About the Role

This exciting position will increase the profile of Circle through effective, marketing, communications, PR, collaborations and corporate partnerships. You will be directly line managed by the CEO and sit within the Senior Management Team (SMT). The SMT is led directly by the CEO and Director of Operations. The role will provide the post-holder with opportunities to deliver key strategic inputs to the organisation’s long-term strategy whilst also providing line management experience with a junior post-holder, secondees and volunteers. It will include both strategic and operational responsibilities across communications and organisational partnerships. You’ll also support the CEO to achieve the agreed annual Corporate partnership target through establishing a robust and sustainable pipeline of corporate prospects. 

About you

The role will require a creative-thinker and relationship builder with experience in delivering outstanding brand and partnerships growth. You will be a brilliant communicator, with a track record of creating mutually-beneficial partnerships. You have robust experience managing marketing/ brand strategies and partnerships and have a passion for supporting young people into work. Ideally, you will be an adaptable team player able to support the wider organisation when necessary whilst continuing to manage your own work load. 

Key responsibilities: 

Communications

• Use critical thinking, insights, historic data and marketing trends to create big-picture ideas and strategies across the marketing, PR and partnerships department
• Produce clear, consistent and creative content across digital, face-to-face and print for Circle’s existing social, funding and corporate networks 
• Use content management systems and data to deliver successful campaigns, maintaining growth of the social media accounts
• Content ideation, coordination of photo/video shoots and potentially some hands on content creation
• Design and management of organisational marketing collateral 
• Communications for funders, customers and corporates
• Line management of junior post-holder, secondees and volunteers
• Deliverables could include email mailers, press releases, marketing and advertising assets, promotional content, online blogs and fundraising collateral
• There may be times when content scheduling will be required.

Partnerships

• Identify and secure new corporate income by developing relationships and devising mutually beneficial partnerships 
• Oversee collaborative projects previous examples include working with retailers, designers, photographers as well as other charities/ non-profits
• Monitor, develop and maintain existing stakeholder relationships including maintaining corporate marketing plans and community/celebration events
• Secure in-kind support from corporate organisations as appropriate
• Conduct research on corporate prospects, including CSR and sponsorship strategies 
• Represent Circle at relevant networking events to deliver growth.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…

• Excellent attention to detail 
• Held responsibility for marketing plans, content and client-facing partnership management
• knowledge and experience of a range of corporate partnership approaches such as sponsorship, cause related marketing, pro bono support, charity of the year schemes, strategic partnerships and short-term appeals
• Led a small team and delegated time-restricted workloads
• Interest in social welfare, young people and fashion
• Understanding of the social enterprise and non-profit sector.

What we offer in return

Due to the recent securing of long-term funding and a new pilot programme at Circle, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a unique role at a time of substantial growth. As a small organisation, we offer exceptional learning and development opportunities with mentoring available through our network. We also provide the scope for you to learn about additional areas of the business and to network with industry leaders in the non-profit, retail and fashion industries. In order to find the right person for the role, we are adaptable. The holiday package is 24 days' annual leave + bank holidays and we will provide you with an extra day off for your birthday!

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be willing to undertake a DBS check for the duration of their employment at Circle.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative fundraising and marketing leader who has experience of creating and delivering plans for income generation and who will empower the fundraising and marketing teams to help deliver success and our ambitions for the charity.

As we embark on a period of challenges and changes within the hospice sector, this post holder will have ultimate responsibility in developing a fundraising and communication strategy which will grow income to ensure sustainable service delivery and support for our patients and their families, whilst ensuring promotion of Cransley Hospice and its services by raising its profile as the lead provider of hospice and specialist palliative care services across the north of the county.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with the vision to see new opportunities to grow income and able to support the charity through significant change.  In order to succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Fundraising and commercial experience, with demonstrable success at forming and delivering against a fundraising and communication strategy
• The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships and form strategic corporate partnerships
• The ability to motivate and inspire a team to acheive targets and deliver the strategy
• Experience and confidence of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent budget management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

As Director of Income Generation and Communications you will report to the CEO and, as part of the senior leadership team, help to present our work to a variety of audiences and grow the charity.  Above all you will embrace our values with a passion, and love working as part of a growing organisation dedicated to improving care for patients at the end of life.

This post offers a real opportunity for the successful candidate to have a direct, tangible impact on the charity by strengthening and increasing support, expanding our income streams and improving awareness of the charity – helping us to continue to provide much needed care to the thousands of local people living within or affected by life-limiting illnesses or complex health issues.

