We are looking for a highly motivated and creative marketing & comms all-rounder to lead our charity’s brands to the next level.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders.

Location - Kensal Green, London

Due to Covid-19 and the current situation, the role is temporarily home-based.

The Role

The Head of Marketing and Communications is responsible for developing and delivering communications and marketing strategies relating to the various strands of the organisation. Leading a function with the two Digital Communications Officers to develop and deliver messaging and creative content, using multiple channels, which engages and mobilises the various audiences.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Post holder must at all times carry out their duties with due regard to Making The Leap’s policies including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Safeguarding Policy
• Act as the strategic lead for all marketing and advertising campaigns and activities in line with the charity’s five-year plan
• Develop and execute an insight-driven marketing and communications strategy and plan, including evaluation
• Tailor messaging and develop marketing campaigns and activity to a range of stakeholders
• Further develop Making The Leap’s propositions and provide marketing direction across the organisation to support the various key areas of work
• Ensure consistent communication of the organisation’s mission and values across all channels and ensure that its integrity is maintained and promoted at all times
• Oversee the nature and tone of content, and adherence to branding, across the organisation’s digital channels
• Oversee the update and management of information on the organisation’s websites
• Set direction for and manage a small communications and marketing team, ensuring quality and timely output
• Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy to maximise relationships
• Provide a new structure and framework in terms of branding and marketing from which the Comms team can develop marketing activity to support the organisation’s activities
• Identify and effectively utilise a range of channels to deliver successful results
• Compose narrative aimed at businesses and organisations playing their part in the advancement of social mobility
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of all marketing/communications activity
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and developing others, building long-term staff capability and competency in own team
• Act as spokesperson and ambassador for the organisation
• Comply with the organisation’s financial policies and practices as applicable
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested of the post

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience of:

• At least five years’ experience of marketing/communications
• A track record of leading a high performing and impactful team
• Successfully developing, implementing and monitoring marketing & communications strategies
• Designing & implementing successful marketing campaigns
• Developing relationships and engagement with senior level stakeholders
• Working with journalists and external in-house comms teams to disseminate messaging
• Successfully working with websites and across social media channels

Skills and knowledge:

• An interest and understanding of social mobility, charity and race equity
• An ability to understand, construct and maintain consistent messaging for the organisation’s brands
• Excellent verbal and written communicator; able to synthesise wide-ranging ideas and recommendations
• Lead and manage a team to deliver across their full remit and build knowledge in key areas
• Able to create a culture of accountability, collaboration and empowerment
• Excellent organisation and project management skills

Personal attributes:

• Willingness to join the organisation’s shared soul
• Passionate about enabling social change and supporting young people to achieve the best from life
• A purpose-driven mindset and commitment to an ethical approach
• Proactive, self-starter with the energy and drive to identify and deliver areas for change
• Professional, approachable and compassionate
• A flexible attitude with a curious mindset and ability to keep learning

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

Nest Pension Scheme: 8% contribution (5% non-contributory)

If you wish to be considered, please apply via CharityJob with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you want to work for Making The Leap. The covering letter is your opportunity to talk yourself into an interview: please use it.

*Please note: Any application that does not include a covering letter will not be considered.

Dependent on the prevailing Government advice, if possible the interviews may take place in person.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GRI Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities to conserve nature.  We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation organisations.  We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.

Job Title:              Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland

Department:         Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department

Reports to:           Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Start Date:            1 April 2021

Salary:                  £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus

Job Outline:

The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia and further afield.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the Department
• Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
• Be responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
• Establish, market and manage GRI’s on-line store
• Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption packages
• Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
• Design, implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events Officer
• Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
• Be responsible for all Corporate Partnership Agreements
• Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s Programme
• Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
• Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
• A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
• An eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with willingness to innovate
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI vision, mission and strategic objectives

Advantageous Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Demonstrable experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
• Good working knowledge of CRM software

Career Progression

GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision.  The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner.  Opportunity will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department, which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.

Annual Leave

In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days

Application Deadline:  15th February 2021

Café West is located in the heart of Allerton, Bradford and is a community facility that aims to reach out to all local residents The centre has a range of excellent facilities and there is real potential to develop the provision and support on offer, and rise to the challenges that have presented themselves over the last year.  An experienced enthusiastic and energetic manager with a real understanding of community development work is required to help the management committee reach their vision for the centre, and ensure that it achieves its aims.  The successful candidate will;

• Have significant experience of managing all aspects of a community building
• Experience of all aspects of managing a staff team
• Have a strong track record of engaging with community groups, families and individuals

• Be able to demonstrate the values under pinning community development of equality, empowerment and social justice.

