Graphic Designer

Our client’s busy Communications, Content and Events department is looking for creative and self-motivated Graphic Designer to join its team on a fixed-term contract covering a period of maternity leave until March 2022 or on the return of the substantive post holder from maternity leave, whichever is sooner.

You will be responsible for bringing their brand to life across both their digital platforms and print media, developing creative and engaging concepts and designs in line with their recently refreshed brand guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Working with various internal stakeholders to design and produce a wide range of print and digital materials including thought leadership reports, marketing collateral, brochures, event materials, sales pitches, presentations, letterheads, email signatures and more.
• Helping with the creation of social media graphics, online banners and adverts, interactive PDFs and graphics, animated PPTs and other types of animations, and the production of digital assets for use on their website.
• Working within their brand guidelines to create visual elements, illustrations, charts and infographics which effectively communicate their key messages.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate creative flair, be an enthusiastic team member, retain strong conceptual and design skills, with the ability to manage several projects at once and clearly express design concepts with influence. You should have strong portfolio, showcasing a wide range of design outputs, as well as an excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Understanding of UX/UI principles and interest in video production and editing would be a plus.

About our client:

They are a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. They are the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.

Our client believes that improving public services is the key to changing lives for the better and that good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition.

Location: They are currently working from home. In normal circumstances the role is based from their London office.

Contract Type: Full Time - This is a fixed term contract covering a period of maternity leave until March 2022 or on the return of the substantive post holder from maternity leave, whichever is sooner.

Hours: 36 per week

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Benefits: 36 hour working week (normally between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm), 25 days annual leave, up to 10% employer's pension contribution, death in service life cover, season ticket loans, employee assistance helpline, exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & well-being, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers.

Closing date for applications: 14th March 2021

You may have experience of the following: Graphic Design, Artworker, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Designer, Adobe, Photoshop, Designer, Prints Designer, Creative Marketing, Digital Designer, Animations, Brand Marketing, Marketing Materials, etc.

Ref: 97282

Global Canopy is a data-driven think tank that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

• We enable leading companies, financial institutions and governments to identify and tackle impacts on nature  in their supply chains and investments.

• We improve accountability by shining a light on powerful players that are failing to act on this critical issue.

• And we rank the performance of companies on deforestation and other social and environmental metrics, helping to improve ESG ratings on these issues.

This is a new role - Global Canopy is expanding its communications team in line with its 2021-2026 strategy. Our goal is to build a world class communications function with a strong emphasis on turning our unique data into insights that can drive uptake and impact among key audiences in companies, financial institutions, governments and civil society: designing compelling content is core to this.

We have recently undertaken a brand re-fresh and so you will be responsible for championing this throughout the organisation. In addition, you will work across several brands and visual design systems including those belonging to Trase, Forest 500, TFND and ENCORE.

Your role will be two-fold. Firstly, you will be the principal producer of Global Canopy’s design work, including dedicating considerable time to creating new content as well as working with external suppliers. Secondly, you will coordinate the design pipeline.

You will play a central role in Global Canopy’s communications team; you will be a highly proficient designer, bring creative flair, positivity and innovation, and thrive in a busy environment. You will report to the Communications Lead, Core Communications.

You will work in close collaboration with other departments and partner institutions. 

You will have a strong appreciation of good design and be comfortable transforming research and data into eye catching outputs. You will be adaptable and solutions orientated in your approach. You will be comfortable working alongside senior leaders.

To find out more, please download the recruitment pack. 

Our Role:

An exciting opportunity for a Knowledge & Evidence Editor to join us to cover a period of maternity leave, supporting the Services, Policy and Evidence team in producing and promoting Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s award-winning information. This includes our evidence-based printed publications, web content, research summaries, videos and other digital materials to support and empower everyone affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.

You will work with healthcare professionals to increase awareness and distribution of our information, ensuring that it meets the needs of people with Crohn’s and Colitis, and is marketed, promoted and disseminated effectively to people who need it.

Our office is located in Hatfield, Herts, however, like many organisations we are all currently working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, although previously we were largely office based.  Due to the experience we have gained during this period, consideration will be given to requests for working from home arrangements.

