Title: Social Media & Digital Marketing Officer

Salary: £20 per hour, part-time

Contract: 3 months initially with extension subject to review

Reporting to: CEO, Melanoma Focus

Location: Remote working

Be part of Melanoma Focus and work for a growing and dynamic team dedicated to supporting melanoma patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

Melanoma Focus is a national charity based in Cambridge, serving patients and clinicians alike, with a strong professional membership and an important advocacy role in patient care.  We are well-established as a trusted source of knowledge and good practice in the melanoma community, with significant international respect and a reputation for ‘boxing above our weight’. Our clinical guidelines and consensus statements on various aspects of the disease, and in particular its rarest forms, are accredited by NICE. Our Melanoma Helpline, run by expert clinical nurse specialists, and the Patient Decision Aid support patients and carers throughout their melanoma care pathway.

We are looking for someone who can assist our small but growing fundraising and marketing team, who likes to make things happen and will take our social media strategy to the next level. This role would suit someone with specific experience in digital marketing, particularly social media marketing, and who is passionate about making a difference to patient care.  We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. 

Application process: email CV and covering letter to Susanna Daniels.

Reference: Social Media & Digital Marketing Officer as the email subject. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain and increase the charity's social media presence through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms, providing interesting and timely updates.
• Work closely with the Melanoma Focus team to create daily content, including posts and stories (different platforms may require different content depending on engagement rates and platform trends/algorithms).
• Develop a social media strategy supporting the CEO and the Fundraising Manager for all events, campaigns, launches and the Melanoma Focus portfolio.
• Support all events, launches and campaigns through digital advertising and content creation.
• Write, or support the writing of, copy for posts on each social media platform.
• Ensure all comments and inboxes are monitored and queries and complaints are dealt with and responded to.
• Appropriately advise and manage SEO, SEM, PPC, Paid Advertising, Paid Search etc.
• Manage social media advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
• Manage Melanoma Focus’s relationship with Just Giving and similar platforms.
• Monitor social media post and advertising performance using insights and Google Analytics to budget social media spend accurately.
• Remain up to date with the latest digital marketing and fundraising developments, identifying, prioritising and implementing appropriate opportunities for Melanoma Focus.
• Ensure all content is consistent with the Melanoma Focus tone of voice, so that it enhances all marketing and fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager to ensure fundraisers are monitored and thanked.
• Provide regular reporting on performance of social media & digital marketing.

EXPERIENCE (E = essential, D = desirable)

• Excellent IT, administrative and analytical skills (E)
• At least 2 years’ experience in social media marketing with in-depth knowledge of Facebook and Twitter (E)
• Managing and delivering social media campaigns within a charity, business or other organisation (E)
• Devising social media strategy and advertising campaigns to reach new audiences (E)
• Nurturing new and existing supporters through excellent supporter engagement via social media (E)
• Delivering all marketing activity within an agreed budget (E)
• Creating exciting, enticing and creative written copy (E)
• Promoting organisations through digital marketing activity such as SEO, PPC, Paid advertising and Paid Search (D)
• Using Google Analytics as a reporting tool (E)
• Working within a small team, preferably for a cancer-related organisation (D)
• Experience and effective discipline of working remotely (D)

Other Skills

• A passion for making a difference to melanoma patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Flexible approach and adaptable to working in a small cross-functional team.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and tight deadlines; able to work with team members to share, motivate and influence; creative, strategic thinker, with a ‘Can Do’ attitude; desire to use initiative and seek continuous improvement.
• Agile and responsive to a changing social media environment.
• Willing and able to occasionally carry out other tasks for Melanoma Focus as and when required.

The development of digital and information resources to support the charity’s information and advice gateway. To work with managers, staff and the charity’s users in producing content and resources that optimise the CRM, website and social media functions allied to our website, our UK Community Hub Website and social media accounts such as Twitter.

This is the perfect job for someone who makes things happen and gets a kick out of seeing people's lives change. You'll further develop a successful project supporting seventy 16-21 yr olds with learning disabilities in Beds & N Herts. 

Working with schools, colleges, local authorities and employers, you will manage 2 PT hub co-ordinators and 2-3 PT assistants and will directly recruit, deploy, manage and support a team of 70 peer and adult volunteers. Together you and your team will support 70+ young people with special needs through a two year person-centred transition programme which works to help them move towards independence and adulthood, including work and next steps education.. Current hubs are in Luton, Bedfordand Stevenage.