If you want to be part of an established and successful organisation and have the ambition to help drive our strategy and changing environment, please get in touch.

To register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please apply online by submitting your CV and supporting statement.

Job Title: Deputy Director

Location: Flexible, with a preference for an existing Asylum Matters base, including London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester & Middlesbrough

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) preferred but negotiable

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months, extension likely dependent on funding

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum, plus £3,650 London weighting if applicable

Leave: 28 days per annum

Responsible to: Asylum Matters Director

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2020

Interviews: Friday 7 February in London

Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic leader passionately committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum in the UK to join our team as Deputy Director. Asylum Matters is a small, specialist team of campaign professionals based around the UK, working with an extensive network of frontline partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum and immigration system.

Since it was established 2016, Asylum Matters has played a significant role in bringing about positive change for refugees and people seeking sanctuary in the UK. We co-lead the award-winning Lift the Ban coalition campaign, that brings together over 200 organisations, from charities and think tanks to trade unions and local authorities, calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum.

Together with high-profile national campaigning organisations, we work with front-line organisations to expose and address a range of issues that affect the rights and wellbeing of people in the asylum system, such as housing standards and asylum support. We are a catalyst and convenor of collaboration and joint action. Our work helps strengthen collective advocacy on asylum reform and bridges the gap between policy and the reality on the ground.

We have ambitious plans for the coming years as we seek to maximise the potential of our collaborative campaigning model and identify opportunities for change at local, regional and national levels, in a challenging external environment.

We are looking for an experienced campaigner and leader, with the skills and experience to effectively manage people and projects. A steadfast commitment to upholding the rights and wellbeing of people seeking asylum, who are so often disadvantaged by an inhumane and inefficient system, is essential for the role.

The Candidate:

This is a senior role in a small team carrying a range of responsibilities, including direct line-management of staff, liaison with funders and developing strong relations with partners. The candidate will have worked in leadership positions in the charity sector, with a proven track-record in managing people, developing change strategies, fundraising and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. Knowledge of how the asylum system impacts on asylum seekers and refugees and experience of asylum related policy or advocacy work is highly desirable.

The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director to provide strategic direction for all of Asylum Matter’s influencing work. This involves developing and implementing campaign strategies, identifying priorities areas for joint action and, working with the team to develop expertise on a range of advocacy issues.

Asylum Matters seeks to ensure the meaningful participation of people in the asylum system in influencing efforts. A commitment to enabling people with lived experience to take part in campaigning for positive change is necessary.

The Deputy Director will share line management responsibility with the Director and help make sure the small, remote team functions effectively. The Deputy Director will also be involved in discussions around good governance.

Maintaining and strengthening relations with our existing network of partners is a critical component of the role. The Deputy Director will work collaboratively with a range of organisations to make sure Asylum Matters’ partners engage effectively in campaigns. The Deputy will serve as an important resource for the sector, providing information and analysis on key policy issues and support on campaigning and advocacy.

The Deputy Director will also work with the Director to make sure Asylum Matters has a solid funding base, inputting into funding proposals and reports, and managing relationships with some funders.

This is an exciting role in a small and dynamic team at a time of change for Asylum Matters. We are looking for a committed individual with a diverse skill-set to help us strengthen our impact. You can read more about the role and the person specification here. If you think you fit the bill, get in touch to apply for the role.

Bristol Children’s Hospital charity, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and dynamic communications and markering manager to join us as we expand into the new decade.

The successful candidate will be working alongside a talented and driven workforce across three teams at The Grand Appeal: fundraising, commercial and operations/services. Joining 50+ staff, you will be helping to grow the reach and impact of the charity and its important work supporting Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael’s Hospital. 

You will have the opportunity to work with external stakeholders, including our partners at Aardman Animations, with whom we are celebrating our 25 year partnership, together with colleagues in Bristol Children’s Hospital and our many individual and corporate supporters. 

Under the Gromit Unleashed brand The Grand Appeal has a unique commercial operation bringing a new perspective to our work and allowing us to work outside of the traditional charity framework. Within our commercial department, as well as all areas of our work, we have plans for significant growth and diversification presenting the post-holder with exciting new development opportunities within a creative and enterprising organisation. 

The successful applicant will lead marketing and communications for the whole organisation, reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team. You will be creative, an excellent storyteller, well versed in all types of marketing, and be an excellent and credible communicator with every audience, at every level. You will be used to managing budgets and staff and creating new streams of work. You will be dynamic, flexible and goal oriented. Your work will enhance and develop the value and impact of The Grand Appeal, by reaching new audiences locally, nationally and internationally through outstanding and innovative communications, PR, and marketing. 