About you:

You will have experience of interpreting research studies and complex evidence and judging the quality of a research study.  You will have translated complex medical and health content into easy to understand, engaging and accessible information, as well as researching medical based information and converting this into health, care or support information for a variety of audiences.  Your excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of working to brand and information production guidelines will certainly help you in this role.You'll be confident working on both web-based and printed content, including uploading content to a website and liaising with designers and printers.  A high level of accuracy and close attention to detail is a must.

You will also be highly organised and efficient with the ability to manage a wide range of tasks and work well under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consult with medical experts, charity staff and people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis to produce information about all aspects of the conditions, from the research stage to printing and web uploading. Ensure resources are based on the most recent and high-quality research evidence, cover a wide range of experiences and approaches, and are written in an accessible manner.
• Project manage new ventures in written, digital or other appropriate formats to ensure people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis have the information they need in the format of their choice, in line with Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s production policies and brand guidelines.
• Update and maintain Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s repository of evidence on the conditions. Distil and translate data into usable and engaging formats for internal or external audiences. Support staff across the charity to utilise evidence-based facts and statistics in all charity activities.
• Increase distribution of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s information by working with the communications team to promote resources using digital, video and social networking platforms. Develop relationships with healthcare professionals to increase awareness.
• Assist in developing measures to seek feedback and evaluate the impact of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s resources. Implement any changes to our information in light of feedback.
• Develop your knowledge and understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis in order to respond to enquiries about our information, and fact-check content for teams across the charity. Keep up-to-date with relevant research through reading medical journals and attending conferences, identifying gaps/possibilities for Crohn’s & Colitis UK information and ways of distributing or disseminating resources.
• Support the Knowledge and Evidence Manager to plan and arrange the design and printing of our publications, making best use of charity resources to achieve maximum impact and reach. Liaise with and oversee the work of suppliers and external agencies, such as printers, designers and freelance writers.
• Work with the digital team to develop and maintain Crohn's & Colitis UK's information pages on the Crohn's & Colitis UK website, in line with agreed policies.
• Attend and assist at any meetings or events as may reasonably be required by the Knowledge and Evidence Manager. This may include promoting information at patient days at hospitals, and charity events.

Trust for London is an independent charitable foundation that aims to tackle poverty and inequality in London. We do this by funding voluntary and charity groups, currently make grants totalling around £10 million a year. We also fund independent research and provide knowledge and expertise on London’s social issues to policymakers and journalists.

About the role

The Trust is recruiting a Head of Communications to help raise the profile of poverty and inequality in the city and show what can be done to tackle it. This is a unique opportunity for someone with ambition and commitment to shape our approach to external communications and make a real difference to the lives of low-income Londoners.

The role has responsibility for both our digital communications and our media relations. This includes managing our website and social channels, as well as contact with journalists, newspapers, radio and television. The role will be responsible for the proactive identification of opportunities for further coverage related to poverty and inequality in London, ensuring that the organisations the Trust supports are placed front and centre.

What we are looking for

You are likely to be someone who has a track record of delivering relevant and powerful communications strategies or campaigns, working with both digital and traditional media. You could already be leading a communications function, or looking to make the step up into a leadership role. What is important is that you have a strong commitment to social justice and the ability to drive our external communications forward.

If you would like to apply, please complete our online application form by 10am, Monday 15 March 2021.

Please note: this role will be home-based whilst COVID-19 restrictions apply.

CHASE Africa has an exciting opportunity for a creative communications professional to join our small and friendly team. CHASE Africa works in remote areas of East Africa to give women and girls, men and boys, choice over the timing, number and spacing of their children, enables access to healthcare, and supports communities to protect their natural environment.

You will lead on communications and supporter engagement through producing excellent and compelling communications materials. You will build audiences through managing CHASE Africa’s social media platforms, website, print materials and press relations, playing a pivotal role in communicating CHASE Africa’s work in East Africa to engage existing supporters and attract new followers and funders, helping to achieve our strategic objectives.

This role is a 2-year fixed term contract. The role is initially for 2 days a week, with the potential to increase subject to funding. CHASE Africa is committed to providing staff with opportunities to develop relevant skills through internal and external training.

Deadline for applications 9am 15th March 2021.

Interviews (remotely as appropriate) are expected to be held on 22nd and 23rd March.

