The Huntington’s Disease Association is looking for an experienced Social Media Officer to manage and develop the charity's social media channels. 

The Huntington's Disease Association is the leading national charity working to improve care and support for people and their families affected by Huntington’s disease, a degenerative disorder that involves progressive mental deterioration, significant behavioural changes and severe physical incapacity.

The charity is committed to educating families and professionals about this rare and complex disease.

Based in central Liverpool, the post holder will work from the Charity’s Head Office, though some home-based working may be required due to national COVID-19 restrictions. 

The post holder will be responsible for the creation, scheduling and delivery of all social media content and to create a social media plan that is in line with the charity's aims, objectives and existing strategies. 

Through engaging and informative social media interaction, the Social Media Officer will help improve understanding of Huntington's disease, promote and publicise the work of the Huntington's Disease Association and raise the profile of the charity.

The Social Media Officer will work closely with the charity's Communications Manager to develop charity communications.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for enhanced disclosure.

If you are looking for an engaging and rewarding role, please apply by emailing us your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant skills and why you want the position along with a completed safer recruitment form.

We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.

Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website or in the document attached.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 22 February 2021.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 9 March 2021 in-person at the Charity's central office in Liverpool where possible or via Zoom if required in line with national COVID-19 restrictions. 

Member Engagement and Communications Officer

Central London • £26,000 - £29,000 + Benefits

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools

The post holder will support the delivery of all of Council’s strategic objectives, particularly in relation to building communities and helping our members to demonstrate their impact.

We are interested in someone who has an understanding of digital best  practice with experience of content and communications production and planning.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 10th February 2021

Please send a CV and covering letter via the link below.

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter.

This is because the Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

We are looking for a fundraiser with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who will bring a proven track record of building and developing successful partnerships to this role. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing RFUK’s fundraising strategy and developing our partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and individual givers.

Fundraising strategy and management:

• Develop and update RFUK’s fundraising strategy (cost-benefit analysis of different funding streams, preparation and execution of plans etc.).
• Ensure proper planning and coordination of the fundraising activities, including preparation of annual workplans.
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set appropriate annual organizational income and expenditure budgets and targets.
• Monitor unrestricted fundraising income and expenditure and provide regular reports and projections for the ED, Finance Manager and Board of Trustees as required.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to ensure high quality communications for fundraising purposes.
• Carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

Corporates, trusts & foundations:

• Devise and implement strategies for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying growth areas and opportunities within the ethical corporate sector.
• Research, identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective companies, trusts and foundations, including the preparation of narrative/financial proposals and presentations.

• Represent RFUK at a range of events and functions with the aim of building relationships with potential donors.
• Manage and update our ethical partnership policy and checklist.

Programmes fundraising:

In coordination with the Head of Programmes:

• Lead on prospect research, cultivation and networking, in collaboration with relevant programmes staff.
• Support the development of funding applications where required.
• Advise on the technical content of the proposals, ensuring they meet donor expectations and maximising chances of success.
• Participate in the Programmes fundraising working group.

Public outreach:

• Develop and cultivate our regular giving pool: managing recruitment, retention and conversion to regular donors.
• With the Communications Coordinator, develop a digital marketing strategy to build our supporter base and extend our brand.
• Manage supporter appeals including the summer appeal and the Big Give Challenge.
• Develop plans for high net-worth individuals, legacy giving, schools outreach and events.
• Management of fundraising volunteers as required.

PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years of managerial experience in charity fundraising, preferably in an international development context
• Demonstrable achievements in securing large grants and increasing individual giving and other revenue streams
• Excellent communications skills, able to produce high-quality, publication standard materials
• Ability to write compelling fundraising materials
• Ability to build trusting relationships with a range of different interest groups in support of our mission
• Strong organisational skills including the development and monitoring of large-scale budgets and workplans
• Ability to lead strategic thinking and development
• Competency in Microsoft office programmes

Desirable:

• French and/or Spanish speaking
• Competency in design and video editing software programmes
• Social media savvy
• Experience of working in Africa or South America and with an environmental and human rights focus
• Knowledge of ethical screening processes for corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of new funding trends in the areas of climate change, forests and human rights.
• Experience securing grants from governments and institutional funders.

Personal attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrable commitment to RFUK’s values and to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination
• Demonstrable ability to build coalitions and networks for collaboration
• Desire and capacity to work on complex issues
• Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Proactive and collaborative
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates and in line with our staff handbook.

