We’re looking for a highly strategic and driven Head of Media and Communications to lead Friends of the Earth’s messaging and media work. We are looking for candidates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home, visiting London a few times a year if not based in the London office. 

The role: 
We’re looking for a highly strategic Head of Media and Communications to lead Friends of the Earth’s messaging and media work. You will lead on developing organisational narrative and messaging and work closely with others to create an annual communications plan, identifying and sequencing priority organisational messages and moments. You will lead Friends of the Earth’s media strategy, helping to achieve campaign impact, brand and fundraising objectives through influential media work and partnerships. You will lead on crisis communications and provide media and communications advice to the organisation’s senior leadership.

Key Skills and Attributes: 
You are an experienced strategic communications leader, inspiring your team to deliver powerful messaging and media coverage to influence campaign targets and audiences, and build the organisation’s profile and fundraising. You have an acute news sense and writing skills, with sound judgement under pressure and a creative approach. You’re used to navigating complex organisations, you love working with others to create truly integrated plans and have excellent influencing skills. You thrive working in a busy and quick response environment.

The team: 
The Media and Communications team at Friends of the Earth is key to the delivery of our campaigning goals, working for a fairer, greener planet for all. We work across campaigning, fundraising and engagement projects, creating compelling messaging to excite our audiences and inspiring journalists, commentators and media partners to raise awareness of our cause, our work and amplify our calls. We also ensure that our network of local activists are supported to do media work in their local area

Closing Date: 6th January 2022
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 
 
We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement, including people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled people and other marginalised or oppressed communities 

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

About us

Child. org is an international non-governmental organisation led from Nairobi with a mission to spark progress in global child health. We design, discover and deliver innovative solutions to keep babies and children safe and healthy. Our income team, based in/around Bristol in the UK, brings together fundraising and enterprise streams to raise vital funds to support our project work in Kenya, as well as leading our digital communications and supporter stewardship. 

Everything we do, we try to do with an eye to being smart and savvy about it. Whether it’s our programming, our fundraising or our communications with supporters, partners and stakeholders. As a small, growing organisation, you’ll play a key role in shaping our future communications strategy and developing core fundraising projects, bringing dynamism and creativity to an ambitious and growing charity.

The Opportunity

You’ll join us at a transformative time. We’ve been shifting our programming strategy to a place where we invest in new, innovative approaches to global child health challenges that we are testing and piloting, in order to identify where scaling our activity could have the best impact; now, we want to share this with our supporters and partners. We’re looking for a passionate storyteller who understands the key issues underpinning international development, a digital native who can translate the work we are doing to our wider supporters across newsletters, social media and our website. 

You’ll also be closely involved in our flagship fundraising activities: from our award-winning Ride Africa cycle challenge to our festival partnerships with Charity Concierge, you’ll get stuck in with the team to ensure we continue to deliver exceptional experiences across these events.  This is a new position, bringing with it the opportunity to shape the role as it develops. 

The Role

Communications and fundraising are uniquely intertwined, particularly as digital fundraising grows in importance as an income stream. You get this, and want to work on both. As the Communications and Fundraising Officer you’ll help set the strategy for content across all communications platforms and help us grow the profile of our work and our brand. You’ll be the first port of call for supporter care and engagement, and a core team member across our flagship fundraising events. You’ll take the lead on some of our enterprise activities and manage the recruitment and mentoring of volunteers/participants for both Ride Africa and Charity Concierge. 

Key objectives

• Design and deliver key content across all platforms to support income generation and grow our profile
• With the Income Manager, develop the communications strategy to increase reach, engagement and income
• With the Income Manager, support on the redesign of the website
• Provide key strategic support for flagship fundraising activities through participant recruitment (digital marketing) and mentoring (stewardship)
• Improve regular supporter engagement and care through exceptional stewardship 

Key Responsibilities: 

Digital Communications

• Copy-writing, asset creation and content development for social media, website and newsletters as well as more formal reporting

• Manage and maintain our main website, and our product websites (Ride Africa, Charity Concierge)
• Development of digital fundraising strategies, working closely with the Income Manager to create engaging content and messaging with clear calls to action
• Monitor and evaluate the reach and engagement of our digital communications

