Stuart Low Trust – Operations and Communications Manager (28 hours per week)

Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-established, multi-award winning charity based in Islington, London. Through social activities we bring people together for better health and wellbeing. Many of our participants have a history of mental ill health, poverty and social isolation. Islington has an above average suicide rate, with the highest numbers of severe mental health and depression in London.

SLT is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Operations and Communications Manager to join its small team. This role is an exciting opportunity as SLT progresses on its ambitious 3 - 5 year Business Plan and is integral in setting up, implementing and managing new innovative services and partnership working which will increase our output and double our income. 

We seek a dynamic and motivated candidate with fantastic organisational, digital and creative thinking skills; who will thrive on this challenge. Successful and substantial management experience with the ability to turn plans into reality are key. If you have the skills and knowledge detailed below, with a proven track record within a charity or social care setting then this could be the role for you.

SLT is offering a salary of £30,000 per annum (pro rata), flexible working, excellent holiday entitlement and a contributory occupational pension scheme. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Deadline for applications: 5m on Friday 9th October 2020

Interview date: Saturday 17th October 2020

Start: December 2020/January 2021

About us and the role

The Renewal Programme is a local Newham based charity that is passionate about investing in our community and supporting people to rise through dignity, inspiration, and empowerment. We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of charity digital communications and marketing, who also brings an appetite for creativity and enthusiasm for developing and implementing strategies to grow our impact. You will lead on all the charity’s digital communications and marketing activities, in order to grow and deepen our digital and social media presence and engagement, and position the charity to increase fundraising capacity and online donations. In a nutshell your role will be to help us reach more people, raise more funds, and build stronger relationships with our various audiences.

Our ideal candidate for this role will be an individual with a passion for digital content and a good understanding and experience of how digital technologies can be used to transform charity impact and engagement. We are seeking someone who is ambitious and can be our champion for digital transformation. You will also have a flexible and pragmatic approach to your work in order to be able to support the needs of a relatively small local charity working to recover from the effects of covid-19.

You will need to demonstrate that you are professional, organised, efficient and able to manage your own time and workload to meet project targets. We can offer you a friendly team of experienced coordinators to work with and the support of a dynamic leadership team.

This role is 25 hours per week and for an initial fixed term period of 12 months. Please see the full job description and person specification attached and do note an enhanced DBS check will be required.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Details : please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified.

Please apply by attaching an up to date CV detailing relevant education and employment experience and a covering letter demonstrating how your skills meet the Job Description and Person Specification (no more than 2 pages). Please ensure that your application contains details of 2 referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Newham Community Renewal Programme is committed to recruiting high quality candidates whose skills and experience are most suited to the job regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion (or beliefs), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or political affiliation.

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. 

We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face, in their local service, community or online. 

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. 

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

About the role

We’re looking for a Communications and Events Intern for a period of three months. 

Working closely with the Senior Communications Officer and the rest of the Communications team, you’ll play a key role at an exciting and busy time. This is a fantastic opportunity to get some really varied experience for a charity in communications.

You’ll be involved in helping us start to use new digital platforms, in planning virtual events and creating different types of content to help us engage our staff. You’ll also use your great organisational skills to support the team with administrative tasks and to keep our communications running smoothly.

What we’re looking for

Ideally you’ll have:

• A keen interest to develop your experience in communications at a charity. 
• Some experience of working in a team. 
• The ability to write well and produce different types of content for different audiences. 
• The ability to build great relationships with different people. 
• An understanding of digital platforms and digital communications. 
• The ability to manage your own time and projects with great organisational skills. 
• A passion to help people change, and a belief in people’s abilities to do it

In return, you’ll get to be part of a supportive, tight-knit team who want to hear your ideas. 

You do not need a degree to apply for this role. 

We are continuously striving to be a more inclusive and diverse organisation. We are actively encouraging applications from but not limited to BAME candidates.

Further information about this job 

This a three-month fixed term contract for 37.5 hours per week.   