The starting salary is £32,651 - £38,063 gross per annum, depending on experience.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please specify where you found this job advertisement. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

About the organisation

Triangle is a values-based Social Enterprise with a vision of a society in which people are enabled to thrive. We help homelessness, health, and social care providers improve services by creating engaging visual tools and promoting collaborative ways of working. We help to enable people to achieve their highest potential, by providing a suite of tools for promoting and measuring personal change called Outcomes Stars.

The Star has proved very popular and is now widely used in the UK by charities, social enterprises and local and health authorities in a wide range of fields including mental health, homelessness, vulnerable families and substance misuse. It is also being used internationally, with a particularly strong presence in Australia.

About the role

The Outcomes Star touches many aspects of service delivery, from interactions with clients and practitioner skills to supervision and strategic decisions. The process of implementation can support positive organisational change, but needs time and appropriate attention.

Our Implementation Leads (Client Advisors) are a critical part of how we support clients, through building relationships, delivering training, supporting and practically helping clients to use the Star well.

Implementation Leads contribute to the achievement of our organisation’s outcomes below:

1. Triangle’s clients are provided with advice and supported to make the best possible use of the Star:
   1. The Implementation Lead will train and support practitioners to use the Star effectively with their service users
   2. They will work with managers to encourage them to use the Star data, understand the service strengths and identify any need for improvements. They will advise service managers how to maintain quality use of the Star after delivering their training
2. Where organisations choose to have internal ‘licensed trainers’ they are enabled to provide internal support for their colleagues:
   1. The Implementation Lead will help trainers access high quality training
   2. They will offer support to the trainers appropriate to their need and provided in a flexible way
   3. They will will help trainers access a range of resources to support their internal training
3. Triangle is developing new products and approaches as it learns from its clients:
   1. The Implementation Lead will inform their Triangle colleagues on how clients are using the Star and the learning is achieved
   2. They will contribute new ideas and support the development of new training, approaches and tools
4. Triangle is developing as a Social Enterprise:
   1. The Implementation Lead will build positive relationships with clients creating opportunities to further develop the use of the Star, form partnerships and collaborate on new resources
   2. They will take an active part in marketing the Outcomes Star by representing Triangle at conferences, webinars and other events to share our mission and values with others in the sectors

Main tasks

1. The Implementation Lead will hold a caseload of clients and support these clients to implement the Star effectively through:

1. Initial contact with clients
2. Putting together the best mix of training, support etc in an initial costed quote/proposal
3. Delivering training, both remotely and face to face, to the extent that this is permitted and safe, or coordinating others to do so
4. Developing ongoing relationships with clients where they welcome this, including:
   1. Reviewing implementation options and plans
   2. Using our other tools to support clients implement the Star well throughout their organisation
   3. Helping clients make the most of data they generate 
   4. Providing ongoing support and keeping in touch

1. Liaising with other Triangle staff to ensure that our clients experience a coordinated and consistent approach
2. In conjunction with the training team:
   1. Delivering training to clients including the Core Course, Licensed Trainer Course and other sessions as agreed
   2. Providing flexible support to licensed trainers through development days, email, phone, virtual meetings
   3. Contributing to the development of new courses and resources
3. Responding to new enquiries by phone and email. Delivering presentations about the Star, as needed, both in person and online using Zoom and other relevant platforms
4. Where applicable, supporting clients to set up and use our accessible web application - the Star Online - in coordination with the Star Online help desk
5. Supporting Triangle colleagues with specific projects related to using the Star in practice
6. Taking an active part in telling people about the Star and supporting broader dissemination of information to potential clients
7. Supporting the development of new Stars taking a lead on client relationships and implementation
8. Identifying and sharing opportunities for improving what we do, for new business, new Stars etc
9. Contributing to development of new internal systems, training and approaches and other tasks as needed
10. Keeping records of interactions with clients up to date and accurate on Salesforce, our client relationship management system

Person Specification

Essential

• Practice experience in one of the main service sectors where the Star is widely used, for example; family and children’s services, mental health, homelessness or employability
• Consultancy, account management or client based experience, preferably including supporting organisations through change
• Able to make clear and engaging presentations
• Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills with staff working at all levels of an organisation
• Experience, qualifications and/or skills in delivering training
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Be organised and able to prioritise competing pressures
• Ability to learn quickly and contribute to others learning
• Commitment to delivering a high quality service
• Track record of being responsive to needs and as a problem solver
• Good IT skills and able to keep on top of emails and work on the move

Desirable

• Experience of using the Outcomes Star from a management or practitioner perspective
• Ability to put together proposals for clients
• Interest and experience in using outcomes data to promote organisational change

Triangle is committed to supporting staff to reach their highest potential and there may be opportunities for development as the organisation continues to grow.