The Grand Appeal is based in central Bristol in newly created offices, near Bristol’s famous harbourside and Cabot Circus shopping centre.  Work for us and you will do more than just a job. Together, we save lives. 

I am eager to speak to a confident, pro-active individual who is passionate about tackling the climate emergency. As Communications Executive, you will support a team of Communications Managers with campaigns, launches and announcements; as well as in their day-to-day media-related activities.

This is an exciting, unique opportunity for a bright and motivated individual who is seeking to grow their skills and experience across communications in a dynamic and fast-growing charity. The successful candidate will play an integral role supporting our busy communications team across the breadth of its work.

The ideal candidate:
- You will be a motivated self-starter with some prior experience of working in communications, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and a keen interest in sustainability.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- The ability to draft compelling copy for social media and other channels
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, and an ability to meet multiple deadlines;
- The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and support a busy team
- Meticulous attention to detail

Based in Central London
Salary £26,000 - £29,000 per annum, annual discretionary bonus, 30 days' holiday, generous non-contributory pension provision, life assurance and others.

FIGO’s Projects Department is currently expanding. We are looking to recruit an Advocacy and Communications Specialist to join our Safe Abortion Advocacy Team.

The most recent addition to the department is the Advocating for Safe Abortion (ASA) Project with a newly hired team of 8 HQ staff who will be responsible for the implementation of a three year, multi-country capacity building project. The goal of the project is for FIGO to strengthen the capacity of ten of its Member Societies to become key actors in safe abortion advocacy and national leaders in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for women.

(N.B. This is a fixed term appointment (to March 2022) subject to performance review and continued project funding. Please see `additional documents’ section at the bottom of the advert for full Job Description and Person Specification. Please also note that appointment is subject to final confirmation of funding from our donor).

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO’s) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The organisation leads on global programme activities, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.

FIGO advocates on a global stage, especially in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pertaining to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and non-communicable diseases (SDG3). We also work to raise the status of women and enable their active participation to achieve their reproductive and sexual rights, including addressing FGM and gender based violence (SDG5).

The ASA team sits within the projects department and is responsible for the implementation of a three year, multi-country capacity building project. The goal of the project is for FIGO to strengthen the capacity of ten of its Member Associations (MAs) to become key actors in safe abortion advocacy and national leaders in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for women.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

General and professional education

Essential

Relevant postgraduate degree (development studies, social sciences, public health) or relevant work experience

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Good, relevant communication and advocacy experience preferably on large multi-country projects in low-resource countries in Africa and/or Latin America and preferably on a women’s sexual and reproductive health agenda
• Good understanding of women’s rights issues in developing countries
• Demonstrable experience of implementing a successful, culturally appropriate, messaging campaign, including leveraging authentic voices and collating data and evidence to successfully advocate 
• Proven experience in collaborative capacity building across sub-Saharan Africa / Latin America, including experience of designing and implementing in-person workshops and webinar-based trainings to promote organisational learning and knowledge sharing
• Understanding of how to use case studies, data, campaigning, communications and alliance-building to influence
• Experience of developing messaging, position statements and understanding of media, policy and NGO coordination mechanisms
• Experience in implementation of detailed work plan
• Demonstrable experience of successful advocacy work with stakeholders at national and global levels
• Experience of developing advocacy partnerships and working in networks or coalitions
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a team, exercising autonomy and personal authority as needed

Desirable

• Hands on experience in drafting an integrated advocacy and communications strategy
• Experience working on abortion or SRHR related campaigns
• Knowledge and experience of delivering programmes aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including set targets

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Fluency in written and spoken English, excellent writing and communication skills
• Proactive attitude and ability to identify new, more effective and innovative ways of doing things
• Strong social media and IT skills including confident use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Proactive planning and forward thinking
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work with a diverse and cross-cultural range of stakeholders
• Flexible and creative problem solver

Desirable

• Fluency in French and/or Spanish would be a distinct advantage
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud (including video) and / or other design programs

Any other requirements applicable

Essential

• Willing to travel internationally up to four to eight times a year for periods of five to ten days at a time

Benefits (following successful completion of probation period)

•Generous life assurance & optional income protection available

•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available

•Season ticket loan available / Dental and health optional benefits

Plus

•25 days annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) & other days e.g. Moving Day.