Stewardship and fundraising activities

• Devise and develop supporter cultivation and acquisition: improving the donor journey for one-off and regular giving to increase donor retention and improve overall supporter experience.
• Deliver high standards of supporter care, including responding to general correspondence and queries
• Manage ongoing enterprise products including Big Fat Christmas and Shopify
• Lead on recruitment for flagship fundraising activities: Charity Concierge and Ride Africa, and manage ongoing fundraising support. 
• Fundraising administration, reconciliation and reporting

Person Specification
 
Experience

• Demonstrable experience leading digital communications - newsletters, social media and web page copy-writing, content planning and developing creative assets. 
• A solid understanding and working knowledge of CRM and CMS systems (CiviCRM, Drupal, Wordpress, Squarespace)
• An understanding of international development, either through work, volunteering or academic interest. 
• Experience of working or volunteering in the third sector
• Demonstrable networking and stewardship experience and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders

Skills

• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences
• Digital skills: working knowledge of G-suite (docs, drive and sheet); CRM and CMS systems; competency with publishing software (InDesign/Lucidpress)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of building and managing relationships with donors and supporters of an organisation
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, project management skills a bonus
• A keen attention to detail, with the ability to work across teams, internally and externally, to drive fundraising engagement and coordination

Qualifications

• A strong academic record, ideally to degree level or equivalent, in subjects demanding strong written English
• A Fundraising Diploma or professional qualification is advantageous but will not outweigh experience

At Child. org we welcome and value difference, determination and open communication. We want to build our team to represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills who, ultimately, are united by a passion to make an impact and spark progress in global health. We do things with a sharpness and a deep understanding of how to provide value to everyone involved. You’ll need to bring that kind of value with you. You need to be walking in the door excited about the opportunities you can open up for us. If making your mark on this sector is important to you, if you’re ready to be part of real change, then get in touch.

The role will initially be remote (home-working) with a view to hybrid working at a shared desk-space 1-2 days/week in the New Year. 

Multi-award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are seeking a first-class individual to join our talented and ambitious team to help deliver a multi-million-pound programme of investment in the children’s hospital.

Are you looking for an entry level role within a busy marketing and communications team? Do you have excellent copywriting, organisational and administration skills and are eager to learn more?

This new and exciting role is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring and multi-talented individual looking to develop a career in marketing and communications, to join the team. You will have previous experience in marketing and communications, whether in paid work, as a volunteer, or as an intern.

As Marketing and Communications Assistant, you will act as a key point of contact with The Grand Appeal’s supporter base, playing a vital role in contributing to the charity’s brand awareness and fundraising impact.

Providing comprehensive support for the Marketing and Communications Team across the six brands operated by The Grand Appeal, you will write engaging content for a variety of platforms, adapting tone and style for each.

You will be a highly motivated team player with excellent oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail as well as being highly organised with a passion for all things marketing is essential. Enthusiasm, initiative and energy are key attributes of The Grand Appeal's team members.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, medical benefits, and generous annual leave. Grand Appeal HQ is located opposite the Bristol Children's Hospital, close to the beautiful Bristol Harbourside and the range of shops in Cabot Circus.

The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive and rewarding workplace for over 40 staff. The bedrock of our organisation is its strong team culture in which all staff play an important part. If this sounds like the right workplace culture for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, get in touch.

Work for The Grand Appeal and you'll do more than just a job. The work we do really makes a difference to sick children, their families and the staff who care for them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Together, we help save lives.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Writing engaging, digital content for our eight social media channels and website (this could be for our retail audience, to promote an event or celebrate an incredible fundraiser or patient)
• Write and prepare ad-hoc newsletters to our supporters and retail audiences using Mailchimp, our email software
• Provide support to our events team, producing fresh ideas and copy for printed marketing materials (from leaflets to roadside banners)
• Day-to-day monitoring of our social media channels, providing regular interactions on behalf of the organisation
• Be the first point of contact for changes/additions to our website content, using WordPress and Shopify
• Complete general administration tasks for the communications and marketing team
• Monitor charity activity, reporting back any events or trends
• Attend and assist at fundraising events, and any photography or videography projects for marketing purposes
• Keep up-to-date with the latest digital developments, with a responsibility to keep your digital knowhow as current and relevant where possible
• Keep abreast of trends in social media and track awareness days and key events applicable to the charity, Bristol Children’s Hospital and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michaels Hospital.
• Any other role commensurate with the operation of the charity as required

To apply visit our website to download and complete the application form and send together with a copy of your CV.