Location

Implementation Leads are expected to work from home and to travel throughout their region (London and Central/East England) as required.

As our clients are located across the country, there is a requirement for our staff to travel to deliver training and meet face to face, once this is permitted again and safe in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. All travel expenses are paid for and we have a policy around travel, TOIL and flexible working.

The extent of travel varies depending on demand for training, client face to face and internal meetings. We endeavour to use trainers who live nearest to clients and have the benefit of our regional approach but there is an expectation that the post holder will be able to travel around their region with occasional overnight stays. We also deliver training remotely due to physical distancing measures.

Reporting to: Triangle Implementation Manager

Terms and Conditions

We are recruiting for one permanent role. We welcome applicants who wish to work between 28-35 hours per week.

Salary and Benefits

• The annual salary is £33,620 (full-time)
• Laptop and mobile phone provided for work purposes
• Generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time)

Deadline for applicants: Monday 8th February, 12pm

Interview to be arranged on 1st, 2nd and 4th March using Zoom.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Woman’s Trust is a registered charity based in Central London providing counselling and support services to women affected by domestic abuse.

We are facing one of the most challenging times in our organisation’s history, seeing a rising demand for our services against the backdrop of uncertain funding. We seek talented fundraisers to help us sustain and grow our income and help us succeed in our mission. If you think this is you, we want to hear from you.

We can offer you full-time (35 per week) or part-time (min. 21 per week) hours. As our Fundraiser, you will be based in the Edgeware Road / Paddington area, however remote working is required initially, with an option to continue some remote working longer term.

To find out more about this Fundraising opportunity, please download the job description.

To apply, please send us your CV and cover letter via the apply button.

Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

CMV Action is a UK charity that raises awareness of and supports families affected by congenital Cytomagolovirus (CMV) - a leading cause of birth defects.  The charity relies mainly on fundraising from individuals and support from community groups.  We are looking to recruit a Community Fundraiser to oversee this vital work and further develop our fundraising capacity.

Job Details

• Home based, part time role – 14 hours per week (2 days or equivalent)
• Managed by the Project Manager and Trustee responsible for fundraising
• £20k - £23k (pro rata) depending on experience + reimbursement of expenses
• 12-month fixed term contract

Duties and responsibilities

Planning

• Work closely with our Project Manager and Trustees to agree fundraising strategy
• Devise and implement community fundraising initiatives
• Manage our portfolio of annual run and other sporting events
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of national CMV Awareness month in June
• Review fundraising policies

Fundraising

• Identify suitable fundraising events and opportunities and recommend to the Trustees for approval
• Support individuals involved in fundraising events organised by the charity or themselves
• Develop and nurture relationships with potential fundraisers in businesses, community groups or schools
• Use our website and social media to encourage participation and support for events and fundraisers
• Seek opportunities to advertise events
• Maintain a database of fundraisers and events complying with GDPR regulations
• Engage Trustees with decision-making and delivery where needed and report monthly on progress

Person Specification

Essential experience and skills

• Fundraising experience in the voluntary/charity sector (paid or unpaid)
• Proven ability to raise funding in community
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of fundraisers and being sensitive to their needs and personal CMV experience
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise the needs of the charity when required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Ability to work under pressure while paying attention to accuracy and detail
• Competent using a range of social media channels
• Experience in maintaining records relating to fundraising-finances, supporters and events
• Commitment to the values and vision of the charity
• Ability to participate in some monthly Trustee conference calls in the evening and Trustee meetings (~4 per year) held in Central London on Saturdays.

Looking for 3 x Community Builders 6 – 12 months contract in various locations across Thurrock.

Building relationships and connections with and between local people and local social associations (including community groups, faith networks, art groups, environmental groups etc.), Thurrock Council and others.

The positions are all home based, but a high visible presence within communities will be required, including possible evening and weekend work which will fit into the flexible roles.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Major Donor Manager to work on our Major Donor programme at Samaritans. This role will continue to develop our Major Donor strategy, grow relationships with existing high net worth individuals and continue to build our portfolio of new supporters. You will join our Business Development team, as part of our Income department.

• Permanent
• Full time role (we are open to flexible working)
• £45,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive benefits
• Ewell, Surrey; with some travel and days working from home

A little about the role...