If you are based in London, you will also receive an Inner London Weighting allowance of £2,759 per annum.

Interviews will be held on 27 October via online video call, with a preferred start date of early November. 

Please apply via our website, where further contact details can be found.

Benefits of working with us 

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Life assurance benefit scheme
• Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Information about us and our recruitment processes 

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We actively welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates to ensure we have an inclusive and representational workforce for all our staff and clients.

We are only able to employ people who have the legal right to work in the UK.

We want to safeguard and protect the children, young people and adults we work with. Our rigorous selection process applies to all applicants to support this aim.  If you are applying for a role which involves regulated activity you will need to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred Lists) check (if in England) or become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (if in Scotland). We will also seek references as part of the selection process for this role, including from your current or most recent employer.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate fundraising and comms superstar to help us continue our vital work supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol.

This role is a true one-off and has huge potential. Working with our team to raise funds in our community for some amazing projects and managing our already well-established comms output, the right person in this position can make a huge impact to ABC and will be supported to hit the ground running from the off.

As we head into this post-pandemic world, the experience of displaced people in the UK is more disjointed and worrying than ever. ABC's goal is to enable a better life for all of our community and ensure the most vulnerable receive not just the basic goods for living but as warm a welcome as possible.

Aid Box Community exists for the Relief of Poverty and Financial hardship of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the United Kingdom for the public benefit by providing free and essential living Items. Promoting the integration of Refugees and Asylum Seekers through the signposting of partner services for practical help in Housing, Legal Advice and Medical Help.

Our vision is a world where every refugee and asylum seeker is given the opportunity to start a new life.

Our mission is to uphold the basic rights of refugees and asylum seekers by providing practical aid, support and direction and, by doing so, making their daily lives a little easier.

Our Values: Aid Box Community welcomes displaced people with open arms into the ABC family. Together, we will provide choice, love, hope, advocacy and a space where everyone belongs, and everyone is important.

Aid Box Community currently works with over 600 refugees and asylum seekers living in and around Bristol.

We run a free shop and connections service as well as an active women's group. We have ambitious plans for growth over the next three years and are looking for a brilliant communications and fundraising coordinator to complement our existing team.

 Alongside your skill, experience and enthusiasm, you will join the CEO, our Founder / Director of Operations, our volunteer coordinator, our aid coordinator, bookkeeper and grants writer as well as an active trustee team and literally hundreds of volunteers in supporting some of Bristol's most vulnerable members of the community.

Job Description:

This role requires a strong background in charity events fundraising as well as individual giving,The Fundraising and communications coordinator will report to the CEO and work with our grant's fundraiser and bookkeeper. your specific role will include management of our local events, crowdfunding, individual giving and legacy campaigns as well as develop our database of supporters. With the support of volunteers, you will also be working closely with trustees to develop a communications strategy to support our ambitious plans for the years ahead, as well as day to day management of our social media platforms and quarterly newsletters.

Key Duties:

Fundraising

• Build on the development and delivery of an ABC events programme both online and in the community; direct and third party. (some evening / weekend work required)
• Develop and increase our supporter base via individual giving, crowdfunding and legacies.
• Monitor and analyse performance of website, using Google Analytics, and social media channels.
• Working to targets & ensuring Aid Box Community’s financial targets for fundraising is met
• Developing and maintaining our supporter's database.
• Assist in the preparation of fundraising reports to CEO & Trustees in time for Trustees meetings

Communications

• Contribute to the development of the ABC  communication Strategy
• Managing the growth of Aid Box Community’s online presence through social media
• Managing and develop Aid Box Community’s website
• Creation of Quarterly update mailers for Aid Box supporters.
• Development and collation of key impact material to be used by Aid Box, including website content, case studies and other content for use on social media.
• Develop press contacts and seek media publicity.
• Ensuring all communication to donors is timely, professional and accurate

Experience, qualifications and requirements

You will have a strong track record of fundraising for charities, with experience of running events, regular giving, legacy and crowdfunding campaigns.

