September 2013
Dear Applicant,
Post of Communications Manager
Thank you for your interest in the post of Communications Manager with the Barrow
Cadbury Trust. Please find attached the job description and person specification for this
post.
The Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent charitable foundation, committed to
supporting vulnerable and marginalised people in society. We provide grants to grassroots
community groups and campaigns working in deprived communities in the UK, with a focus
on Birmingham and the Black Country. We also work with researchers, think tanks and
government, often in partnership with other grant-makers, to overcome the structural
barriers to a more just and equal society.
We need to ensure that all our work and that of our funded partners has the maximum
possible impact. This new post will ensure we are getting the best media and public policy
exposure for the research and campaigns we support. We need someone experienced,
ambitious, tenacious and who shares our values and our vision.
Based at our office in Kean House, 6 Kean Street, London WC2B 4AS, the successful
candidate will need excellent written and oral communication skills, experience of
developing and delivering media strategies and managing events, the ability to work
independently and pro-actively, and be committed to promoting social justice.
This is a permanent, full time post. The starting salary is £32,901 pa inclusive of London
weighting, rising by annual increments to £39,708 pa and the Trust offers a contributory
pension scheme. We are open to appointing above the lowest point in the range for a
suitably skilled and experienced candidate.
Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to
work in the UK (see the information below relating to complying with the preventing illegal
working legislation) and the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your CV and a covering statement
(of no more than 3 sides of A4 in total), setting out how you meet each numbered point on
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the person specification in the job description, to Maddy Rooke-Ley at m.rookeley@barrowcadbury.org.uk by 5pm on Wednesday, 16 October 2013. Interviews for short
listed candidates will be held on Tuesday, 29 October 2013 at our office at Kean House, 6
Kean Street, London, WC2
We look forward to receiving your application.
Yours sincerely
Sara Llewellin
Chief Executive
Enc – Job description and complying with preventing illegal working legislation attached
below
BARROW CADBURY TRUST
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Communications Manager
Purpose of the job:
1. To promote the social justice messages deriving from our work and that of our partners
through a range of media and to a variety of audiences.
2. To develop and implement the Trust’s external communications strategy.
3. To manage a range of events from community consultations to high profile conferences.
Reports to: Chief Executive
Responsibilities
1.
Under the direction of the Chief Executive, develop and implement the Trust’s external
communication strategy.
2.
Manage media relations and identify opportunities for coverage of the Trust’s work.
Develop corporate messaging and ensure that this is consistent across the Trust.
3.
Write clear and articulate communication briefs, summaries, press releases and
communication tools for a wide range of audiences.
4.
Develop, implement and maintain a social media strategy to raise awareness of the
Trust’s social justice mission and the work it funds.
5.
Develop the Trust’s web presence and provide editorial leadership on content.
Maintain the website including making improvements to functionality and use.
6.
In partnership with the Trust’s grantees, including think tanks, policy researchers and
service providing organisations, develop and deliver activities to communicate and
disseminate learning from Trust-funded work.
7.
To offer support relating to external communication needs to third sector grant holders
funded by the Trust in liaison with the programme team.
8.
Manage all aspects of events to promote Trust-funded work in liaison with relevant
team members and/or external contacts where appropriate.
9.
Lead and coordinate the production and distribution of the Trust’s regular publications
including its quarterly newsletter, annual report and other key documents. Develop
targeted information to external stakeholders about the Trust’s programmes and grant
policies.
10. To commission freelance journalists and photographers as required. To develop and
maintain a library/archive of photos and publications/reports.
11. To research and identify case studies, testimonials and illustrations for use in internal
and external communications as well as opportunities for the Trust’s work to be
promoted.
12. To manage external services and suppliers that provide specialist services such as web
site development, photography, design, exhibition displays and training.
13. To develop and maintain mechanisms for tracking and reporting on the social justice
outcomes of the Trust’s communications activities.
14. To work flexibly alongside other members of the Barrow Cadbury Trust team and take
on reasonable tasks as appropriate over and above those set out above.
15. Ability to undertake occasional travel and out-of-hours work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1.
Experience of developing and delivering a communications strategy.
2.
Proven experience of press and media relations.
3.
Excellent research and writing skills with the ability to communicate complex, sensitive
issues clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.
4.
Experience of successfully working with social media platforms to generate an engaged
audience, such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
5.
Excellent IT skills and the ability to update websites and maintain a high level of
presentation.
6.
Experience in project and event management.
7.
Experience of stakeholder relationship management and contract management.
8.
Commitment to the promotion of social justice and a willingness to work within the
Quaker ethos of the Trust.
9.
Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work at all levels across a wide range of
constituencies including journalists, voluntary organizations, think tanks and senior
officials.
10. Commitment to cross-organisational working, flexibility and willingness to take on a
range of tasks to further the objectives of the Barrow Cadbury Trust.
11. Strong self-management skills with the ability to deliver to tight timescales and respond
effectively to changing priorities.
Desirable
1.
Some campaigning experience.
Complying with Preventing Illegal Working Legislation
All potential employees will be asked to provide us with either one of the documents listed in
List 1 or two documents in the combinations specified in List 2
below. We will only accept original documents:
List A
Documents which show an ongoing Right to Work
Validity of passports and travel documents
We will check , where possible, current passports or travel documents which have not expired. However, if a
person does not have one then we can accept evidence of their right to remain and work in the UK in an
expired passport or travel document. It is crucial that you check that the stamp or endorsement in the
document continues to allow the you to work by virtue of status (i.e. stay is indefinite) or the date of the end
of their permitted stay has not expired.
You should note however that there are two instances when this does not apply. A Certificate of Entitlement
to the Right of Abode must be endorsed in a valid passport and a Biometric Residence Permit must not have
expired to be considered acceptable as evidence of right to work.
1. A passport showing that the holder, or a person named in the passport as the child of the holder,
is a British citizen or a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies having the right of abode in
the United Kingdom.
2. A passport or national identity card showing that the holder, or a person named in the passport
as the child of the holder, is a national of the European Economic Area or Switzerland.
