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Procurement manager, London (city), £65k + Benefits,Permanent

Your new company

You will be workingfor a European media and entertainment brand based in London City, who are on amission to transforming media and entertainment from the comfort of theircustomers' homes. This company has 24 million customers spanning 7 countries, making this an exciting multinational opportunity.

Your new role

You will be workingclosely with the Senior Procurement Manager, developing the procurementstrategy for the media category and implementing supplier relationshipmanagement to push them to deliver positive outcomes. You will work alongsidethe media team to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the media category.

You will be responsible for:

• Targeting cost saving & consolidation in the media category whilst maintaining quality and service.
• Owning one of the biggest budgets in the media category, and working alongside the media team to maximise the use of spending.
• Work with and influence stakeholders across Europe to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Manage media audits to help measure performance across the media team.
• Supplier relationship management, managing contracts and costs in line with KPIs.
• Help develop and implement contracts, renewals, procurement initiatives and support the wider procurement team with RFPs and team projects.
• Network with industry bodies to understand trends in the market that apply to the media team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manage negotiations, and difficult conversations.
• Previous experience in media (media agency, media owner etc) and/or in marketing procurement.
• Proven experience in understanding and negotiating contractual terms.

What you'll get in return
You will get theopportunity to work with a growing media and entertainment business that offers awide variety of bonuses and benefits. For example, a generous pension package,private healthcare, discounted media products. You'll be able to have a hybridworking approach to give you more flexibility.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now', to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or callus now.
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Join Our Marketing Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We have an exciting and creative opportunity for a Social Media Executive to join our Marketing team!

Who We Are:

The Compleat Food Group are a new food manufacturing group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that
people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a
positive impact.

Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just
make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands
such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

Location: Home based with travel to multiple UK site locations including Nottingham, London and Surrey.

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Purpose:

Support the Head of Social in creating both internal and brand marketing design assets, as well as supporting our social channels
with scheduling, copywriting and carrying out community management for multiple brands in The Compleat Food Group.

Your Duties Will Include:

* Use Adobe Suite to create and edit social media content for all brands, both static and video
* Bring ideas for social and digital branded content creation
* Create assets for internal comms and LinkedIn
* Support with photography/videography shoots
* Work with the Head of Social to develop and execute social content calendars as part of the wider strategic plans for each
brand
* Daily community management
* Plan and schedule branded content using social media management tools
* Develop and maintain relationships with content creators and other brands
* Manage our asset library (corporate and brands), understanding the different “tones” for each of the different brands



Experience and Skills:

* Experience in a creative graphics designs role and/or social media and community management role
* A strong understanding and experience of all social media channels
* Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
* Ability to work to deadlines with desire to ‘go the extra mile’ when required
* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
* Portfolio of previous work
* Have a passion for food
* Willingness to travel to multiple sites across the UK
* Experience of working in a FMCG business (desirable)
* Experience of working with a leading UK major multiple retailer or brand (desirable)
* Driving Licence (desirable)




Benefits to Include:

* 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)



The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.


Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any
speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

Morgan Hunt is currently looking for a temporary Senior Communiations Manager for a Higher Education Organisation in London. The role is offered on 3 month basis, paying up to £400 a day, starting on 9th of November.

Senior Communications Manager (Strategic Change)

Location: Hybrid / Bidborough House

Reports to: Head of Communications

A leading global university is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager (Strategic Change) to play a key role in driving communications for a major organizational transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead change communications across multiple platforms, engage with stakeholders at all levels, and shape the narrative of one of the world's most prestigious educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy to support strategic change initiatives.
• Drive the visibility of strategic change successes through engaging campaigns, case studies, and targeted messaging.
• Manage a network of change ambassadors across various departments, ensuring effective communication throughout the university.
• Write, edit, and deliver high-quality content for a range of internal and external channels, including web, email, and social media.
• Use data and audience insights to analyze performance and refine communication strategies.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including the Director of Strategic Change, to deliver key messages and maintain alignment across teams.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in change communications, internal communications, or similar complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong editorial skills, with experience tailoring content for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to use data and insights to measure communication effectiveness and drive improvement.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver impactful messaging.
• Experience managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and balancing competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and email marketing platforms (e.g., Dotdigital).

Join a leading university at the forefront of global education and research. You will have the opportunity to shape communications for a transformative programme of change, engaging staff, students, and key stakeholders. This is an exciting chance to contribute to the ongoing success and reputation of one of the world's top universities.