Reporting to the Assistant Director (AD) of Business Development, in this role your primary objective will be to lead the development and implementation of Samaritans’ Major Donor Fundraising Programme to raise significant levels of income to support Samaritans vision that fewer people die by suicide.  We’re keen to hear from candidates who are equally passionate about our charitable purpose to reduce suicide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides line management, guidance, and support to the Philanthropy Officer, including identification of learning & development opportunities, within the framework of the annual performance review
• Strategic and operational leadership to Samaritans’ Major Donor programme – to enable step change, then continued growth and sustainability
• Manages a clear set of key performance indicators that ensures growth of the programme
• Develops yearly operational plans needed to achieve annual income targets
• Works with the AD for Business Development in setting, monitoring & reporting on annual income
• and expenditure targets, this includes forecast and pledged income
• Leads on all Major Donor acquisition, cultivation and stewardship programmes, working where required directly with Samaritans Senior Leadership Group and Income Heads of Teams

The Person

This individual will have substantial experience of Major Donor fundraising at a high level with a strong track record. You will demonstrate experience of building, developing and managing key relationships at a high level. To be successful, you will be able to present a fundraising case for support to various audiences, including face to face and in writing.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the full job description below

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of the role criteria as set out in the job description. Please complete an application form within our careers website by 01/02/2021. 

IFES is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and proactive professional to fill the role of Support Care Coordinator. As a member of the Supporter Relations and Finance teams, the Support Care Coordinator will provide high quality customer care to existing and potential supporters through a variety of channels, with a focus in the UK. This role will process IFES income from receipt through to banking, communicating with supporters, staff and national movements as required.  They will support IFES fundraising through researching, writing and submitting funding applications and reports to trusts and foundations, primarily in the UK.

As well as having a good understanding of Christian student ministry, the ideal candidate will have well-developed interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and collaboratively within and across teams. They will be comfortable with multi-tasking and take the initiative to find new solutions. The successful applicant will be highly organised and structured, while able to adapt to changing priorities and needs. They should demonstrate strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail. They must be discrete and able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.

Please refer to our website for information on how to apply.

IFES is an organisation with a distinctive Christian ethos. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under provisions made in the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a firm Christian commitment and agree with the IFES doctrinal basis and ethos statement. 

This job will not constitute a Certificate of Sponsorship so you will have to prove you have other means to work legally in the UK before we would consider your application. 

Our project opened its doors in 2003 to provide a safe therapeutic space for young people aged 11- 25 who live in the district of Winchester.

Young people’s emotional well-being is important to us and therapy can help them to understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions in more depth.

Our aim is to help young people tell their story to a trained professional who can help them reflect, recover and learn more about themselves.

Therapy is a process which can help young people recognise what needs to change in order to enjoy life more.

Job description

Purpose of Role

To lead, promote, resource, and oversee the work of Winchester Youth Counselling. To ensure that Winchester Youth Counselling expands and continues to deliver a first class service to young people. Duties and Key Responsibilities Project development and fundraising

• To lead Winchester Youth Counselling’s business development and income generation strategies, including the development and preparation of bids for funding. To manage work with partners to secure funding for the Charity and manage funding bids accordingly.

• Where required, to provide direct project management to specific areas of work and support the provision of counselling and therapeutic services to young people. To work alongside the Manager to ensure the delivery of a high quality counselling service to young people. 2 We believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

• To seek and develop new streams of funding and build relationships with corporate partners and continue to strengthen the core purpose of WYC to provide free counselling and therapeutic services to young people. Leadership • To lead, develop and promote the work of Winchester Youth Counselling

• To develop partnerships and relationships with the statutory and voluntary sectors to enable the continued expansion of the work of WYC.

• To lead, develop and motivate the team to be collaborative and professional in their thinking and delivery, setting clear examples of excellence and best practice. Financial Management •

To prepare WYC’s Annual Budget in conjunction with the Treasurer and monitor income and expenditure within the budget agreed by the Board of Trustees, including authorising expenditure within the limits set by the Board.

• To oversee the financial administration of the organisation’s accounts and liaise with the Treasurer or the appointed financial accountant and advisors.

• To manage contracts, funding bids, monitor grants and report to funders. Robust Governance

• To advise the Board and ensure WYC complies with its responsibilities as an employer, ensuring that the organisation’s policy and practice meets legal requirements and supports best practice.

• To enable and manage the change from WYC being an unincorporated charity to an incorporated charity. • To act as the organisation’s Company Secretary to ensure the organisation meets all its responsibilities as a charity.

Other • To ensure the offices at WYC and all equipment are well maintained to enable a safe and healthy work space for all staff and users of the premises

• To represent WYC to funders, corporate organisations, statutory and voluntary agencies in order to promote the work of the charity.

• To take part in management and recruitment of staff and volunteers. • To manage personal administrative needs including use of computer.

• To be flexible in adapting the needs of the post according to the changing and emerging needs of WYC and to undertake other duties and responsibilities from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post.