•Flexible working hours

•Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send your CV and one page cover letter outlining your experience via the Apply Now button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please note that only those  candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

•Closing Date for applications : 11pm on Thursday 30th January

•N.B. Interviews will take place on 11th February in Waterloo, London.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK, SO WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

Would you like to work for one of the longest running Palestinian solidarity organisations in the UK dedicated to supporting Palestinian education, and contribute to a dynamic phase of renewal? Fobzu (Friends of Birzeit University) is looking to hire an energetic Communications and Administrative Officer to work part time for three days a week based in London.

Job title: Communications and Administrative Officer – part time, 3 days (24 hours) per week

Location: Central London

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 (pro rata) per year

Timeline: Preferred start date – early-mid April; interviews w/b 16th March

Application deadline: 23rd February

About the Organisation: Fobzu (Friends of Birzeit University) is a UK registered charity founded in 1978 to support Palestinian higher education.  Today we do this by providing scholarships for Palestinian students, creating opportunities for Palestinian scholars, furthering links between UK and Palestinian universities, and raising awareness about education under occupation and in exile.

Job Description: The new Communications and Administrative Officer will play a crucial part in building on Fobzu’s existing online and social media platforms to expand the organisation’s reach, as well as assisting with running and publicising events, fundraising appeals and producing educational materials. The role will also entail working closely with the Director to ensure the effective administration of a small charity and realising Fobzu’s overall strategic aims. This job offers an opportunity to develop a range of skills and contribute to the renewal and expansion of a long established and well-respected charity.

This post is for three days per week, with normal office hours and occasional evening events. This is a fixed term job for one year with the possibility of renewal.

• Essential Skills and Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Proficiency in effective use of social media platforms
  • Excellent administrative, organisational and research skills
  • Ability to work on varied projects with creativity and flexibility
  • Knowledge of Palestinian history and current social and political context
  • Proficiency with standard software packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel
  • Undergraduate level degree
  • Right to work in the UK

• Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
  • Written and spoken fluency in Arabic
  • Proven track record of successful social media campaigns
  • Knowledge and experience of the UK NGO/charitable sector
  • Familiarity and experience with the Palestinian higher education sector
  • Experience working on rights-based campaigns and awareness-raising initiatives
  • Postgraduate qualification

Candidates should send a current CV and covering letter by midnight of Sunday 23rd February with “Communications and Administrative Officer” in the subject line. 

Asylum Matters is looking for a Director to cover maternity leave and help us bring about positive change for refugees and people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

As a small, specialist team of campaigns professionals based around the UK, we work with an extensive network of frontline partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum and immigration system. We have been at the forefront of a number of significant campaigns in the sector, bringing together high-profile national campaigning organisations with front-line charities to expose and address the issues that impact on the rights and wellbeing of people in the asylum system.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader, passionately committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum and motivated by the possibility of bringing about progressive reform in a challenging external context.

The Candidate:

The Director will be a strategic thinker with strong political insight, able to guide the team of campaigners in devising and executing engaging and impactful campaigns. Experience of building broad-based coalitions and managing a partnership network is important as Asylum Matters exists to strengthen collaborative efforts across the sector.

As the most senior role in Asylum Matters, the Director will have ultimate responsibility for setting and delivering the organisation’s strategic objectives and maintaining effective systems to ensure the smooth-running of the organisation, good governance and financial sustainability. Our ideal candidate will enjoy managing staff and empowering our small, remote team of regional campaigners to operate effectively.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Asylum Matters team as we are in the process of establishing ourselves as a charity, after three years operating as an independent project hosted by the registered charity, City of Sanctuary UK. Independence will allow us to be more flexible and adaptive to the external environment, allowing for the growth and evolution of our work. If you think you fit the bill, after reading the job description, we look forward to hearing from you.

Overview

Working closely with our Director of Fundraising and Communications, the post holder will lead on marketing and communications across the Charity to raise awareness and income for World Child Cancer. There is a strong emphasis on digital activity and developing social media engagement. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing communications with our celebrities and patrons.

The post holder will be an ambitious and creative self-starter who is passionate about World Child Cancer’s vision and our fundraising activities.

Strengthening our brand through the development and management of campaigns and appeals alongside content generation for ongoing core communications is of critical importance.

