Assisted dying campaigner jobs
An exciting opportunity to engage the media and drive real change. Join the Dignity in Dying team and help lead a national campaign for assisted dying law reform.
· Dignity in Dying is the UK’s leading campaign for assisted dying law reform. We fight for a compassionate assisted dying law for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. We are a national campaign and membership organisation campaigning for change across the UK.
· Compassion in Dying is a national charity working to amplify people’s voices, shift attitudes and drive changes to the healthcare system so people’s end-of-life decisions are heard, understood and respected when it matters most. We support people to start honest conversations about death and dying, and record and revisit their wishes whenever they want to.
The role
We are looking for an experienced, proactive media professional to join our team during a crucial phase of Dignity in Dying’s campaign. We welcome applicants with a strong news-sense, political nous and a flair for story-telling who can use the media and other channels to effectively influence a range of audiences. At a pivotal time for the movement for choice at the end of life, the successful candidate will be a team-player who can communicate complex subject matter in compelling and creative ways, keep abreast of media and political trends, support the delivery of national and regional comms plans and champion the voices of terminally ill people and bereaved families - both inside and outside Parliament.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Campaigns and Communications team in monitoring, evaluating and securing media coverage, along with developing and rolling out campaign activities.
- Assist in the efficient running of the press office including responding to incoming media enquiries in a timely manner, drafting and issuing media comments, compiling spokesperson briefings, and building and maintaining media lists.
- Oversee our media monitoring and its timely dissemination to staff, stakeholders and supporters, identifying where reactive responses are necessary or where there are proactive opportunities.
- Use the media monitoring to understand different media outlets' tone and framing of the issue, how this can impact our messaging and influence further opportunities for the campaign.
- Act as key point of contact with relevant suppliers, i.e. media monitoring providers, to ensure efficiency and value for money, identifying and acting upon opportunities for improvement.
- Support the organisation’s work with terminally ill people and bereaved relatives who act as personal stories and spokespeople for our campaigns, projects and programmes, namely by responding to those who get in touch to share their experience in a professional, sensitive and timely manner, assessing suitability for media or other campaign work, and triaging to other members of the team where appropriate.
- Maintain and update the personal story database to ensure usability and access from relevant members of the team while ensuring GDPR is upheld.
- Work with the Media & Campaigns Officer to secure local and regional coverage of personal stories, influential figures, local campaign activity and relevant research, informed by our national media strategy and plans.
- Work closely with the Officer and Manager to plan media logistics for demonstrations, liaising with journalists, being proactive to ensure the smooth running of the event, and supporting personal stories and spokespeople.
About you
Essential Experience
• Experience of working in a media and/or campaigns role.
• Demonstrable creative skills and ability to develop new ideas.
• Good organisational skills and experience of working flexibly and nimbly to focus on a variety of tasks.
• Past examples of being able to work with minimal direction and with own initiative.
Desirable Experience
• Demonstrable ability to turn complex arguments into clear, concise and engaging messages understandable to a range of audiences.
• An interest in politics, current affairs and debates on legal and ethical issues.
• Experience of monitoring and analysing media coverage, and drafting and issuing comment to the media.
• Experience of dealing with sensitive subject matter and interacting with advocates, campaigners or service users with personal experiences.
Skills and Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to build and manage relations with journalists, case studies, patrons and other supporters more generally and the ability to work constructively in a team.
• Ability to empathise with people who may be distressed and in difficult circumstances.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work to manage conflicting priorities and ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
• Excellent attention to detail and good IT skills, including databases, excel spreadsheets, word-processing, e-mail and internet.
• Willingness and ability to develop new skills and assimilate new information.
Values
· Commitment to Dignity in Dying’s vision and mission.
· Commitment to Compassion in Dying’s vision and mission.
Organisational behaviours
Leading by example - You lead by example through your behaviours and motivate others through your professional approach to work.
Trust and respect others - You are aware of your impact on others and treat other people with kindness and respect. You value diversity and listen carefully to understand the views of others.
Proactive and supportive team member - You work with others to reach a common goal by sharing information and supporting
colleagues.
Strive to be the best - With a positive attitude, you work to a high standard to meet personal and organisational expectations.
