CCM021

Closing date: 22 August 2019

The role

In this role, you will be leading a team of a communication officer and a web officer, drawing on graphic design and videography/photography resources we currently buy in from one of our neighbouring councils. This is the most senior full-time communications role in the council, and reports into the assistant chief executive.

The Person

We therefore need a hands-on, all-rounder, so that the team can continue to deliver a well-respected comms function including media relations, internal comms, a quarterly printed residents’ magazine, a wide range of social media content, and both an intranet and main council website. South Northamptonshire Council is set to merge into one of two new unitary councils in the county in April 2021 (subject to Parliamentary approval). This is a permanent role though, and we anticipate the postholder and whole team transferring into the new council at that time. Please see the job description and person specification for further details

The Benefits

The Council is an equal opportunities employer and has flexible working practices.

• A generous annual leave entitlement

• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme (after one years’ service)

• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)

Closing date: Thursday 22 August 2019.

Interview date: Wednesday 28 August 2019.

For more information please contact Peter Holt, Assistant Chief Executive on 01327 322289.

To download a Recruitment pack and apply for the post, please visit our website or contact Human Resources on 01295 221767.

South Northamptonshire is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults

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senior digital communications manager, government equalities office

August 14, 2019 Carol Caveney

Senior Digital Communications Manager

Government Equalities Office

Salary: £36,930 - £43,889

Permanent, full time

Closing Date: 11 September 2019

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) is looking for an innovative and experienced digital native to join the Strategic Communications Team. As Senior Digital Communications Manager, you will lead on the development of an ambitious digital strategy for the Department.

Supported by a team member that you will manage, you will deliver a step change in GEO’s social media output, planning and creating engaging content for our social channels.

This is a demanding and challenging role at the heart of a newly-formed multidisciplinary team working across high-profile policy areas including gender and LGBT whilst covering topical issues such as the gender pay gap and sexual harassment in the workplace.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver a best in class digital communications service, whether you are advising on social media activity, analysing engagement stats, storyboarding a video or developing content plans. Alongside strategic input, you will be ready to be hands on with producing content when needed.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Government Communications Service (GCS) you will champion best practice and adherence to the highest professional standards. Specifically, you will be expected to:

• develop and deliver an insight-led strategy to grow GEO’s audiences across Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram;

• plan, commission, evaluate and optimise engaging, shareable and impactful multimedia content tailored to a variety of channels and audiences;

• design, edit and publish high quality creative content using the Adobe creative suite.

• work with external agencies to develop products for social media

• provide advice on the use of social media to the GEO’s ministerial team and Special Advisors

• provide insight and recommendations on social media performance, analysing trends and sharing learnings on best practice;

• provide effective recommendations on social activity and best practice to a wide range of colleagues;

• draw on your expertise of the wider digital landscape to offer guidance on compelling web content for gov.uk, and best practice on use of blogs and other digital communication tools;

• maintain a detailed and accurate knowledge of GEO policy areas in order to maximise opportunities to advise colleagues;

• manage a busy workload and be confident in prioritising your work to make the most of your time;

• take on regular social media publishing and monitoring duties, and occasional out of hours work; and

• line manage the Social Media Manager.

Skills & Experience

We will assess you against several digital behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at pace; Leadership; Managing a Quality Service; Communicating and Influencing & Changing and Improving.

Candidates will possess:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media channels including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

• Experience of executing social and digital media marketing plans and integrating digital activity into the wider marketing mix.

• Exceptional analytical skills and understanding of key social media metrics with experience of setting objectives for social media activity, monitoring results and reporting on progress against KPIs.

• Experience in using Brandwatch or another social listening platform.

• Confidence in advising non-specialists on digital communications activity, and willingness to train and upskill colleagues on basic digital skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and confident approach to engaging internal and external stakeholders.

• A passion for digital communications and social media and a good understanding of emerging digital trends and tools.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external colleagues.

• Ability to remain calm in a pressured, and changeable environment.