You are an excellent organiser, team leader and communicator with a can do approach. You are great at forging relationships. A key part of the role will be developing stronger links with businesses and the wider community to create opportunities for young people with special needs. From experience you also know how to work sensitively and effectively with this group - and you have the drive and ability to provide leadership and a quality response to the challenge of futher developing this project as we emerge from lockdown, including virtual as well as face to face provision. 

Reporting directly to our Senior Projects Manager, you will be excited by the opportunities in a charity and a project needed more than ever. You will be determined to deliver successful outcomes for the young people we support. 

Finance Manager (part-time)
Location: Working from home (the role is usually based in our London office in Islington)
Salary: £35,600 - £41,300 pro rata per annum inclusive
Hours: 21 hours per week (days and hours can be discussed at interview)
Closing date: Tuesday 11 August at 10am
Interview date: Wednesday 19 August 

This is a permanent position.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes medical research charity, JDRF. 

As the Finance Manager, you will contribute to the operation of JDRF by managing its accounts and providing reliable financial data for planning purposes to budget holders and the Senior management team. Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a key position holding the responsibility for delivering reporting accurately within deadlines and proactively contributing towards organisational efficiency.

Alongside the Finance Officer, you will ensure the daily finance operations run smoothly and within deadlines. You will be an experienced finance professional and be fully qualified to at least AAT level, or demonstrably qualified by experience. 

You will be proficient with accounting and other software packages including Excel and Sage or equivalents. Both an attention to detail and the ability to have a broad overview of the financial picture of the organisation with strong written and verbal communication skills.

You’ll have previous experience of accounting at a senior level in a charity with significant fundraised income (£1M+), building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing information at all levels and working independently and without direct supervision. 

An interest in the mission and aspirations of JDRF and the desire to work collaboratively in a small team are highly desirable.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

To apply for the role please complete the form below. 

As an employer we offer; flexible working and we will consider compressed hours, generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays which rise with length of service, health cash plan and season ticket and cycle loan and pension scheme.

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the USA, Canada and Australia.

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraising Officer to support us 1-2 days per week on a freelance basis fixed term for 6 months. This new post will help us raise much needed local funds to ensure clients on low income receive the support they seek through bursary allocation regardless of personal economic circumstances. You will research and develop high quality and compelling funding proposals to charitable trusts, foundations, individual and corporate bodies. With excellent communication skills you will build and develop strong, effective external networks and relationships.

Working across our Relate National at local level, we seek someone to join our team that is curious about our services ensuring they have a full understanding of our work and has a passion for supporting people to have healthy relationships.
 

This post is primarily responsible to support in the collation of evidence and writing of a report into the needs of Somali-led Mosques in the UK (3 days).  Secondary responsibilities include dissemination of information about the EUSS Scheme through the mosques (1 day).

CSO is a national second tier organisation set up for the Somali Voluntary and Community Sectors to assist as an umbrella organisation. It aims to provide a collective voice for the Somali Community in the UK in areas of Health & Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Education, Poverty Reduction and Economic empowerment. 

LifeLine Projects are recruiting for a dynamic business development manager to expand our range of exciting work with young people in East London and with faith and community groups, nationally. We are looking for someone who can drive, develop, and oversee the organisation’s income generation, focussing on grant and trust-funding proposals, catalysing corporate funding partnerships, and advancing opportunities and tenders with existing and new commissioners. The successful candidate will be a good team-worker, who will support a close-knit senior management team to mature existing funding-streams, discover new opportunities and advance the organisation’s business and fundraising strategy.

LifeLine Projects has a strong values-based work ethic, which flourishes because of our faith-inspired roots. We are all about impacting individuals and influencing systems:  Our vision is to build thriving communities, where no-one is isolated or lonely and everyone can contribute. Our values pervade all areas of work and are the drivers behind the way our programmes support people to become agents of change within their communities.

The creative individual will be hungry to build on our heritage that has seen the charity grow from its seed-bed grant of £20,000 to one of the largest charities in east London, with a  multi-million pound annual turnover, bringing over £60m to the region in its 20 year lifespan.

