Business Development Officer

Based at FSC Central Services (Shrewsbury, Shropshire) or an FSC Learning Location

£23,045 - £26,299  per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer who will Support FSC colleagues in researching and developing potential new areas of business

Working under the direction of the Business Development Manager and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for business development, identifying new opportunities for growth in both new and existing markets; designing attractive products to take to the intended market; undertaking sales activity to boost the occupancy and financial returns delivered in each of the FSC’s locations. 

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel to our various locations as well as other venues across the UK.  This may occasionally be abroad therefore involving some overnight stays.

To be successful in this key role you will have experience in a similar Business Development role, a successful track record of achieving sales growth in both B2C and B2B markets. Candidates should have experience of developing and adjusting products based on the analysis of competitors products, sales performance, and customer feedback and an understanding of the specialist leisure travel and hospitality industry in the UK

A positive attitude to new business generation and Strong interpersonal skills, and a good instinct for business are essential to the position. You will have an interest in and an understanding of the charity and commercial market.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday February 1st 2021

Interviews to be arranged thereafter.

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.

Would you like to work in a lively and effective organisation that is behind a growing movement of people building genuinely and permanently affordable homes

Do you thrive on the challenge of running advocacy and communications campaigns to mainstream new ideas, support grassroots organisations and generate income?

We are seeking a candidate to cover our existing manager's maternity leave for 15 months, allowing handover before and after the leave.

Community land trusts (CLTs) are a growing force for social good. They are set up and run by ordinary people to develop and manage affordable homes as well as shops, pubs and other assets that are important to that community. 

As the Campaigns and Business Development Manager you will play a key role with our Chief Executive to ensure we maximise our impact while increasing our income from our services.

About the National CLT Network

The National CLT Network is the national membership body for community land trusts established in 2010. We provide resources, training and advice for CLTs, and work with government, local authorities, lenders and funders to establish the best conditions for CLTs to grow and flourish.

We are a small, dedicated and ambitious team. In the decade since we were founded we have been highly successful in raising the profile of CLTs in government and industry, and now want to take the community ownership of land and affordable housing mainstream.

Our successes have had the following impact:

• A rapid growth in CLTs from 30 in 2010 to over 340 in 2020;

• One in three local authorities providing some kind of support to CLTs in their area;

• Over 1,000 homes built by CLTs with another 23,000 community led homes in the pipeline.

About the role

Working closely with our small, dynamic and ambitious team, this role will work at a senior level to ensure the National CLT Network delivers effective advocacy and communications campaigns, and to deliver a set of services for members and third parties that achieve impact and income. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and two officers, who you will line manage.

Areas of responsibility:

• The development and implementation of advocacy and communications campaigns, led by the Chief Executive.

• Managing communications and marketing channels including media relations, our website, social media and publications.

• Leading the membership service including recruitment and renewal, a programme of events, and fee-paying services.

• Development of other services that achieve our aims while also generating income for the charity, including fee-paying events, sponsorship opportunities and corporate partnerships.

The challenges and opportunities for this role in the coming year include:

• Developing our next major advocacy campaign, and continuing our Parliamentary and sector lobbying to extend the Community Housing Fund.

• Bedding in a brand new website.

• Renewing and rethinking partnerships with four corporate partners, and looking for new partnership opportunities.

• Bringing in new sources of income to expand the team’s capacity and grow the charity.

• Developing our membership offer to deliver greater value more efficiently, and support a growth in membership.

Details

The role is for a fixed term 15-month post with the desired start date being 29th March or 5th April to cover our existing manager’s maternity leave, and ending on the 18th June.

The role is part time: 4 days/28 hours a week, the working pattern is negotiable.

The salary is £30,400 - £34,400 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience (£37,000 - £43,000 FTE)

Benefits include 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rated from 30 FTE), a generous employer match scheme for pension contributions, healthcare and a personal training budget. Full terms and conditions available in the job pack.

Exciting Job opportunity for an ambitious self-starter: we are looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.

The National House Project takes a ground-breaking approach through its commitment to enabling young people leaving care to achieve successful independence. The Project was co-designed with young people and works on cooperative principles through which adults and young people leaving care work together to refurbish properties that become their homes. We would like the successful candidate to be passionate about our work, with an ability to engage the young people our work reaches.