Key elements of the role

• Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, lead on all communications and marketing for the Charity
• Be ‘the keeper of the brand’, ensuring all staff adhere to the brand guidelines
• Manage and review the Charity website and, working with Programmes and Fundraising teams, keep the website updated ensuring content is current, relevant, accessible and inspiring
• Ensure accurate monitoring of our social media activity using monitoring tools such as Google Analytics to ensure we are attractive to our different stakeholder groups
• Develop and manage the Charity’s digital strategy ensuring World Child Cancer has a strong presence on all digital media channels (currently Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn).
• Work with the Programmes and Fundraising teams to develop compelling case studies about our work and supporters to encourage others to support World Child Cancer
• Lead on the Charity’s Celebrities and Patrons Programme and work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop a new strategy.
• Ensure that relationships with celebrities and patrons are developed by the most appropriate members of the team and that exceptional supporter care is delivered at all times
• Involve celebrities, where appropriate in our campaign communications
• Oversee the design and production of all World Child Cancer printed materials, ensuring they are compelling to read and comply with the Charity’s brand guidelines
• Research and approach local, regional, national and international media, writing compelling press releases in order to secure regular coverage on the Charity’s work
• Be the first point of contact for all press enquiries, escalating potential issues where appropriate to the Director of Fundraising and Communications, CEO and Trustees and producing press statements/releases where needed
• Identify and brief spokespeople or be a spokesperson for the Charity
• Lead on the Charity’s internal communications, ensuring all staff and volunteers remain up to date on developments within the Charity
• Ensure all communications are logged on Raiser’s Edge
• Ensure World Child Cancer always complies with Marketing best practice and any relevant legislation

The Institute of Race Relations is an educational charity and anti-racist publishing house at the cutting edge of the research and analysis that inform the struggle for racial justice in Britain, Europe and internationally. We are looking for a Communications Officer to help bring our important message into the 21st century,

This is a fulltime post based at the IRR’s London office based at Kings Cross. We are looking for someone to coordinate and integrate our various work-strands into an overall strong message, via podcasts, video and new social media platforms. You will be joining a small but dedicated team of researcher-writers conveying information and analyses about racism and challenging ways of tackling it.

Job roles include:

Assisting on writing, collating and formatting material for the fortnightly online news service IRR News;
Developing IRR News and Race & Class twitter profiles and implementing social media campaigns so as to reach solidarity and social movements;
Developing IRR’s presence on other social media platforms e.g. Instagram and creating multi-media content such as podcasts, videos and graphics;
Assisting in the promotion and organising of IRR seminars and meetings;
Promoting specific reports and publications in the mainstream media;
Liaising with IRR’s designer to develop the ‘IRR brand’

Please take some time to look at the website and learn about us and our history, the type of research and publishing we do and hence the way in which we try to contribute to racial justice internationally. The IRR is not a conventional NGO in terms of what it produces and whom it serves or in its internal working environment. Ours is often a critical voice, we try to meet unmet needs and pioneer new thinking; we work in an informal atmosphere while always maintaining the highest of professional standards.

We are Parentkind, a leading charity that supports and champions all the ways parents can participate in education. We are the leading membership organisation for Parent Teacher Associations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We also provide training and support to teachers, governors and parents to build successful home-school relationships. We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Executive to join our Head Office in Tonbridge, Kent.

Who you are: You will possess strong campaign management skills, creative copywriting and a design-led approach, ensuring that all communications are outward-facing, accurate, on time and on brand. As much of our work is digital, with an emphasis on email and social media, you will also have some experience in this area.

The role: The Marketing and Communications Executive will be responsible for developing digital and offline communications and resources to support all our audiences, including our 13,500 strong PTA members. They will also work closely with the Development team to create and deliver communications to grow our memberships, support our advertisers and partners and training.

Job type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent.

Salary: £21,000 -£23,000 per year depending on experience, plus attractive benefits package.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter via Parentkind’s online recruitment system. The job pack can also be downloaded from our website, via the apply link.

Closing date: 11pm Sunday 2nd February 2020. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider any applications received after the deadline.

First interviews: week commencing Monday 10th February 2020.

Second interviews: week commencing Monday 17th February 2020

This position is available at three or four days per week for an expected maternity cover period of 12 months.

Relief International (RI) is a leading non-profit organization working in 16 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity.  We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Relief International’s global support functions are based across our head offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. This geographical mix fosters collaboration and maximizes the resources we are able to deploy for the delivery of services in the countries.

As the Interim Deputy Director of Development and Communications you will continue to establish and grow our fundraising programme for individuals, foundations and corporations, focussing your skills and expertise on the UK market. The department has an annual global revenue goal of $1.5 million, a third or more of which is unrestricted.  You will help deliver the 2020/21 strategy to fully integrate development and communications, to increase awareness of Relief International’s work in front of key audiences and to secure unrestricted revenue.

As a key player in a small and experienced team, you will be a strong self-starter who is happy to be managed remotely and to work directly with the CEO and Board of Trustees.