• Be able to work in partnership with a wide variety of agencies and organisations
• Have experience of working in the voluntary and community sector
• Have knowledge of how community centres are funded and fundraising skills
• Be available to work flexibly over 35 hrs per week including evenings and weekends in order to meet the needs of the community
• Experience of working in an area of multiple deprivation

The closing date for this post is 10 am on 8th February 2021. Interviews will be held on 15th February 2021.  If you haven’t heard anything about your application by the 10th February 2021 please consider your application unsuccessful.

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;  

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

Job Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Community Fundraiser to join our welcoming and established fundraising team. 

The successful candidate will be achieving and gaining additional funds to directly improve the impact we can have for people with a learning disability across the United Kingdom.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Covering Wales and the Midlands, the Area Fundraising Manager will be directly responsible for the strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of all community fundraising for your geographical area.

Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets for the area through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap Owned Products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust regional pipeline.

The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers – Wales and the Midlands at present.

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Key skills and requirements (essential):

• The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
• The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
• Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
• Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
• Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
• Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
• Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
• IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
• Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets

(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)

If you have the relevant skills and experiences we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please click the “Apply” button to express your interest and to begin the application process.

Please apply with your up to date CV and a covering letter informing us why you feel you are suitable for the role.

This role will close on close for shortlisting on 29th Jan 2021 and interviews will take place via MS Teams on

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to cover the maternity leave of our Marketing & Database Manager- a key management role within our Income Generation & Communications department. We’re proud of the quality and reach of our marketing and communications activity and, despite being a small team, we make a big impact and have experience of creating innovative, award-winning campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and creative individual to maintain this momentum and ultimately help our charity reach more people.

This is a 12 month opportunity, covering a period of maternity leave, from April 2021.

The Role

This is a busy role managing multiple areas of work:

• Developing and delivering the hospice’s integrated communications strategy.
• Providing marketing support for fundraising and hospice service promotion activities.
• Managing the supporter database and administration support for the income generation team.

The majority of your time will be spent sourcing news and stories from the hospice and transforming them into engaging content, planning and managing print production, liaising with the media and developing digital communications. You will also oversee the management of our substantial supporter database, including leading on the further development of data insight and reporting which will be crucial to our future success.

You’ll work closely with the members of the Income Generation & Communications department and the rest of the organisation to develop and deliver cross-channel marketing campaigns, helping to achieve our £4 million annual fundraising target, raising awareness of the care and support we provide to patients and driving engagement with key stakeholders.

What you need:

First and foremost you need to be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, highly organised and passionate about the work of Bolton Hospice and the difference you can make. We are looking for a skilled marketing & communications professional with experience of database management. Experience of working for a charity would be an advantage, as would line management experience.

Why Bolton Hospice?

You will be working within a friendly and committed team in modern, open plan offices (with some home working considered). Working across the whole organisation and reporting directly to senior management, you’ll have ownership of the Marketing & Database functions and the autonomy to use your skills to make a real impact. We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave (starting at 35 days a year including bank holidays), a contributory stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, membership of a healthcare cash plan and excellent training opportunities.

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.

Position: Research Communications Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, London (currently home-based)
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Research Communications

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

This is an exciting, challenging opportunity and ideal for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in communicating complex research topics to a lay audience. Research Communications Officers work closely with colleagues in press, digital, fundraising and engagement as well as people affected by MS, researchers and other stakeholders.

You will have a passion for communicating science and empowering people with quality information. You will bring a clear understanding of research methodologies, combined with outstanding communication and organisational skills and a positive, can-do attitude. You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of liaising with people at all levels and in managing complex projects. You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Job purpose

We are looking for an experienced communications professional keen to use their skills to help us expand our community response to the climate crisis.

The postholder will be responsible for delivering a programme of communication, marketing and outreach activities within a defined geographical area, with the aim of recruiting and supporting households to participate in an EU-funded project being delivered in the UK by Bath & West Community Energy.

For a full job description and application form, click the 'Apply on website' button that will take you to our website where you will be able to download more details.