The role is due to close shortly, please apply as soon as possible.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach Provide communications and engagement advice across, for example, written, social media, events, media and marketing disciplines and support to directorate staff to support their work. Produce a broad range of written communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences Spot communications opportunities and risks and work with national communications team to manage as appropriate Develop communications and engagement plans for specific projects and manage their effective implementation, ensuring the needs of your defined audiences are met Works on own initiative yet recognises when an issue warrants escalation Provide support to directorate teams on all aspects of their stakeholder engagement. Contribute and participate in the development of professional capability and expertise Where required, manage and lead direct reports Develop credibility as a communications adviser, providing advice and support whilst building strong relationships within their assigned area(s) Ensures involvement and consultation where necessary and takes action when required Ensure adherence to NHSE approval processes and gain sign-off at the appropriate level Deputise for line manager Develop close working relationships with policy and delivery teams Ensure value for money and compliance with communications spend control processes Identify potential issues that could impact NHSE Contribute to business planning and budgeting for their assigned area(s) Contribute to the teams administration, planning, evaluation and reporting processes When required, provide guidance and support to commissioners working in areas affected by service reviews around their legal duties to engage and consult. Ensure each service review complies with statutory guidance, NHS Englands legal responsibilities and processes around managing consultations. When required, advise on, design and deliver national consultation activity across a range of services in directorate portfolios The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that their work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery: Manage the teams business support function, including developing and managing the teams business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management. Liaise with appropriate functions within the regions, organisation and the Sector. Manage all corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns. Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, Directorate and the wider NHS organisation. Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team. Oversight and management of all aspects of the team/ project budgets The postholder requires the ability to work to the requirements of the job and workload with an unpredictable work pattern that may include a fast, professional response out of hours such as overnight or at weekends to meet the demands of both the organisation and others to meet deadlines (outside of on-call arrangements).

Key result areas To oversee the development, delivery and evaluation of communications and engagement plans that support the Trusts strategic objectives and build the Trusts reputation as a leading organisation within the NHS, ensuring that activity is in line with the Trusts overall communications and engagement strategy. To ensure that relationships with key stakeholders are maintained and proactively developed. To oversee the development and delivery of communications and engagement plans to support major trust-wide projects, providing leadership and expert advice, ensuring communications plans align with broader communications strategies including staff engagement and involvement programmes. To work with senior managers to identify and develop communications campaigns to support the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives, providing strategic advice and expertise to enable opportunities for feedback, involvement and contribution to decision-making. To ensure that all communications materials and channels help build the Trusts reputation as a leading organisation within the NHS, that they are correctly tailored for the appropriate target audiences, including hard to reach audiences, and are in line with the Trusts overall communications strategy. To ensure the Trust brand and visual identity are protected, including supporting other staff in the correct application of corporate style guidelines, ensuring compliance and addressing inconsistencies. To ensure the organisational internal and external channels are kept uptodate with the relevant information from the clinical programmes and workstreams Policy and Service Development To understand the internal environment, organisational development, and principles of culture change to ensure best practice is brought into internal programmes. To review and draft changes to existing policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs) which may impact service delivery, drafting new policies and SLAs where To lead the development and implementation of the communications and engagement sub strategies ensuring compliance with disability legislation and that the Trust meets itsstatutory obligations in terms of accessibility. To work with senior colleagues to develop new business proposals where needs have been identified. To be responsible for the development and implementation of protocols to ensure the Trusts patient information complies with best practice guidance. To ensure organisational compliance with NHS and Trust Brand and Identity. The post holder will need to maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies and guidance from government departments such as DHSC, NHSE, ICB interpreting the guidance, assessing any impact and ensuring effective communication to the organisation. Information Resources To draft reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Director of Communications and Engagement and, where necessary, attend relevant meetings to deliver those reports and advise on communications issues. To provide regular analysis and reports to senior managers on the use of the website, intranet, staff apps etc, suggesting improvements where necessary. To prepare briefings for regulatory and advisory bodies in respect of updating them on complex issues. To analyse complex statistical data to inform the development of communications strategies, plans and reports and support decision making, highlighting issues and risks and identifying mitigating action. To collate as required, a range of information and lead appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases To undertake audits, surveys and utilise other feedback techniques to evaluate the communications function both internally and externally. To ensure key corporate documents are managed through version control measures. Finance To plan and manage the Listening into Action budget and be responsible for managing the finances of the Change Makers programme on behalf of Maudsley Charity. To monitor and assess the required financial investment for communications activities in order to inform budget setting and to manage resources within the agreed budget identified. To commission and brief designers, developers, communications agencies and other external suppliers; ensuring that expenditure stays within agreed budget. To ensure administrative and financial integrity as expected within a public sector organisation following Trust and national guidance. To be responsible for achieving financial savings targets as required. Research and Development To be responsible for keeping up to date with best practice and new techniques in internal communications including the use and application of AI to achieve greater efficiency. To keep up to date with national policy, new health initiatives and partner organisations strategies and plans and how these impact locally on the Trust Managerial Responsibilities Deputise for the Director of Communications and Engagement as required. Manage direct reports, assessing and allocating work and ensuring regular supervision and appraisals (PADR). To support, motivate and develop people within the team. To work with senior colleagues to scope out the communications potential of new projects and determine appropriate staffing levels, assessing line management structures necessary to deliver to these projects where appropriate. Managing third parties (such as consultants/interims) to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and within budget. Training and Development To undertake Mandatory and Statutory training (MAST) as required by Trust Policy To contribute and commit to undertaking and Performance Appraisal and Development Review (PADR). To undertake personal development as identified in the PADR. To introduce new starters to the communications and engagement function at corporate inductions. To train colleagues at all levels across the Trust in internal communications and digital skills as required. General This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder. The postholder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality of Information. The postholder is responsible for ensuring that the work that they undertake is conducted in a manner which is safe to themselves and others, and for adhering to the advice and instructions on Health and Safety matters given by Manager(s). If postholders consider that a hazard to Health and Safety exists, it is their responsibility to report this to their manager(s). The postholder is expected to comply with the appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust operates a no smoking policy. We are an equal opportunities employer. It is the policy of the Trust to ensure that no user of the service, past, present or future employee, or job applicant, receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation; in line with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Strategy Other The post holder will occasionally be exposed to distressing situations which may include suicides and absconds as well as dealing with sensitive staffing issues and managing communications, particularly with the media, in times of crisis.

