Are you a bright and enthusiastic Fundraising professional with a passion for dogs? Dogs Trust is looking to appoint a permanent Trust and Foundations Officer to work in their London Head Office.

The successful candidates will apply their energy and enthusiasm and make an enormous difference to dogs in need, using their first-class skills to prepare inspiring and original applications in pursuit of trusts and foundation gifts up to and including the six-figure level. 

Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. As the largest dog-welfare organisation in the UK, we rehabilitate and rehome over 14,000 stray and abandoned dogs a year at our 21 rehoming centres. Dogs Trust Worldwide is an affiliate charity to Dogs Trust whose aim is to improve the welfare of dogs around the world and protect them from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.

After a highly successful couple of years, the team is expanding, with the recent addition of two Team Manager roles which are also currently being advertised.  The new Trust and Foundations Officer and the Trust and Foundations Officer (maternity cover) role will join this enlarged team, working alongside existing Officers and reporting into one of the new Trust and Foundations Team Manager positions. Both teams will be based in London, with one team fundraising solely for Dogs Trust and other team focused mainly on securing funds for Dogs Trust Worldwide (but also for Dogs Trust to some degree). 

To succeed in this role, you will have a demonstrable track record of securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations, well-developed written and verbal communication skills and, above all, be a strong, positive team player committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

You will have exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for writing creative narrative that will ensure our applications stand out when being assessed. Ideally to be considered for a role focussed on fundraising for Dogs Trust Worldwide you will have a highly successful track-record of trust fundraising for international projects.

We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension contributions.  As well as this, though, you will you join a team of highly professional and passionate colleagues in the fundraising team - and you’ll also learn from and get to meet dedicated experts in the field of canine care, research and welfare.  Add to this, the whole charity has a brilliant upbeat and collaborative culture promoted by a highly supportive management team.   

Along the way you’ll be encouraged to see Dogs Trust’s amazing work for yourself and visit our world class rehoming centres.  You’ll also enjoy spending time with donors and supporters who share our love of dogs. 

Perhaps best of all, being a Trusts and Foundations Officer at Dogs Trust means working in environment where staff can apply to bring their own dog to work after a year of continuous service - so there are always plenty of our four-legged friends around to keep us company in the office while we trust fundraise!

These posts will be based in Dogs Trust London Office. (Initially there will be flexibility around location of work including working from home; interim flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage)

First interviews will be held in the week commencing 30th August.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Are you a bright and enthusiastic Fundraising professional with a passion for dogs? Dogs Trust is looking to appoint a Trust and Foundations Officer to work in their London Head Office on a 10 month maternity cover contract.

The successful candidates will apply their energy and enthusiasm and make an enormous difference to dogs in need, using their first-class skills to prepare inspiring and original applications in pursuit of trusts and foundation gifts up to and including the six-figure level. 

Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. As the largest dog-welfare organisation in the UK, we rehabilitate and rehome over 14,000 stray and abandoned dogs a year at our 21 rehoming centres. Dogs Trust Worldwide is an affiliate charity to Dogs Trust whose aim is to improve the welfare of dogs around the world and protect them from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.

After a highly successful couple of years, the team is expanding, with the recent addition of two Team Manager roles which are also currently being advertised.  The new Trust and Foundations Officer and the Trust and Foundations Officer (maternity cover) role will join this enlarged team, working alongside existing Officers and reporting into one of the new Trust and Foundations Team Manager positions. Both teams will be based in London, with one team fundraising solely for Dogs Trust and other team focused mainly on securing funds for Dogs Trust Worldwide (but also for Dogs Trust to some degree). 

To succeed in this role, you will have a demonstrable track record of securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations, well-developed written and verbal communication skills and, above all, be a strong, positive team player committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

You will have exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for writing creative narrative that will ensure our applications stand out when being assessed. Ideally to be considered for a role focussed on fundraising for Dogs Trust Worldwide you will have a highly successful track-record of trust fundraising for international projects.