Location: Home working preferred, but located with easy access to the Wells, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Street area. See job profile for more details.

Bath & West Community Energy

BWCE is a not for profit, Community Benefit Society. Since launching in 2010 BWCE has built over 12 MW of community owned solar power systems and one small hydro scheme, enough power to meet the equivalent annual electricity demand of around 4,000 homes. For more information see www.bwce.coop. 

BWCE is working to put people at the heart of the energy transition, placing ownership and control of energy in the hands of consumers, via clean energy projects that actively involve and benefit local communities. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are keen to develop a team that is more representative of the communities we serve. 

Direct Marketing Manager – Legacies
Ref: DEC20204865
Location: Flexible
Salary: £26,212 - £29,321 Per Annum
Benefit: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave, flexible working

Do you have the passion, skills and experience to lead the delivery of a range of complex, multi-channel direct marketing campaigns, helping us achieve our vision to save nature?

The RSPB vision is a country richer in nature where wild birds and other wildlife are no longer declining. Nature will be being restored and enriching people's lives. We will have a world that guarantees future generations clean air and water, a stable climate, rich and varied wildlife and a robust and sustainable economy.

This is a great opportunity for a driven and talented Direct Marketing Manager to join our Legacy Team.

You will have extensive experience in leading direct marketing campaigns and projects using recognised project management tools, and a track record of delivering these projects on time and to budget.

Strong interpersonal and communications skills are essential as you build and manage relationships with marketing agencies, suppliers and colleagues across the RSPB.

Excellent attention to detail, organisation skills and time management are essential attributes, alongside a logical and methodical way of working.

The team is dispersed across the UK, yet connected and supportive. This will require you to work to your own initiative with clear priorities and work programmes established. You will be required to work flexibly on projects, with a requirement to travel occasionally (when safe to do so). You will have the flexibility to work from home or from any number of offices (again, when safe to do so).

What’s the role about

The focus of the role will be to deliver the annual Legacy and In Memoriam marketing strategy, media and communication plan to achieve financial and engagement objectives.

Other key result areas for the role will include:

• Plan and deliver multi-channel fundraising and supporter communications that target defined audiences in order to showcase the work of the RSPB and deliver maximum return on investment.
• Ensure that fundraising communications meet all legally required standards as a minimum to mitigate brand and reputational risks.
• Forecast and manage expenditure budgets in excess of £500,000 to achieve targets and deliver income to enable our conservation work.
• Identify and drive forward proposition development, innovation and testing within product areas and communication channels that help unlock support and provide financial growth for our conservation work.
• Brief and manage external suppliers to ensure all activity delivered on RSPB’s behalf is of the highest standard, legally compliant and meets our brand guidelines.
• Analyse and report campaign and product performance so that key stakeholders are up-to-date with progress against financial targets.

What we need from you

We need someone who is highly organised, self-motivated, has excellent attention to detail and can work to tight deadlines. The role will involve working collaboratively with internal teams including supporter services, campaign developers, print production, fulfilment, finance, ensuring they have relevant information on all campaigns.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate experience of successfully delivering end to end multi-channel direct marketing campaigns on time and to budget in a high-profile environment.

Essential knowledge

• Excellent understanding of the steps involved in planning and delivering multi-channel direct marketing campaigns
• Direct marketing sector developments, legal requirements and best practice
• In depth knowledge of direct marketing techniques – testing, profiling, segmentation, return on investment, cost per contact etc. to achieve the most effective campaign results
• Charity sector developments and best practice

Essential skills

• Ability to inspire others and provide a strong leadership presence in meetings
• Ability to manage complex budgets
• Comfortable with analysis and metrics to constantly improve campaign performance
• Strong creative sense and able to assess the measures that will maximise response
• Ability to create compelling propositions for our target audiences

Essential experience

• Leading multiple stakeholders and internal departments to deliver campaigns
• Project and campaign management
• Writing briefing documents for creative work and project delivery
• Interpreting data and trends, with the ability to analyse and report on results
• Managing conflicting priorities

Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience

• Has worked in environment/conservation
• Has worked in not-for-profit / charity
• Has an additional marketing related qualification (Institute of Direct Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing etc.)

Closing date: 23:59, 17 January 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Position: Digital Engagement Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London (Currently home-based)
Salary: Circa £47,220 per annum
Salary Band: Band H, Level 1
Department: Digital and Content

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated people person to lead our digital engagement function.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced channel specialists, providing leadership as we continue to innovate across our ever-growing digital channels.

