The Children's Society

Advert Senior Direct Marketing OfficerPermanent 35 hours per week £35, 100 per annum Home based (with regular team days at our office in London, approximately once per month) Benefits include but not limited to: -Flexible working hours: 8-4, 9-5, 10-6 or in between (to be agreed with your manager) -28 days holiday, excluding bank holidays and going up with length of service -Enhanced maternity/paternity leave -Employee pension - stakeholder pension scheme with company-matched employee contributions of up to 8% -Free counselling service -Opportunities to develop and widen your skills -2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation About us: The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. Young people in the UK are experiencing the most significant decline in well-being in over a generation. But we don't believe it's inevitable that children's lives are getting harder every year and have a plan to turn this around. Our Major Appeal is the most ambitious investment in early help and mental health support we've ever made. This role is your chance to help lead that change. Our Social Impact domain is built on shared values, diverse perspectives, and a flexible, people-first approach. We work as one team, building strong relationships across the organisation to drive meaningful change for children and young people. With trust, wellbeing, and collaboration at the heart of how we work, you'll join a culture that supports you to make a real and lasting difference, helping us move closer to our mission of improving the lives of children and young people. About the role: This role sits within our Social Impact Domain, and you'll be a key member of our National Mobilisation (Individual Giving) Team, as we head towards the public launch of our Major Appeal. You'll lead the development of communications across a range of channels, both online and offline, to help audiences better understand the challenges young people face. You'll take ownership of projects from start to finish and commission insight work that supports the creation of compelling, youth-centred campaigns. Through your efforts, you'll inspire people to contribute their time, money, and voice to fund more impact for children and young people. Key Skills and Competencies The required skills and competencies for this role are: -Direct response marketing - experience delivering campaigns designed to drive measurable action. -Multi-channel communication - able to create and deliver content across digital and offline channels. -Project management - confidently leads campaigns from planning through to delivery. -Written & digital communication - produces clear, engaging copy and audience focused messaging. -Collaboration & people skills - works effectively with colleagues and builds positive relationships. -Data & digital marketing literacy - uses insight and digital tools to guide decisions and improve performance. It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies: -External stakeholder management - able to coordinate and maintain productive agency or partner relationships. -Supporter journey / campaign experience - familiarity with engagement campaigns such as mid value, doordrop or legacy. Closing date: Midnight on Monday 30th March Interviews: Week commencing 6th April and will be taking place via Teams. The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details. AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

Advert Substance Misuse Practitioner MATERNITY COVER x2 (West and North Essex Areas) Fixed Term contract from 1st March 2026 to 31st January 2027 35 hours per week £29,855 per annum Essex - You would be based in either Harlow or Colchester and expected to travel within that quadrant. The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for young people, every step of the way. This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area. We wish to recruit 2 Substance Misuse Practitioners to join the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance misuse. You will undertake individual assessments and risk assessment with young people up to the age of 25, developing a person-centred care plan specific to that young person and their needs and supporting them through their recovery journey with the service. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity. -You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable young people either in a paid or unpaid capacity. -You will have experience of carrying out individual and group work interventions with young people & adults. -You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems. -You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working. The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make young people's lives happier and safer. The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. Candidates applying for work in our Children and Young People Directorate will be required to complete an "Employment history" form, which will be emailed to shortlisted candidates prior to interview. The closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026. Interviews will be face to face and held on Monday 30th March in our Chelmsford Office at 114 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LF. IN1