First class communications and IT skills are required for this role as is a strong working knowledge of maximising social media presence.

You will have experience of:

• working or volunteering with NGOs or charities essential.
• IT and word processing skills essential.
• Experience of organising events essential.
• Experience of marketing and communications essential.
• Excellent written and communication skills essential.
• Experience of working with websites desirable.
• Experience of working with volunteers essential.

At Aid Box Community, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We know that by having a diverse and welcoming team, we really can help share hope and love to people from all over the world. Aid Box Community is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

this role requires the undertaking of an enhance DBS. 

1. DESIGNATION Marketing and Communications Officer

2. HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)

3. SALARY NJC Scale scp 13 - 17 (£22,021 – £23,836)

4. LOCATION Registered Office, Warrington

5. RESPONSIBLE TO Marketing and Communications Manager

6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR Some volunteer supervision

7. PURPOSE OF POST

   The post holder will report to and assist the Marketing and Communications Manager, helping to champion and manage the PAPYRUS brand and supporting the delivery of our projects and services through developing engaging and targeted content. They will act as the day-to-day lead on our social media channels with the aim of increasing reach and engagement, and regularly report on data and insights to inform strategy.

8. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

   Marketing and Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Team, Head of Marketing and Communications; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; PAPYRUS members and supporters; Media Manager.

9. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

   1. Day to day running of social media platforms

      1. Run our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram and TikTok), using these to promote our services, increase brand awareness and drive engagement with our audiences;

      2. Develop the charity’s online presence by exploring new opportunities and channels to appeal to different audiences;

      3. Proactively search for, curate and share content from appropriate third parties and monitor news and developments within mental health and suicide prevention;

      4. Track our reach and engagement using insight and analytics tools, reporting regularly to the Marketing and Communications Manager.

   2. Coordinate and report on digital marketing

      1. With the support of the Marketing and Communications Manager, manage effective digital advertising campaigns using Google AdWords and Facebook advertising;

      2. Maintain the charity’s Google AdWords account, including keyword research, bids and budgets;

      3. Report on outcomes (including impression share, quality score and other account metrics).

   3. Help plan and deliver organisational communications

      1. Assist in maintaining and updating the central communications timeline and help promote awareness campaigns around key dates and themes;

      2. Help produce and distribute regular e-news updates and a new monthly e-Newsletter to our members and supporters, maintaining our database account and subscriber list on Raiser’s Edge;

      3. Help promote and assist with the organisation of PAPYRUS events and seminars;

      4. Provide communications support to other teams within PAPYRUS as required.

      5. Assist with Internal Communications delivering key messages to staff and supporting with the monthly newsletter.

   4. Assist with brand management and design

      1. Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in ensuring the PAPYRUS brand is consistently used across all channels (including any use by third parties) as per our guidelines;

      2. Help produce creative designs and artwork for print and digital requirements, utilising in-house design tools and software (including Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva);

      3. Maintain and update in-house branding and collateral, our image library, stock photography, templates and presentations.

   5. Assist with the production and distribution of PAPYRUS literature

      1. Assist in the design and delivery of literature and merchandise, liaising with other departments and external designers where required;

      2. Assist with the PAPYRUS Newsletter: develop content ideas for forthcoming editions, collate and chase authors for articles, keep track of schedules and deadlines, proof and mark up editions, and liaise with designers where required.

   6. Support with the maintenance of our website and content management

      1. Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in regularly updating the website with new content or features through the content management system, liaising with web providers where necessary;

      2. Help develop different user journeys and profiles, liaising with external suppliers where required, and report to the Marketing and Communications Manager on website use and future development opportunities.

   7. Undertake research and analysis to inform decision-making

      1. Assist with running internal working groups to develop ideas and campaigns;

      2. Help conduct research as required to inform decision-making and test ideas and materials;

      3. Analyse and regularly report on statistics to improve and inform our marketing activity (using Google Analytics, Raiser’s Edge and Meltwater).