3. A residence permit, registration certificate or document certifying or indicating permanent
residence issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or the UK Border
Agency to a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.
4. A permanent residence card issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or
the UK Border Agency to the family member of a national of a European Economic Area country
or Switzerland.
5. A Biometric Residence Permit issued by the UK Border Agency to the holder which indicates that
the person named in it is allowed to stay indefinitely in the United Kingdom, or has no time limit
on their stay in the United Kingdom.
6. A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that the holder is exempt from
immigration control, is allowed to stay indefinitely in the United Kingdom, has the right of abode
in the United Kingdom, or has no time limit on their stay in the United Kingdom.
7. An Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency
or the UK Border Agency to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the person named in
it is allowed to stay indefinitely in the United Kingdom or has no time limit on their stay in the
United Kingdom, when produced in combination with an official document giving the person’s
National Insurance Number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous
employer.
8. A full birth certificate issued in the United Kingdom which includes the name(s) of at least one of
the holder’s parents, when produced in combination with an official document giving the
person’s National Insurance Number and their name issued by a Government agency or a
previous employer.
9. A full adoption certificate issued in the United Kingdom which includes the name(s) of at least
one of the holder’s adoptive parents when produced in combination with an official document
giving the person’s National Insurance Number and their name issued by a Government agency
or a previous employer.
10. A birth certificate issued in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland, when produced in
combination with an official document giving the person’s National Insurance Number and their
name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.
11. An adoption certificate issued in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or Ireland, when produced
in combination with an official document giving the person’s National Insurance Number and
their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.
12. A certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen, when produced in combination
with an official document giving the person’s National Insurance Number and their name issued
by a Government agency or a previous employer.
13. A letter issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or the UK Border Agency
to the holder which indicates that the person named in it is allowed to stay indefinitely in the
United Kingdom when produced in combination with an official document giving the person’s
National Insurance Number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous
employer.
You can find out more about these documents and view images in the ‘Full Guide for Employers on
Preventing Illegal Working in the UK’ which can be downloaded from the Border Agency’s website.
List B
Documents which show a Right to Work for up to 12 months
Validity of passports and travel documents
We will check current passports or travel documents which have not expired. However, if a you do not have
one then we can accept evidence of their right to remain and work in the UK in an expired passport or travel
document. It is crucial that you check that the stamp or endorsement in the document continues to allow the
you to work by virtue of status (i.e. their stay is indefinite) or the date of the end of their permitted stay has not
expired.
You should note however that a Biometric Residence Permit must not have expired to be considered
acceptable as evidence of right to work.
1. A passport or travel document endorsed to show that the holder is allowed to stay in the United Kingdom
and is allowed to do the type of work in question, provided that it does not require the issue of a work
permit.
2. A Biometric Residence Permit issued by the UK Border Agency to the holder which indicates that the person
named in it can stay in the United Kingdom and is allowed to do the work in question.
3. A work permit or other approval to take employment issued by the Home Office, the Border and
Immigration Agency or the UK Border Agency when produced in combination with either a passport or
another travel document endorsed to show the holder is allowed to stay in the United Kingdom and is
allowed to do the work in question, or a letter issued by the Home Office, Border and Immigration Agency
or UK Border Agency to the holder or the employer or prospective employer confirming the same.
4. A Certificate of Application issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or the UK Border
Agency to or for a family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland
stating that the holder is permitted to take employment which is less than 6 months old when produced in
combination with a positive confirmation letter from our Employer Checking Service.
5. A residence card or document issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or the UK
Border Agency to a family member of a national of a European Economic Area country or Switzerland.
6. An Application Registration Card issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or the UK
Border Agency stating that the holder is permitted to take employment, when produced in combination
with a positive confirmation letter from our Employer Checking Service.
7. An Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency
or the UK Border Agency to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the person named in
it can stay in the United Kingdom, and is allowed to do the type of work in question, when
produced in combination with an official document giving the person’s National Insurance
Number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.
8. A letter issued by the Home Office, Border and Immigration Agency or UK Border Agency to the
holder or the employer or prospective employer, which indicates that the person named in it can
stay in the United Kingdom and is allowed to do the work in question when produced in
combination with an official document giving the person’s National Insurance Number and their
name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.
You can find out more about these documents and view images in the ‘Full Guide for Employers on
Preventing Illegal Working in the UK’ which can be downloaded from the Border Agency’s website.
Documents that are not acceptable for proving Right to Work
The following documents are not acceptable for proving a person has the right to work in the UK and
will not provide you with a statutory excuse against payment of a civil penalty:

A Home Office Standard Acknowledgement Letter or Immigration Service Letter (IS96W)
which states that an asylum seeker can work in the UK. If you are presented with these
documents then you should advise the applicant to call us on 0151 237 6375 for information
about how they can apply for an Application Registration Card

A National Insurance number on its own in any format

A driving licence issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

A bill issued by a financial institution or a utility company

A passport describing the holder as a British Dependent Territories Citizen which states that
the holder has a connection with Gibraltar

A short (abbreviated) birth certificate issued in the UK which does not have details of at least
one of the holder’s parents

A licence provided by the Security Industry Authority

A document check by the Criminal Records Bureau

A card or certificate issued by the Inland Revenue under the Construction Industry Scheme
If you would like further information or advice on complying with the law on preventing illegal
working you should contact the Border Agency’s Sponsorship and Employers’ Helpline on 0300 123
4699.
The helpline is open Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm, except on Bank Holidays.