• Confidence in using Adobe Creative Cloud, designing animations, videos,GIFs and static graphics

• Familiarity with common platforms and content management systems, including WordPress is desirable but not essential.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace

• Changing and Improving

• Communicating and Influencing

• Managing a Quality Service

• Leadership

Benefits

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role

• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options

• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity

• A civil service pension

Things you need to know

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Apply and further information

Contact point for applicants

Andrew Moore (before 26th August), Lianne Dillsworth (after 26th August)

lianne.dillsworth@geo.gov.uk andrew.moore@geo.gov.uk

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digital communications manager, government equalities office

August 14, 2019 Carol Caveney

Digital Communications Manager

Government Equalities Office

Salary: £31,339 - £38,580

Permanent, full time

Closing Date: 15 September 2019

We’re looking for a talented digital content producer to join the Government Equalities Office’s Strategic Communications Team.

GEO is a catalyst and campaigner across government, harnessing the ambition across Whitehall for the equalities agenda. GEO leads on gender and LGBT issues, is responsible for the equalities legal framework and sponsors the independent Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). GEO joined the Cabinet Office in April 2019, enabling us to have even more influence within government to drive meaningful progress.

As a Digital Communications Manager you will support the Senior Digital Communications Manager to develop a new digital strategy, whilst creating exciting content to be used across the GEO’s social media channels. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-functional team which includes media and strategic communications specialists. There will also be opportunities to work with the GEO’s ministerial team, providing them with sound advice on digital communication.

Key responsibilities

As the digital communications manager you’ll need to:

• plan, write, create and edit high quality graphics, animations and videos to tight deadlines

• provide content production expertise, planning and executing creative design tasks

• run day-to-day activity on GEO’s social media channels, working with policy and press colleagues to draft and approve content

• deliver campaigns through social media, taking ownership of projects from idea phase through to reporting

• use social media insight and analytics to evaluate activity and develop content based on insight

• advise communications and policy teams on effectively using social media to support campaign activity

• be willing to work outside core office hours on occasion.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience of creating engaging multi-media content for social media channels

• excellent all-round creative content and design skills, particularly with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects and InDesign, with significant experience of creating short animations and videos to tight deadlines

• experience of capturing content through filming, film editing and photography

• experience of running social media accounts

• strong attention to detail

• excellent writing skills and ability to write engaging copy in plain English

• good political awareness and news judgement

• a clear understanding of all social media networks and awareness of the latest trends in graphics and short animations/videos

• proven relationship management and negotiating skills

Applications welcomed from recent graduates who can demonstrate these skills as well as content producers with some work experience

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing

• Delivering at Pace

• Changing and Improving

• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role

• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options

• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity

• A civil service pension

Things you need to know

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Apply and further information

Contact point for applicants

Andrew Moore (before 26th August), Lianne Dillsworth (after 26th August)

lianne.dillsworth@geo.gov.uk andrew.moore@geo.gov.uk

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communications and marketing officer, bcp council

August 13, 2019 Carol Caveney

Communications and Marketing Officer

BCP Council

Post Ref: 9881

Salary details: £27,905 - £30,507

Full Time, permanent

37 hours per week

Closing date: 26 August 2019

Join the PRCA's In House Team of the Year 2019!

There's never been a more exciting time to join our team. Not only will you be part of a full-service Communications and Marketing function within the brand new BCP Council - one of the largest local authorities in the country - we've just won the PRCA's In-house Team of the Year.

The successful candidate will be supporting the environment, regeneration and economy portfolio, a diverse and high profile range of services.

We're looking for an exceptional communications and marketing professional with a strong track record of designing and implementing evidence-based campaigns to support behaviour and perception change. You'll need strong audience segmentation and stakeholder analysis skills and the ability to pull together and motivate your colleagues to shape and deliver creative campaigns that achieve stated objectives. Issues management experience is also a must.

If you think public sector comms is dull, this isn't the role for you! If you thrive on variety, being part of a multi-skilled team, absolutely no PR fluff and the challenges of working in a political environment - then we're looking for you!

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digital communications officer – content editor, wakefield council

August 12, 2019 Carol Caveney

Digital Communications Officer – Content editor

Wakefield Council

10 month contract, 28 hours a week

Salary: £21,117.29 - £23,086.37, Grade 8

Closing date: 23 August 2019

Interview dates: 2 September, 3 September 2019

Wakefield Council is looking for talented and enthusiastic digital communications officer to join our communications team for a fixed term of 10 months.