Your new company
I am exclusively working with a media services company specialising in localisation and transcription on a global scale. Operating across sectors such as broadcast, VOD, theatrical, gaming, corporate, and creative, this business serves Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Latin America, with trusted partnerships in Asia.


Your new role
As part of the global Marketing team, and reporting to the Head of Marketing, the Marketing Executive will play a crucial role in shaping strategy and supporting the planning, execution, and optimisation of online marketing efforts and events. Working in a dynamic and collaborative team of three, this role balances independent tasks with direct collaboration with the Head of Marketing. The position involves a mix of global and local perspectives, perfect for someone with a passion for digital marketing and a focus on brand engagement.
Key responsibilities include- Create engaging and creative content to drive brand awareness. - Support digital campaigns with basic design skills. - Manage B2B social media, SEO/SEM, and Google Ads, utilising data to inform decisions.- Work with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator), Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), Google Tools (Analytics/Ads), and social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook.

What you'll need to succeed
- A passion for marketing and brand engagement with a keen focus on quality and attention to detail
- A strong understanding of digital marketing concepts and best practices is essential.
- Experience managing B2B social media, SEO/SEM, and Google Ads.
- Experience in a B2B role, ideally working with international clients
- Familiarity with basic design tools, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Tools, and social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook will also be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
- Direct mentorship from the Head of Marketing to support your skill development.- 21 days of holiday, increasing annually by one day. - Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home, with flexible options. - Up to 6 weeks of fully remote work from any location per year. - Enrolment in the company's salary sacrifice pension scheme. - Discounted gym membership and private medical insurance.
What you need to do now