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting global disability charity and social enterprise Motivation in their search for a Communications and Engagement manager.

Motivation transforms the lives of disabled people around the world. From designing a unique range of wheelchairs, to influencing international governments and NGOs, they've been making an impact for nearly 30 years. With projects across Africa and in India, they advocate for the rights of disabled people and empower them to stay healthy, access education and employment, and to participate in their communities.

With a new global focus on assistive technology for disability inclusion emerging in politics over recent years the charity and social enterprise is at a pivotal moment. In response Motivation have developed a new global strategy which is building the capacity of their regional teams around the world (namely Africa and South Asia) so they can drive and deliver the change that is required. They are exploring a new funding model and building their sustainability too. All this will enable Motivation to be in the best shape possible to grow it's long-term impact for disabled people in developing countries.

As Communications and Engagement Manager you play a pivotal role in this organisations success. You will develop and effectively deliver a new global communications strategy in support of Motivation's new organisational strategy. You will be responsible for delivering campaigns and securing external reach and engagement for the organisations work across both it's Social Enterprise and Charitable Activities. You will develop and deliver a portfolio of engaging communications to a global audience covering a range of issues from sustainability to policy to create real impact and awareness. To raise awareness of the organisation you will target media and increase coverage. You'll also build a library of creative content for multiple teams to access and utilise, ensuring appropriate tone, messaging and brand throughout. 

Working closely with global staff, you will lead on developing multi-channel Communications that will help amplify disabled people's voices, the products and services Motivation provide, promote existing partnerships and attract new partners and Supporters.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in communications/PR/marketing
• Ability to develop and deliver content for a multi-stakeholder audience base 
• Ability to think strategically to design and implement campaign plans
• First hand experience of managing social media channels 
• Track record of developing media relationships and partnerships

Location: Bristol (Bedminster) Hybrid working approach with further flexibility negotiable

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36 Hours a week)

To find out more please email a copy of your CV. This role will firmly close on Thursday 9th December at 8.00am.
Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

upReach is an award-winning charity working to create equal opportunities for students across the UK. We help university students from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.

We are seeking to hire a Student Attraction and Communications Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the charity through raising our profile and status among our potential beneficiaries, and to play a key role in all aspects of marketing our work to students, directly and via collaboration partners. This role would suit individuals with at least a years’ experience in marketing and/or communications, and who have a passion for social mobility and are used to operating in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering our plans for student attraction, and for marketing upReach and our work throughout a range of different platforms and networks. They will have the opportunity to steer the creative direction of our student-facing comms as a key member of a dynamic and growing national team. 

Key Information

Student Attraction and Communications Coordinator: This individual will play a pivotal role in all aspects of our marketing and communications to students, both before they join an upReach programme and during their time on the programme. They will seek to raise the profile of upReach and reach students who might benefit from our work. They will work on upReach’s outreach work to students and particularly on raising our presence on university campuses, including working with University Societies and Brand Ambassadors. They will create varied, engaging content to energise and excite students and universities. 

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility) 

Start date: January 2022

Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 per annum, including London weighting if based in London

Application deadline:  9am on Thursday 9th December

Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and/or appoint before the closing date.

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least a years’ experience within Marketing and/or Communications. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.  You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.

2. At least 1 years experience working within marketing and/or communications or within a Student Attraction role.

3. Ability to turn complex ideas into concise and effective communication materials

4. Basic understanding of google analytics and tracking of online campaigns

5. Creativity, strong storytelling skills and a proactive attitude.

6. Proven experience in creating content for online sources and marketing materials.

7. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with an eye for varied and engaging content, and the marketing flair to flex stylistically for different audiences.