   8. Help maintain communications procedures, guidelines and best practice

      1. Act as the first point of contact for communications queries, co-ordinating the appropriate response from PAPYRUS and linking in with other departments where necessary;

      2. Increase the number of organisations that promote PAPYRUS and our services and compile a list of key communications contacts to increase information sharing;

      3. Help create internal reference tools and templates.

   9. Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.

   10. Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.

   11. Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

10. ADDITIONAL DUTIES

    It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicide that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

11. CONFIDENTIALITY

    It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

12. BASIC PRINCIPLES

    The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. They must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

13. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

    Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

14. QUALIFICATIONS

    See Person Specification

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding and requires all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check is required for this appointment.

PAPYRUS is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within our organisation at this level.

Please visit our website for full detail and application form.

We are looking to recruit a Director of Communications to be part of our dynamic team. The Director of Communications will be responsible for overseeing Yachad’s communications and helping to maintain and build our public profile through our campaigning and advocacy work. Reporting to the Director, the post holder will oversee communications with the different stakeholders that we engage with. This includes activists and donors, media (mainstream and Jewish media), parliamentary and political contacts, and our partners in the region. They will work with the Director to develop and implement Yachad’s advocacy campaigns, leading on the delivery of campaign communication strategy. The post-holder will, alongside other staff members, act as an organisational spokesperson

The Communications Officer will work within a small dynamic fundraising team and will offer an opportunity to deliver a rich cross-section of communications, marketing and donor relation skills in a leading international development organisation specialising in microfinance.  The post-holder will work closely with the Communications manager to create and share high-quality, compelling content to aid brand awareness and income generation for the organisation. 

We are looking for an ambitious, creative and proactive individual to support the development and delivery of Opportunity International’s communications activities, with a particular focus on growing our online presence with impactful digital content and campaigns.

The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Main Responsibilities:

COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CREATION

• Work with the Communications Manager to collate stories and media for production of marketing materials such as newsletters, annual summary, appeals and donor reports.
• Develop the production of new high-quality, branded materials for external communications (e.g. leaflets, posters, t-shirts, event materials etc).  This will involve managing multiple stakeholders (e.g. designers, printers, donor managers).
• Support the Communications Manager with the production of content and creatives for larger media appeals, direct mailings and events. 
• Effectively write, edit and proofread copy for different audiences and channels.
• Support the Communications Manager with any new initiatives eg storyboarding new videos, coordinating production of new video or media gathering trips.
• Assist with developing and managing external media relationships and with the drafting of press releases, marketing copy and news stories.

DIGITAL

• Manage and work with a freelance digital marketer to improve the optimisation of our digital channels – testing, SEO, adwords, development of lead generation campaigns, and analysing performance data.
• Regularly update the charity’s website with relevant content, and look to improve and optimise where possible.
• Prepare and manage regular compelling content for social media channels (twitter).
• Plan, schedule and write monthly enewsletters for our core supporters and send these out using our email marketing software.
• Manage our YouTube channel, upload videos and create infographics.

GENERAL

• Manage the uploading of new media resources onto a global media database.
• Support the use of the donor database to segment and tailor communications more effectively.  Helping to analyse, research and report on what campaigns were effective, and our supporter profile etc.
• As part of the wider team, assist with general administrative duties including, hosting visitors, supporting volunteers, etc. Provide administrative and organisational support on a range of marketing initiatives and events to support the effective communication and fundraising of the organisation.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity.

The role is 1 year fixed term contract (with possibility of extension).  For full Job Description and Person Specification please click on additional documents link below.

To apply:
Please send your CV and Cover letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience match our requirements.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and people living with disabilities.

Closing date:  Midnight Sunday 11th October 2020
Interviews: Week commencing 19th October 2020

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled, dynamic, and inspiring communications and marketing manager to join the Parent-Infant Foundation. 

We are an expanding organisation, supporting the growth and quality of parent-infant relationship teams across the UK through local support and national policy change. In the last year we have launched our new brand and website, had a successful Infant Mental Health Awareness Week and national conference, and seen continued growth on our social media channels. We want to do more, better and with increased impact to achieve our mission, so that all babies and their carers needing relationship support can access it.