This role is a unique opportunity to be part of growing the charity to the next level by:

• Identifying relevant funders and funding opportunities to support continued growth and evolution of LifeLine’s core activities in public health, community programming and young people’s services
• Generating new business leads through relationships with a range of funders and partners, including corporate contacts
• Managing an active bid pipeline to ensure an efficient and effective work rate across the team, with a focus on quality, consistency and impact of submissions
• Producing high quality, competitive funding proposals and tender submissions (typical values range from approximately £25,000 to £2 million)
• Overseeing the bid production process, supervising the work of internal and external bid writers, and ensuring input from relevant operational and technical managers
• Supporting, through guidance and insight, the application of evidence and relevant project evaluation to the bid writing process and to organisational knowledge and expertise
• Managing relationships with funding partners, delivery partners, stakeholders and external consultants to ensure LifeLine’s business interests and objectives are achieved and that we continue to build on our strong reputation for approachability, positivity, and being practically minded
• Identifying and managing risk during the tender process to support successful project implementations and handover to operational leads
• Working with project managers and operational leads to develop implementation plans to ensure management and resourcing requirements are met and key milestones achieved
• Working closely with the SMT to develop LifeLine’s business and fundraising strategies
• Contributing to the vision and values of LifeLine as a community-focused organisation

Applicants must have a proven track record of effective bid-management and administration at a senior level, and management of multi-disciplinary teams. This must include a proven track-record of successfully securing significant funding. You will also need to have a thorough understanding and experience of the voluntary sector’s business development world, along with experience of community and trust or grant fundraising. You will also be:

• Highly articulate with excellent writing and communication skills
• Highly analytical with the ability to distil and summarise information clearly and engagingly.
• An excellent researcher, including into Government Policy with the ability to obtain and update varied demographic information
• Commercially astute and detail focused with negotiation skills
• Resilient with the ability to manage multiple initiatives
• Self-motivated, solutions-oriented and flexible
• Able to manage staff, associates and the business development process including finance and operations

For full details of salary, benefits, role requirements and features, please refer to the job description.

Please note that in the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all employees are working remotely, and all interviews will be conducted virtually for the foreseeable future. This guidance is subject to change as government guidelines are updated.

• Closing date: 9am 7th September
• Shortlisting date: 7th & 8th September
• Interview dates: 14th & 15th September

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic organisation as and knowledgeable, and highly competent HR Business Partner.

This is an ideal role for a talented individual who has experience of supporting a senior leaders to manage and lead effective organisational development projects who wants to make a difference in the lives of young people. Engaging and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders We are looking for someone who is experienced in leading people/ culture change and EDI projects.

This role is fixed term for 6 months.

The charity is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation as we implement an ambitious new strategy, underpinned by our People First mantra. We are seeking to implement a range of critical organisational development projects through the appointment of an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) for a fixed term of 6 months.

Working closely with the CEO, the Senior Leadership team and our Head of People, you will work at pace to develop and then deliver a set of key people projects including our work on re-imagining our values, and culture, our commitments to racial diversity and all forms of equality, diversity and inclusion as well as our work to review our operating model.

The HRBP will be required to use their proven expertise to help us define a new set of organisational values and embed the culture needed to ensure all staff feel inspired and able to bring their full selves to the work we do. They will develop an effective process to engage staff through our work to review our operating model.

In addition, we are committed to lean into the work we’ve started to discuss and address racial inequality. The HRBP will utilise their expertise in EDI change management to help us ensure our culture, systems and processes all support the commitments to racial diversity that we have made. You will have the confidence and gravitas to establish relationships quickly, use data to be more evidence-based in practice, and proactively lead teams to deliver against a significant portfolio of business requirements across the 6-month period.

You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster, although due to the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the role will initially be home-based.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, working at UK Youth and what we can offer you.

Victim Support is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant to join the charity's small enthusiastic Research team.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The Research Assistant will support VS research team in carrying out its research agenda and will have the opportunity to conduct various research activities, analyse results and generate original ideas.

Applicants should have Master's degree in relevant field or BSC degree in relevant field and relevant work experience in a similar role. You should have experience in qualitative data collection including conducting interviews and or focus groups, proven experience in qualitative data analysis and in working or conducting research with vulnerable people and excellent academic written skills.