About you

If you have experience of developing positive customer journeys , have a keen eye for content writing, are able to drive digital and content expertise to drive excellence and enable a digital first approach to customers’ digital experience then we are looking for you.

You will be taking a lead in developing Wakefield Council’s MyAccount helping to drive a digital first approach to customers’ digital experience. Taking an innovative approach to informing and engaging our residents and making sure they are part of the journey the Council is on.

Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, the post require special knowledge and understanding of:

· Ability to improve and develop new systems, processes, procedures to meet changing needs and support continuous improvement

· Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to lead and facilitate workshops and the ability to communicate ideas, issues, systems and procedures successfully at all levels to a variety of audiences.

· Significant experience of project management in a complex public, private or voluntary sector environment.

· Practical experience of implementing editorial specific projects

For an informal discussion please contact Gregor Jones, Digital Communications Manager on 01924 304 240 or gregorjones@wakefield.gov.uk

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commercial communications manager, dwr cymru welsh water

August 12, 2019 Carol Caveney

Commercial Communications Manager

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Salary: Band 6 £32,392 - £37,027

Permanent

Location: Cardiff

Closing date: 27 August 2019

We're recruiting

Do you have experience of working in a communications environment in a commercially focused organisation?

Do you have a proven track record in successful communication campaign management?

What you will do

What we do at Welsh Water is incredibly important – we give three million customers safe, clean water, take away their dirty water and help to protect our beautiful environment. It’s a significant responsibility, and we have to earn our customers’ trust every single day.

You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining a departmental communication plan, with a two way feed to and from the Welsh Water communication grid, identifying key messages, channel fit and audience for all departmental communications including Welsh Water Organic Energy, Welsh Water Organic Waste and new projects the Commercial Department set up.

What we offer

We know that if our employees are happy, our customers are happy. That’s why we offer a great benefits package. As one of the biggest companies in Wales, our reward and benefits package includes:

Generous pension plan

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Annual Variable Pay Scheme (Bonus)

Reductions in over 800+ high streets stores through our Spend and Save discount scheme

Onsite restaurant and free car park

Interested?

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communications officer, fairr initiative

August 9, 2019 Carol Caveney

Communications Officer

FAIRR Initiative

Full time

Location: Office-based, London W1

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Pension Benefit, Private Health Insurance, 25-days paid holiday + public

holidays

BACKGROUND

Established by the Jeremy Coller Foundation in December 2015, the FAIRR Initiative is a collaborative

investor network that raises awareness of the material ESG risks and opportunities in global protein

supply chains.

FAIRR helps investors to identify and prioritise these factors through cutting-edge research that

investors can then integrate into their investment decision-making and active stewardship processes.

FAIRR also runs collaborative investor engagements with global food companies to improve

performance on selected ESG issues in intensive livestock production.

Founded in 2002, the Jeremy Coller Foundation is the philanthropic vehicle of private equity

entrepreneur Jeremy Coller. The Foundation is a strategic grant-making organisation with two

primary focus areas. Firstly, the Foundation is working to further venture and management

education, partnering with Tel Aviv University on the Coller Institute of Venture and the Coller School

of Management. Secondly, the Foundation seeks to address animal welfare, environmental and

human health issues caused by factory farming through both grant-making and the FAIRR Initiative.

ABOUT THE ROLE

FAIRR and JCF are hiring for a Communications Officer to lead on our marketing and content creation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate to influence investors and companies to

drive change in the global food system.

FAIRR and JCF currently work with a number of external agencies on our communications efforts. The

successful candidate will be managing these agencies and collaborating with ESG Communciations,

which serves as our principal PR and Communications consultant.

This role will report to Maria Lettini, Director, FAIRR, and Rosie Wardle, Programme Director, JCF. The

postholder will spend approximately 80% of their resource on FAIRR, and 20% on other JCF

programmes.

KEY TASKS

▪ News response: Monitor global media for articles of interest and be responsible for the

appropriate response.