8. Exceptional eye for detail, including excellent proofreading and editing skills.

9. Strong project management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.

10. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

11. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Experience of running social media platforms and campaigns.

2. Experience working with a communications team in the charity sector

3. Sound knowledge of GDPR legislation and regulations.

4. Familiarity with Canva, G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.

5. Experience using Mailchimp, video editing software and Hootsuite

6. Understanding of social mobility issues in the UK, the university landscape and graduate recruitment.

Associate Director (Communications and Engagement)

The Associate Director, Communications and Engagement will lead Young Lives vs Cancer’s brand, marketing and communications strategy to ensure we can reach the children and young people with cancer who need us, raise vital money to fund our services and make real change in the system; through creative, emotive and effective storytelling.

Associate Director Requirements:

You will have substantial experience of delivering strategy through a multi-disciplinary Communications and Engagement function, incorporating brand, marketing communications, media and engagement. You will bring experience of developing brands and campaigns that are relevant, visible and effective, with a real understanding about the power of speaking with one voice through targeted content and channels that maximise engagement opportunities.

About Us:

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. And you could be a part of the team making it happen.

What we offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.

We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with Young Lives vs Cancer.

Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Location: Flexible
Contract Type: Temporary - 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: £65,000 per annum

Closing Date: 8 December 2021

You may have experience of the following: Associate Director, Head of Communications, Communications Manager, Internal Engagement, Copy Writer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Internal Communications Manager, Employee Engagement, PR, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, etc.

Ref: 104 838

At the forefront of the organisation, you will be responsible for maintaining partnerships, supporting tutors/coaches and delivering our programmes from volunteer recruitment and workshop delivery all the way through to evaluation. This is an “in-at-the-deep-end” role and you will flourish in a small dynamic team with real influence.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Create a thriving community of social mobility advocates among university students and young professionals:

• Meeting recruitment targets for tutors/coaches across the region each term.
• Training volunteers in tutoring/coaching and our pedagogy.

Oversee multiple in-school and online programmes (university student led and peer to peer):

• Setting timelines for programme start and finish dates
• Communicating with school staff weekly to provide feedback after sessions
• Visiting schools to oversee quality.
• Managing and running online sessions.

Programme Design and Delivery:

• Contributing to the design of current workshops and creating new workshops when needed
• Running in-school or online workshops for groups of pupils (KS2-5) and facilitating university trips at the start and end of our programmes

Line managing a team of Head Coaches:

• Delivering training for Head Coaches
• Holding 1-1 appraisals to monitor performance and set actions

Embodying our values (humility, high expectations, service, responsibility and resilience) and demonstrating commitment to our mission.

Essential characteristics and experience:

• Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
• Relationship building and facilitating: this a public-facing role so you will love delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (businesses, senior members of MATs, universities etc.
• Organisation: working in a fast paced young organisation you’ll be able to work between different programmes and workstreams.
• Independence: this role requires you to work independently/alone from time to time in the office and/or from home
• Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!
• Flexibility: the role will occasionally involve working evenings & weekends

Benefits:

• An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting charity with scope to input widely and take on new roles.
• Starting Salary: £22k per annum
• Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata
• Office space: working from home or can be based in our Birmingham, Exeter or London offices.
• Training: we are a reflective organisation and keen to support your professional development.

Key Information:

• Length: permanent.
• Hours: Full Time
• Responsible for: Individual Programmes
• Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply and Next Steps:

• Email Robin your CV and a cover letter of no more than 350 words by Monday 22nd November. In the subject line, please mention you are applying for the South West Programme Officer role.
• Interviews will take place throughout the recruitment period so please do apply early

Digital and Direct Marketing Officer (Fundraising) 

Location: Flexible / home-working with some travel to Unseen’s head office in Bristol as required 

Salary: £26,835.75 per annum full-time 

Contract Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week 

Closing Date: 20 December 2021 

Unseen UK is a leading organisation in the fight against modern slavery and exploitation, in the UK and beyond. After a recent review of our fundraising and outreach programmes, and armed with a new CRM database, website and brand, we’re ready to step up the fight to tackle these ills at the very heart of our society.