The successful applicant must be a team player - has the ability to work with and contribute to the team. You also have initiative and ability to work independently.

This full time role is for fixed term until April 2021, with immediate start.

The location of the post is flexible, either home based or our office in central London. While most of the work will be done during normal working hours, it will require flexibility when interviews are undertaken to respond to participants' availability and this may, on occasions require unsocial hours of work.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support is seeking to recruit a Research Officer to join the charity's small enthusiastic Research team.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The Research Officer will work within the Research team to manage a research project and will have the opportunity to conduct various research activities, analyse results, generate original ideas, and write publications.

Applicants should have PhD level of studies in relevant field or a Master's degree in relevant field with relevant work experience in a similar role. You should have experience in qualitative data collection including conducting interviews and or focus groups, proven experience in qualitative data analysis and in working or conducting research with vulnerable people and excellent academic written skills.

The successful applicant must be a team player - has the ability to work with and contribute to the team. You need to be able to manage research and administrative activities and to balance competing pressures of research demands and deadlines. You will also have the ability to work without direct supervision, paying close attention to detail and bearing independent responsibility for getting the job done.

This part time role is for fixed term until April 2021, with immediate start.

The location of the post is flexible, either home based or our office in central London. While most of the work will be done during normal working hours, it will require flexibility when interviews are undertaken to respond to participants' availability and this may, on occasions require unsocial hours of work.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

TITLE: Senior Learning Solutions Specialist
SUPERVISOR: Learning and Technologies Manager (40% of the role will be task managed by the
Member Services Manager)
LOCATION: Remote
DIRECT REPORTS: None

Humentum is a global membership association providing training, convening, consultancy, and support. We help organizations working for social good by managing compliance and risk, juggling finances, designing programs, and helping people perform at their best. Together we’ll help our sector dream big - and achieve critical wins to get things done. Become part of the human momentum needed to create a just and sustainable world.

Position Overview
The primary and core purpose of this role is to provide a high-quality digital learning experience for Humentum. This is achieved through managing our learning systems/platforms and working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality customer service is achieved. In addition act as a core member of the Humentum Learning Services (HLS) team, this role will work with customers, clients, members and subscribers to ensure they are utilizing their online learning tools and products to deliver on their stated needs and achieve value for money.

Key Responsibilities

Humentum Learning Services (HLS) (40%)
● Act as a key contact and advisor to subscribers ensuring their use of Humentum online learning
tools is successful
● Host, facilitate and manage learning events, meetups and conferences locally and
internationally
● Manage potential, new and existing subscriber relationships in relevant time zones
● Manage escalated support for HLS subscribers and Humentum learners through the helpdesk
● Manage the HLS knowledge base allowing subscribers to receive self-help support through
online videos and documentation
● Maintain the HLS online catalog and provide and oversee testing, uploading, and retirement of
new on-demand courses

Learning Systems (30%)
● Assist the Learning and Technologies Manager with ensuring the support function is effective,
efficient and customer-centric
● Resolve any technical issues relating to the learning systems/platforms, liaising with providers
where necessary
● Support the testing, development, and release of new products and systems
● Train all relevant stakeholders in the use and implementation of new learning systems and
products
● Act as a technical expert to support the delivery of projects across the organization that require
the use of learning systems/platforms
● Manage the SCORM Dispatch service

Courses (20%)
● Manage the creation of all online course instances for open and in-house workshops, within the
learning systems/platforms
● Assist with on-demand course updates and fixes

Data (5%)
● Maintain the Humentum data dashboards and manage all required data reporting

Other duties (5%)
● Contribute to Humentum’s other activities as appropriate
● Other duties commensurate with the post and as required

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and desired experience
● Learning-based qualification
● Project management qualification
● Extensive experience in managing and deploying learning management systems and other
organization learning tools
● Proven experience in managing multiple complex projects on time, in scope and on budget
● Experience in advising organizations to improve their learning function through business
partnering, mentoring, and coaching
● Experience managing, analyzing, and using data to drive success.
● Proven experience in designing, delivering, and producing learning experiences for individuals,
groups, and organizations

Skills and Attributes
● The ability to understand complex processes, systems, and concepts and explain to others
simply
● Build trusting and mutually respectful relationships with other learning professionals
● Have a customer-centric mindset
● Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills
● Ability to use initiative to solve problems, plan work and deliver goals
● Ability to work to deliver at the highest standards in an agile working environment
● Meticulous attention to detail - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, organized, monitors
own work and that of others to ensure quality
● Excellent interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders

Equal Opportunities Statement
Humentum is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

MANE CHANCE SANCTUARY

Fundraiser

Mane Chance is growing its team by creating the part-time position of Fundraiser. In this role, you will focus on our corporate and event fundraising, with the aim of developing new channels of income for the charity.