▪ Content creation: Contribute engaging content for an investor and/or corporate audience,

including blogs and articles

▪ Social media: Manage a more extended FAIRR social media output including a greater volume

and diversity of posts that include infographics, and call backs to key FAIRR products and

research

▪ Web design: Manage web design projects, working with a third-party agency to produce

engaging and appealing online content from project ideation to completion

▪ SEO: Manage third-party agency and monitor performance against key KPIs

▪ Direct communications: Monitor and manage FAIRR’s mailouts to its list of contacts,

coordinating and creating an appropriate schedule for direct mail

▪ Events: Plan and manage events, create powerpoint slides for speakers and conduct

additional research where required

▪ Data analysis: Monitor and assess communications data, incorporating findings into FAIRR

strategy when relevant.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

▪ 2-3 years’ experience of working in corporate communications, preferably in the financial or sustainabilty industry

▪ Good understanding of environmental, social and governance issues, ideally in the food and agriculture space, or willingness to learn

▪ Strong attention to detail

▪ Able to organise the FAIRR team and wider membership for input to social media and news response content

▪ Ensure the FAIRR brand is appropriately presented across all external and internal

communications

▪ Excellent producer of content, understanding JCF and FAIRR’s key messages and able to

produce content for tweets, blogs and powerpoints

▪ Design skills for basic items such as Twitter cards, flyers etc.

▪ Experience of using communications data including Google Analytics to inform organisational strategy and reporting

▪ Experience of event management and producing speeches and presentations

▪ Experience of managing web design and SEO agencies

▪ Able to foster a good relationship with FAIRR’s external PR agency.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV, cover letter, and a 300-500 word writing sample to careers@fairr.org

head of communications, sanctuary

August 9, 2019 Carol Caveney

Head of Communications

Sanctuary

Location: Worcester (mainly, but we’re open to conversations about location)

Salary: £65,752 per annum (rising to £69,213 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) plus

Company car

35 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Closing date: 28 August 2019

Why work for us?

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services – you might know us as a housing association but we are also much more than that.

We employ more than 13,000 people and manage over 100,000 homes throughout England and Scotland, including social housing, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. We also provide a range of other services including maintenance, care for older people and telecare.

We are on a communications journey: we want to listen more to our residents and stakeholders, we want to tell the world our story and we want you to be part of it.

Sanctuary is at an exciting stage; modernising and innovating in all areas of our work, and our door is open to people with fresh ideas, a positive, can-do attitude who can get things done.

If you are passionate about social housing and care for older people being a force for good and want to do the most rewarding work of your career, join us.

As Head of Communications you will:

Lead a talented and highly motivated team
Deliver strategic and engaging public relations, communications and social media
Write crisp, clean copy that tells our story and excites our audiences
Listen to, interact with and engage residents using human and authentic content

Skills and experiences:

Brilliant writing skills; able to write for a range of audiences at pace and translate complex issues
Significant experience of leading people
Chartered or accredited CIPR practitioner with a commitment to continuous professional development
Experience in a similar role would be beneficial, as would experience of the social housing sector

Ready to join us?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:

A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
Life assurance
Health & well-being plans
Discounted products & services
Personal advice and counselling

Family-friendly arrangements
Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
Learning and development opportunities

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Closing Date: 28 August 2019

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

‘For an insight into what it’s like to work for us, take a look at #LifeatSanctuary on Twitter’

internal communications officer, southwark council

August 6, 2019 Carol Caveney

Internal Communications Officer

Southwark Council

£33,759 - £39,543

Permanent, Full-time

Location: London

Closing date: 19 August 2019

Southwark is recruiting an Internal Communications Officer to lead the council’s communications with its 4,500 staff.

You will use your communications expertise to ensure the council’s staff, spread across many different sites, are well-informed about the council’s priorities, vision and values. As well as sharing information, you will also engage with staff, ensuring they have forums for discussion, feedback mechanisms, and opportunities to be heard. With excellent written and verbal communications skills, you will be an expert at turning complex policies into accessible communications for our staff.

A team player, you will work with colleagues across the External Affairs team, and the wider council, to ensure staff are considered as a key audience for all our communications. Keeping up to date with the latest technology and best practice you will reinvigorate the council’s internal communications.

You will be a creative thinker who wants to engage with difficult problems and inspire others across the organisation to work with you. Working with colleagues across the council your work will help our staff deliver a fairer future for all in Southwark.

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: Monday 19 August 2019.

Interview date: Wednesday 4 September 2019.