We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension contributions.  As well as this, though, you will you join a team of highly professional and passionate colleagues in the fundraising team - and you’ll also learn from and get to meet dedicated experts in the field of canine care, research and welfare.  Add to this, the whole charity has a brilliant upbeat and collaborative culture promoted by a highly supportive management team.   

Along the way you’ll be encouraged to see Dogs Trust’s amazing work for yourself and visit our world class rehoming centres.  You’ll also enjoy spending time with donors and supporters who share our love of dogs. 

Perhaps best of all, being a Trusts and Foundations Officer at Dogs Trust means working in environment where staff can apply to bring their own dog to work after one year of continuous service - so there are always plenty of our four-legged friends around to keep us company in the office while we trust fundraise!

These posts will be based in Dogs Trust London Office. (Initially there will be flexibility around location of work including working from home; interim flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage)

First interviews will be held in the week commencing 30th August.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Westminster Befriend a Family (WBAF) is growing and we need an energetic, enthusiastic programme manager to build our brilliant mentoring programme.

We support young people aged 10 - 24 in Westminster and neighbouring boroughs to achieve their potential, tackling social isolation, building confidence and making the connections that matter.  Powered by volunteers, we provide regular, sustained and goal-focused support for at least six months in weekly sessions over the phone, online and in person.

We know that more young people will need us in the difficult months to come.  We're looking for a dynamic individual who can take this programme from strength to strength.

With experience in volunteer management, social and youth services, you'll enable us to broaden our reach and deepen our engagement, maximising opportunities for the young people we work with.

We're a nimble organisation, and we offer great opportunities for professional development.We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or ability and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates who are under-represented at this level in our sector.

Please apply online with a cover letter and CV.

Devas Club is a well-established youth club, community centre and charity offering opportunities to residents of London and focusing its work on disadvantaged young people aged 8-25 years. Founded in 1884, we have been based in our multipurpose building in Battersea, London Borough of Wandsworthsince since 1970. 

We have been providing activities for young people since we were founded. Devas Club sees itself as supporting all of a young person’s upbringing, and our stated aim is to develop self-reliant adults; all activities have the underlying theme that as young people and adults-in-waiting, whatever is organised for them at is judged against how it contributes to their eventual transition to adulthood.

We are seeking a proactive individual who will work closely with the trustees, club operations staff, senior youth workers, freelance sessional workers and volunteers to plan, coordinate and oversee a programme of activities run by the club. They will foster and maintain our relationships with partners including our ongoing collaboration with Wandsworth Council's children and young people services. 

The postholder with oversee and collaborate on the development of programme content; and lead our monitoring and evaluation work to assess the impact of our youth programmes. 

Apply now with your CV and cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest and suitability for this role.

Communications Manager

 (ref: SUS2959)

£31,369 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Edinburgh

Sustrans Scotland is looking for a dynamic and passionate communications manager to lead a team to make a big impact in Scotland. This is an exciting new role with a variety of responsibilities. You will lead a team to manage communications of our full portfolio of Transport Scotland funded projects. You’ll also provide strategic communications and media support for all Sustrans Scotland’s policy and advocacy work.

You will have experience of mass and specialist communications, of developing and implementing communications plans and of the development and delivery of high-impact communications campaigns. You will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the communications environment through media, digital and marketing. With your passion for our values and the promotion of sustainable transport, you will thrive on using your experience of working with all forms of media, giving advice and support to Sustrans.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 17 August 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom during week of Monday 24 August 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Size of Wales is a growing, ambitious Cardiff-based charity with global impact. We work to mobilise Wales to protect tropical forests and restore tropical forest landscapes as part of Wales’ national response to climate change. We do this through education and awareness raising activities in Wales as well as funding and supporting a number of overseas projects.

Size of Wales has been going through an exciting period of growth, having substantially increased our income and expanded our team. 2020/21 marks our 10-year anniversary and we are launching an ambitious new 5-year strategy seeking to respond to the climate emergency and to mobilise Wales to achieve maximum impact for tropical forests.