You will help increase revenue through managing relationships with existing European donors and prospects and help to identify and secure new donors. The primary focus of your work will be in securing major gifts and foundation grants and a secondary focus on supporting the team with digital small-sum donations. 

You may have the opportunity to travel to either our Global Headquarters in Europe or the USA or to visit our projects in fragile settings across the world. A willingness to travel is advantageous but not essential.

You will have proven success in front line fundraising in the UK, preferably in an international development context. Your previous experience of individual major gifts and foundations together with your excellent verbal and written communication skills are prerequisite for this role.

Your excellent understanding of marketing and communications in relation to how these functions can support and bolster private sector fundraising will be critical to this role.

The ability to manage consultants to support the donor communications work of this growing department is essential. You will have experience in high-level donor events and this role will see you conceive, plan and deliver small scale dinners, round-tables and other convening events as opportunities arise.

As a forward-thinking organisation, we are able to discuss with each individual applicant there needs with regards to working hours, we are able to consider a variation on working days and hours and flexible working practises on a case by case basis, so we would encourage applicants to apply as long as they have the relevant experience and passion for Relief International’s values.

Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.

Due to limited resources only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Relief International is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Relief International is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants. 

Position: Deputy Director and Head of Programmes

Contract type: Full time, one-year contract with potential extension

Reporting to: Executive Director

Location: London, UK

Salary range: £35,000-42,000 (depending upon experience)

Start date: As soon as possible

Overview

Refugee Rights Europe (RRE) is an advocacy organisation defending the human rights and dignity of refugees and asylum seekers in Europe.  We work collaboratively with grassroots organisations and national level civil society in the UK, France, Belgium, Greece, Italy and the Balkans, in order to hold decision-makers to account. We call on the EU institutions and national governments to ensure universal human rights are secured for individuals seeking protection in Europe.

RRE is recruiting for a Deputy Director and Head of Programmes to join our team in London, UK (with the possibility of discussing flexible working arrangements). The Deputy Director and Head of Programmes leads on organisational advocacy, including the delivery of projects and activities at EU, UN and national levels. The role works with the Executive Director to develop and maintain the organisation’s position and its issues across Europe, and deputises for the Executive Director as needed. S/he recommends modifications to, and ensures compliance with, existing organisational policy and strategy.

The Deputy Director and Head of Programmes oversees the organisation’s projects and programmes carried out by regional staff in various European locations, including staff management and budgeting. S/he inspires the development of innovative and creative and collaborative advocacy campaigns, driving core elements of our external positioning in support of the organisation’s strategic objectives. S/he represents the organisation in both formal and ad hoc advocacy contexts, with parliamentarians, policy makers and other key stakeholders, if/as required.

Key responsibilities

Programme and Staff Management

• Line-manages regional staff and oversees European programme activities aimed at fostering collaborative work with partner organisations, which includes the coordination of joint advocacy activities, the creation of advocacy tools, and the production of ground update reports.
• Line-manages and acts as a resource and sounding board for the EU and UN Advocacy and Policy Manager, ensuring that advocacy work at the EU and UN levels is aligned with RRE’s yearly strategy and any external policy developments.
• Ensures that planned programme activities are compliant with finance policies and funder commitments.

Strategic Development and Representation

• Alongside the Executive Director, develops and maintains the organisation’s position and its issues across Europe, updating RRE’s advocacy strategy in accordance with European policy developments.
• Represents RRE at UN, EU and national level policy events in RRE’s focus countries, as well as at conferences, workshops and meetings, if/as required.

Advocacy, Policy and Research

• Oversees the monitoring of the policy landscape at EU and UN levels, as well as the national levels in RRE’s focus countries.
• Leads on organisational advocacy, including the delivery of advocacy projects and activities at EU, UN and national levels.
• Coordinates and oversees the drafting of evidence submissions to national, EU and UN level mechanisms.

External Communications

• Ensures quality control of external facing communications and products, including research reports, website, blogs, etc.
• Oversees staff and volunteers who operate RRE’s social media channels and blog platform, and regularly reviews RRE’s approach to social media to ensure effective social media engagement.
• Leads RRE’s monthly review process, aimed at documenting achievements and impact.
• Acts as point of contact for RRE’s group of Advisors and pool of researchers, ensuring regular updates and effective ongoing communications.

Other

• Contributes towards regular submissions to the Board of Directors on progress of RRE’s advocacy and programmatic work.
• Supports the Executive Director in the recruitment of staff, if and as required.
• Oversees the maintenance and development of the Salesforce contacts database, Dropbox filing system and other internal systems and processes.

