Communications Manager
The Communications Manager will work with the full JLC team and our members to ensure our work is communicated effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. This is a vital role in a fast paced environment and will ensure our messaging is clear in both traditional and social media. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, they will assist the JLC’s senior leadership with their public appearances and proactively seek opportunities for media engagement.
Promoting the JLC and its work across the community and the wider public.
Maintaining and developing relationships with key stakeholders, including journalists, columnists, activists, bloggers, and social media platforms.
Managing the JLC Press email account.
Liaising with media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc.
Drafting content, press releases and quotes for media and stakeholders.
Overseeing the social media output across all platforms, including X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Developing and maintaining the JLC website and content making sure it is always up to date. Managing the JLC’s branding and ensuring its consistency in our output.
Collating content for and designing the monthly newsletter.
Keeping relevant staff briefed on upcoming media issues or opportunities.
Preparing relevant staff for media appearances.
Advising on which issues JLC should be commenting on.
Drafting articles and speeches for the CEO and Chair.
Working with the wider team to support communications and media management on events and projects.
Collaborating with members to amplify their work to wider audiences.
Graphic designs for social media and printed materials.
Supporting team members to produce high-quality video and photography as required.
Work with the Membership Manager to identify opportunities to magnify and amplify the voices of our members.
Assisting with the JLC’s annual review including content, design and layout.
Person specification
The desired candidate will be a good communicator who is able to update relevant stakeholders appropriately. They will be able to multitask on different projects happening throughout the JLC. They will be a problem solver who can take initiative, seeking advice and support where they face challenges or encounter any issues. They will have good relationship building skills, enabling them to connect with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, maintaining and seeking out new relationships where appropriate.
Application Details
The salary range of this role is: £30,000 - £35,000 FTE commensurate with experience
We offer a holiday allowance of 20 days in addition to relevant Jewish festivals and bank holidays. We provide employees with access to an Employee Assistance Programme that extends to their immediate family and provides support and services when needed.
The JLC supports continuing professional development and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in opportunities available through Lead, to further develop their skill and ability.
Applications open: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Deadline for applications: Friday 15th March 2024
Interviews: Will likely be held W/C 25th March 2024 and 1st April 2024
We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date for applications. Candidates will need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. The Jewish Leadership Council is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Public Affairs Officer
About the Role
The JLC are recruiting for a Public Affairs Officer to join the team in July 2024. The post holder will be a key member of the JLC’s external affairs team. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, they will be responsible for assisting the wider work of the external affairs team as well as supporting the CEO and Chair with their political engagements. They will prepare and provide briefings, research and reports, develop policy, and assist with the organising of events.
Specific responsibilities
The post holder will also have the opportunity to proactively seek their own engagements and relationships for the benefit of the JLC and our members.
To monitor the UK public affairs and policy landscape and look for opportunities for engagement as well as issues which may impact our stakeholders.
Lead on monitoring Parliamentary debates and committee sessions including by overseeing the use of our external parliamentary platform.
To provide political research and analysis, policy papers, articles, and issue-specific briefings for JLC staff and wider membership.
To prepare or support submissions to select committees and consultations.
Working with the Director of Public Affairs, to ensure that the JLC public policy positions are kept up to date.
Organise meetings including preparation of agendas, briefing materials and written notes.
Representing the JLC at external meetings and actively seeking to build new relationships.
Assist in the organising of public affairs events including our annual Members’ Tea in Parliament.
Take an active role in the wider external affairs team including contributing to strategy and supporting the work of our regional managers.
To assist the Chair, Trustees, CEO and Director of Public Affairs with their political engagements.
Assisting the communications manager with the management of social media and the production of graphics.
To input into the public affairs content creation including helping to draft comments, statements, letters, presentations, videos and articles.
The desired candidate will have a good knowledge of current affairs and an understanding of the UK political and parliamentary system. Public affairs experience is not essential but a willingness to learn and develop is.
Person specification
They will be able to multitask and be a good communicator who is able to update relevant stakeholders appropriately with the progress of our varied current affairs issues. They will be a problem solver who can take initiative, seeking advice and support where they face challenges or encounter any issues. They will have good relationship building skills, enabling them to connect with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, maintaining and seeking out new relationships where appropriate.
The salary range of this role is: £26,000 - £29,000 FTE commensurate with experience.
The JLC supports continuing professional development and the post holder will be encouraged to participate in opportunities available through Lead, to further develop their skill and ability.
Applications open: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Deadline for applications: Friday 15th March 2024
Interviews: Will likely be held W/C 25th March 2024 and 1st April 2024
Start Date: July 2024
We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date for applications. Candidates will need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. The Jewish Leadership Council is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.