Click here to apply https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/jobs/internal-communications-officer-sc03290

assistant communications officer, derbyshire county council

August 5, 2019 Carol Caveney

Assistant Communications Officer

Derbyshire County Council

Salary: Grade 8 £22,628 - £24,455 per annum

Location: County Hall, Matlock

Reference JOB/19/02178

Full Time

Fixed Term - Covering for maternity leave

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 25 August 2019

We’re looking for a qualified all-round communications professional to cover for a member of the team who will be on Maternity Leave.

You’ll help us to communicate with local residents and other stakeholders using all the council’s communications channels including writing for social media, media releases, the council’s publications and e-publications and our website.

You’ll also assist in planning and delivering marketing communications campaigns across a range of channels and be able to provide customer service via social media, respond to media enquiries, edit video clips and use digital storytelling tools.

An excellent writer and organiser, you’ll have experience of communicating across a range of channels and have significant published writing for newspapers, magazines, websites or online publications.

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senior communications and campaigns officer, barking and dagenham council

August 4, 2019 Carol Caveney

Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer

Barking and Dagenham Council

Salary: £39,774 - £42,681

Hours per week: 35

Full Time - Permanent

Interview Date: w/c 6 September 2019

Closing date: 18 August 2019

Come and Join the LGC Entrepreneurial Council of the Year and help us improve outcomes for our residents.

Barking and Dagenham is changing fast - 9 out of 10 of our schools are good or outstanding, we’re bringing Hollywood to London by building the capital’s biggest film studio and we’re winning awards left, right and centre.

Underneath all the good news we still have lots of challenges. Compared to the rest of London, outcomes for our residents are still lower than we want them to be in a range of areas, from health to employment. But we’re shifting our relationship with residents, getting to the heart of their issues, and supporting them to find their own solutions instead of just providing our services the way we always have.

Our communications team is at the heart of all this, helping us connect and reconnect with residents new and old. The Communications and Campaigns Officer will not only help us tell our story locally, in a way that resonates with our residents, but to the rest of the world by securing strong media coverage.

We are looking for a strong all-rounder who can not only design and deliver perception and behaviour change campaigns, with support from our Campaigns Manager, but also use a full range of communications channels to reach different audiences. The role will be really varied and needs someone who can adjust quickly to different challenges. No two days will be the same – the successful candidate could be asked to go from ghost-writing an article to advising a member about a media interview, or responding to a resident about their missed bin on social media.

Local government experience is not essential but enthusiasm, good people skills, creativity and the ability to sell-in to the media are. This is a really exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to make this role their own.

Interviews will be held on w/c 6 September 2019.

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social media manager, queen mary university london

August 4, 2019 Carol Caveney

Social Media Manager

Queen Mary University London

Salary: £37,411-£39,483 per annum inclusive of London Allowance (Grade 5)

Reference: QMUL18763

Location: Mile End

Closing date: 31 August 2019

Picture a job that blends public service with a commercial mindset, where you work with the brightest minds to create a future we can all be proud of.

Queen Mary University of London is a leading global university with a difference. We are one of the UK’s top research universities, committed to improving social justice and achieving the previously unthinkable. The Marketing and Communications Directorate is responsible for raising the awareness and reputation of Queen Mary among its target audiences, and for increasing the quality and quantity of Queen Mary applicants.

We are recruiting to the role of Social Media Manager, which is responsible for leading the strategic approach to, and delivery of, social media throughout Queen Mary and across all channels.

If you are passionate about impactful marketing and communications, and impatient to make a difference, we look forward to receiving your application.

The role is a permanent full time appointment based at our Mile End campus. Starting salary will be £37,411-£39,483 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Dr Kristian Hibberd, Assistant Director of Communications (k.hibberd@qmul.ac.uk 07815 902560).

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2019. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

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communications coordinator, barnet council

July 26, 2019 Carol Caveney

Communications Coordinator

Barnet Council

Reference: JUL20190020

Salary: £30,711.00 - £33,948.00 Pro Rata

Location: Colindale, North London

Closing date: 21 August 2019 (5pm)

About Barnet Council

Innovation, ambition and a drive to deliver for residents underpin our successes in Barnet. We are proud of our ability to do things differently and can point to impressive results in tackling some of local government’s most challenging areas such as housing and adult social care, using a fresh approach.

