ActionAid Global Learning Content Producer

SALARY: £31,504 to £33,727 pa pro rata
CONTRACT: Fixed term contract – 6 months
HOURS: Part-time (21 hours per week)
LOCATION: London, EC1R 0BJ
CLOSING DATE: Monday 10 September 2012
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 14 September 2012

At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation. We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.

Write the world!
Your knowledge of curriculum policy and practise in UK schools and expertise in writing successful education resources makes you an ideal candidate for the role of Global Learning Content Producer at ActionAid.

As part of the global ActionAid family, we work with local people in 43 countries to fight poverty and injustice and to build a fair and just world where everyone can claim their human rights.

We want you to build on ActionAid’s excellent reputation for global learning in UK schools by producing high quality digital resources, as well as innovative products, campaigns and promotions.

You must be an outstanding writer, highly accurate with a good eye for detail. You also need to be adept at writing for different audiences, using a range of styles and formats: from promotional copy, to PowerPoints, to blogs.

You’ll be of graduate calibre, with experience of producing high quality digital and offline learning resources. As well as current knowledge of curriculum policy and practice in UK schools you will have a good understanding of pedagogical practice and the ability to produce content for websites and social media.

We expect you to have strong communication and interpersonal skills and to work closely with colleagues from our Multimedia Team to create and deliver content that communicates our key messages and supports our wider work including child sponsorship, fundraising and campaigns.

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To apply

Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org

About your application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.

Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.

All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.