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Develop compelling, integrated, content to best achieve the aims and objectives in their assigned area(s) contributing to forward planning and gridding processes Deliver communications and engagement activity for assigned area(s), developing an excellent understanding of how they align to the communications objectives for NHSE and the overall strategy and business plan Build effective working relationships with other directorates, regional teams and the national comms team to ensure a one-team coherent approach Provide communications and engagement advice across, for example, written, social media, events, media and marketing disciplines and support to directorate staff to support their work. Produce a broad range of written communications to the highest standard; using expertise and experience to identify the right channels and styles for specific audiences Spot communications opportunities and risks and work with national communications team to manage as appropriate Develop communications and engagement plans for specific projects and manage their effective implementation, ensuring the needs of your defined audiences are met Works on own initiative yet recognises when an issue warrants escalation Provide support to directorate teams on all aspects of their stakeholder engagement. Contribute and participate in the development of professional capability and expertise Where required, manage and lead direct reports Develop credibility as a communications adviser, providing advice and support whilst building strong relationships within their assigned area(s) Ensures involvement and consultation where necessary and takes action when required Ensure adherence to NHSE approval processes and gain sign-off at the appropriate level Deputise for line manager Develop close working relationships with policy and delivery teams Ensure value for money and compliance with communications spend control processes Identify potential issues that could impact NHSE Contribute to business planning and budgeting for their assigned area(s) Contribute to the teams administration, planning, evaluation and reporting processes When required, provide guidance and support to commissioners working in areas affected by service reviews around their legal duties to engage and consult. Ensure each service review complies with statutory guidance, NHS Englands legal responsibilities and processes around managing consultations. When required, advise on, design and deliver national consultation activity across a range of services in directorate portfolios The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that their work stream of programmes are planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery: Manage the teams business support function, including developing and managing the teams business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management. Liaise with appropriate functions within the regions, organisation and the Sector. Manage all corporate business returns, including planning and workforce returns. Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, Directorate and the wider NHS organisation. Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team. Oversight and management of all aspects of the team/ project budgets The postholder requires the ability to work to the requirements of the job and workload with an unpredictable work pattern that may include a fast, professional response out of hours such as overnight or at weekends to meet the demands of both the organisation and others to meet deadlines (outside of on-call arrangements).

Social Media Executive

Contract Type - Permanent
39 hours per week

Employment Type - Full Time

Clermont Hotel Group offers a rich and diverse portfolio for a range of guest needs, and helps employees forge lasting and successful careers in hospitality. An experienced hospitality company, we offer a warm, guest-centred experience - but we are, at our heart, a people company and strive to connect personally with our guests, partners, investors, and colleagues to create an extraordinary experience for all.

Clermont Hotel Group encompasses unique brands, offering something different for everyone, across our 16 hotels and 5,000+ bedrooms, not to mention our 120+ meeting and event spaces across the capital.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative social media executive to work with a hugely successful company to take responsibility for the creative output across our hotel and F&B brands, social and digital channels. This role calls for a talented all-rounder with initiative and drive along with a skill set that includes:Video Producing/Editing,Photography along with some Graphic Design skills and Copywriting ability

The role would suit a social media native, who

* Understands current social trends and content creation to grow our social media channels and engagement

* You must have experience of managing and creating content for Instagram and Facebook and a working knowledge of other social platforms

* This role requires planning, creation and design editing skills and as part of the Digital Team and the wider Marketing team

* You will be responsible visual content creation of the brands

* Working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager, as well as key stakeholders and applicable external agency

* You will manage the social media accounts,

* Helping to create, manage and deliver the strategy for each brand and channel

* You must have excellent creative, written and communication skills, with the ability to create, plan and prioritise

* Be flexible, be self-motivated, multi-task, and adaptable

* A can-do attitude with the proactivity to manage your own schedule is necessary, along with the creative capacity to manage different brands across different channels, each requiring different tones of voice and communicating with different audiences

* Within this role you will also support coordinating the focus of the digital platforms, it's visuals, videography, copywriting, and campaign content

* Along with organic social media channels, your content should, where feasible and appropriate, be usable across other channels such as email or paid ads

What we look for

* Experience managing social media platforms for a comparable brand-led business

* Able to deliver high quality video and photography

* Post-production and editing of video and photography

* Experience in designing brand content for social channels, web, on desktop and mobile

* Creative thinker, articulate and persuasive and able to communicate operational initiatives and outcomes to a broad range of stakeholder groups

* Proficient in editing platforms such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

* Premier Pro Experience of leading the content creation process in a comparable brand-led business

* Ability to multitask several creative projects

* Excellent creative skills and a great eye for detail

What's in it for you?

* Great development opportunities

* Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group

* Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)

* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

* Pension and Healthcare Schemes

* Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday

* Paid volunteering days

* Generous recommend a friend scheme

* Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)

* Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retai

We’re looking for an experienced, self-motivated senior communications officer to join our busy Communications office.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a wide range of internal and external communications activities, including planning, development, delivery and evaluation of high quality communications plans and content that promote staff engagement and the work of the Trust, for both operational day-to-day activities and key projects.

