The NCTJ has a dedicated team of staff based in a converted granary in the lovely North Essex village of Newport, near Saffron Walden. We have a friendly working environment with a team-working and goal-orientated culture.
Everyone is very committed to the organisation’s values, achieving high standards and implementing new ways of working. All staff are flexible in their approach and adaptable to change. As a charity, we are cost conscious and efficient. We take great care over recruitment and training as we regard our staff as vital to our success.
The NCTJ is an equal opportunities employer and believes in investing in staff.
We also employ examiners and rely on volunteers who are committed to professional journalism and our charitable activities.
VACANCY: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
National Council for the Training of Journalists
Location: Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex
Salary: c£40,000, depending on experience, plus benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Council for the Training of Journalists, one of the most successful and pro-active media industry charities, and to play a lead role in promoting quality, trusted journalism and diversity. Your work will help shape the future of journalism by supporting training and education initiatives and ensuring high standards.
Reporting to the head of marketing and communications, the NCTJ’s communications manager will focus on maintaining the charity’s brand consistency and implementing day-to-day communication activities. These include content creation, digital and social media, careers and other projects, media relations, public affairs, and managing our team of ambassadors. The communications manager will also contribute ideas and updates to the charity’s marketing and communications strategy and action plan.
For this important communications role an NCTJ qualification is essential as strong writing, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills are a pre-requisite.
Ideally you will be a senior journalist or editor with additional experience in a PR and/or communications role, perhaps with some relevant exposure to public affairs, education, or careers work.
Successful candidates will understand digital communications, including social media management.
IT literacy is vital, along with curiosity about the opportunities and threats AI poses to journalism.
You must have a ‘can-do’ attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
We are looking for people with the following skills, competencies, and personal attributes:
- Enthusiasm and passion for NCTJ values and objectives, particularly in promoting quality, trusted journalism and diversity.
- Genuine interest in journalism education and training.
- Creative thinking and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms, such as content management systems and social media management tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively and proactively within a team.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing tasks.
- A flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits include a competitive salary of £35-40,000, depending on experience, employer pension contribution, company bonus scheme, 25 days of holiday, free life cover, professional development opportunities and career development. We practice and champion equality, diversity and inclusion and we have a collaborative and supportive goal-oriented culture to achieve our priorities. Flexible working arrangements, such as part-time working, can be considered for this position but we do want this pivotal role to be office-based.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to Sarah Rix, head of marketing and communications. Email sarah.rix@nctj.com.
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VACANCY: HEAD OF FINANCE AND IT
National Council for the Training of Journalists
Location: Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex
Salary: c£70,000, depending on experience, plus benefits
The NCTJ is looking to appoint a head of finance and IT to help take the organisation to the next stage of its development. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for the financial and technology functions of the charity and its trading company.
This multifaceted position requires a hard-working pragmatic and practical strategic thinker who can ensure sound financial management, accountancy and administration, and drive technological innovation as appropriate.
Reporting to the chief executive, you’ll have a proven track record in financial accountancy and IT management and an interest in corporate governance. It’s very important to have a strong commercial understanding as you’ll need to provide sound business advice and support.
Degree level education and/or senior level experience is preferred. Professional body recognition and membership such as ACCA or CIMA and/or relevant IT certifications would be advantageous.
A familiarity with non-profit/charity sector regulations, compliance and financial reporting would be useful but is not essential.
You’re likely to have experience in managing digital transformation and IT contracts, and an interest in information technology trends, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Proficiency is required in financial software (Sage preferred), IT systems and Microsoft Office.
Good leadership, collaborative working, communication and interpersonal skills are important for this role.
You’ll need to be able to think strategically as well as being adept at dealing with the detail – so strong management, analytical and administration skills are all important.
As the company secretary, the role includes responsibilities to ensure compliance with charity and financial regulatory requirements.
You should have an interest in journalism and appreciate its importance in our democratic society. You’ll identify with our values as a charity.
We have a dedicated team based in a converted granary in the lovely North Essex village of Newport, near Saffron Walden in Essex, only 30 seconds’ walk from the Newport train station, and just one hour by train to London Liverpool Street and 20 minutes to Cambridge.
We’re a friendly, professional team and we’re all very passionate about what we do – this comes across in the way we work and our organisational values. We pride ourselves on recruiting high performing people who are flexible in their approach and adaptable to change. This extends to how we see our work-life balance and we support staff who have family responsibilities or other needs.
This is a part-time role, approximately 21 hours per week. We would prefer this role to be undertaken in the office, although an agreed hybrid working arrangement is possible.
This senior role is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to a high performing and successful charity. If you feel you have the skills, experience and commitment we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.
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For more information and details of how to apply please contact our recruitment consultant, Simon Bascombe, at Harris Hill: simon.bascombe@harrishill.co.uk.
Closing date for formal applications: 9am, Thursday, 12 September 2024.