Responsibility and initiative - You take ownership of your work and take responsibility for your actions and decisions. You use your initiative and take pride in what you do.
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
We are the leading UK movement for end-of-life choice. We campaign for a safe and compassionate law for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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There when it matters
Sue Ryder have an exciting opportunity at Sue Ryder to join the dedicated legal team as our fully qualified Senior Solicitor.
This role will provide expert legal advice across the charity on commercial, property, employment and contract matters, whilst ensuring compliance with regulations and data compliance and managing legal risk.
The successful appointment will evidence strong commercial experience alongside a general knowledge of other areas of law. External legal advisors will be consulted for matters of a more complex and specialist legal nature.
Working in Colchester this is a Hybrid position with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home with flexibility around ad hoc meetings as required.
About the role:
- Providing advice on broad legal issues, including public law, commercial law, intellectual property, and charity-specific regulations to support organisational strategy
- Identifying, assessing, and managing legal and regulatory risks for the charity and managing the Legal Risk Registers
- Ensuring the organization complies with its statutory and regulatory framework.
- Liaising with external legal advisors on matters of a more complex and specialist legal nature.
- Overseeing property transactions, leases, and drafting of commercial contracts.
- Advising on employment contracts, workplace policies, and handling any related disputes.
- Protecting the charity's intellectual property, such as trademarks and copyrights.
- use initiative to analyse legal challenges, identify solutions, and make informed decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.
- High degree of analysis, problem-solving, and initiative.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, legal team members, and external partners to develop strategies, set priorities, and achieve legal objectives aligned with the charity's mission and goals.
- Participating in committees/project groups.
About you:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal issues
- Committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of evolving legal trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to inform decision-making and drive charity success.
- Strong proficiency in navigating relevant legislation impacting retail within a charitable context.
- Good understanding of property law. Commercially astute and pragmatic with the ability to focus on charities needs to provide practical and robust advice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and convey legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
- Demonstratable ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstratable expertise in legacy management, with a proven track record of managing estate administration, legacy gifts, and charitable bequests in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
- A general understanding of legacy management, and estate administration, legacy gifts, and charitable bequests in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
Minimum Essential criteria:
- Qualified solicitor with experience in charity law, probate law, property law, conveyancing, employment law and tribunals, contract law, and data protection legislation.
- Data Protection Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or their equivalents from other certification bodies.
Desirable criteria:
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
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Are you looking for a role where your accuracy and care help make every donation count?
We’re looking for an Income Officer to join our Fundraising Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. As an Income Officer at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, you’ll play a key role in ensuring all income is processed efficiently, accurately, and with the highest standards of supporter care. You’ll help maintain the integrity of our income data and make sure every supporter’s contribution is handled with respect and precision. This is an excellent opportunity to use your attention to detail and problem-solving skills to support meaningful work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process income and related data accurately on the CRM database, ensuring all income is accurate and coded correctly
- Allocate restricted income in line with supporters’ wishes and organisational guidelines
- Maintain strong relationships with supporters, responding to enquiries by phone, email, or post with professionalism and care
- Manage over 7,000 regular supporters through Direct Debit, Standing Order, and Payroll Giving, including reconciliations and regular transaction processing
- Carry out Gift Aid checks before HMRC submissions and help maximise Gift Aid income
- Maintain and manage financial and data systems with high data integrity, ensuring compliance with Data Protection and audit requirements
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to streamline processes and identify practical improvements to manage increasing transaction volumes
- Support the wider Supporter Care and Fundraising teams through integrated working and shared learning
About You:
- Skilled in using databases, with proven accuracy in data entry and financial processing
- Experienced in financial or donation processing systems, with strong understanding of related procedures
- Confident problem solver with strong analytical and organisational abilities
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent communicator, with the ability to handle complex enquiries clearly and sensitively
- Able to prioritise your workload effectively, work independently, and contribute positively within a team
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 3 days per week. (5 days per week office-based training is required for the first 8 weeks) Flexibility to attend the office more regularly in line with organisation needs.
Apply today and bring your expertise as an Income Officer to a team that values precision, collaboration, and genuine supporter care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.