The Finance and Operations Administrator is an important appointment that is essential to the smooth running of our work. You will help with the running of the office in Peterborough, ensure day to day financial record keeping is accurate and timely, develop our processes and systems so the team is more efficient, and you will welcome people who need us on the phone, via email or face to face and demonstrate a real passion for customer care. It will be a busy and varied role, requiring strong attention to detail and you will need to able to work efficiently and effectively. You will be able to work with limited supervision, have previous finance and office experience and enjoy managing multiple tasks and priorities. You will support our Finance and Operations Manager.

This is a superb opportunity to join a young and energetic charity with a clear future direction and a CEO, growing staff team and trustee board who will provide the required support and backing to the successful candidate.

If you have any questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact us (Actionpf) and we can arrange a call with our Finance and Operations Manager.

To make an application please provide the following:

• Your CV (no more than three sides)
• A supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4, font size 11) that sets out why this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria
• We would be grateful if you disclosed your current salary details, but this is at your discretion
• Please include two references; your last or current employer plus a personal reference who has known you for at least two years. Both will be contacted once an informal offer has been made. Please include, phone and email as well as a brief description of how they know you.

There is flexibility for this role to be temporarily remote/home-working due to the pandemic.

Applications without a supporting statement will not be shortlisted.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Job title: Communications Officer

Job purpose: to contribute to delivering MapAction’s external communications and to planning and strategising our comms activities.

Hours: ideally 22.5/week although there is some flexibility on this, above a minimum of 19 hrs/wk. Work times/days are flexible

Location: Due to Covid-19 MapAction’s team is currently home working and this post would need to be too. In the future there may be an expectation for ad hoc travel to meetings at MapAction’s office, currently Chinnor, Oxfordshire

Contract: this is a part-time, substantive position.

Responsible to: Fundraising & Marketing Director 

Task managed by: Head of Communications 

Salary: £26,989 - £29,148 pro rata

About MapAction

In the chaotic fall-out of a humanitarian emergency such as an earthquake, conflict or epidemic, data and maps are crucial to make rapid sense of the situation and plan the best response to save lives and minimise suffering.

MapAction is an international charity working globally to ensure humanitarian teams have the information and data they need, in the most useful formats, to enable them to respond as effectively as possible when crises occur, as well as helping them to plan and prepare ahead of time. We are actively working to apply technology and geospatial expertise to tackle some of today’s biggest humanitarian challenges, in collaboration with our partners around the world.

We are a technical partner of several United Nations bodies and regional disaster management agencies and receive funding from a number of governments, trusts and foundations.

MapAction has an inspirational and well-respected team of highly skilled and trained volunteers, backed up by specialised staff, who are ready to deploy anywhere in the world at very short notice to respond to humanitarian emergencies. They also help our partners with preparedness, early anticipation and training. 

With a cohort of creative, compassionate and committed people and a strong team spirit, we remain small enough that you will quickly come to know and respect what everyone contributes, as they will you. We pull together to do what is needed.

What will you do?

Working with the Communications Lead and situated within the wider Fundraising & Marketing Team, you will help to plan and implement a wide variety of targeted and effective communications activities that raise our profile with key audiences, publicise the services we offer and communicate their impact.

Working with people across and beyond the organisation, you will be coordinating, creating and publishing high quality, engaging and targeted content for different on- and offline channels. These include our website, email newsletters, social media platforms, printed materials, events and press and media. You will help to ensure that all our external comms are aligned with our values of humanity, impartiality, innovation and voluntary service and support our organisational objectives, which include providing insight, promoting learning, influencing technical standards, facilitating collaboration and developing new funding streams to expand our work.

Main Responsibilities:

·   Guided by the Head of Communications and comms protocols, coordinating, creating, editing, scheduling and publishing on-and offline content including website news stories and blogs, social media posts, contributed articles, email newsletters, videos, podcasts, presentation materials, etc.

·   Building relationships across the organisation and with key partners to gather interesting stories and proof points and collaborate to disseminate them.

·   Assisting with media relations activities including strengthening relationships with key media contacts, drafting and issuing press releases, pitching stories and commentary, arranging interviews, briefing spokespeople, etc. under the guidance of the Head of Communications.