You should be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also working closely with our team. You are assertive, yet tactful and able to convey our cause while engaging with stakeholders. You have a proven ability to build and nurture relationships, with a strong foundation of skills in event management along with previous experience of charity fundraising.

The role is to be working from home, however we would expect the candidate to visit the site from time to time as well as local and regional supporters/funders. Knowledge of the local area and local Corporates/SMEs will be considered a significant advantage. 

The key elements of the role are described below, but as Mane Chance is a small charity, the successful candidate may be able to demonstrate other areas where they can also make a significant contribution to the organisation; 

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Head of Fundraising will:
  1. Identify and establish relationships with local and national corporates in order to develop future fundraising channels.
  2. Position Mane Chance Sanctuary as the charity of the year within local and national companies.
  3. Identify other corporate partnership and relationship opportunities to fit the needs of corporates.
  4. Manage the ongoing relationship with existing and new entities, including feedback of Mane Chance Sanctuary activities and acting as brand ambassador for Mane Chance Sanctuary within corporates.
  5. Identify new and develop an increasing payment-in-kind support from corporates.
  6. Identify event and charity sponsors, manage the ongoing sponsors relationships and increase sponsorship.
  7. Instigate, organise and manage fundraising events, including virtual events throughout the year.

• The Head of Fundraising will report to the General Manager

PRINCIPAL ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES                   

• Research and Development of Corporate relationships to include:
  1. working with local and national corporates to identify possible fundraising relationships.
  2. obtaining event and charity sponsorship where appropriate.
  3. working with local and national companies on fundraising initiatives, for example, ‘Charity of the Year’ opportunities.
  4. negotiating corporate discounts for expenses incurred by the Charity.
  5. negotiating corporate support and donations to the charity, either monetary or materials
  6. maintaining the relationships on an ongoing basis, reporting back to corporates, developing further involvement and acting as brand ambassador as appropriate to satisfy their own reporting requirements.

• Identify opportunities to host MCS fundraising events, both physical and virtual, and lead the organisation and delivery of such events throughout the year, aiming to achieve a mutually agreed target income. To include:
  1. Obtaining corporate support for events.
  2. Initiating advertising of events through preparation of press releases for approval and distribution.
  3. Sourcing of auction and raffle prizes where appropriate.
  4. Sourcing venue, catering and entertainment.
  5. Managing ticket sales and marketing and subscriptions. 
  6. Liaising with volunteer/community volunteers regarding staffing of the events.
  7. Managing data capture from supporters and participants to aide in analysis, budgeting and development of fundraising leads.

• Attend regular meetings with the General Manager and other members of the fundraising team to ensure continued tracking of income generation against budgetary targets.
• Using your experience, suggest and develop other new sources of income for the charity under the guidance of the General Manager and Trustees as appropriate.  
• Fulfill such additional duties as may be agreed with the General Manager from time to time.

SIGNIFICANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. The General Manager
2. The Charity Administrator
3. The Chairman and Trustees
4. Volunteers
5. External Contacts:
   • Local organisations and personalities.
   • Local and National Company Representatives.
   • Fundraising contacts.
   • Local Event Management organisations.
   • Personal contacts.

The Head of Fundraising position is offered as a part-time (24-hours per week), two-year fixed-term contract, with some out-of-hours work neccesary.    

FINANCE MANAGER
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE
Part-time 30 hours

As an ambitious and expanding national charity, we are determined to demonstrate value for money in all we do and achieve in our work alongside the 50,000 people living with spinal cord injury across the UK. As our new Finance Manager, you’ll support the effective financial management of the charity – a vital role in helping people paralysed by a spinal cord injury rebuild their lives during their rehabilitation and whenever they need us.