We are looking for a dedicated and creative digital and direct marketing professional, who can lead Unseen’s paid digital outreach programme, deliver high quality direct marketing campaigns and ensure a seamless supporter journey towards regular giving.

The Digital and Direct Marketing Officer (Fundraising) will be an important contributor to the success of our multi-channel fundraising programme, also supporting our communications objectives, building our base of support across the UK and driving forward our messaging and advocacy plans to help end the scourge of modern slavery and exploitation today. 

At other organisations, this role may be known as Digital Fundraiser, Online Fundraiser, Individual Giving Officer (Digital), Direct Marketing Lead, Direct Marketing Fundraiser. 

We offer a friendly, supportive work environment, generous staff wellbeing and training programme, and flexible hybrid working. We are open to applicants with the right skills and experience from all backgrounds and sectors.

For more information about the role and to apply please click "apply on website" which will take you to our careers page on the Unseen UK website where you can download our job pack and application form. Applications should be submitted by 20 December. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the role or how to apply.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and recognise the value that diversity adds to our work and organisation. We encourage applications from BAME, disabled and LGBT people that are under-represented in this area of our workforce. 

Self Help Community Housing Association have been operating for over 40 years, working with people experiencing homelessness and additional support needs in Bristol.

We are seeking a skilled, resilient, empathetic Housing Officer to join our team and collaborate with colleagues to support our residents. The Housing Officer role is crucial to providing high quality housing management services to support our resident’s goals of addressing individual barriers to sustainable accommodation.

You will manage a small patch of properties (approximately 80) which will give you the opportunity to get to know our residents throughout Bristol. Duties will include;

• Dealing with resident queries and concerns
• Liaising with other agencies such as homelessness and social services
• Working with our support workers to help your residents
• Inspecting vacant homes and assessing what repairs or maintenance may be required
• Supporting tenants with rent arrears and if necessary preparing court papers and attending court.

What do we offer?

• A hybrid, flexible model of working  (part time hours may be considered for the right candidate)
• Annual leave starting at 29 days paid leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension Contribution of 3% employer contribution and 5% employee.
• Life cover for 3 times your salary
• A thorough induction, probationary period and opportunity to professionally develop.
• Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build your career including membership of the CIH to progress your housing career
• A work laptop and phone
• Employee Assistance Helpline

#Care to join us?

We are looking for a Records and information Management Coordinator to join our friendly and welcoming team here at Hft in an established role. This is your chance to make a real difference to people's lives.

You will be working with the DPM to create an organisation-wide records and information management system. During the initial project you will help define the information architecture, create baseline metrics for measuring project success, develop and maintain a functional classification structure and research and apply industry standards and best practices to the project.

Location: Home Worker - UK
Contract type: Permanent, Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,105.41 pro rata ( £15063.25 per annum)

What’s in it for you?

There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way.

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme.25 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance

We ask all our teams to take advantage of the Covid-19 vaccination, which is offered to frontline support workers as a priority group. In some types of service this vaccine is required by law, but we strongly encourage everyone to be vaccinated (across all our services) to ensure both the safety of the people we support and our colleagues.

Find your place with us and change lives.

Closing Date – Tuesday 4th January 2022

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

You may have experience of the following: Information Manager, Information Management System, IT Security, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Compliance Manager, Information Management, Compliance, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc

The Individual Giving & Major Donor Fundraising Manager is an exciting new role. We are seeking an experienced and talented fundraiser to work within a new fundraising team to develop the processes and opportunities to grow individual giving at all levels.

Open Up Music is an award-winning Bristol-based charity, with a mission to open up music to young disabled musicians. We deliver ambitious, national programmes to raise standards in music education for young disabled people. We are committed to being an accessible, diverse and inclusive workplace, and uphold equal opportunity and respect for every individual. ​

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We especially welcome applications from Disabled people; Blind people and those ​​with sight loss; D/deaf people and those with hearing loss; people with autism and/or other neurodivergencies; people with chronic illness or pain conditions; and anyone with mental health conditions.​

We actively encourage people from structurally disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people from communities experiencing racial inequality, migrants, refugees, women, non-binary people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or people from an economically deprived background.