·   Monitoring social media channels and responding to comments and mentions. Helping to proactively engage with relevant and influential organisations and individuals on social media.

·   Helping to generate and promote live broadcasts and webinars.

·   Liaising with fundraising team colleagues to generate communications outputs and materials in accordance with funder requirements.

·     Maintaining calendar(s) for social media, blogs, speaking platforms, awards, media opportunities etc.

·     Helping to update the MapAction website and assisting in the development of a new website during 2021.

·     Helping to create printed materials such as brochures, leaflets and display materials, working with designers and other external suppliers as needed.

·     Drafting occasional award entries.

·     Researching and securing speaking opportunities and supporting speakers with preparations and materials.

·     Participating in planning communications activities.

·     Reporting activities as needed both internally to MapAction’s Management Team and externally to funders.

Key competencies and requirements

·     At least three years of experience in a communications role in a humanitarian, technology and/or business to business (B2B) context.

·     A sound understanding gleaned through work experience and/or training of different communications disciplines and channels and/or a degree of expertise in several areas such as social media, media relations, email marketing, etc.

·     An understanding of the fundamentals of focused B2B communications.

·     An ability to communicate complex information in an engaging way.

·     A great team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.

·     An ability to work autonomously but also collaboratively, with input and oversight/approvals from internal and/or external stakeholders as needed.

·     Excellent writing skills.

·     Creative flair - a head full of ideas for interesting content and an eye for good visual presentation.

·     Strong attention to detail.

·      Desirable: an awareness of humanitarian issues and factors to be mindful of when communicating in this context.

  ·   Desirable: familiarity with various tools and platforms such as Canva, HitFilm, HootSuite, Powerpoint, Biteable, Facebook & Instagram Live, Eventbrite, Zoom, etc., or similar tools/platforms.

 Equal Opportunities Policy:

MapAction is an Equal Opportunities employer. All employees have a personal responsibility to promote and support measures designed to create a working environment which is free from harassment or discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the Travellers community or HIV&AIDS status.

How to apply:

Please complete your application by submitting a CV and covering letter on Go Hire. The closing date for applications is 6th March 2021. For further discussion regarding the content of this role, please reach out to Ian Davis, Fundraising and Marketing Director via the website. MapAction reserves the right to close the application date early. NO AGENCIES.

The purpose of the role is to provide day-to-day support to the FICS programme teams and to coordinate projects across our field-building, policy and communications, and grantmaking functions. 

About FICS

FICS’ vision is a world in which people – both collectively and as individuals – have the power to hold their leaders accountable and shape their government, economy and society towards justice, equality and fairness for all.

In order to achieve that goal, FICS defends and expands civic space – the physical, digital, and legal conditions through which progressive movements and their allies organise, participate, and create change. We do this through:

• Thought-leadership: FICS forecasts the trends that shape the future of civic space to ensure that progressive organisations and donors are ahead of the curve, and identify strategic opportunities to disrupt and reform the drivers of closing civic space.
• Building a donor ecosystem: FICS builds support from a community of donors and donor networks in alignment with its analysis, creating a community of learning and practice around what works to defend and expand civic space.
• Incubation: FICS hosts new civic space initiatives to enable donors to mobilise resources collaboratively and at scale around key opportunities to disrupt and transform the drivers of closing civic space. Through these new initiatives FICS will offer civic actors not only grants but support with field-building, technical assistance and building alliances across sectors and movements.

FICS was established in 2016 as a donor affinity group supported by a secretariat of two. We are now entering a period of growth, more than doubling our staff team during 2021 to deliver ambitious new grant-making and research programmes that will enable funders and civil society to collaborate around the systemic issues that drive closing civic space.

The Programme Coordinator sits at the heart of this growth. Highly organised, inquisitive and adaptable, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a range of projects and issues. Coordination and administration will remain core to the role but, as the team grows, there may be opportunities for the post holder to deepen expertise in one or more specialist subject area.

Job Description

Primary responsibilities include:

Coordination and administration

• Planning, managing and monitoring a range of projects, in collaboration with the wider FICS team.
• Coordinating meetings, events, and webinars – liaising with participants and speakers, researching venues and catering.
• Organising FICS Management Committee meetings, preparing the agenda and papers, and minuting meetings.
• Providing financial administration for FICS, including entering data into accounting software, producing reports, drafting and monitoring consultant contracts.
• Providing scheduling support to the FICS team, organising travel and accommodation, contributing to risk assessments, maintaining records.