We are looking for an experienced and creative communications and marketing specialist to help us grow our profile and reach new audiences across Wales and beyond. The Communications and Marketing Manager will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of all of Size of Wales’ communications activities including press and other media relations, campaigns, social media, website, newsletter, and videos. This will include engaging with the Size of Wales team and partners to create inspiring and innovative content. The role will also be responsible for regularly engaging with Size of Wales’ community of regular and individual givers: communicating with potential and existing regular givers and growing this as an income stream for the charity through marketing activities. 

The successful candidate will be passionate about the environment and be committed to inspiring people to act on climate change. You will be creative and dynamic and have a strong track record of designing and delivering powerful communications and marketing campaigns. You will be highly organised, experienced in managing teams and projects and skilled at balancing competing deadlines efficiently. As the majority of our communications work is delivered bilingually, you will also have a high standard of written and spoken English and Welsh.

Salary for the role is in the range of £27,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience. The package of benefits includes a 6% pension contribution, 30 days annual leave including bank holidays and a flexible working’ policy. The role is based in Cardiff but with regular remote working if desired. The role is a full-time role but applications for part time working, flexible working and job shares will also be considered.

Size of Wales recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected status. Size of Wales are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work. We celebrate diversity of thought and recognise the strength and dynamism that comes with it. 

Size of Wales, and all its staff and volunteers, are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Any candidate offered a job with Size of Wales will be expected to agree to and adhere to Size of Wales’ Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.

For more information about the role please download the full job description 

At Carers First, we understand that caring can be hard, but believe getting the right help shouldn’t be. Obtaining relevant information and support can itself be a challenge, but with it, carers can thrive.  That is why Carers First offers several avenues for people to get the help they need either online, on the phone or within their community. We offer carers timely advice, helping to identify the best way forward for them as individuals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced communications professional to really make a difference. As Communications Manager you will play a vital role in increasing the visibility and profile of Carers First helping us to engage with our existing networks as well as reaching and supporting new carers.

The successful candidate will lead on building the charity’s brand and harness its potential to raise awareness of the issues affecting unpaid carers and deliver high quality communication work to clear targets.

Working closely with the Director of Income and Communications, the Communications Manager will support with the development and introduction of a transformative new communications strategy.

Building on Carers First’s existing work, the successful candidate will manage the charity’s digital platforms including the website, social media and electronic publications as well as regular printed materials and media work. The candidate will utilise their skills and experience to support the organisation as it moves to pursue new and varied funding streams and take an active role as a member of Carers First’s management team.

You will have a broad range of communications and marketing skills, with at least three years’ experience in a similar role.

The location for the position is flexible but candidates must be willing to work out of one of Carers First’s main offices.

As well as a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive 26 days annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro rata for part-time employees), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, Benenden Healthcare package and opportunity for further skill development.

Please read through the job description and person specification carefully and apply by sending a CV and a two-page supporting statement explaining how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in the job.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Due to the nature of the organisation all appointments are subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and will ask one of the Team to contact you.

Closing Date: Thursday, 27 August 2020

Interview Date: Week Commencing 7 September 2020

6-month contract • 30 hours/four days per week (0.8FTE)

Home based with regular travel in and around Birmingham, and occasional travel to London (subject to government guidelines on travelling during coronavirus pandemic)

The UK's leading interfaith organisation is looking for an organised and motivated self-starter to lead the project management of programmes across the West Midlands, supporting the existing team to deliver high quality work.

Founded in 1997, the Faith & Belief Forum works to build strong and productive relations between people of different faiths, beliefs, and cultures. Our team in the West Midlands deliver an increasing number of Education and Community engagement projects, connecting people from different backgrounds.

This is an exciting six-month opportunity to manage the West Midlands programming in a post coronavirus lockdown context. You will be responsible for both project and stakeholder management of our Community Dialogue project in Walsall. As one of the five areas chosen to work with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government you will be part of an exciting project developing new ways of bringing communities together. You will help us build on this success by developing relationships and advocating for our work with other Local Authorities in the region. You will also have the opportunity to oversee the Education programmes in the region with support from the team. You would work with over 80 schools through our Award-Winning Workshops, School Linking and other creative youth projects.