They need be capable of writing for different audiences and platforms, show creativity and initiative in their work, have an appetite for learning and demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied workload.

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications all-rounder to grow in a dynamic environment, whilst using their skills to help us make a difference to the diverse communities we serve.

The post holder will be expected to act as a communications generalist working across a number of disciplines: internal communications and staff engagement; external communications and stakeholder engagement; social media, event management and media relations. They will be comfortable developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Board and senior colleagues and key partners, such as commissioning leads, NHS and local authority system partners, organisations, government departments, the voluntary sector and service users and carers.

This role offers hybrid working from Trust sites and home. While the post holder will be expected to be largely based at the Trust’s HQ, there will be a requirement to travel to different Trusts sites across London and at Broadmoor Hospital to provide communications support to clinical and corporate teams across the organisation. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

The Football Association is recruiting for a PR & Campaigns Executive - Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2026.

Please provide a cover letter clearly outlining why you feel you are suitable for this role. Please keep as concise as possible.

The role will support in delivering best in class fully integrated campaigns and PR activations across the season, with output across owned and earned channels.

This role is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious individual with experience in PR & communications. Working with the wider PR & Campaigns and Marketing team, the focus will be on delivering the campaigns through proactive PR, social activation, content creation and live events to drive positive engagement with FA initiatives.

The role will work across several FA Campaigns and activations across grassroots football and the professional game.

It represents a perfect opportunity for someone who is wishing to develop their PR and communications skills, as well as diving into the world of brand planning and multi-channel campaign execution within a fast-paced, professional sporting environment, working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports, whilst also having a strong working knowledge of the football landscape. Candidates will also have a good understanding of youth and lifestyle culture, emerging trends, brands, social media content, and a media contact list/network.

What will you be doing?

• To support the development and implementation of integrated campaigns and comms activations throughout the season (including key England Football grassroots activations, FA-led purpose-driven campaigns and supporting hero moments, such as creative thinking for promotion around international tournaments and/or domestic competitions).
• To drive pre-defined England Football/FA activity in line with priorities (e.g. managing the County FA MarComms network - the 50 regional FA's which govern local aspects of football), plus supporting on tier 1 campaigns such as:
  • Love Football. Protect The Game - The cross-football behavioural campaign which aims to address unacceptable conduct on the pitch, on the side-lines and in the stands across both the grassroots and professional game.
  • The England Football Family - A volunteer brand platform championing the volunteering community and acts as a symbol of investment, support and recognition for their work.
  • Let Girls Play - Launched in October 2021 to support The FA's strategic ambition to provide girls with equal opportunities to football in schools. The campaign has seen huge success with a pledge from the Government on providing equal opportunities and record numbers for the Biggest Ever Football Sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campaign planning and activation:
  • Support the development and implementation of fully integrated campaigns across PR, communications and marketing
  • Draft campaign assets including press releases, media notices, PR and engagement plans
  • Develop campaign creative and supporting assets for earned media, with a strategic focus on aligning with earned and paid channels
  • Lead on one-off seasonal campaign activations where necessary
  • Proactively support in internal campaign creative brainstorms
• Media planning:
  • Drive media coverage for our campaigns and activations
  • Identify and pitch proactive PR ideas to media
  • Identify and recruit relevant media/influencers/talent for specific campaigns - supporting the development of the PR & Campaigns key contacts
• Brand/Marketing planning:
  • Develop engagement plans with County FA networks - quarterly webinars, sharing campaign plans for buy in and support
  • Active role in the direction of content across campaigns and activations
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Working closely with wider PR & Campaigns and Brand teams to manage external stakeholders and internal stakeholders on all aspects of campaigns including media, broadcasters, partners, and third-party suppliers
  • Create a positive relationship with communications and marketing officers at County FAs, being the go-to for any marcomms support and assets they need, including forward thinking and planning for campaigns
• Agency Management:
  • Support the management of a range of agency and/or supplier relationships.
• Finance + Adhoc:
  • Delivering a range of administrative tasks, including raising POs and managing budget trackers, compiling presentations, tracking coverage and supporting with team events.
  • Manage integrated campaigns calendar for external and internal planning
• Trend Reporting
• Provide regular updates of industry trends and analysis of competitor activity to internal stakeholders.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Work experience