Grant-making support

• Providing grants administration to FICS, coordinating calls for proposals, responding to enquiries, ensuring compliance with Global Dialogue’s grant-making procedures, producing reports.
• Attending conferences and meetings to help gather intelligence about closing civic space and grant-making practice.

Knowledge management and communications

• Supporting internal knowledge management, both online and offline.
• Supporting FICS’ external communications, liaising with editors and designers to ensure timely and high-quality publications, updating the website, helping to moderate and drafting content for relevant online communities.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the FICS team to identify and assess opportunities to build FICS’ programming and strengthen its impact.
• Assisting with background research and the preparation of relevant reports, briefings, and presentations, to inform the strategic initiatives, fundraising and stakeholder management.
• Other duties commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

We are committed to being a diverse team and are looking for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values.

In your application, you need to demonstrate how you address the following criteria:

Required

You will have:

• A demonstrable interest in human rights and social justice, civil society organising, and the pressures on civil society organisations resulting from current political trends
• Relevant administrative experience, ideally gained within a not-for-profit or development organisation
• Proven organisational skills, with the ability to juggle a wide range of responsibilities that may demand ongoing prioritisation
• Proven ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including an adaptable written style and excellent punctuation and grammar
• Strong numeracy skills, with good attention to detail – experience working with financial records would be an asset
• Strong IT skills, with sensitivity to the relevance of digital security in human rights work (the main tools we use are O365, Slack, Zoom, and Wordpress)
• Experience of philanthropy, either as a grant-maker or grant-seeker
• Permission to live and work in the UK

You will be:

• Comfortable working in a ‘start-up’ culture – flexible, with the capacity to learn quickly, and proactive in identifying new ways of working and process improvements
• Methodical with strong record keeping skills
• Committed to FICS’ organisational values
• Committed to your own personal professional development

Desirable

• Educated to degree level, or otherwise able to demonstrate the capacity to deal sensitively and appropriately with complex issues
• Experience organising meetings and events
• Experience supporting grant-making processes
• Skills in a language other than English

Terms and conditions

Hours:This is a full-time role, although we would also consider offering the role as a job share or at 4 days/wk (0.8 FTE)

Salary: £26,000-30,000 pro rata, depending on experience

Terms: Permanent contract, subject to funding, with an eight-week probationary period

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata). Global Dialogue contributes 6% to its workplace pension scheme, has a flexible working policy, and offers personal development leave.

Location: The FICS team works remotely and this role is home based. Once it is safe to do so, the successful candidate will be expected to be in London regularly for team meetings and other activities (up to 2-3 days per week) with occasional international travel.

Reporting to: Deputy Director, FICS

A Children's Charity in Central London are looking for someone to come and manage their Virtual Events in response to Covid19

Client Details

A Children's Charity in Central London, offering an Interim Remote role to Work from Home

Description

Assist with the overall management and delivery of virtual fundraising challenges to deliver and grow income for the charity

Manage virtual challenge Facebook groups, engaging with posts, responding to queries, creating posts and providing first-class supporter care

Managing spreadsheets, supporter orders, stock levels, order amendments, ad-hoc requests and postage queries

Welcoming new supporters through Facebook fundraisers

Assist with campaign and income coding

Prepare communication journeys for new supporters and load them onto e-comms platforms

Working with the wider team and the Line Manager, develop and implement marketing plans and budgets for virtual challenges

Prepare and manage advertising campaigns across social media platforms

Manage suppliers, printers and designers, and work with other external providers as required

Work closely with the Engagement Team to maximise PR opportunities around virtual challenges

Ensure all supporters receive an unforgettable experience through exceptional supporter care at every touch point they have with the charity

Ensure all supporters receive prompt thanking and acknowledgement of their fundraising efforts. This will include data preparation and all aspects of fulfilment

Evaluate campaign success and produce key learning's for future use, with particular focus on the analysis of online advertising

Keep abreast of the events market, trends and best practises - making recommendations for future challenges as opportunities arise