This role involves:

• Working with people from across the organisation to design trainings and workshops, which aim to foster increased understanding and stronger relationships across communities
• Project managing a myriad of complex and exciting projects
• Managing senior stakeholders and advocating for our work across the Education and Community engagement sectors, including Walsall Council
• Working closely with our fundraising team to increase the funding pipeline for 2021/22
• Managing the West Midlands programme delivery team, supporting them to achieve their best.

To do this, you will need to:

• Be an effective relationship builder who can confidently build and maintain key partnerships to ensure successful projects
• Bring experience of community engagement and working on complex projects
• Be passionate about bringing people from different communities together and supporting volunteers
• Be willing to work remotely and have flexibility for evening and weekend work.

You will be joining an organisation that embodies the inclusive and welcoming values we want to see in wider society. We pride ourselves on our diverse and collaborative working environment, where your passion and dedication will be rewarded through a flexible benefits package and ongoing support. At our most recent staff survey, 100% of staff said believe in the aims of the Faith & Belief Forum and 100% enjoy the work they do.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 24 August 2020.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview on Friday, 28 August which will take place via Zoom. We are looking for someone available to start in this role ASAP, preferably no later than the end of September.

We believe in order to effectively serve our beneficiaries; our work must be influenced by a broad range of voices. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our staff team. This would include BAME candidates and those who identify as Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain. We celebrate difference and are committed to creating a working environment where everyone is included.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from individuals without the right to work in the UK.

Fixed term contract until 31st December 2024

The Diocese of Sheffield is pioneering resourcing churches in a new way.

Both St John’s the Evangelist in Goole and Rotherham Minster have a clear vision to reach their local communities with the Good News of the Kingdom of God and support other local churches in doing the same.

We are seeking a Funding Co-ordinator to be an important part of this work.  The role will be a part of the Diocese’s Central Resourcing Churches team comprising the Programme Manager, Project Manager, Centenary Project Manager and the Buildings Officer.

The focus of the role will be to work with the two churches in ensuring the financial sustainability of the mission teams in each place and to fundraise for their building redevelopment projects, in the region of £1-2 Million total.

You should have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and be motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented.

This role is externally funded by the national Church and is fixed term until 31st December 2024.

Salary:  £25k-£28k pa pro rata, 21 hours per week

Location: Office based in Rotherham, currently home working, with some travel

Closing date: Friday 11 September, 4pm.

Interview date: Week commencing 28 September (via Zoom)

Further information and an application form can be downloaded the diocesan website

Senior Communications Officer,

Behaviour Change

 (ref: SUS2958)

£27,528 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Edinburgh

This role is ideal for a passionate person who wants to tell the story of the active and sustainable travel initiatives being delivered by the Behaviour Change team using a variety of marketing channels, media outlets, social media and events, ensuring key influencing and consumer audiences hear the exciting news.

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a communications environment in either marketing, PR or similar and experience of writing / editing content for publications, press releases and website and using social media in a professional environment.  With a good understanding of the communications environment including media, digital and marketing, you will lead on the commissioning of promotional photography and video content and be part of the team creating engaging and dynamic content promoting Sustrans behaviour change projects in Scotland.  You will also be committed to the ideas of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 17 August 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom during week of Monday 24 August 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the

community.

Overview

We are looking for a Funding Operations Officer to join our Finance and Operations team. The Finance and Operations team is a vital part of the Charity’s ability to make an impact and improve health in Lambeth and Southwark, and uses cutting edge software, including Salesforce and Tableau, for its operational systems and business intelligence. This role is responsible for administering the Charity’s grants and special funds on a day-to-day basis and for responding to incoming enquiries and other communications from grant applicants and fundholders. The role also supports the Finance and Operations team in ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with our procedures, and informs the wider organisation with high quality reporting on grants and special funds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and growing team at an exciting time as we implement increasingly sophisticated systems for grants management and reporting, and continually develop innovative ways of working to support colleagues both internally and externally. We are looking for an approachable and ambitious individual who works well in a team, with a keen interest in developing their skills and experience, particularly around great customer service and grant administration.