• Carries out any other tasks, as required and reasonably requested.

Person specification

Essential

• A resilient leader, who embraces complexity and uncertainty, and with substantive staff management experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex grant budgets for a non-profit organisation.  
• A strategic, innovative and creative thinker with the ability to deliver tangible results.
• A keen policy 'savviness' and a solid understanding of how to achieve ambitious policy change, preferably with a demonstrable track-record.
• A track record of leading campaigning and advocacy initiatives, through parliamentary advocacy, private diplomacy, mobilising constituencies, working with diverse partners and/or using the media, at international, EU and/or and national level.
• Excellent levels of personal organisation, ability to manage a varied workload, and strong attention to detail.
• A strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across functions and levels of seniority.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English, and the ability to translate complex material into coherent and effective narratives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strengths in dealing with varied stakeholders ranging from grass-roots groups to policy-makers.
• Knowledge of major trends and current issues relating to asylum and migration in policy and human rights contexts across Europe.

Desirable

• A thorough and demonstrable understanding of multilateral political institutions and processes (UN, EU, Council of Europe).
• Experience of working in networks and building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating advocacy activities for impact.
• Good understanding of social media for outreach.
• Knowledge of French / Greek / Italian or other European languages.

Organisational Arrangements

Accountable to:                     Head of Income Development

Other Accountabilities: Quality & Governance Manager

Role Summary

Responsible for the development and implementation of a cohesive marketing and communications strategy for the Hospice; including activities across multiple internal and external communication channels.

The strategy will focus on raising the profile of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice locally and regionally; delivering marketing campaigns aligned to key events and fundraising initiatives, growing key audiences and increasing support of the Hospice. Working with colleagues and external organisations to deliver against financial targets, audience KPIs, and applicable contract requirements.

The role will also include the implementation and launch of a new website, managing both internal and external relationships to ensure it adheres to all aspects of the brief. This work will also involve refreshing the Hospice’s brand style guide to reflect the Hospice’s vision and strategic focus.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on marketing and communications for the Hospice; operating the day-to-day needs and assigned responsibilities within budgets and against agreed KPIs.
• Work with our Clinical teams, Income Development colleagues, and central departments to ensure that they are fully supported and their work is promoted to internal and external audiences in line with the Hospice’s and Income Development’s strategic objectives.
• Take a strategic lead on all key priority projects relevant to the role.

Strategic leadership:

• Develop and deliver a marketing and communications strategy for the Hospice encompassing all comms disciplines; including media relations, internal comms, brand, advertising, marketing, digital, direct mail, and campaigning. To include an annual communications plan.
• Monitor, report, and analyse all aspects of communications and marketing using key analytics.
• Support the Head of Income Development in identifying issues that could potentially damage the Hospice’s reputation and recommend actions to mitigate this risk.
• Keep up-to-date on best practice within the charity sector generally and particularly changes to communications innovation, legislation, and codes of practice.
• Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media.
• Represent the hospice at internal and external events as required, and represent the team at a variety of meetings.

Brand:

• Work with the commissioned digital agency to implement and launch the Hospice’s new website; ensuring it adheres to all aspects of the brief.
• Develop and refresh the current brand style guide to reflect the Hospice’s vision and strategic focus. Work with internal and external audiences to develop the Hospice brand guide ensuring all staff and stakeholders adhere to the new framework.

Digital:

• Responsibility for the development and management of the website including generating content, making improvements to functionality, maximising its potential and monitoring its performance.
• Manage database contacts within GDPR regulations.
• Establish guidelines and an annual communications plan for social media, and e-bulletins, within the overall marketing and communications strategy.
• Manage and update social media channels; increasing the Hospice’s online presence and uplifting our audience figures, assisting the team to source and share key information, case studies, and developments from across the organisation.
• Monitor, report, and analyse all digital activity. 

Publicity and media:

• Work to develop and implement a new PR and media relations strategy.
• Establish key relationships with target media representatives, both locally and regionally, to increase the Hospice’s profile with media and key influencers.
• Write press releases, articles and statements.
• Respond to press requests and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics.
• Manage crisis communications and processes.

Internal communications:

• Manage the overall direction of the intranet.
• Enhance communications with colleagues.
• Provide training to Hospice staff on branding where necessary and ensure all staff are well briefed on key communications issues.
• Liaise with Hospice staff, volunteers, patients and their significant others to develop case studies to help us tell our story and dispel myths around hospice care.
• Support the Quality & Governance Manager with business communications to assist with external reports.