With a new Leader of the Council and an ambitious five-year plan, it’s an exciting time for Barnet. Based in our brand-new Council offices in Colindale, this role will be integral in communicating how we are delivering for residents across the whole range of local government services.

The team

The Strategic Communications and Campaigns team serves as an in-house agency that supports the Council through creating and delivering evidence-based campaigns and strategic communications in priority areas. From providing communications advice to planning and executing high-profile campaigns, as well as producing the Council’s quarterly magazine and ensuring our digital channels are on point, the team plays a crucial role in effectively with residents, workers and businesses based in the borough. As a UNICEF partner, there is also an exciting agenda on transforming how we communicate and engage with Children and Young People.

The role

The Communications Coordinator will support the effective delivery of the Council’s children and young people communications strategy, transforming the way the Council engages with its younger audiences. The role will also support the delivery of public health communications campaigns. As well as aiding campaign delivery, the role’s other responsibilities include preparing content for the council’s magazine and e-newsletter, and providing administrative support, where necessary. It is a part-time role covering two days a week as part of a FTE job share.

The candidate

We are looking for someone developing their career in public sector communications, ideally with a similar background. The ideal candidate will have worked on B2C campaigns and have a good grounding in multi-channel communications techniques. They will excellent organisational skills, have creative flair, be an effective communicator and have a precise eye for detail.

The job would suit a candidate looking for a two-day week role and flexible working arrangements.

Key responsibilities

The People Communications Coordinator will be expected to:

Implement tactical campaigns in support of delivering the People portfolio with a clear focus on implementation of the children and young people (CYP) strategy

Monitor campaign impact and produce evidence-based performance and evaluation reports for internal clients

Take a lead in developing CYP campaign content, managing the logistics of production and delivery; liaising with external suppliers to ensure quality and deadlines are met

Audit LBB-wide communications for compliance with CYP best practice, providing feedback to clients, and compliance reporting for UNICEF

Develop engaging written and visual content for a wide variety of channels aimed at different audience, including print material and digital channels

Manage systems and processes to aid effective running of the service, including financial, contract management and administrative support where necessary

Take ownership of content scheduling for communications channels, including the digital hub, newsletter and poster sites negotiating with colleagues across the council

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communications and campaigns manager, barnet council

July 26, 2019 Carol Caveney

Communications and Campaigns Manager

Barnet Council

Reference: JUL20199990

Location: Colindale, North London

Salary: £38,799.00 - £43,590.00 Pro Rata

Closing date: 21 August 2019 (5pm)

About Barnet Council

The team

The role

The role will lead strategic communications activity for a designated portfolio of council business, becoming the subject matter expert and providing effective account management to a range of stakeholders. The portfolios cover Corporate and Communities (customer transformation, corporate strategy, finance, community cohesion, anti-social behaviour). This role will work closely with delivery units and partners to create, implement and evaluate a range of high-profile, evidence-based communication projects and campaigns.

The candidate

We are looking for an experienced in-house communications and campaigns manager with a strong public sector background. The ideal candidate will have proven experience of devising and implementing B2C and/or B2B cross-channel campaigns. Experience of managing corporate communications and/or community cohesion campaigns is desirable but not essential. The candidate will be an accomplished communicator with all-round skills to influence stakeholders and manage senior internal clients.

The role is for four days a week and would suit a candidate looking for a part-time role.

Key responsibilities

The Communications and Campaigns Manager will be expected to:

Lead on the creation, delivery and evaluation of evidenced based communication projects and campaigns in priority areas of council business

Develop engaging content for a wide variety of channels including print material and digital channels

Manage relationships with senior officers and elected members in designated portfolio, becoming area experts

Provide professional guidance and advice on communication approaches to colleagues in designated portfolio

Develop a comprehensive forward plan for designated portfolio, which is fed in to the single communications forward plan

Deliver effective account management to designated portfolio, ensuring priority work aligns to the wider communications strategy

Lead on production of core communication channels, such as council magazine, e-newsletters, etc

Implement systems, tools and processes to ensure effective running of the service, and consistently high quality

Undertake robust financial management of budgets, recharges, and other related tasks

Qualifications, skills and competencies

You must have 5+ years of proven experience of managing communications and campaigns roles in the public sector or in a political field, ideally within local government