• Demonstrable Communications/PR/Marketing experience
• Experience of delivering integrated, multi-channel campaigns
• Experience of dealing with national and regional media
• Experience of supporting PR campaigns and delivering excellent results
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in project management and delivering tasks to deadline

Knowledge

• Manage integrated campaigns calendar for external and internal planning

Technical Skills

• Strong writing skills with the ability to write to deadline
• Ability to work as part of a team and build and manage stakeholder relationships
• Capable of managing multiple tasks
• Confident communicator across key stakeholder groups and partners
• A creative thinker - coming up with ideas that will generate positive coverage across the campaigns/activations

Beneficial to have:

Work experience

• Sports communication experience
• Experience in developing creative campaigns
• Understanding of social networking and other promotional media platforms
• Experience in sports marketing/communications campaigns with a youth audience
• Experience of working with influencer and content creators
• Experience of working with PR agencies, as well as paid media/design agencies

Knowledge

• A good understanding of the football marketplace
• Interest in all aspects of marketing and communications, including brand management

Technical Skills

• Able to work on own initiative; accountable and reliable
• Reporting and measuring on campaign effectiveness across all channels

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What skills and experience we're looking for

There is a vacancy for a committed and dynamic Teacher in Charge of Performing Arts and Media to be based across both sites of the Francis Barber PRU (Tooting & Wandsworth). You will be delivering the Performing Arts and Media teaching across both sites of the PRU to both KS3 and KS4 students (up to GCSE level). In addition, you will also hold the role of keyworker to a small group of students and will be responsible for monitoring their progress and well-being. You will be able a flexible person able to adapt to the needs of our pupils. There is scope for the successful candidate to build and develop the future of the subject.

What the school offers its staff

Francis Barber works with groups of secondary aged pupils who have found education challenging in mainstream schools or who have moved into the borough and are awaiting a school place.

This post is based across both sites of the Francis Barber PRU in central Wandsworth and in Tooting.

We are a very good PRU and have very high expectations for our pupils. There is a friendly and welcoming ethos and a variety of activities both during the day and after school. These, along with good keyworking, help young people make changes which enable them to be successful in their education.

Many of the pupils have faced challenges in mainstream schools. Some continue to be challenging in the PRU, but there is a strong staff team helping the young people to manage their behaviour within a supportive and caring school-like environment.

Staff at Francis Barber are committed to creating a reflective and considerate community where pupils can learn in a safe and secure environment. We value the individual strengths which pupils and staff can equally contribute to the development of positive and co-operative relationships. Within the school there is a strong, diverse staff team including mentors, keyworkers and clinical CAMHS practitioners and a social worker, who help our young people to manage their behaviour and emotions.

Francis Barber is a great place to work with a friendly staff team and fantastic transport links and shops and banks nearby. The school is very mindful of supporting staff wellbeing and there are many opportunities for CPD, mentoring and coaching. Other benefits include; access to Cyclescheme, a contribution towards the cost of eye care, season ticket loans and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Francis Barber PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The person appointed will have Qualified Teacher Status and will have registered with the GTC. All appointments are subject to DBS checks. CV’s are not acceptable.

The Senior Communications Manager plays a crucial role in enhancing and protecting the reputation of the organisation. The postholder will provide expert communication management support for the Trust's internal programmes and transformational programmes including leading Listening into Action, Anti-Racism and Anchors programme. They will work proactively senior clinical, corporate, and operational stakeholders to manage various major communications programmes across the organisation to support the delivery of the strategic ambition Building a Culture of Trust alongside the organisation’s strategic objectives.

The postholder will work towards the implementation of the Trust’s communications strategy, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives, delivering against personal objectives and ensuring the successful delivery of the team’s annual objectives.
• They will oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of communications and engagement plans to support the Building a Culture of Trust ambition alongside major trust-wide programmes
• They will drive delivery of a range of initiatives and projects, ensuring all work is delivered to agreed standards and timelines
• They will conduct regular supervision and annual appraisals for direct reports
• They will support team members to gather, analyse and prepare intelligence, ensuring effective and timely responses to queries from internal and external stakeholders
• They will work with colleagues (including Internal Communications and Listening into Action teams) across the Trust to ensure appropriate support at key corporate events such as the CEO/Chair broadcasts, staff awards and high-profile internal forums e.g., Leadership Forum.
• They will oversee the development and management of the Trust’s staff engagement programme
• The post-holder will need to use their specialist expertise to influence and persuade senior colleagues on a wide range of complex and sensitive communications issues.
• The post holder will also deputise, where appropriate, for the Director of Communications and Engagement.

