We are looking for an exceptional person to support our fundraising and marketing at Wycombe Homeless Connection, an award-winning charity, committed to helping people in our community who are experiencing housing crises.

You will have strong and evidenced administrative skills, the ability to create and deliver engaging content, and a working knowledge of marketing and communications, all with a view to developing current and recruiting new supporters and growing our income.

We’re looking for candidates who will be confident to work alongside and with our small, expert and dedicated staff team, as well as with our valued volunteers, and the people we serve. There is a requirement for the holder of this post to be a practising Christian. This is an Occupational Requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Get in touch for an informal chat, or apply via the form below. Here are some of the key responsibilities of this role: 

You will be instrumental in developing and expanding our supporter base to grow income and support

• Be instrumental in delivering key elements of our fundraising and marketing plan to help develop current supporters and recruit new supporters and volunteers
• Use and develop our digital presence to grow community support and income and convey our key messages
• Monitor the impact of our fundraising and marketing efforts
• Use the customer relationship management system/supporter database to support fundraising and marketing activities

You will help create and deliver engaging content to grow support and market our services

• Help create and deliver print and digital fundraising and marketing materials to our various audiences, both online and offline, working with designers and printers as needed in line with our communications calendar
• Develop links with local and regional media to get great deals on advertising and editorials to promote our work and services
• Work in line with our style guide and brand guidelines and processes to ensure high quality content production
• Manage and monitor the use of fundraising and marketing equipment and materials
• Work with the support and advocacy teams to collect stories from service users to be used to inspire and motivate supporters
• Help deliver service marketing materials and support the frontline teams as needed to promote our services

You will assist the organisation of fundraising and marketing events and F&M meetings

• Help organise and deliver our fundraising and marketing events
• Lead on supporting community fundraisers with materials and logistics etc
• Assist the fundraising and marketing manager in running the fundraising group meetings and other meetings as needed

You'll assist in the processing of financial donations

• Contribute to the processing of financial donations including working with the supporter database

You'll reflect the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ in the way duties are carried out

• Seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and apply the Christian faith to issues that may arise
• Conduct duties in the workplace and in the community in accordance with Christian teaching
• Contribute to the collective promotion of Christian standards in our work and working relationships and contribute to an environment of mutual Christian encouragement

General

• Work with the Volunteering Manager and volunteers to deliver F&M tasks where appropriate
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the charity and abide by all policies and procedures
• Work within all legislation that applies to the role and tasks
• Attend regular supervision meetings as well as team meetings
• Undertake any other relevant duties as required

PA and Office Manager - 6-month contract role

I am delighted to be working with a national service improvement charity, who's focus is improving those who are in contact with the criminal justice system, through research, policy and campaigning work.

They have an opening in the senior team for a PA and Office Manager, they are a small charity so seeking an individual who has a plethora of senior administrative experience, who is able to be a solid point of reference for all staff in the charity. This role is for an initial 6-month period to support the newly appointed CEO, starting ASAP on a remote basis in the first instance, with a need once Covid-19 restrictions lift to work in the London office.

You will be organised and efficient, with excellent attention to detail, able to quickly pick up new systems and procedures, and to prioritise and juggle competing priorities and requests. Although able to work with substantial independence and initiative, you will be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, dealing proactively and confidently with a range of people, tasks and situations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious person to work as a key member of a small but fast-paced, delivery-oriented team.

JOB OBJECTIVES

The key objectives of this post are:

• To provide personal administrative support to the Chief Executive
• To organise and manage office systems, provide administrative support across the team.
• Responsibility for organisational financial processes
• Co-ordinating cross organisational project management, including; capacity planning, milestones and convening project initiation meetings.
• Line management and supervision of Team Administrator Assistant.

EXPERIENCE

The post holder will be able to demonstrate successful experience in the following areas:

• PA/executive assistant work
• Finance processes

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the drafting of correspondence and minute-taking
• High level of numeracy and either previous experience of or ability to learn book-keeping
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the ability to learn new systems and applications
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills: ability to prioritise, plan and organise work in a busy environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from vulnerable adults facing a range of different problems to Ministerial offices
• Ability to work independently and constructively as part of a small team
• Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues
• Honesty and reliability
• An interest in the issues faced by people who have expressed multiple disadvantage/exclusion.

The post holder may also be able to demonstrate

• Knowledge or experience of Quick Books accounting software and/or book-keeping
• Knowledge of the issues involved in working with people facing severe exclusion.
• Knowledge of experience of Salesforce CRM system

Role: Office Manager and PA

Location: Remote currently, offices based in Elephant and Castle, once restrictions allow

Employment Type: 6-month contract

Salary/rate: £28-32k pa

Working hours: 35pw

Ref: 74147PMR

CLOSING DATE: Friday 27th Nov at 10am