Materials:

• Evaluate and direct the compilation, writing, editing, design, production and distribution of printed, audio-visual, and digital materials across all services.
• Re-design and produce the current Friendship newsletter quarterly – working with internal staff and key stakeholders to provide high quality, audience specific copy.

Health and Safety/Security

1. To be familiar with all requirements of the Health and Safety at Works Acts and the Hospice Health & Safety policies and regulations applicable to the post.
2. To co-operate actively with the nominated Health & Safety person in achieving the aims of the Hospice Health & Safety Policy, Fire Regulations, related issues and various procedures and ensure the legal requirements are met.
3. To take responsible care the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omission, and comply with the Health and Safety legislation.
4. To wear appropriate safety clothing and use appropriate safety devices as requires, and not to interfere with or misuse anything which is provided in the interests of health and safety.
5. To report and co-operate with the investigation of all incidents and accidents that have led to or may lead to injury and to report all hazards or shortcoming in the protection arrangements.
6. To ensure as far as predictable that all materials used within the Hospice and its subsidiaries for fundraising activities are properly stored, used and disposed of and that any items of equipment are properly tested, used, maintained and repaired as necessary.

Education & Training

The post holder will:

1. Participate in the hospice appraisal system.
2. Maintain high professional standards and continue own personal and professional development.
3. Assist in teaching and supervision of other members of staff and volunteers.
4. Participate in the orientation of new staff.
5. Attend all mandatory training/update sessions.

General

1. Confidentiality - It is a condition of employment that staff will not disclose any information obtained in the course of their duties other than to those entitled to receive it.  The post obtained in the course of their duties other than to those entitled to receive it.  The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure and the terms of the Data Protection Act and relevant Hospice policies are met in respect of information held on the Hospice computer system.
2. Equal Opportunities – The Hospice is committed to equality of opportunity.  All staff are required to comply with current legislation and Hospice policies.
3. Health and Safety – Staff must ensure they are familiar with the requirements of the Health and Safety Work Act (1974) and the Hospice Health and Safety policies and regulations applicable to their post.
4. Safeguarding – Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with the Hospice safeguarding policy.  Regular safeguarding training updates will be held and are mandatory for all staff.

The above indicates the main duties that may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service.  Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Marketing & Communications Manager

Note to applicant: When completing your application form you should demonstrate the extent to which you have the necessary education, experience, knowledge and skills identified for the post.

KEY: E = Essential | D = Desirable | A = Application | I = Interview | P = Practical | S = Short listing criteria

Requirement

Essential/

Desirable

Assess from:

Education & Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent and a relevant degree to at least one function, or have substantial relevant work experience to a minimum of 5 years / E, A,S
• Relevant qualification in marketing, communications, digital, policy and campaigns / D,A/,I

Experience & Knowledge

• Demonstrable success in generating successful communication projects, policy campaigns, digital, marketing, internal communication and events / E ,A, I, S
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating projects / E,A, I
• Experience of managing a budget and set KPIs / E A, I, S
• Experience in managing data and good knowledge of GDPR / E,A, I
• Experience of working in the charity sector / D,A, I
• Experience in digital, internal comms, policy, PR and media relations / E,A, I, S
• Experience of launching a new website and / or a rebrand project / D, A, I
• Up-to-date knowledge of communication and marketing methods, techniques and procedures / E ,A, I
• Experience of delivering successful campaigns to support fundraising strategies / D,A, I
• Experience of building effective relationships, influencing and negotiating with key internal and external stakeholders / E, A, I, S
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills – the ability to write for different audiences and purposes (e.g. articles, briefings, internal communications) / E, A, I
• Networking and strong interpersonal skills – the ability to build good relationships across all levels of the organisation and externally / E, A, I

Personal Attributes

• Committed to equal opportunities, anti-discrimination, anti-oppressive policy and practice and social inclusion / E, A, I, S
• Works in an empathetic and sensitive way at all times, particularly when in contact with or distributing information to/on behalf of Hospice families / E,A, I
• Committed to the values and work of voluntary and community organisations / E,A, I, S
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative / E,I
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated / E A, I
• Application of creative and lateral thinking, combined with good problem-solving skills /E A, I, P
• Ability to work on a number of competing high priority projects, using different disciplines, at once /E,A, I, P
• Ability to work sensitively with people of differing viewpoints / E,I,
• Excellent communication skills with an excellent standard of written and oral English / E,I, P
• Strong IT, digital and administrative skills / E I, P
• Pro-active and a self-starter / E, I
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly including some evening and weekend work / E, I
• Able to travel in course of carrying out duties / E,A, I