Appeals and mid value development manager jobs near Westminster, Greater London

ROLE SUMMARY

Are you interested in assisting the international Food Industry & Retail team in supporting companies along their journey to offering more plant-based alternatives? Then this role is for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to support our team including projects such as the New Food Hub (NFH) content portal and the Cell Ag Project. We’re looking for a passionate and creative team member to support the team and our impactful activities.

JOB DETAILS

Department: International Food Industry & Retail 

Location: Remote (ideally in Poland, Netherlands, UK, South Africa, US (preferably the East Coast) or Germany)

Salary: £20-22k depending on experience and location (this salary would be for a UK-based position)

Working hours:  40 hours a week

Reports to: International Head of Food Industry & Retail

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repurposing existing New Food Hub content into visually appealing and concise infographics and case studies, designed using Canva

• Repurposing existing content into valuable new formats such as blogs and summaries to be published on the ProVeg website, New Food Hub and external platforms.

• Researching and compiling key statistics and best practice case studies in the plant-based industry to supplement New Food Hub content

• Supporting the delivery of online webinars, including tech testing speakers, managing attendees and filtering questions from the live webinar chat

• Supporting the Senior Project Manager with the Cell Ag project including the Brand Engagement report and other impactful content. 

• Supporting the creation of rankings and consumer research reports. 

• Conducting administrative and organisational tasks to support the team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English – native level.

• A recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, PR, marketing, English, or other relevant areas

• Ability to navigate news articles, sales data and market reports to gather and compile relevant information

• Skilled in identifying information and trends, and able to write clear and concise summaries

• Ability to work in an independent, structured and proactive manner.

• Creative mindset with the ability to use Canva to design infographics and graphics. 

• Good organisational and project management skills.

• Self-starter with a curious nature and a drive to continuously improve.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a confident demeanour. 

• The ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.

• Willingness to take on additional tasks as and when they arise.

• You identify with the goals and values of ProVeg.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• A strong organisational focus on personal development and a designated training budget.

• Flexible working hours.

• Become part of a great team and work with us to create a world in which everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all people, animals, and our planet.

WHEN?

Application deadline: 10 July 2022

First interviews: mid-July 2022
Second interviews: end of July 2022
Start: August 2022

FURTHER INFORMATION

Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form, and tell us how you found this job ad. Thank you!

If you have made it to the long list of applicants, you will be invited for a phone interview, usually within two weeks of the application deadline. Should you be shortlisted, the next steps will be:

1. An online task.

2. An Interview with the International Head of Food Industry & Retail

3. An additional interview, usually with Senior Management (if needed).

About Five Talents

Since we began, Five Talents has supported over 260,000 families globally to grow their incomes and provide for their families. We work in partnership with local organisations to provide literacy, numeracy, money management and business skills training, and set up Savings Groups through which members can borrow small loans. Consequently, members develop small businesses enabling families to send their children to school, visit the clinic when they are sick and become more resilient to crises such as drought or Coronavirus. Our role is to enable them to be ‘agents of their own change’ and equip the Groups to continue operating independently long after Five Talents’ support ends.

Five Talents has grown its income significantly over recent years despite the global and domestic challenges throughout that period. We are now embarking on a new, ambitious, five year growth plan as we are determined to scale up even further; we know demand for our programmes will be higher than ever as communities in eastern Africa and beyond seek to re-build their businesses and communities, and build resilience to drought and food insecurity.

We are the Anglican Church's microfinance charity, founded as a Christian response to global poverty - but of course people of all faiths (and none) join our programmes and we never evangelise.

About this role

We are looking for someone who is passionate about international development to join our small Five Talents team to help us achieve our ambitious goals, and particularly to support our Trust Fundraising and Communications & Events team members.

The role will give you the opportunity to develop key skills in the charity sector as you grow with us. We are open to candidates with little or no experience in the charity sector, to offer them the opportunity to begin their career. We are particularly interested in applications from those who have not had the opportunity to volunteer internationally or undertake unpaid internships.

We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. We are committed to conscious inclusion that helps build connection and shared purpose across the team. We believe that the more diverse we are, the better we become and we seek a range of voices and perspectives to enrich all that we do.

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to make adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

It’s an exciting time to join our dynamic, friendly, passionate team as we expand our programmes across eastern Africa and beyond. There will be scope for the right person to shape the role according to their own strengths, and to grow with us. We believe our staff are our best and most important asset, and we’ll invest in developing your talents as you invest your talents in us.

Job Description

The post-holder will support the work of all the UK Team (currently 6 staff), but will particularly support the Trusts & Foundations and Communications & Events functions; helping with identifying funding prospects, drafting grant applications and reports, researching event venues and speakers, producing content for our social media channels - and also bringing your own initiative and ideas to raise the charity’s profile.

