Projects and Communications Manager

 
 

Full-time (37.5 hrs per week) - applications for reduced hours and/or flexible working arrangements welcome

Based in London (SW1)

Circa 28-30k pa dependent on skills/experience

Over the past three years, Inspiring Girls International has grown significantly in both size and profile, with increasing numbers of operating countries, a major new video project and a number of global corporate partners.

We are now looking for a new staff member to join our small friendly team at HQ and help us deliver our ambitious plan for 2020 and beyond.

The main elements of the role are as follows:

Project management

  • Ensure the Inspiring Girls International campaign plan is delivered effectively and efficiently

  • Manage the Inspiring Girls Video Hub project - including the video editing process, liaison with partner organisations, and the generation of new content.

  • Assist with events management for global Inspiring Girls events such as the Global Summit.

  • Oversee ongoing liaison and support for IG country teams, including trouble-shooting and project support where necessary.

  • Assist with the management of the Inspiring Girls volunteer database

Communications

  • Maintain and/or develop high quality online communications for the global organisation, including updating the website and other communication channels and materials

  • Ensuring regular social media presence is maintained, including the promotion of activities and events run by Inspiring Girls country teams.

  • Assist with drafting key publications and documents as necessary, such as the annual review, presentations, reports to funders and ad hoc briefing documents

  • Liaise with global partner organisations to ensure that all joint communications are done in a timely and consistent way

  • Proactively explore opportunities and ideas to communicate and promote the work of Inspiring Girls

Research and support

  • Monitor new research and reports relevant to the work of Inspiring Girls and promote accordingly.

  • Provide research support to CEO and Chair as appropriate.

If you like the sound of this role, and you have the following qualities, experience and/or skills, we’d love to hear from you!

  • At least two years experience of managing projects in a not-for-profit environment with limited resources

  • Experience of managing external communications, including social media and web presence.

  • Comfortable working independently within a small team

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A positive attitude, and proactive approach towards challenges and problem solving

  • Experience of working effectively with volunteers

  • Passionate about the aims and values of Inspiring Girls International

Desirable (but not essential!)

  • Working knowledge of basic video editing, and/or design packages such as Photoshop or InDesign

  • Competent in spoken and written Spanish and/or other languages

  • Experience working within an international charity and/or organisation

  • Experience working with freelancers

To apply, please send a CV with a one page cover letter outlining how you meet this criteria to hello@inspiring-girls.com. Please also record and upload a short video about your career journey for our Video Hub*, using the guidance and upload form on the Hub. This video can be uploaded anytime before the application deadline closes.

Deadline: Tuesday 7th January, 12 midday

Interviews: Tuesday 14th January (TBC)

*Please note that these videos are being requested as part of the application process and will not be published on the Hub unless we contact you for additional specific permission. All applicants (regardless of gender identity) should upload a video.