Profile

• A levels or Equivalent
• Studying towards Institute of Fundraising or marketing qualification
• A solid understanding and ability to work with Microsoft Excel
• Relevant experience in a busy fundraising, events, sales or marketing environment
• Demonstrable experience of managing digital / online fundraising
• Experience of event planning, delivery (including publicity and marketing) and participant recruitment
• Sound understanding of fundraising practices and a demonstrative ability to analyse results
• Experience of working with charity CRM databases (preferably ThankQ)

Job Offer

£14-16ph & Working from Home

A Children's Charity in Central London are looking for someone to come and manage their Virtual Events in response to Covid19

Client Details

A Children's Charity in Central London, offering an Interim Remote role to Work from Home

Description

Assist with the overall management and delivery of virtual fundraising challenges to deliver and grow income for the charity

Manage virtual challenge Facebook groups, engaging with posts, responding to queries, creating posts and providing first-class supporter care

Managing spreadsheets, supporter orders, stock levels, order amendments, ad-hoc requests and postage queries

Welcoming new supporters through Facebook fundraisers

Assist with campaign and income coding

Prepare communication journeys for new supporters and load them onto e-comms platforms

Working with the wider team and the Line Manager, develop and implement marketing plans and budgets for virtual challenges

Prepare and manage advertising campaigns across social media platforms

Manage suppliers, printers and designers, and work with other external providers as required

Work closely with the Engagement Team to maximise PR opportunities around virtual challenges

Ensure all supporters receive an unforgettable experience through exceptional supporter care at every touch point they have with the charity

Ensure all supporters receive prompt thanking and acknowledgement of their fundraising efforts. This will include data preparation and all aspects of fulfilment

Evaluate campaign success and produce key learning's for future use, with particular focus on the analysis of online advertising

Keep abreast of the events market, trends and best practises - making recommendations for future challenges as opportunities arise

Profile

• A levels or Equivalent
• Studying towards Institute of Fundraising or marketing qualification
• A solid understanding and ability to work with Microsoft Excel
• Relevant experience in a busy fundraising, events, sales or marketing environment
• Demonstrable experience of managing digital / online fundraising
• Experience of event planning, delivery (including publicity and marketing) and participant recruitment
• Sound understanding of fundraising practices and a demonstrative ability to analyse results
• Experience of working with charity CRM databases (preferably ThankQ)

Job Offer

£14-16ph & Working from Home

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE (DARO)

£24,461 - £26,715 PER ANNUM

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), part of the directorate of Corporate Communications, develops the relationship between the University and its alumni and other supporters, linking this to philanthropic commitment to the University.

This is a new, full-time, permanent post, and joins the team at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and growing Development initiatives, with a focus on regular giving, as well as gifts up to £5k, supporting initiatives which meet the university’s strategic priorities.

You will have experience in a fundraising, alumni relations or equivalent environment, with a good understanding of fundraising, and why people give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, dynamic team player, with the ability to deliver a regular giving cycle in collaboration with other DARO colleagues, as well as supporting and contributing to strategy around other areas of Development and Philanthropy. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester (the DARO team are currently working remotely).

Candidates may download further details from our website and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA006088.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE (DARO)

£30,942 - £33,797 PER ANNUM

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

FULL TIME, 36.5 HOURS PER WEEK

2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), part of the directorate of Corporate Communications, develops the relationship between the University and its alumni and other supporters, linking this to philanthropic commitment to the University.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for two years.  The position is available immediately, and joins the team at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing the relationships with those capable of making significant financial gifts to University of Chester, acting as Campaign Lead for a Major initiative over the term the post, which meets the university’s strategic priorities.

You will plan, develop and manage relationships with senior-level alumni, Trusts and Foundations, and other supporters, in order to secure financial support for the strategic objectives of the University, collaborating closely with members of academic faculty and the Senior Executive Team.

You will have a proven track record of fundraising or equivalent experience of generating income and meeting targets, with a wide understanding of philanthropy, and why people give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, strategic thinker with the ability to build and nurture transformative internal and external relationships. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester, with some travel expected to meet the needs of the post (the DARO are currently working remotely).

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helena Astbury, Head of Development and Alumni Relations on +44 (0)1244 511005 .