The first Local House Project was set-up in 2015 in Stoke-on-Trent with funding from the Dept for Education (DfE). We are a rapidly growing organisation with plans to develop nationally. We have developed an ambitious strategy to grow our fundraising; independently from the DfE, over the next five years. This role will involve the establishment and development of a new fundraising team (1 WTE initially). As our first fundraiser, the successful candidate will need to support the wider team to understand how their day-to-day roles will help with the growth of fundraising income. Working closely with our CEO, you will play a crucial role in our team, implementing the National House Project’s fundraising strategy and overseeing all our fundraising activity.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual who can bring their experience, skills and enthusiasm to develop exciting new opportunities. You will be a self-starter and strong communicator, with the ability to build effective and long-term relationships both internally and externally. You will have proven experience of inspiring and motivating donors and fundraising partners, enabling them to maximise all fundraising activities and deliver great results.

The post covers a wide remit of fundraising activities including Major Giving, Corporate Supporters and grant giving Trust and Foundations. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in securing donations from major donor and/or corporate sources.  An understanding and appreciation of the importance of donor cultivation and stewardship is key.

The fundraising team will be supported by our administrative staff, and external fundraising and marketing & communications consultants initially, whilst we seek to embed our newly developed fundraising strategy. As the team grows, this new role offers exciting progression routes involving both line management and hands-on delivery across Major Giving, Corporate supporters and grant giving Trusts & Foundations.

You will be based at the NHP office in Crewe a minimum of 2 days per week. While your remaining time will be flexible, you will be expected to travel to Local House Projects and attend meetings with donors and partners across the country on a regular basis.

Application is by CV and covering letter. There is no application form. In your letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification which can be found in the attached application pack.

Interviews will take place via zoom on Friday 12th February 2021. Please make sure you are available on this date.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Victoria Hall CIO charity is looking for a committed and self starting person to grow use of a brand new community building.  Your aim will be to enable the facilities to be vibrant and well used so that they serve community groups, businesses and organisations in the area.

The charity is keen to bring on board someone with the vision and personality to create a vital new welcoming and dynamic centre. Harrow is a changing and developing place and these facilities are located at the heart of this.

The role involves the practicalities of running a safe venue and the marketing skills to grow regular users and engage with those who want events and activities well run and accessible to a wide range of people.

You will be delivering the day to day running of the facilities, compliance with procedures, ensuring the safety of users and operating a booking system as well as marketing to a high standard and overseeing caretaking.

The Trustees are looking for a person with skills and experience of:

• Running, practically, a community centre or similar facilities.
• Working with stakeholders across all sectors and building positive relationships for mutual benefit (including fundraising) to communities.
• Growing income in voluntary settings.
• IT skills to keep up to date records including in managing money.
• Being a self starter with attention to detail and used to working under your own initiative.
• Marketing and social media skills to engage the target market.
• Developing a team of volunteers.

In return the right person will receive

Opportunities to take the initiative and launch and grow a wonderful new facility and make this a special place.

Salary range; £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Pension contribution

Holiday allocation: 22 days plus bank holidays

The working hours

Working hours: 37 hours per week, to be worked in a flexible pattern to include some evening and 
weekend working

This is a full time contract for 3 years.

We have a brand new opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Income team at Samaritans. Samaritans is a leader in the disciplines of emotional support and suicide prevention. This role will enable Samaritans to maximise income potential from training and learning activity through the sale of online and offline products and services.