Starting on a contract basis, the successful candidate for this role will play a crucial role in delivery of our strategy to increase and diversify our income streams. You will use your skills and experience to make the most of upcoming opportunities, such as concerts in spring 2022. This is a pivotal position requiring drive and imagination, focusing primarily on stewardship of relationships, establishing processes, identifying how to capitalise on upcoming opportunities, strategy and development of these portfolios. ​

The successful candidate will demonstrate that they have the experience and skills to contribute significantly to the ongoing development of fundraising within the charity. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! ​

This role will involve some work outside of standard office hours to attend rehearsals and concerts, with time off in lieu.

Benefits include 28-days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), flexible working, 3% employer pension contribution, CPD opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle To Work Scheme, Headspace subscription, Arts Professional subscription.

We are seeking a Data Officer and Project Coordinator for Energy Sparks, a charity working towards a sustainable future in which the school community is at the heart of  measurable action to tackle climate change. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to climate change by supporting the delivery of data driven learning opportunities to teach young people how to cut carbon emissions in their schools.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with great attention to detail to lead on school recruitment, school account set up and support, alongside managing our energy data feeds and data quality. This will be a varied role and an ability to embrace a diversity of tasks is essential. 

• Salary: £28,000 pro rata. 12% employer pension contribution, 30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.

• Initial 0.75 FTE (28 hours per week)  one year contract with the expectation of extension subject to ongoing funding

• Home working, but occasional meetings and training in Bath

• Energy Sparks is willing to consider term time only or other flexible working or reduced hours for the right candidate.

• Post holder must already have the legal right to work in the UK. 

Application deadline: 9th December 2021

Interviews: 16th or 17th December 2021

To start January 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter

To apply, please send in:

•  A full curriculum vitae including two references with their full contact details

•  A covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and how you consider that you meet the person specification for this post.

Energy Sparks is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Salary: £19 000 - £23 000
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours: 37.5
Location: Bristol

About ACH:

ACH is a leading provider of resettlement services for refugee and newly arrived communities in the UK, working to resettle refugees through labour market and social integration. We currently work in Bristol, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Coventry.

Our vision

For all refugees coming to the UK to be successfully integrated into society with access to adequate accommodation, employment and education.

Purpose of job

The Support and Integration Team is an integral part of ACH; the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing excellent standards of support, as well as quality information advice and guidance, to enable the resettlement and successful integration of refugees. ACH is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our dedicated support and integration team. This role requires resilience, creativity and a willingness to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of both the organisation and our tenants.

Key Responsibilities

Support:

• Completing an initial needs and risk assessment for each person referred to service.
• Providing person-centred and culturally sensitive support to ACH tenants.
• Developing a personalised plan of support for each person and ensuring that the plan of support is reviewed regularly.
• Giving advice and support on a range of issues including housing, finance, education, employment, health and immigration, as required.
• Supporting people with budgeting / registering with care providers / creating social networks / advocacy/ volunteering / training / employment opportunities etc.
• Signposting to other relevant external agencies and referral partners as appropriate.
• Organising and attending group trips to local places of interest for our tenants
• Developing links with external organisations or agencies to promote the needs of refugees and create opportunities for partnership working.
• Effectively managing a designated caseload of tenants, as well as keeping accurate records and maintaining case files to a high standard.
• Fully participating in team meeting, staff meetings, training sessions, supervision and any other relevant forum or communication processes.
• Accompanying our tenants to appointments with statutory and/or voluntary services.
• Organising house meetings and visiting our tenants both at their properties and in the community.
• Completing online or paper forms for employment, welfare benefits etc.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the role.