The role will support the Charity’s work through both our Funding and Trust Engagement teams, who work on our exciting Programmes and with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to improve the health of people living in Lambeth and Southwark. The role also manages claims to our special funds, which are the restricted donations for use at Guys and St Thomas’ hospitals, of which we currently have over 150.

Reporting to: Funding Operations Manager

Job description

The Funding Operations Officer is a key role in the Finance and Operations team, that provides operational and financial support across the organisation.

The role is responsible for:

• Processing grants applications, contracts and special fund expenditure accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining the grants management system and other records as necessary, ensuring systems are kept up to date to provide an accurate and true record of activity
• Responding to a wide range of enquiries from members of the public including hospital staff, grant holders and colleagues in a professional, helpful and timely manner
• Assuming joint responsibility with the rest of the Finance and Operations team for: maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the grants management system; preventing fraud; providing cover for absent colleagues when required; and performing any other tasks as may reasonably be required to support the effective operation of the team.

Responsibilities

Grants administration (Programmatic, Trust Engagement and Special Funds):

• Process grants applications from submission of ideas through to decision, following agreed processes and workflows
• Assist with the management of post-decision workflows, including finalising letters of offer, setting up and monitoring payment and reporting schedules, requesting reports and invoices and actioning grant closures, extensions and write back of funds
• Respond to enquiries from grant applicants and escalate more complex enquiries to the appropriate person
• Process grants-related invoices for payment, including the logging, scanning and monitoring of approval of invoices
• Maintain and appropriately file grants-related correspondence and documentation
• Generate reports and provide information and support as required relating to applications and grants for the Funding and Trust Engagement teams
• Carry out basic due diligence checks on grant applicants
• Support colleagues to draft and execute contracts with service suppliers and maintain reports around these
• Support the production of meeting papers and reports

Special Fund administration:

• Process Special fund expense claims and invoices, ensuring all payments are made in a timely fashion and flag issues regarding invoices with key partners and work together to ensure accurate invoicing
• Build relationships with fund holders and support them as required in the management of their fund
• Support the Trust Engagement team to obtain spending plans and other reports from fund holders
• Produce monthly fund statements and distribute to fund holders
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of fund holders and other information relating to the funds
• Manage communications with fund holders including creating content for newsletters, drafting key messages, and sending out welcome packs for new fund holders
• Respond to enquiries from fund holders and escalate more complex enquiries to the appropriate person
• Maintain and appropriately file special fund related correspondence and documentation
• Generate reports and provide information as required relating to fund balances, income and spending, fund holders, activity and actions, both internally and externally

General:

• Generate mailing lists based on specific criteria and undertake mailings (e.g. fund holder newsletters)
• Assist with the development of Salesforce, new or improved processes, and new ways of working through user testing and development of guidance
• Provide absence cover for other Finance and Operations team members as agreed from time-to-time.

The job holder will be working in a developing environment and will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of the Charity.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing, especially when explaining process (essential)
• Computer literacy (essential)
• Some familiarity with health/social care/voluntary sector technical language and organisations (desirable)
• Some familiarity with basic financial and grants related terms and concepts (desirable)

Experience

• General office administrative experience with exposure to a variety of processes and activities (essential)
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite (essential)
• Customer facing or enquiries related experience (essential)
• Regular use of database/CRM systems, finance system or grants management system (desirable)
• Experience in drafting and reviewing supplier contracts (desirable)

Skills and attributes

• Self-starter who is adaptable, works with integrity, and exhibits the Charity’s enterprising, collaborative and delivery-minded cultural and behavioural values
• Willing to learn and develop new skills, and help to develop the knowledge and skills of peers
• Committed to the principle of continuous improvement, with careful attention to detail and due process
• Committed to delivering consistent and high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills and able to effectively liaise with both internal and external communities
• Confident in communicating well, both in writing and verbally, and exhibits listening and influencing skills
• Problem solving skills, able to use initiative and actively seeks pragmatic solutions
• Good planning and organisational skills, able to work to multiple prioritised tasks, targets and deadlines, with careful attention to detail
• Team player, with an ability to support effective working relationships
• A self-sufficient individual, who enjoys the challenge of working with multiple stakeholders and complex systems