Our values, Kindness, Respect and Together, are in keeping with the NHS Constitution and set the standards for how we plan and make decisions; deliver quality care; behave with each other and service users and recruit, induct, appraise and develop our staff. We are looking for staff who will help us live these values and help to make South London and Maudesley NHS Foundation Trust a better place for everyone.

Key result areas
• To oversee the development, delivery and evaluation of communications and engagement plans that support the Trust’s strategic objectives and build the Trust’s reputation as a leading organisation within the NHS, ensuring that activity is in line with the Trust’s overall communications and engagement strategy.
• To ensure that relationships with key stakeholders are maintained and proactively developed.
• To oversee the development and delivery of communications and engagement plans to support major trust-wide projects, providing leadership and expert advice, ensuring communications plans align with broader communications strategies including staff engagement and involvement programmes.
• To work with senior managers to identify and develop communications campaigns to support the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives, providing strategic advice and expertise to enable opportunities for feedback, involvement and contribution to decision-making.
• To ensure that all communications materials and channels help build the Trust’s reputation as a leading organisation within the NHS, that they are correctly tailored for the appropriate target audiences, including hard to reach audiences, and are in line with the Trust’s overall communications strategy.
• To ensure the Trust brand and visual identity are protected, including supporting other staff in the correct application of corporate style guidelines, ensuring compliance and addressing inconsistencies.
• To ensure the organisational internal and external channels are kept uptodate with the relevant information from the clinical programmes and workstreams

Policy and Service Development
• To understand the internal environment, organisational development, and principles of culture change to ensure best practice is brought into internal programmes.
• To review and draft changes to existing policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs) which may impact service delivery, drafting new policies and SLAs where
• To lead the development and implementation of the communications and engagement sub strategies ensuring compliance with disability legislation and that the Trust meets itsstatutory obligations in terms of accessibility.
• To work with senior colleagues to develop new business proposals where needs have been identified.
• To be responsible for the development and implementation of protocols to ensure the Trust’s patient information complies with best practice guidance.
• To ensure organisational compliance with NHS and Trust Brand and Identity.
• The post holder will need to maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies and guidance from government departments such as DHSC, NHSE, ICB interpreting the guidance, assessing any impact and ensuring effective communication to the organisation.

Information Resources
• To draft reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Director of Communications and Engagement and, where necessary, attend relevant meetings to deliver those reports and advise on communications issues.
• To provide regular analysis and reports to senior managers on the use of the website, intranet, staff apps etc, suggesting improvements where necessary.
• To prepare briefings for regulatory and advisory bodies in respect of updating them on complex issues.
• To analyse complex statistical data to inform the development of communications strategies, plans and reports and support decision making, highlighting issues and risks and identifying mitigating action.
• To collate as required, a range of information and lead appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases
• To undertake audits, surveys and utilise other feedback techniques to evaluate the communications function both internally and externally.
• To ensure key corporate documents are managed through version control measures.

Finance
• To plan and manage the Listening into Action budget and be responsible for managing the finances of the Change Makers programme on behalf of Maudsley Charity.
• To monitor and assess the required financial investment for communications activities in order to inform budget setting and to manage resources within the agreed budget identified.
• To commission and brief designers, developers, communications agencies and other external suppliers; ensuring that expenditure stays within agreed budget.
• To ensure administrative and financial integrity as expected within a public sector organisation following Trust and national guidance.
• To be responsible for achieving financial savings targets as required.

Research and Development
• To be responsible for keeping up to date with best practice and new techniques in internal communications including the use and application of AI to achieve greater efficiency.
• To keep up to date with national policy, new health initiatives and partner organisations strategies and plans and how these impact locally on the Trust

Managerial Responsibilities
• Deputise for the Director of Communications and Engagement as required.
• Manage direct reports, assessing and allocating work and ensuring regular supervision and appraisals (PADR).
• To support, motivate and develop people within the team.
• To work with senior colleagues to scope out the communications potential of new projects and determine appropriate staffing levels, assessing line management structures necessary to deliver to these projects where appropriate.
• Managing third parties (such as consultants/interims) to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and within budget.

Training and Development
• To undertake Mandatory and Statutory training (MAST) as required by Trust Policy
• To contribute and commit to undertaking and Performance Appraisal and Development Review (PADR).
• To undertake personal development as identified in the PADR.
• To introduce new starters to the communications and engagement function at corporate inductions.
• To train colleagues at all levels across the Trust in internal communications and digital skills as required.

General
• This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.
• This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder.
• The postholder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality of Information.
• The postholder is responsible for ensuring that the work that they undertake is conducted in a manner which is safe to themselves and others, and for adhering to the advice and instructions on Health and Safety matters given by Manager(s). If postholders consider that a hazard to Health and Safety exists, it is their responsibility to report this to their manager(s).
• The postholder is expected to comply with the appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post.
• South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust operates a no smoking policy. We are an equal opportunities employer. It is the policy of the Trust to ensure that no user of the service, past, present or future employee, or job applicant, receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation; in line with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Strategy

Other
• The post holder will occasionally be exposed to distressing situations which may include suicides and absconds as well as dealing with sensitive staffing issues and managing communications, particularly with the media, in times of crisis.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

This opportunity suits a corporate communications Account Executive looking for their next challenge.
In an era where digital innovation is paramount, The Opportunity Hub UK is delighted to announce a vacancy for a Senior Account Executive on behalf of a distinguished Public Relations and Digital Marketing Consultancy located in the vibrant core of London. This consultancy, renowned for its strategic acumen and digital savvy, seeks a proficient individual with at least two years of experience within a corporate communication agency in the UK, specialising in media relations.
This consultancy stands at the forefront of digital and social media trends, offering its clients unparalleled insights and strategies to enhance their digital footprints. Through meticulous social media monitoring and advanced analytics, the firm ensures its clients' online narratives are both compelling and impactful. The role of Senior Account Executive is integral to this process, encompassing a wide range of responsibilities from managing media relations to overseeing various aspects of clients' digital presence.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Conducting research and managing media data.
- Assisting client teams with account management.
- Crafting detailed reports on activities and outcomes.
- Engaging with the media regarding upcoming features, reports, and surveys.
- Monitoring social media channels.
- Managing Twitter feeds and LinkedIn profiles for clients.
- Enhancing clients' online visibility and supporting Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) initiatives.

Here are the skills you'll need:

- A degree with a 2.1 classification or higher from a reputable university, preferably in subjects like Economics, Finance, Business, English, History, Communications/Media, or Politics.
- Deep understanding of the financial and professional services sectors.
- Exceptional writing capabilities for creating media content across various platforms.
- Keen insight into media, social, and economic trends, and their influence on client operations.
- Unwavering integrity in professional tasks.
- The drive to advance swiftly within the consultancy.
- The ability to lead proactively within a team and support account activities.

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Engagement with a consultancy at the cutting edge of the digital and social media landscape.
- Collaboration with a team of industry experts.
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Embarking on a career within the Public Relations and Digital Marketing sector offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact. This role not only positions you at the helm of digital innovation but also allows you to work across various industries, shaping the way brands interact with their audiences. With the evolving digital landscape, your work will be at the core of client strategies, making a tangible difference in their market presence. If you possess a keen interest in media relations and a passion for digital and social media, this is your opportunity to contribute to a premier consultancy and advance your career in an exhilarating field.

Your new company
A global advertising business based near Liverpool Street is hiring a recently qualified Group Finance Manager. Having recently gone through an acquisition you will be working for a business which has established relationships with key brands globally providing a range of businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, news and entertainment. This role will suit a newly qualified practice trained Accountant who is looking to make a move into industry.

Your new role
As a newly qualified Group Finance Manager you will be responsible for

• Assisting with the interim and year end audit process and Group consolidation.
• Assisting with the Group cash flow and finance costs
• Responsible for G/L accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual close to tight deadlines.
• Ownership of audit requirements and including statutory accounts preparation.
• Acting as a point of contact for technical accounting queries.

What you'll need to succeed
- You must be fully ACA / ACCA qualified
- Recently qualified (0-3 years pqe)
- Strong commercial acumen
- Able to liaise with senior stakeholders
- Confident

What you'll get in return
You will be working for a business which is recognised globally. Working alongside a credible and high achieving finance team where you will be exposed to the wider business (non finance) from day 1. This business focuses on providing their employees with a solid career platform and offers a clear development path for all levels. One of the most important things for this business is ensuring the candidate fits into the fun and vibrant culture. They work extremely hard and have a rewarding culture and want to hire someone who is part of the team in all aspects

What you need to do now
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