You must love collaborative working, always seeking opportunities to work alongside teams to help them develop their digital engagement strategies for campaigns, appeals, new technology and products.

You will use your understanding of 360 campaign management, the supporter journey and personalisation to share content that drives income and engagement across our website, social media, email, video, influencer and paid marketing channels.

As an experienced people manager you will always be looking for ways to empower and motivate your team. You will love working with them to create new ideas and new ways of working to help increase our impact.

Together you will lead on a series of exciting projects including evolving our digital and content strategies, launching a brand new forum and developing tailored email programmes to help people live better with MS.

You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we shape the way we engage with supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 6th January 2021

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers?

This is an exciting time to be joining Young Roots as Fundraising Manager. This vital role will contribute to the delivery of Young Roots’ fundraising strategy by maximising income predominantly from individuals, community, events and corporate fundraising.

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB

The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in the delivery of our new fundraising strategy by maximising income predominantly from individuals, community, events and corporate fundraising. You will lead on the growth of a donor acquisition and retention programme, helping us to attract new, committed supporters and will be responsible for the delivery of specific agreed fundraising targets. You will also be responsible for supporter stewardship and ensuring excellence in our donor care, in order to increase our number of loyal, committed givers who share our passion for making a difference to the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers.

We are working to a new 3-year fundraising strategy with a focus on income diversification. We are also in the process of developing a new strategic plan and direction for the organisation. Young Roots has grown significantly over the last three years and our income has almost trebled. The majority of our income comes from Trusts, Foundations and other grants. The Fundraising Manager will focus on diversifying our funding, in particular through growing our levels of individual giving; building links with our local communities in Croydon, Brent and beyond to improve community and events fundraising; and developing relationships with corporate partners.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced and talented individual to develop, support and champion both new and existing fundraising activities in these areas.

You will bring enthusiasm and ambition to this varied role, using your passion for donor care and making a difference to increase engagement from supporters. We would welcome applications from candidates with strong fundraising experience and excellent relationship management skills who want to use their experience to make a real difference to the lives of the young people we work with.

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment, although due to the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the role will initially be predominantly home-based.

Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly welcome BAME candidates and those with lived experience of migration and the asylum system. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities. Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our client is an international cancer charity. They are seeking to hire an International Marketing & Communications Manager based out of their West London office.

You will report into the Global Communications Lead who is based out of our client's Cologne office.

You will be responsible for supporting the Global Corporate Communications Team's work in running international marketing and communications projects, ensuring knowledge exchange and alignment between our client's group national MarComms teams and departments.

Key Responsibilities

To act as the interface between the national Corporate Communications departments and Global Corporate Communications.

• To provide advice and support on the marketing and communications aspects of setting up and expanding our client's international entities.
• To develop and establish quality standards in the areas of marketing & communications.
• To promote knowledge transfer and exchange of best practice between our client's organisations around the world.
• To provide consultancy and training support for national departments in the areas of marketing and communications, including implementing new global procedures and processes.
• To prepare the international KPI reports for marketing and communications and to keep up-todate all the facts, statistics and data used in global marketing and communications.
• To support or manage international projects, as required.
• To keep up to date with innovative marketing approaches and share learnings with the team.

Your experience will include :

3-6 years marketing and communications experience including a solid track record of meeting and exceeding work targets.

• Strong project and budget management skills, experience delivering high value projects and campaigns to time and on-budget, preferably at an international level, but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads and projects independently and work on own initiative to agreed deadlines.
• Experienced in the use of social media tools for professional use.
• A proactive and friendly manner with an ability to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with internal colleagues and external partners.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people living with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)? Can you listen, engage, empower, motivate, and persuade? Are you an outstanding communicator, manager, and people person? If so, this could be the job for you. [email protected] are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Charity Manager to, in collaboration with Trustees, lead a small team in delivering dynamic, young people led practice, helping those living with CHD to enrich their lives, and to increase the public’s awareness of it.

[email protected] is a small charity based in Gloucestershire, supporting young people aged 15-24 (and their families across the South West & South Wales)  born with complex congenital heart disease.  For many, CHD represents a lifelong health issue for which there is no cure. Support for these young people and awareness of this condition has never been more important than during a Global Pandemic. The Trustees are looking for a dynamic, innovative, inspirational, and empathetic Charity Manager, who can steer [email protected] on the next stage of its exciting journey.