We are looking for a dynamic, effective and innovative communicator with substantial online experience to join our team and help us grow Link UP to new boroughs in London. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small but enthusiastic team and play a key role in expanding our initiative aimed at mobilizing professional skills to create vibrant, engaged and linked communities.  At Link UP London we do this in 2 ways:

• Through Skilled Volunteering we connect people with professional skills to local charitable organisations on short term (up to 6 months), structured projects that assist the organisation in doing its work better. 
• Through ReLaunch we support women who have been on a career break to re-connect with their skills, build confidence and define a goal for their next steps. 

A little bit about Link UP London

Link UP London began 4 years ago in Battersea and tested the model of connecting people with professional skills within a community to local charitable organisations within that community to help them do their work better. Our projects are structured with flexible time commitments and are designed to fit into busy schedules. Over the past few years we’ve grown to offer our service throughout Wandsworth and Lambeth.

In 2018 we launched our ReLaunch Programme to support professional women on a career break to re-engage with their skills, as this represents one group whose professional skills are vastly underutilised within communities. The ReLaunch workshops offer women safe space in small groups to identify strengths and develop plans for next steps. While skilled volunteering isn’t required as part of this workshop, we support these women into volunteer projects as they offer a wonderful stepping stone back to work by boosting confidence and helping people understand the value of their skills. 

We have continued our skilled volunteering services online over the past few months as well as running our first online ReLaunch session. We have also begun new services such as Flash Consulting and webinars with our skilled volunteers sharing their skills to a wider audience.  We would now like to build on what we’ve learned through our experience to date to help mobilize more skills in structured and effective ways and direct them into communities in some of the most deprived areas of London. 

We registered as a Community Interest Company in 2018.

Key Objectives for this Role

• Take a lead in communicating and marketing Link UP’s work on and offline
• Ensure CRM system is working to the best of its abilities
• Support skilled volunteering placements along with process improvement
• Contribute to the development/expansion of Link UP

Role & Responsibilities

Communications / PR / Digital Marketing

• Ensure regular, up to date, communications strategy is being developed and followed to support and grow our work
• Ensure a wide and engaged social media presence and maintain different social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Take the lead on developing or facilitating creation of regular content about our work including stories, videos, blogs to distribute across platforms and use on our website 
• Generate regular newsletters, updates and other content for the Link UP Community
• Track and identify new distribution channels to ensure wide coverage of our work in all communities of operation
• Continually identify new ways for us to reach our different target audiences
• Communicate regularly and share our work with key contacts, partners and mailing lists 
• Identify areas of potential cooperation and facilitate discussion with other organisations where working together could improve impact
• Co-manage CRM (Active Campaigns) to ensure that it is supporting our work as effectively and efficiently as possible

Events

• Lead in the organisation of Link UP events on and off-line to increase our presence within the communities where we work
• Regularly represent Link UP online and in person (when possible again) at events and within networks 

Other Duties

• Support Skilled Volunteer projects, organisations and volunteers as needed to ensure successful projects as needed
• Work with CEO to track funding opportunities and assess potential fit for Link UP
• Assist with developing project proposals as needed
• Assist with creating and implementing new funding ideas / events / activities to help us ensure sustainability
• Conduct regular research about our different areas of work to ensure we stay up-to-date and relevant
• Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal; help to identify your own job-related development and training needs
• Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of Link UP

The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.