• Permanent
• £35,000-£42,000 per annum 
• 35 hours per week
• We are open to flexible working
• Home-based and then 2-3 days per week in Ewell, Surrey when our office reopens in 2021
• Moderate travel required

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving the annual training and learning income target for online and offline products
• Identify and develop opportunities for Samaritans service contracts
• Design and implement a strategic business plan to achieve sales targets and multi-year growth
• Work with the L&D function to build off the shelf propositions for external customers
• Work with the L&D function to define, review and implement an external solution design framework
• Manage a prospect pipeline with an agreed profile of value and conversion rate
• Roll out and manage a mixed lead generation strategy to ensure balanced pipeline of activity
• Build market insight to support product and service development
• Design and implement a marketing strategy to position Samaritans as though leaders within the wellbeing, emotional support and suicide prevention learning space
• Develop content to inspire the sector through case studies, press and social media
• To be the key point of contact on all mid to large value relationships
• To design and manage a best in class customer journey from initial engagement onwards
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Develop a customer retention program and KPI’s
• To create leads and opportunities for other Samaritans teams, specifically corporate partnerships and external affairs

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Thorough understanding and track record of all elements of the sales cycle:
  • Lead generation and qualification
  • Understanding client / customer needs
  • Solution identification, design and dynamic pricing
  • Presenting / proposal writing
  • Negotiation & contracting
  • Aftercare and retention
• Able to produce high quality written material (bids, proposal, marketing content)
• Strong account management skills, with a track record of growing revenue within relationships
• Experience of prioritising own workload and working to deadlines with speed and accuracy
• Excellent IT Skills
• Project management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy to achieve goals, working across teams and with multiple stakeholders. Also strong writing and presentation ability
• Good financial literacy and experience with forecasting and budgets

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Please find the full job description below.This role will close for applications on 28/01/2021. 

Do you have a track record in securing new Business? In this exciting role you will enable the charity to maximise income potential from training and learning activity through the sales
of online and offline products and services.

The Company Leading social welfare charity

The Role
Responsible for achieving the annual training and learning income target for online and offline products
Works with the AD for Business Development to identify and develop opportunitiesfor service contracts
Design and implement a strategic business plan to achieve sales targets and multi-year growth
Work with the L&D function to build off the shelf propositions for external customers
Work with the L&D function to define, review and implement an external solution design framework
Manage a prospect pipeline with an agreed profile of value and conversion rate
Build market insight to support product and service development
Work with the L&D and marketing functions to create and manage the product brand and marketing collateral
Be the key point of contact on all mid to large value relationships;
Design and manage a best in class customer journey from initial engagement onwards;

The Candidate
Thorough understanding and track record of all elements of the sales cycle
Able to produce high quality written material (bids, proposal, marketing content)
Strong account management skills, with a track record of growing revenue within relationships
Experience of prioritising own workload and working to deadlines with speed and accuracy
Willingness to try new approaches, experiment and encourage others to do the same
A calm and confident manner
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
A positive, problem solving approach to obstacles

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

TPP are delighted to be working with one of the fastest growing scientific organisations. This organisation provides a service that helps create better outcomes for their patients every day.

This role is field based covering the Midlands and South West. The expectation is that sales people will be out visiting and video calling customers at least 4 days a week to progress sales cycles and manage accounts.

This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of service growth to new and existing markets with a portfolio of services not seen elsewhere in the UK.

Joining a small business development team that is highly motivated, deeply experienced and professional there is a strong growth opportunity for someone seeking to be the best they can be in a supportive environment.

Some of the Key Deliverables

• Develop a business plan in line with business priorities.
• Develop and maintain a high-quality sales funnel.
• Deliver sales targets to plan.
• Ensure an excellent working knowledge and confidence in service propositions.
• Ensure that existing customers have a contract in place.
• Maintain and grow relationships with customers to ensure a consistently high level of service delivery whilst developing new business opportunities.
• Provide information to large customers about their levels of activity and our performance.

Person Specification

At least 2 years' experience and evidence of significant success implementing sales skills and selling complex solution to multiple stakeholders in healthcare.

• Proven track record in building relationships, managing customers, and growing revenue.
• Evidenced success and experience of building and implementing successful business plans in line with business priorities.
• Evidenced success and experience of using sales funnels to increase success.
• Excellent relationship builder.
• Excellent need discovery and solution builder happy to work in teams to deliver success.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong and positive influencer across multiple stakeholder types.
• Driven, enthusiastic and energetic.
• Able to plan and prioritise a varied and complex workload.
• Able to thrive in a changing and challenging environment.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please get in contact ASAP.