Role Responsibilities

Fundraising: Supporting the Trusts & Foundations cycle (60%)

Working with the Director of Partnerships, Trusts & Corporate Fundraising and the Senior Grants and Programmes Officer, you will:

• Research and identify potential new Trusts/Foundations to expand Five Talents’ portfolio of Trust donors
• Draft high quality, persuasive applications to grant-makers
• Draft high quality reports for grant-makers and other donors. This will include liaising with in-country Programme Teams and the Global Programme Team to ensure accurate data is used to inform existing and potential Trust donors
• Identify and research new opportunities for funding partnerships with corporates, family foundations and other potential new donors / partners

Communications and Events (20%):

Working with the Senior Communications and Events Officer, you will:

• Produce content for our social media channels and website (ie blog posts, updating content on programmes etc), in line with our comms plan
• Support the copywriting and production of content e.g. marketing materials, presentations, press releases and key publications.
• Support with communications for promoting and managing our charity sporting events (eg Tour de Talents) and campaigns (e.g., Big Give)
• Help track and report digital engagement across platforms. This may include proactively researching and testing new forms of engagement to maximise our digital reach.
• Research new event propositions, identifying opportunities with high ‘bang for buck’ value.
• Help to book venues, design invitations, promote events, manage RSVPs and organise logistics for events
• Support post-event follow up (thank you letters, updating database etc.)
• Help to develop campaigns to engage and develop new and existing audiences

Administrative support (20%)

Working with the Senior Communications and Events Officer, you will:

• Log donations from donors on our database.
• Thank donors (individuals and Trusts & Foundations) promptly.
• Help ensure the smooth running of the office, including taking minutes at meetings, supporting logistics for overseas trips, and other tasks and projects which from time to time need action, bearing in mind the flexibility needed in a small team in a growing organisation.

Person profile

Essential and Demonstrable:

• Strong interest in and passion for international development and social justice
• Sympathetic to and passionate about Five Talents’ vision, programmes and core values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive applications to different prospects and compelling, concise copy for a range of media (articles, blogs, appeals, letters, invitations, promos etc) and audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with and engage with people of all backgrounds, faiths and cultures, in person, on the phone and in writing.
• Highly organised with an eye for detail, and able to self-manage and prioritise.
• Creative flair with the initiative to generate, research, develop and deliver new ideas for our comms and events strategies.
• Experience of working to deadlines, targets and KPIs.
• Team player with self awareness and flexibility

Desirable:

• Fundraising experience
• Digital communications experience, including experience of using MailChimp, Squarespace (or similar website management platforms), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere & Photoshop) and G-Suite.
• Salesforce or similar CRM experience.

Terms and Conditions

This is a full-time role. It is initially for a fixed-term, 12-month contract but with the opportunity to become permanent at the end of this period if both parties agree.

We operate a hybrid working model, with all full-time staff typically working a minimum of 2 days / week in the office in Westminster; the other 3 days may be done from home or from the office, as preferred.

This role is an Assistant-level role with an initial salary of £25,000. The role comes with a generous employer pension contribution of 10%, and 25 days of annual leave.

Application process and deadlines

For further information or a conversation, please contact us with the subject line: “Assistant role enquiry.”

To apply, please send a CV (maximum 2 sides) and covering letter (maximum 500 words) explaining your suitability for the role.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 10th July. Interviews will take place in mid-July via Zoom, with a possible second interview in person towards the end of July. Start date: August or early September preferred but we can be flexible.

Title: Direct Giving Fundraiser

Salary: £23,440 - £26,044 per annum (plus £3,500 London allowance where applicable)

Hours/Contract: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Home Based - attendance required at London office at least once per month

Closing date: 3rd July 2022

Interview date: 6th - 8th July 2022

This is your opportunity to join an incredibly successful, friendly and supportive team of fundraisers and play a significant role in delivering successful fundraising campaigns, while building strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.

As a Direct Giving Fundraiser, a key part of your role will be project managing a number of retention and recruitment fundraising campaigns, specifically direct mail appeals supplemented with digital and TM activity. It's an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to expand and balance our portfolio further through more integrated campaigns to both improve supporter satisfaction and diversify revenue streams, as well as widening the team's knowledge and understanding of a variety of channels.

The role will include, but not limited to, reviewing creative and editing copy, managing campaign budgets, reporting on and analysing results and strategic thinking. While you will focus specifically on our cash appeals initially, this role is really varied working across prize-led products, the Mid-Value programme, our supporter newsletter, SMS campaigns, DRTV and more.

You may have had some experience in the charity sector or have worked previously in a results driven environment. More importantly than that, you are a motivated problem solver, looking to make a difference, eager to grow and expand your knowledge of direct marketing.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is results-driven and proactive, with a passion for the sector and Marie Curie's vision to create the best end of life experience for everyone within the UK
• Friendly and supportive team player who enjoys collaboration and idea-generation
• You will be eager to develop and refine your project management skills, with a desire to test new approaches and continually improve ways of working
• Excellent time management and numerical skills with a keen eye for detail
• A critical thinker who uses their analytical skills to dissect results and develop insights

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.