Have demonstrable proof of exceptional communication skills from pin-sharp writing through to seamless campaign planning and execution

Show excellent stakeholder and account management skills, able to work with and influence senior management and local government politicians

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publications manager, westminster city council

July 25, 2019 Carol Caveney

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Publications Manager

Westminster City Council

Salary Range: £46,293 - £49,203 per annum

Work Location: 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

Hours per week: 36

Contract type: Permanent

DBS check: Basic

Ref: WCC13571

Closing date: 21 August 2019

About Us

At Westminster, we make sure everyone is valued. It’s about recognising individual talents and being enriched by the diversity of our people. And letting those people truly take the lead, either in their own roles or managing a team. Together, we’ll build a stronger, safer city for all our communities and the 250,000 residents who call Westminster home. And you’ll have the chance to do some extraordinary things in the process. Simply put, it’s the Westminster Way.

The Role

As our Publications Manager, you’ll lead on our diverse range of campaign and communication activities that will help to drive our ambitious goals and enhance the reputation of our unique council.

Drawing on sophisticated customer insight, you’ll deliver publications across print and digital spaces. This includes planning content, copywriting, and finding new and innovative ways to engage with our audiences.

Our flagship publication is the Westminster Reporter, our printed magazine used to provide updates on city issues and events to the our residents. You’ll also manage the delivery of Westminster Plus, our magazine for older residents, alongside e-newsletters, social media and a variety of other collateral.

Naturally, a vital part of the role involves understanding our audience’s perceptions and identifying the best methods of communicating with them. Presenting your findings in clear, easily-digestible reports while continuously developing your communication strategies is also essential.

Please note this is a politically restricted role – this should underpin all of your work.

About You

In terms of experience, you’ll have already delivered communications strategies across a variety of media, including publications, online, news media, digital and campaigns. In particular, experience in print publishing is preferred but not essential.

You’ll be able to take a cross-organisational approach to everything you do.

A passionate writer, communicator and strategist, your written and verbal communication skills will be exceptional. You’ll bring fresh thinking and a creative mindset to the role, but you’ll also be quick to adapt, managing several ongoing projects at once. You’ll also have a sound knowledge of content management systems and social media.

In terms of qualifications, you’ll be educated to degree level or hold a communications qualification or equivalent by experience.

What We Offer

If you’re productive, ambitious, collaborative and enterprising, this is your chance to take real ownership of your work, right in the heart of Westminster, a true ‘City for All’ and a flagship council. This is a one-of-a kind place where different ideas and perspectives are welcome, and your work truly matters. We never stop aiming higher – join us, and help shape our city for years to come.

The Council and its partners are committed to achieving diverse shortlists for all vacancies at Band 4 or above to support our desire to increase the number of staff from underrepresented groups in our workforce. If you are from a black, Asian and minority ethnic background (BAME) and would like to self-declare this to the hiring manager as part of our positive action commitments.

Contact details for an informal discussion: Louise Fenner on lfenner@westminster.gov.uk

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campaign assistant, westminster city council

July 25, 2019 Carol Caveney

Campaign Assistant

Westminster City Council

Salary Range: £25,833 - £28,752 per annum

Work Location: Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QP

Hours per week: 36

Contract type: Permanent

Ref: WCC13574

Closing date: 21 August 2019

About Us

At Westminster City Council, we believe in creating a ‘City for All’. Somewhere people are born into a supportive and safe environment. Somewhere they grow and learn throughout their lives. Somewhere they have access to high quality, affordable homes. And somewhere they can build fantastic careers in world-leading industries. This is our vision for the Westminster community. And this is your exciting chance to be part of it.

The Role

As our Campaign Assistant, you’ll be responsible for supporting our Campaign team across our wide-ranging strategic communications. You’ll help spread our vision for the city, enhance the reputation of our unique council and achieve our ambitious ‘City for All’ objectives.

You’ll assist on our campaigns from the planning stage through to completion, and develop a sound understanding of strategic communication in the process. These can range from behaviour-change initiatives, for example our ‘Don’t be Idle’ anti-pollution campaign.

Informed by sophisticated customer insight, you’ll gain a strong understanding of audience mindsets. Working closely with the research and insight team, each campaign will be optimised to hit certain targets and you’ll be expected to monitor and report on effectiveness of campaigns and make recommendations to improve delivery.