Person Specification:

ESSENTIAL

Experience of working with asylum seekers or refugees in a voluntary or paid capacity

A commitment and desire to support refugees with their integration in the UK

Experience of providing advice and guidance, advocacy and culturally sensitive support

Experience of creating support plans, completing needs assessments

Experience and knowledge of working with people with complex/multiple support needs

Ability to effectively assess, manage and continuously review needs and risks

Ability to maintain accurate records and manage a caseload

Strong organisational and planning skills

Ability to manage own time, whilst also working within a team

Understanding the importance of safeguarding, in relation to working with vulnerable adults

Confident Microsoft skills - Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
 

DESIRABLE

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

A commitment to Equality and Diversity principles

A commitment to the professional representation of ACH

Knowledge of a community language(s) and/or lived experience of being a refugee

Understanding of the welfare benefits system  

Experience of supporting people using assessment and support planning tools

Experience of supporting people to understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities, including housing management issues

Local knowledge and networks, including specialist agencies providing services for refugees in Bristol

Experience of utilising policies and procedures to ensure best practice principles are followed

Knowledge of legislation relating to immigration

Ability to support people to manage budgets and debts

Trained to OISC Level One or Two or willing to undertake relevant immigration training

Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for successful applicants, but only with their prior consent.

ABOUT DEAN FARM TRUST

Dean Farm Trust is a Registered Charity and animal sanctuary located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire that provides a home for life to unwanted, abused and neglected animals. The sanctuary is open to the public and provides 62 acres of open space for visitors to come and met the animals in a natural environment. We currently give a home for life to 190 rescued farmed and domestic animals.

Rescuing animals since 2013, the Charity has seen significant growth in public support and media coverage over the last three years. We have developed open days, educational visits, school trips, corporate events, tours and many seasonal activities. The Sanctuary attracts 1000’s of visitors annually from the local communities and UK wide, with global support from the vegan community.  During the pandemic we took the sanctuary “virtually” through our social media channels and website which attracted more exposure that helped support the funding required through this difficult time.

The charity was voted the UK’s favourite animal sanctuary by the award winning global organisation Vegfest in 2020, we were chosen from hundreds of Sanctuaries throughout the UK.

Matt Pritchard (The Dirty Vegan) became our first Patron in 2020.

We have more recently attracted Corporate sponsors who we work in partnerships with and collaborations. This is a growing area with more like minded companies wanting to be associated with our Charity and the work we do.

We currently have a small team of staff supported by an established bank of committed volunteers, that is continually growing. They support us with daily jobs around the sanctuary, larger projects, and help at our open days and events which is vital to the success of these events.

THE FUTURE

The charity is now entering an exciting time where the support of new trustees is essential to ensure we meet the goals and challenges set out for the next five years. The appointment of new Trustees will give us the skills and experience necessary to meet these aims.

We are seeking motivated individuals who embrace the ethics and philosophy of the Charity.

If you are inspired by our work, and believe you have the skills, experiences and attributes to help shape our future, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome interest from all sectors and backgrounds. With our commitment to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation, we actively encourage applicants from all minority and ethnic backgrounds to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

The Charity is looking for people with substantial experience in the following disciplines, who ideally would have held a Trustee’s position previously.

Financial strategy and Management

Fundraising and Marketing

HR and Organisational Development

Compliance and Policy Making

Legal

TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The strategic leadership and governance of the Charity
• Actively contribute to the board of Trustees, involved in setting targets, business planning, project planning, setting policy
• Ensure that Dean Farm Trust complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Safeguard the good name and values of Dean Farm Trust
•  To support and challenge on the charity’s approach to risk management and data protection
• Attend regular monthly Board meetings
• Attend sub committee group meetings as and when required

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A DEAN FARM TRUST TRUSTEE

Contributing your skills and expertise to a cause that is important to you

Playing a key role in the strategic development of the Charity

Being part of a highly ethical and compassionate organisation that is organically developing

Working with like minded people giving the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge

If you are inspired by the work we do and feel you could contribute to the growth and success of a highly ethical Charity please get in touch

Applications must be made with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, supported by a comprehensive CV and completed application form

This is a rewarding volunteer role that is not remunerated although mileage expenses are reclaimable. The appointment will be for a period of three years with extensions of tenure in line with Charity Commission guidelines

Board meetings take place monthly for three hours for the first year

Our closing date for applications is 12th December 2021

Successful applicants will be contacted by Monday 20th December 2021 and invited to a video or in person interview to be held in January 2022