Candidates may download further details from our website  and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA006036.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

The MPS Society is the only registered UK charity providing professional support to individuals, families and professionals affected by MPS, Fabry and related diseases. 

The fundraising and communications team are responsible for securing funds from the pharmaceutical industry and raising income though a variety of channels including individual giving, events, community and corporate companies in order to fund the vital work of the charity. They manage all communications for the MPS Society including the website, a series of e-communications, social media channels, an annual newsletter and essential disease information booklets in print and online. This team is also responsible for internal and external public relations and political influencing and advocacy to get the best for our members.

The role:

The successful candidate will join a busy and creative team, providing information and raising awareness through various digital channels.

You will have:

• working knowledge of social media platforms and content management systems (Wix/Wordpress)
• sound interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with a wide spectrum of stakeholders both internally and externally
• strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with good attention to detail
• experience of content writing
• a positive approach to meeting the needs of the charity by working collaboratively and with enthusiasm
• experience and competency in Microsoft Office and Adobe 

You will work under the guidance of the Communications and Information Manager.

The responsibilities and duties associated with this role can be found in the job description attached.

We offer:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holiday (increasing after 5 years' service)
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
• Pension
• Life assurance (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
• on-site parking

We encourage candidates to visit our website to learn more about our organisation and the community we serve. 

Conditions of employment:

The MPS Society is a charity that provides a range of care, support and activities for children and adults at risk throughout the UK. This is provided in a number of ways through our dedicated support and advocacy service, telephone helpline and out of hours support, clinical research, online activities and forums, annual events, patient expert meetings, focus groups and conferences. MPS staff, trustees and volunteers may be asked to be involved in the delivery of its regulated services and activities and therefore will require an enhanced DBS check during recruitment and for this to be reviewed on a regular basis. Barring checks will be sought as appropriate. 

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Salary:  Pro rata for part time employment

Covid:   This role is based at our head office in Amersham, Bucks however due to the covid pandemic you will initially be working from home.  This is regularly reviewed by our senior leadership team following government guidelines.

Applications:  please provide your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you think you are the person we are looking for.

Interviews will be held remotely via telephone and zoom

Initial Closing Date:1 March 2021 

Routes2 Roots – Hospital Link Worker (Homerton Hospital)

Salary: £27,000 Pro Rata

Duration: Part Time 3 days per week, 12 month fixed term contract

Do you have passion for your work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to support some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in our communities? Could you support us to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives?

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with homeless and vulnerably housed people in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training.  Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice.  These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

The Routes to Roots project was established in partnership with The Hospital Pathway Team at the Royal London Hospital (RLH) in October 2013. The project supports vulnerable people, who often have significant physical health needs to prevent them from being discharged back into a cycle of homelessness or risk at the end of their treatment.  Through advice and support from our dedicated and experienced team, people’s housing, financial and health situations are improved and their long term prospects for recovery are greatly enhanced.  The project has been instrumental in reducing A&E and hospital readmissions for this group alongside sustainment of accommodation.

Role:

This is an exciting new partnership between, Providence Row Charity, London Borough of Hackney and Homerton Hospital and will complement the existing team working out of the Homerton Hospital.

The Role of Routes to Roots link worker is to support vulnerable single homeless people, who have been admitted into the Homerton Hospital due to their physical and/or mental health needs and to prevent them from being discharged back into a cycle of homelessness or risk at the end of their treatment.  You will work with caseload of single homeless people who are connected to the, London Borough of Hackney.  You will work alongside Statutory and Non-Statutory agencies to achieve suitable housing and referrals into support & community services, dependant on each clients need.

The ideal candidate

Passionate about providing quality support and advice to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people who have been identified as becoming homeless prior to discharge from hospital. You will have the drive and ambition to support your team to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

With experience of working with persons facing the challenges of homelessness, and a strong understanding of how other factors such as rough sleeping, mental health and substance use issues affect their health and wellbeing, you will live out our values in your approach to your work. You will have experience and understanding of supporting vulnerable clients into accommodation through statutory and non-statutory pathways, including the private rented sector

For an application pack, please visit our website 

The deadline for applications is midnight 11th March 2021

Interviews will take place Week commencing 15th March 2021

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.