About Options 

Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of MSI Reproductive Choices. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high-quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

Position

The position will work within the New Business and Partnerships team to play a key part in coordinating and managing the business development process. This includes analysing new opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with partner organisations, and pursuing and managing technical and commercial proposals to secure new business for Options. The BDM also contributes to the implementation of Options’ new business strategy, supporting our approach to new clients, design and innovation, and expansion in new countries. The post holder will act as Options’ Framework Manager on the UK aid-funded International Multi-Disciplinary Programme Framework Contract helping to ensure the smooth running of the framework including reviewing all call-downs and facilitating go / no go decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Identification and tracking of new business, including understanding the market and landscape.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Options’ strategy for expanding work with institutional donors, new clients, foundations and in new markets, including developing engagement strategies and supporting aspects of our geographical strategy development and implementation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients, consultants, and potential partners.
• Analysis of opportunities, tender documents, potential partners in collaboration with senior Options staff.
• Lead and managed the development of proposals providing support to forming consortia.
• Act as Options’ Framework Manager on the UK aid-funded International Multi-Disciplinary Programme Framework Contract helping to ensure the smooth running of the framework including reviewing all call-downs and facilitating go / no go decision-making, on-going learning and process refinement.
• Along with the rest of the team, seeking ways to improve BD systems and processes to enhance the team’s efficiency and knowledge management.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification or degree in a relevant subject (relevant post graduate qualification in international development or health desirable).
• Extensive experience in business development, resource mobilisation or programme management in international development.
• Work in/with developing countries.
• Identification and tracking business opportunities.
• Supporting the development and contributing to successful proposals for government, foundations and other donors.
• Budgeting (using Excel);
• Time management and organisational skills, and an ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build internal and external relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly good editorial and proof-reading skills.
• Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Commitment to Options’ mission.

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan,  cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Other information

• Options is an equal opportunities employer.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Overseas candidates require a valid UK work permit.

We’re looking for a Research and Business Development Manager who will establish a new business development relationship with public sector partners. This will be done using an ‘invest to save’ service model and on the basis of an equal partner relationship for service delivery, already endorsed by local public sector leaders.

The aim of this post is to improve outcomes for residents of all ages through increased engagement of the Harrow Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) and the Harrow Integrated Care Partnership (ICP).

Outcome Measures

1. ICP workstreams observe the VCS more effectively embedded into referral pathways via better system collaboration.
2. Public sector partners report benefits of amplified communications with VCS and citizens engaged via VCS organisations.
3. Case examples of VCS addressing barriers to access for most at risk citizens via new engagement strategies
4. Case examples of VCS delivering more early interventions via new integrated working.

Key Responsibilities:

Representation

1. Create and oversee a transparent process to select two VCS representatives to work with the Senior Responsible Officers (SRO’s) for each of the ICP workstreams.
2. Train and mentor VCS representatives as required to be effective in advocating and influencing change.
3. Provide support to the VCS representatives to engage with the wider VCS sector to incorporate their views and expertise in the ICP workstreams.
4. Facilitate ways for VCS organisations to empower Harrow citizens to co-produce service development.

Business Development

1. Collaborate with SRO’s and VCS partners to develop business cases for VCS to contribute both improved patients outcomes but also through an ‘invest to save’ model for system financial sustainability. 
2. Maintain good market intelligence and networks such that VCS partners obtain timely notice of any bidding and tendering opportunities.
3. Collate best practice to evidence how prevention can improve patient outcomes and reduce health & social care costs
4. Work with VCS partners to co-ordinate and support the production of clear impact and cost benefit modelling.
5. Provide management and oversight for the completion of bids in accordance with the governance processes of each partner to ensure submitted to a high standard and to deadlines.
6. Lead and / or support selected bidding opportunities undertaking the research and completion of expressions of interests (EoI), pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ), invitation to tenders (ITT) and proposals as required.
7. Work with VCS organisations to ensure they meet NHS contractual regulatory requirements and are able to collect monitoring data in line with the NHS requirements.  
8. Advocate for co-production and alliance contracting models of VCS commissioning and business development.

