This year, we are celebrating 10 years since our inception, and as we continue to grow, we are excited to announce a vacancy for a Communications and Campaigns Officer. The potholder will bring innovation, imagination, passion and creativity to our international, national and local projects.

The deadline to apply is 28/3/2023 at 09:00 am. Successful candidates will be notified by 29/3/23 to attend an interview on 31/3/2023. Since this is a post that requires presence at our London office, only candidates who can fulfil this requirement will be shortlisted.

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

The Role

 This a key role within RJ4All working across all our projects and services.  The post-holder will lead on RJ4All communication and dissemination needs, amplifying our voice and maximising our impact. The role requires a confident communicator, with a strong attention to detail, who is keen to champion our strategy, mission and vision. Moreover, the post-holder will lead on RJ4All’s campaigns including advocacy and social policy initiatives, online fundraising campaigns and in person events. Finally, they will support RJ4All’s marketing initiatives to maximise organisation’s impact and income generation. 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Promote and communicate all RJ4All projects and services
• Revise and keep up to-date the “corporate image” of RJ4All including designing branding material and templates; design promotional material and distribute them online and offline
• Advertise RJ4All products/services on various media and online platforms
• Lead on building a database of relevant local, national and international journalists, draft press releases and arrange for interviews and press conferences
• Craft and send the RJ4All monthly newsletters
• Lead on keeping the RJ4All website up to date and coordinate the updating of all other RJ4All owned websites. 
• Network with industry experts and potential users to drive brand awareness
• Lead on keeping the RJ4All Comms register up to date, gather user feedback to inform Project Officers and the RJ4All team.
• Support with crowdfunding and networking activities

Download the Job Description

Terms and Benefits

• The post is offered on consultancy (freelance) basis as part of our Associate Scheme, and has flexible working hours. There is a possibility for turning this into an employment post.
• Initially, we would like to offer the job for 2-3 days per week for £100 per day (minimum 1 day per week from the RJ4All office).
  
• Fully funded opportunities to travel abroad, accredited training and CPD certifications.
• Free access to the RJ4All Community Gym including free classes such as spinning, boxing, weight lifting and cycling.
• Free drinks, refreshments and snacks while working from the RJ4All office.

Who are we looking for?

You will need to have experience in communicating projects and messages to a wide range of audiences. Knowledge on managing social media and especially YouTube as well as updating websites is essential. You will also need to be a creative and ambitious communicator who can contact people from all backgrounds both in writing and in person. Previous experience in fundraising is desirable but attention to detail and the ability to write clearly and creatively is essential.

The RJ4All Project Team consists of passionate individuals with a mixture of practical, research, academic as well as lived experiences. You will need to be passionate to make a change for our communities and put your work in the context of what we do to alleviate poverty. We will expect you to be independent, hardworking, innovative and believe in our founding restorative justice values. 

Tips and how to apply: 

We expect this position to be highly competitive and therefore we strongly advise you to read carefully the Job Description and about the work that we do. Take the time to read our projects page as well as the background of our team.

Applications are accepted only electronically by emailing vacancies@rj4all.org

You will need to send us:

1. Your CV
2. A sample of your work (e.g. a website, fliers, cards or other promotional material you have produced)
3. A cover letter addressing the JD and why you want to join.
4. Completed Diversity Monitoring Form 

Failure to submit all required documents will result in rejecting your application. Late applications will not be accepted. Please address your letter to the RJ4All Director and indicate in the subject of your email the vacancy that you are applying for. If you have any questions please send them to vacancies@rj4all.org

RJ4All is a Living Wage Employer and has been awarded several marks and accreditations.