HIRING: Communications Lead

Jul 30, 2024 | Open Roles

Tipping Point UK is looking for an experienced digital communications specialist with the skills and flair to share powerful stories about the amazing grassroots-led organising, actions and project that we support.

We’re looking for an exceptional communicator adept at managing and producing a range of email, website, graphics and social media content. You will have a deep commitment to grassroots climate justice organising and be passionate about helping our team to empower more people into collective action for climate, racial, social and migrant justice. 

Location: Flexible, remote working from anywhere in the UK with occasional travel required. The candidate must reside in the UK and have permission to work in the UK.

Contract:  21 hours / 3 days per week, renewed annually. 

Application deadline: Tuesday 27th August 9am

Start date: ASAP. Interviews will take place in the week of 9th September 2024. 

Care & Compensation Package: 

Regardless of role or level of experience, all Tipping Point staff are contracted on the same terms and conditions and paid an equitable compensation rate. We have a 4 day work-week and currently salary rates are £32,000-£36,000 for a 4 day week, prorated depending on days worked.

For this role, on 3 days per week, your salary would be between £24,000-£27,000 depending on your personal circumstances. 

Our generous Care and Compensation package is one of the ways we put our values of Care, Equity and Liberation into practice and includes: 

  • A social justice compensation model that determines salary band based on factors like whether team members have children or dependents, and/or any inherited wealth.  
  • Plenty of flexibility around working hours and location
  • A workplace pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution. 
  • 5.6 days annual leave for every day a week you work, plus up to 8 Public and Bank Holidays. 
  • At least 2 extra days leave to take part in personal Training and Learning.  
  • Up to £500 professional development budget each for training and learning. 
  • Up to a year off from your role and work responsibilities when a new child comes into your life, with up to 6 months at full pay.  Plus leave policies for bereavement, carers and sickness
  • Tipping Point UK is a not-for-profit worker cooperative. After a 6 month probationary period you will be given the option to put yourself forward as a full member of our cooperative.

Main responsibilities

You will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies and projects that enhance Tipping Point’s visibility and engagement with supporters and grassroots groups. 

This role includes managing email campaigns, maintaining the website, creating social media content, designing graphics, and overseeing editorial content across the organisation. You will also share these skills with the team and our grassroots supporters, for example through trainings and skillshares. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of our work to build a stronger and more intersectional climate movement, including a familiarity with organising on fossil finance, climate reparations, new oil & gas and international solidarity, and will have the expertise needed to communicate our mission effectively across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Email:
    • Develop and manage email strategy to keep supporters informed and engaged.
    • Coordinate with and support staff to gather content and send regular communication through newsletters.
    • Lead on all individual fundraising communications to existing and potential supporters. 
    • Analyse email performance and adjust strategies to staff support to improve email engagement and reach.
  2. Website:
    • Maintain and update the organisation’s website to ensure it showcases all relevant projects and resources.
    • Help project teams to maintain and update their websites.
    • Ensure content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with organisational messaging.
    • Troubleshoot minor website issues and make necessary updates using Divi for WordPress and basic HTML/CSS.
  3. Social Media:
    • Develop and implement social media strategies to increase the online presence of our activities.
    • Create and schedule engaging content for main organisational social media accounts
    • Coordinate and support staff organisers to create engaging content.
    • Monitor social media performance and adjust strategies based on analytics.
  4. Graphic Design:
    • Support the wider team with the creation of visuals and multimedia content on Canva.
    • Support teams with the development of brands for campaigns and projects.
    • Design graphics for various platforms to promote projects and resources.
    • Maintain our visual identity guidelines and ensure all designs adhere 
  5. Editorial Oversight:
    • Oversee the creation, scheduling and publication of all external communications.
    • Ensure consistency in tone, style, and messaging across different channels.
    • Edit and proofread content to maintain high standards of quality.
  6. Training:
    • Develop and run trainings for grassroots activists to improve their communications. 
  7. Organisational development
    • Participation in our Comms Working Group and other full team internal meeting spaces. 
    • Work with Funding Working Group to develop regular communications for individual donors that maintains and grows our financial independence. 

Person Specification

Essential criteria

  1. Team Collaboration:
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse team members.
    • Ability to provide training and support to staff on communication tools and strategies.
    • Ability to work autonomously and independently, using self-initiative.
    • Strong project management skills to coordinate multiple communication initiatives.
  2. Editorial Oversight:
    • Strong editorial skills to oversee the creation of all external communications.
    • Ability to ensure consistency in tone, style, and messaging across different channels.
    • Ability to edit and proofread to maintain high standards of quality.
    • Knowledge of best practices in content creation and publication.
    • Ability to align communications with organisational goals and objectives.
  3. Email Strategy:
    • Proven ability in developing and managing email campaigns, including to financial supporters.
    • Proficiency with email platforms such as Action Network.
    • Ability to analyse email performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly.
    • Strong writing and editing skills to create compelling and engaging email content.
  4. Website Management:
    • Demonstrated ability in website management and content updates.
    • Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress & Divi.
    • Basic HTML/CSS knowledge for minor website tweaks and troubleshooting.
    • Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency on the website.
  5. Social Media Strategy and Content Creation:
    • Ability to develop and implement social media strategies.
    • Proficiency with major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn).
    • Ability to create engaging social media content, including text, images, and videos.
    • Familiarity with social media analytics tools to track performance and optimise content.
  6. Graphic / Content Design:
    • Proficiency with graphic design software such as Canva.
    • Familiarity with video editing software and techniques.
    • Ability to create visuals and multimedia content for various platforms.
    • Strong eye for design and ability to adhere to visual guidelines.
    • Ability to collaborate with team members to produce high-quality promotional materials.

Personal attributes

  • A deep understanding of the nature of oppression and how it manifests in society and a commitment to collective liberation and challenging inequality.
  • Understanding of key issues related to fossil finance campaigning, international solidarity, and climate reparations.
  • Ability to quickly learn and stay updated on various work streams and projects.

Desirable Criteria

  1. Strategic Planning:
    • Ability to develop long-term communication strategies.
  2. Analytical Skills:
    • Ability to analyse data from various communication channels to inform strategies.
    • Proficiency with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights).
    • Ability to generate reports and present findings to others.
  3. Creative Thinking:
    • Innovative approach to content creation and problem-solving.
    • Ability to think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to the table.
    • Willingness to experiment with new communication techniques and platforms.
  4. Language Skills:
    • Proficiency in additional languages, particularly those relevant to international solidarity work.

How to Apply

We ask everyone to read our Organising Principles before applying. Please complete this application form.

We also ask all candidates to complete a separate and confidential Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Form

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]