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Permanent - Full Time - 37 hours per week.
Based in Derby and London - the expectation is that 3 days a week would be spent in Derby office
Join our new team to make a real impact on the lives of older people across the UK.
The role is within the recently created External Affairs function at MHA, one of the largest charity providers of care, accommodation and support services to older people throughout Britain for more than 75 years.
This is a critical role in a new team and there is an opportunity to have a real impact. The post holder will lead national campaigns that drive changes to improve the lives of older people. This will be achieved by leading a cross-organisational effort to galvanize supporters into action, both online and offline, driving through policy changes and representing the views of older people.
You will have knowledge of the public and political landscape and empathy for the rights and aspirations of older people and you will have developed and delivered compelling digital campaigns to recruit and retain supporters, using a wide range of social media.
Key Accountabilities:
Plan, deliver and evaluate campaigning activity nationally and locally.
Represent MHA in meetings with Government Officials, politicians and sector representatives
Lead on using e-campaigning software to maximise the number people taking part in online campaign actions
Developing and supporting local campaigns run by local MHA schemes.
Producing campaigning copy in support of our activities.
Person Specification:
Demonstrable interest in campaigning
Experience of leading or being part of a successful campaign
Aptitude for producing online and offline communications, campaigning material and briefings
Aptitude for e-campaigning activity
Highly articulate with excellent literacy skills
A minimum of two years paid experience of working in a role involving substantial campaigning or lobbying activity
Degree level education
Interviews to be held week commencing 22nd October 2018
For more information about the role please review the Job Description here.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please call 0773 843 5059.
MHA is a charity providing care, accommodation and support services for more than 18,000 older people throughout Britain. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of older people, inspired by Christian concern.
Founded by members of the Methodist Church back in 1943, today we support:
5,000 older people living in our care homes, many receiving specialist dementia or nursing care
2,500 older people living independently in purpose-built retirement living communities, with access to social and leisure facilities and flexible care should they need it
10,500 older people living independently in their own homes with the support of our Live at Home schemes across the UK.
We rely on the commitment and dedication of 7,000 staff and 5,000 volunteers who share our mission and values. Together we are a truly special organisation that aims to provide quality housing, care and support services to meet the needs of more than 18,000 older people across the UK, of all faiths and none.
For more information about MHA, please visit our website.