Working across multiple projects at once, you’ll also be required to develop strong working relationships with our team members and officers as well as keeping up to date on innovation within the industry and sharing your insights across the team.

Finally, this role requires out of hours working to provide event support including advice on media handling.

Please note this is a politically restricted role – this should underpin all of your work.

About You

A passionate communicator, you’ll be well-versed in social media, including relevant bloggers, influencers, industry events and key issues. You’ll also have a sound knowledge of the issues facing local government and those relevant to our council in particular.

You’ll be educated to degree level or hold a communications qualification or equivalent by experience.

In terms of skills, we’re looking for candidates who are IT literate with excellent verbal and written communication and exceptional interpersonal skills. You’ll also have a strong ability in managing deadlines, timetables, and dealing with competing priorities.

What We Offer

Contact details for an informal discussion: Louise Fenner, Senior Campaign Manager via email: lfenner@westminster.gov.uk

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senior campaign officer, westminster city council

July 25, 2019 Carol Caveney

Senior Campaign Officer

Westminster City Council

Salary Range: £33,759 - £37,413 per annum

Work Location: 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

Hours per week: 36

Contract type: Permanent

DBS check: Basic

Ref: WCC13316

Closing date: 21 August 2019

About Us

The Role

As our senior campaign officer, you’ll be supporting the delivery of our wide-ranging strategic communications. Your work will help share our vision for the city, enhance the reputation of our unique council and achieve our ambitious ‘City for All’ objectives.

Drawing on a network of stakeholders and cross-organisational partners, you’ll play a key role in our strategies and campaigns from the planning stage through to completion. These can range from behaviour-change initiatives, for example our ‘Don’t be Idle’ anti-pollution campaign to developing engagement plans for multiple audiences.

Informed by sophisticated customer insight, you’ll employ the use of qualitative and quantitative data and to hit specific campaign targets, and you’ll be expected to monitor and report on the effectiveness of campaigns and make recommendations to improve delivery.

Working across multiple projects at once, you’ll also be required to provide advice and guidance to colleagues for all communications outcomes and target audiences effectively.

Finally, this role requires out of hours working to provide event support including advice on media handling.

Please note this is a politically restricted role – this should underpin all of your work.

About You

You’ll be experienced in working on proactive multi-media campaigns and communication strategies using a variety of tools, techniques and channels with minimal supervision.

You’ll be educated to degree level or hold a communications qualification or equivalent by experience.

In terms of skills, we’re looking for IT literate candidates with excellent verbal and written communication and exceptional interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

Contact details for an informal discussion: Louise Fenner on lfenner@westminster.gov.uk

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media officer, city of westminster council

July 17, 2019 Carol Caveney

Media Officer

City of Westminster Council

Salary Range: £25,833 - £29,796 per annum

Work Location: City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QP

Hours per week: 36

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 13 August 2019

THE WESTMINSTER WAY

THE VOICE OF OUR CITY

This role provides support on the Council’s wide variety of media strategies and channels, advancing our ambitious goals and protecting our unique reputation. These include assisting with our media handling strategies, providing essential media services to council cabinet members and journalists, as well as generating ideas to continuously improve the effectiveness of the media team overall.

A key part of the role is leading on media and social media monitoring, producing daily reports. You’ll also be expected to research, draft and issue clear statements to use across a range of channels, including responding to residents’ questions on our Twitter channel.

Working with other teams in the communication directorate including campaigns and digital communications, you’ll also analyse data and evidence to assess the effectiveness of our media handling, identify lessons learned and find new and innovative ways to improve our communications.

Please note this is a politically restricted role – this should underpin all of your work.

SHOW US EXTRAORDINARY

In terms of experience, you’ll have at least a year of experience in a media/communications role. You’ll also have experience in delivering digital content across social media.

We’re looking for candidates who are able to use their own initiative, quickly grasp complex issues and remain calm and collected in pressured situations.

Naturally, you’ll have excellent communications skills both written and verbal, including writing news releases, media statements or other briefing material. You’ll also have a strong news and media understanding, with a keen eye for a good news story but also issues that might pose a risk to the council’s reputation.

In terms of qualifications, you’ll be educated to degree level or hold a communications qualification or equivalent by experience.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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