Job Purpose: To have a clear understanding of the charity’s ethos and vision, enabling it to develop and expand. To facilitate the strategic direction determined by the Board and manage the day to day operations, including line management of the two Youth Workers and the administrator. This will include ensuring legal and policy compliance, sourcing and raising income, representing the Charity at meetings, events and in the media, managing relationships with partners, funding bodies and service users, presenting information about the services the Charity offers.

Main duties: 

• Be responsible for delivering the Charity’s Business Plan. Developing the local strategic direction, planning, & day to day management of the charity, including overseeing the administrator’s practice.
• Be responsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets through grant applications, campaigns, events and merchandise/shop stock.
• Research, identify and develop new fundraising opportunities, partnerships, and areas of potential support, including corporate fundraisers.
• Undertake risk analyses and balance time-cost ratios to focus effort upon the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success. Utilise all resources, including people effectively, to ensure best value and maximum benefit from expenditure.
• Source, apply and monitor grant applications.
• Assess the potential of all fundraising activity and propose strategies for their management and development to ensure that fundraising is maximised.
• Create and implement effective PR for the charity, raising awareness of its work.
• Oversee and enhance the charity’s social media presence, including the website.
• Act as the Charity’s designated safeguarding lead (DSL) with support from the Trustee responsible for safeguarding practice.
• Undertake all aspects of the youth workers line management including developing and enhancing practice, setting performance goals, gathering 360-degree feedback, determining training needs, determining assessment tools, collating and reporting on outcome data to the Board.
• Develop charity’s volunteer base and support volunteer activities. Maximise the potential of the ACHD Ambassadors.
• Carry out, with support from the board, further recruitment of youth workers if required.
• In collaboration with the [email protected] team, key partners, and the Board, Identify and ensure the needs of young people living with adult congenital heart disease across the reach area are met.
• Liaise with different youth-based organisations, including those delivering health outcomes, to develop the charity’s practice. Build effective networks.
• Attend Board meetings as required, both virtual and face to face.
• Undertake continuous professional development as required.
• Undertake other duties that might be assigned from time to time.

Safeguarding:

[email protected] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As the post covers a large geographical region there will be significant opportunity for virtual working as well as the occasional need for travel. There may be a requirement for some weekend and evening work. All job descriptions are subject to review. Post holders are expected to be flexible and be prepared to carry out any similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined. The Line Manager, in consultation with the post holder will undertake any review.

We are looking for a Communications Manager to join our dynamic team of 16 staff located across 3 offices (Geneva, London, and New York). The Communications team is currently composed of a Communications Director based in Barcelona and a Communications Officer based in London.

The Communications Manager will report to the Communications Director and will support design and implementation of NCDA’s communications strategy, including managing NCDA's website, NCDA’s media relations work, and providing support to social media and email marketing platform operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about communications; working for a respected civil society organisation; engaging with inspiring advocates, national and regional stakeholders; and getting involved in priority NCD-related global health and development issues.

Location: Lymington, Hampshire (relocation package available)

Oakhaven Hospice is seeking a Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to lead the charity’s income, marketing, communications and retail operations.

Oakhaven has a long history of providing specialist palliative care and support to those facing life-limiting illness and their loved ones in both a home and hospice setting for the community of the New Forest, Totton and Waterside area; a catchment area of around 140,000 residents. The hospice is recognised as an expert in its field for providing care to those with the most complex of end of life requirements, ensuring that they help people when and where they need it most.

The role of Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications will be responsible for producing and delivering fundraising, marketing and PR strategies to ensure income and promotion for the hospice. You will also be responsible for identifying new income generation strategies including both traditional fundraising streams but also possible social enterprise income generation opportunities.

As well as being the public face of the organisation in all fundraising related matters, as a member of the senior management team you will contribute to the development of organisational strategy and develop annual fundraising plans that link with budgetary and financial planning.

The charity is seeking an effective team player and leader with senior fundraising, marketing and communication-based experience, as well as with a proven track record in income generation. You will also have experience of formulating marketing and fundraising strategy, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be adept in motivating and empowering your teams. Finally, you must be committed to the work carried out by our hospice.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest.