Vacancies: Howard League, Campaigns and Communications Manager

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on penal reform is looking for a Campaigns and Communications Manager. The role involves developing a communication strategy and managing campaign activities. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in campaigning with a successful track record in influencing public opinion and networking with media contacts. The position is located in Greater London with a closing date of 18 May 2012.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in campaigning and communications.
• Proven track record of success in achieving change.
• Ability to network effectively with senior media contacts.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a communication strategy.
• Managing the organisation’s forward planning process.
• Coordinating communication activities for campaigns and events.

Skills

Campaign management

Public opinion influence

Networking

Analytical skills

Job description

Campaigns and Communications Manager

The Howard League for Penal Reform is looking to recruit a Campaigns and Communications Manager.

Working with the Director of campaigns, the campaigns and communications manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a communication strategy that works across the campaigns, research, legal and membership functions of the charity. This role consists of managing the organisation’s forward planning process, coordinating communication activities for the launch of campaigns, publications and events. The Campaigns and Communications Manager will also work with key members of staff across the organisation to develop marketing and communication plans at the outset of planned projects, including extensive post‑launch activity to sustain momentum over time.

The ideal candidate must have at least five years of experience in campaigning and communications with a track record of success in achieving change, experience of managing campaigns and influencing public opinion, including decision‑makers and the media with the ability to network effectively with senior media contacts and develop relationships as well as sound analytical skills and the ability to understand and identify key issues.

The Howard League for Penal Reform is an expanding charity, leading the way on penal reform and with a groundbreaking legal team that represents children and young people in custody working towards less crime, safer communities and fewer people in prison.

Closing Date

18 May 2012

Interview/Start Dates

The first round of interviews is expected to be held on Friday 25th May 2012 and second interviews on Thursday 31st May 2012.

Job Contact

Applications should be by application form. Please email [e-mail] and post completed applications to: The Howard league for Penal Reform, 1 Ardleigh Road London, N1 4HS.

CVs will only be accepted if they fully address the job description and person specification.