Person Specification

• Excellent communications skills with ability to target different audiences
• Excellent knowledge of and experience of various forms of social media
• Extensive experience with interesting / creative content generation
• Experience with digital marketing  
• Knowledge of SEO optimization
• Experience with CRMs (ideally Active Campaigns) and automations
• Website management experience (ideally Wordpress)
• Project coordination experience including managing process and procedures
• Experience with event management (on and off line)
• Knowledge of the charitable sector and/or social enterprises

Competencies

• Experienced writer and story teller
• Detail focused 
• Organised and methodical, able to plan, prioritise and manage a diverse workload
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills; knowing when to make decisions and when to refer to others for advice
• Ability to work flexibly and independently as well as part of a small team
• Ability to remain calm and positive while adapting to changing priorities and demands
• Ability to build strong relationships and networks with people and organisations from all backgrounds and at all levels
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements

Qualities that would fit our team:

• Personable / warm / caring / friendly
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Good networker
• Creative
• Hardworking / Dedicated / Committed
• Professional

Application Process 

Please submit a CV and covering letter addressing your suitability to this role in relation to the job description and person specifications & competencies (no longer than 2 pages max) with the subject line ‘Communications and Events Coordinator’

Closing Date for Applications: Wed 26th deadline     

Interview Date: 3rd and 4th Sept -  second round 10th and 11th

We are looking for a well-organised individual who is eager for a challenge - able to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail – to develop and lead our new communications and digital involvement strategy. We are seeking an exceptional communicator, with experience of creating promotional or marketing plans, developing digital solutions and actively engaging with diverse communities across a range social media. With broad experience in communications, you will have experience of using tools and assets to maximise the reach of campaigns to raise the profile of unpaid Adult and Young Carers – also working to overcome the barriers preventing Carers from accessing the right information and support - as well as increasing our base of supporters and fundraising opportunities.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

If so, we could have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to join our team at Tanio (formerly Valley and Vale Community Arts).

Working in a small team based in Bettws, you will be pivotal in our mission; to offer a range of community arts-based activities to help a diverse range of people develop new skills, confidence and self-esteem through creative self-expression. 

At Tanio, we strive for all community members to have access to inspiring, aspirational and high-quality arts experiences in safe environments.

Could you join us and help us achieve our mission? 

In return we offer the chance to work with a dedicated and passionate team, a competitive salary, flexible hours, and an attractive benefits package including a stakeholder pension scheme.

Salary: 22K (pro rata) 

Hours: 0.5 (equivalent to 2.5 days per week)

The core skills we are looking for:

• Experience of Working in Marketing and Communication in a similar role

• Experience of working in an arts or charity sector role and/or in marketing with minimal budget

• Experience of writing press releases

• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms and how best to use them for a small arts charity

• Knowledge of analytics, data creating and evaluations

• Experience of social media platforms, building and engaging audiences

• Knowledge of copyright and data protection laws

• A high level of computer literacy

• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing

• Excellent visuals skills

• Experience of Adobe packages including Photoshop

Highly desirable (extra) skills:

• Degree or relevant qualification applicable to the skills required in this role i.e. Marketing/ Communications 

• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms and how best to use them for a small arts charity

• Competency with video editing software

• Good presentation skills

• Fluency in the Welsh language both verbal and written and/or the desire to learn

To apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter by Friday at 5pm on 28th August 2020 explaining why you believe you are suitable for this role. 

Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.

Application guidance 

• Please submit an up to date CV and a letter outlining why you are suitable for the role. 

• In your covering letter when telling us about your main strengths in applying for this post, please address each point in the Person Specification from the job description in turn. 

• Any statements that you feel are relevant to the post should be backed up with evidence and examples. Do not use general phrases such as “I have the necessary skills ...” or “I am confident I can do the job well”. We need to know how you meet the requirements based on the evidence you provide. If, for example, you tell us that you are a good project manager, tell us why and where you have used these skills before. 

• You should include details of any current or previous jobs, outlining tasks, responsibilities, and achievements that would be relevant to this post.

• Experience gained outside paid employment may also be just as important. For example, you may have done voluntary work in the community, or have skills acquired through other interests. 

• Concentrate on relevant information and experience, transferable skills from your home life, voluntary work, past and present employment. 

• Sometimes it may feel like you are stating the obvious but remember that we can only assess the application on the information you give us. 

• If at all possible, please ensure you provide a daytime telephone contact number on your CV or covering letter.