• To ensure all staff and volunteers are appropriately trained and qualified.

Applications will only be accepted via the application process outlined on our website under our vacancies section. To apply for this position, download the application pack and return it by post or email as indicated on the Application Form.

Contact us for more information on our website or email us

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Application deadline: 19/02/2021

Expected start date: 01/04/2021

MIF invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else.

To support and administrate the Company’s Governance schedule which helps deliver the strategic objectives of the organisation.

To manage and provide a comprehensive operational support service to the Executive Team.

Closing date 04 February 2021

The Brand, PR and Communications Lead will be responsible for delivering the implementation of Ol Pejeta’s Communications Strategy. 

The Organization:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (“Ol Pejeta”) is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East and Central Africa, and home to the world’s last two northern white rhinos. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.

We are seeking a high calibre, self - motivated and dedicated applicant to fill the position of Brand, PR and Communications Lead.

Role summary

Position: Brand, PR and Communications Lead

Department: Fundraising & Communications – Voluntary Funding and Communications team.

Duration: Permanent, Full Time.

Location: UK or Kenya.

Closing Date: 05 February 2021.

Role Summary

The Brand, PR and Communications Lead will be responsible for delivering the implementation of Ol Pejeta’s Communications Strategy. 

Main responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of an organization-wide communications strategy, and its performance measuring and monitoring;
• Design, create, and deliver internal and external communications to support expansion and growth of Ol Pejeta’s conservation and community programmes;
• Seek out new creative and innovative ways and opportunities for elevating the brand;
• Act as one of the driving forces in the delivery of the brand profile and corresponding materials;
• Identify and promote newsworthy stories and topics of interest which will help establish the organization and its Senior Leadership as thought leaders;
• Leverage on newsworthy stories to create greater publicity and support fundraising campaigns;
• Lead in development, writing and coordination of stories for media and other engagements;
• Lead development and dissemination of communications materials such as press releases and annual reports, etc;
• Oversee the organization’s official website;
• Support management of media relations in Kenya; and lead media relations globally in particular in the UK;
• Support management of filming crews and journalists;
• Provide support for events such as fundraisers, media open days and press conferences;
• Manage annual award submissions.

The person

To be successful in this role, applicants should meet the following criteria

1. BSc degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Law, English, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or any other related field;
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to inform and engage through written communication.
3. Relevant experience in communications, PR and branding;
4. Strong graphic design skills.

Are you the right person for the job? Please read the full Job Description carefully before you apply. Please address the person specification in your application as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.

Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. Thank-you for your understanding.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.

Off The Record Twickenham (OTR) seeks an experienced and skilled Administrator to assist a small staff team in the efficient and effective running of the office and administrative functions at OTR and to support its counselling and information services for young people.

Main responsibilities of the post

• To act as first point of contact for enquiries, including responding sensitively to referrals from young people, their parents/carers, and other agencies, and to ensure the efficient management of the Counselling Waiting List
• To promote OTR’s activities, through website, social media and other digital channels and communications, and to keep OTR’s website relevant, informative and up to date
• To assist the Board of Trustees on matters of governance, and with specific, stand-alone strategic and fundraising projects. 
• To provide high quality administrative and secretarial support to the staff team, which will include office management and facilities tasks;  to ensure that management information and filing systems are methodical and accessible, and that there is full compliance with the principles of data protection and confidentiality on behalf of all service users

 
Working Conditions 
Office-based in Church Street Twickenham, 5 days per week. Hours to be negotiated but to include some afternoon/early evening work. 
There may be an occasional need to provide sessional cover for the counselling sessions. 

Bridging The Gap (Manchester) is recruiting for a Project Manager (Maternity Cover 12 month contract) to oversee the development and delivery of the Manchester South Central Foodbank, along with associated activities and events to alleviate food poverty and address social isolation.

The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy a varied workload, they will have strong communication and project management skills, and a passion for the work of Bridging The Gap (Manchester). Ideally they will have experience of managing people or co-ordinating volunteers and of project planning and delivery. 

In this role you will:

• Manage project planning and operational delivery of the Foodbank and associated activities, with the support of a small part-time staff team.
• Co-ordinate a team of dedicated volunteers.
• Steward and development partnerships with community organisations, referral agencies,and the foodbank network.
• Raising funds to support the work of the charity through generating trust and foundation applications, managing donors and corporate supporters.
• Oversee organisational marketing and communications, with the support of volunteers.
• Reporting to the board of Trustees.
• Work 18 hours per week across Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Flexibility is required as some evening and weekend work may be involved.