Communications & Engagement

1. Create a programme of communication, education and engagement with NHS, Council and VCS colleagues so that there is increased mutual understanding, cooperation and collaboration.
2. Promote existing channels for public sector professionals to access user-friendly information about VCS services and develop new solutions as needed.

Other duties

1. Establish, manage and report to a steering group made up of VCS, NHS and Council staff.
2. Develop an annual workplan and project management tools to track progress for reporting.
3. Develop a monitoring and evaluation system to capture evidence against outcome measures and to enable shared learning.
4. Use the above to create a business case for continuation of this programme.

Personal Specification:

Essential

Experience

• Experience of developing and implementing business cases.
• Experience of working with VCS partnerships to co-ordinate funding applications, contracts or business cases.
• Experience of training or mentoring
• Experience of engagement with senior public sector managers and their governance structures to influence service/policy change
• Experience of working within NHS commissioning and procurement frameworks
• Track record in writing successful EoI, PQQs and ITT’s
• Experience in research and establish evidential links to support proposals, with the ability to quickly sift and analyse data.
• Experience of writing effective marketing communications.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent computer skills (including Google’s Online Software) and digital working skills (eg Zoom, MS Teams)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with and ability to simplify complex information
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships built on mutual understanding, transparency and trust 
• Analytical skills and attention to detail, producing appropriate, accurate, high quality written work within often challenging word limits and bid deadlines
• Ability to work in partnerships and to extract accurate, high quality information from all partners in order to produce compelling and competitive bid/proposition content
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with a small team
• Proactive and able to self-manage

This job role can be requested in large print.

Application Process

Please email both:

• a Cover Letter explaining how you meet the Key Responsibilities.
• a CV which outlines your career, ideally related to the role.

If these documents are not received we will not be able to progress with your application.

We will not chase you for any of these documents. 

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: Business Systems Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (with occasional requirement to visit our London office)
Salary: £43,638 - £48,182 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 2
Department: Information Systems and Governance

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

The role of Business Systems Manager sits within our new Information Systems and Governance team. This team works with colleagues from across the organisation to manage our key Business Systems.

The role is responsible for the delivery and support of our key Business Systems and processes with a focus on Fundraising/Marketing, HR and Finance and will also take the lead in the development of Microsoft Organisation business tools including Sharepoint, Teams, ZenDesk etc.

We are looking for candidates with strong experience of:

• managing and administering Dynamics GP
• managing HR systems
• implementing new accounting and HR systems
• implementing new system processes

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.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Digital Fundraising Coordinator who will work with our Marketing Manager to further develop our digital strategy, enabling the charity to engage in new ways of increasing income and supporter engagement through our digital channels.

At Cransley Hospice Trust we fund hospice care for the north of Northamptonshire raising money so that patients, families and carers can be supported when someone has a life limiting illness and needs expert help. We’re proud of the work we do and want it to continue. That’s why as we care for people today, we’re also planning for the future. We have an exciting vision to build a new hospice for the 21st century. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team as we work to make our ambition a reality.

You will have experience of using digital communications for supporter acquisition to build income generation and an online community. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of Cransley Hospice Trust’s social media and website, delivering an excellent supporter experience and building a strong and vibrant social community across key social channels. With support from the Marketing Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of strategic plans and projects with high-quality social media and digital advertising content.

Person specification.

We are looking for someone who has experience in the management of social media channels, a passion for social and digital media with a creative approach to engaging online audiences. 

You will ideally have experience in the production of marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and e-marketing platforms.

You will possess first-rate written and oral communications skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to write quality copy in a variety of styles quickly. 

You must be proactive, confident, and capable of working with people at all levels in a variety of spheres.

You must have a flexible approach to your work and be willing to work outside of normal office hours where necessary.

Knowledge and experience of working within the charity sector is desirable.

You will be driven and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal communications skills. Knowledge of social media, dynamics and emerging trends is essential, whilst previous experience within the charity sector is desirable.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options. Cransley Hospice Trust is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. Please note that due to the pandemic and current restrictions the team is working remotely.

For the right candidate along with flexible working arrangements we offer a generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, pension contribution and training and development opportunities.

Cransley Hospice Trust values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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 attached job description.

Closing date for applications Friday 5th February.