We are a values-driven team with a culture of belonging and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people formerly in prison.
We don’t ask about criminal convictions during recruitment for roles where it is not necessary. We are happy to speak to applicants informally before commencing the application process.
You can read our values below, and you can find out more about us on our Meet Our Team page.
Current vacancies
Senior Communications Consultant — maternity leave cover
Spark Inside is seeking a Senior Communications Consultant to cover a period of maternity leave from January 2019. This role will lead on raising the charity’s public profile through implementing sections of the existing communication strategy.
S/he will deliver a programme of compelling external communications activities in order to increase Spark Inside’s visibility and ensure its key messages are wide-reaching, impactful and consistent across all stakeholders. S/he will manage a Policy & Communications Manager, a freelance Grant Writer and a retained media consultant. S/he will report to the CEO and join the Senior Management Team, inputting into strategic planning, advice and support to staff and trustees.
The right person will share a passion for our cause, be values-aligned, and committed to high standards of delivery. This role requires a person with an understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges of working in a small, growing organisation.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Length of contract: To cover a period of maternity leave, for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months. Some flexibility on contract length will be required.
Hours: 3 days a week, 9am — 5pm, or 10am — 6pm
Location: Spark Inside’s office in Euston, London with regional travel. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required.
Daily rate: £300 — £400 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: Mid-end of January 2019
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the role, we require a covering letter (max 1 page) and a CV (max 2 pages). Your CV and covering letter should be returned by email to Charlie Cole at team@sparkinside.org no later than 5pm on Wednesday 5th December 2018. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by phone by/on Friday 7th December.
The first stage interviews will be held on the 11th and 12th of December.
The second stage interviews will be held on 17th of December.
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Our Values
SPARK
We want to feel a strong sense of passion and ‘spark’ for everything we do. We commit to people, projects and partnerships that align with our values.
HEART
We maintain an open mind and an open heart, and we always act with kindness and consideration.
STICKABILITY
When the going gets tough, we stick with our participants, our projects and our commitments. We channel our grit and resilience to make it through challenges and we don’t give up easily.
IMPACT
Our impact on our participants is at the heart of every decision we make and it is how we judge our success, so we take evaluation seriously.
LEARNING
We are humble, curious and constantly developing. We apply and share our learning to amplify our impact.
INNOVATION
We celebrate creativity and design new ways of doing things, based on evaluation data and stakeholder feedback. We innovate to remain relevant to our participants’ needs.