In a position of influence, you will lead by example providing clear specialist advice to both financial and non-financial members of staff. Working with the Head of Finance and Operations, and with one direct report, you will prepare the annual accounts for submission and ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place and all legislative and statutory requirements are met.  You will also be part of SIA’s broader management team, where you will provide management information, helping to make sound business decisions that improve the lives of SCI people.

You will hold an accountancy qualification and have significant experience across a broad range of accounting practices, including payroll and VAT, ideally within the not for profit sector. With previous management experience you will lead, motivate and develop your team.

This post is based at our purpose-built offices overlooking Oldbrook Green in Milton Keynes (home working is presently an option for all staff during the Coronavirus pandemic). The role is part-time – 30 hours a week worked across 5 days as worked out in agreement with the Head of Finance & Operations and is offered at a salary of £32,000 - £35,000 fte. Benefits include 25 days annual leave per annum plus public holidays pro-rata (increasing to 28 days after three years) and then to 30 days after five years of service), access to pension scheme with an employer contribution of 6%, life assurance cover, employee assistance program and free car parking.

Closing date for applications: 5pm 14th August 2020
Interviews will take place in Milton Keynes on 24th and 25th August 2020
Expected start date – last quarter of 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to the SIA website, where you can download the application pack. 

No CV’s or agencies please.

500k is a small and rapdily growing organisation which exists to empower indigenous people in their work of sharing the love of God and establishing faith communities in South Asia. We are seeking a Communications (Comms) Officer to lead our engagement with our prayer and giving community. This is primarily done through the sharing of stories of how God is using 500k to transform lives in Asia and of the breakthroughs we are achieving there. The Comms Officer will also play a crucial role in the organisation's fundraising strategy, particularly in the domains of donor retention, development and acquisition.

Time: 2-3 days a week (negotiable)

Salary: £20,000-£23,000 for full time [40 hours/week] equivalent. 

The ideal applicant will:

• Be a committed Christian and be passionate about 500k's mission of sharing the Good News of Jesus
• Be a talented story teller
• Have significant copy writing and marketing experience
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to execute meaningful and inspirational two-way communication with diverse groups of people, from business leaders and owners (major donors) through NGO and church leaders, to indigenous South Asian workers with only a limited grasp of English - and everyone in between. 
• Be able to organise and execute fundraisers and vision events.
• Be self-motivated and able to work from home and without close supervision.
• Have the strategy and leadership skills to optimise our existing comms strategy and adapt it in accordance with the organisation's rapidly developing needs.
• Have either the capacity to create media, website, video and other marketing tools OR have the capacity to engage contractors for this work.

Background:

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role at a critical juncture in a young and rapidly growing organisation's development. The Comms Officer will:

• Participate in a small and passionate team
• Be immersed in a start-up culture
• Work with some of the world's most inspirational workers on the front-line in South Asia.

We are a young and rapidly growing organisation. In the last 6 years we have expanded from supporting 30 indigenous workers to over 500. We have grown in income from c. £30,000 p.a. to over £400,000 p.a. and are seeking to continue this growth. Despite this we are a small team of 3 employed staff working alongside active trustees and volunteers. Ed, the Founder and Lead, gives 3 days a week to leading the organisation alongside his work as a medical doctor. 

We are based in London but most staff work from home or own office space. There is no geographic limitation to this role. 

The role:

The Comms Officer is a temporary 1 year role. We anticipate the organisation to develop significantly during this time and the role shall be re-evaluated at the end of this period.

The Comms Officer will be expected to develop the comms strategy implementation but at present it is (in order of importance):

1. Once weekly Social media content (stories & charity updates)
2. 2 monthly and ad-hoc (as required) newsletters
3. Overseeing the quality of worker sponsorship reports and materials (the execution of this will continue to be done by the existing staff team) 
4. Supporting Ed in major donor relations
5. Helping plan and implement fundraisers/vision events.
6. Helping develop new promotional materials including web, video etc.

Applying

For any questions please contact the below email. To apply, send the following:

1. An up to date CV

2. A brief cover letter (max 500 words) on why you are interested in the job and your relevant skills and experience

3. Any relevant previous materials you’ve produced (this can include promotional stories, newsletter emails, marketing pieces or graphics/web/video work. 

A shortlist will be invited to interview