You will want to build on our recent successes and newly created communications strategy to share the value and work of parent-infant teams and why they are needed.  Working with our small staff team, the network of parent-infant relationship teams across the UK, and families having received their support, we want you to further increase our brand awareness and help us lead change in the field of infant mental health with our predominantly professional audiences. 

We are looking for a talented and experienced individual who can raise our profile and deepen our engagement with the first 1001 days sector, our network, and policymakers at local and national levels. As well as being confident and competent in delivering creative and engaging content across digital platforms, you must also be well versed in preparing compelling stories and content, bringing to life our work, and that of parent-infant teams. You will bring experience in digital communications and marketing especially with professional audiences; use and analytics of social media platforms; competency with Wordpress; experience of working with beneficiaries, alongside strong planning and ability to work across a team.

This role provides an opportunity to further develop and build the communications function within a small organisation and combines both strategic leadership and direct delivery. It is predominately home-based, with flexibility in hours, making it perfect for an established communications professional who is looking for a flexible role that still provides plenty of challenge and opportunity. We are interested in hearing from passionate, curious people across cultures, genders, ethnicities, and lifestyles to help us reach all communities.

For more details please see the Job Description and Person Specification document.

Closing date is 10am on Monday October 5th 2020.

Please submit a maximum two-page CV alongside covering letter (no more than two pages in length) as an application outlining your experience with relevant examples to show how you meet the skills we are seeking.  Please provide both documents as pdf files.  

Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application.

Interviews will be taking place virtually, using a video calling app (Zoom). If access to technology/WIFI is difficult for you, please get in touch with us so we can assist in making suitable arrangements. 

Stage one interview dates: October 13th and 14th.

Stage two interview date: October 20th.

Cathedral Music Trust is looking for a Communications and Marketing Officer, who will be responsible for communicating and marketing the Trust's work to a broad range of audiences using a wide variety of channels. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a small and energetic team. 

About us

Cathedral Music Trust (CMT) is a charity which supports and promotes sacred choral music. We do this by campaigning on behalf of cathedral music and musicians, giving grants to cathedral choirs and choristers in need, and encouraging the pursuit of excellence in choral and organ music. The Trust is a newly formed charity, incorporating the Friends of Cathedral Music and the Diamond Fund for Choristers. It has ambitious plans to invigorate and expand its operations as the leading source of support for cathedral music through advocacy, education and grant-giving. It is especially committed to enabling children from a diverse range of backgrounds to experience the many benefits that come from being a chorister.

About the job

Initially a two-year contract, which may be extended if funding is available.

22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE), working from home. Attendance at meetings and events, when these resume, will be required as appropriate.

Salary £18,000 per annum - this is pro rata the full time equivalent salary of £30,000 pa.

You will support the Development Director, to whom you will report, in developing and managing the charity’s brand, messaging and communications strategy, while maintaining the integrity of our core aims and values. Your responsibilities will include:

• Raising the charity’s profile and pursuing opportunities to maximise revenue and reach
• Promoting the charity’s commitment to diversity and inclusion within its organisation and in the world of cathedral music
• Marketing the charity through digital content, social media, printed materials and press releases, using consistent and compelling messaging
• Managing our internal communications, including newsletters to volunteers and members
• Contributing high quality, relevant and up to date content to our website and driving high quality traffic to it
• Tracking and measuring the success of our different communication channels
• Marketing events and campaigns
• Working effectively with the Development Director, Operations Director and other staff for the benefit of the charity

About you

You have a minimum of two years' experience in marketing and communications, including experience of engaging diverse and under-represented sections of the community. You are energetic, self-motivated and proactive, with outstanding organisational and time management skills and a strong attention to detail. You have an excellent standard of spoken and written English, with proven experience of writing and editing copy appropriately styled for different target audiences. You are a good team player who can adapt to working alongside professional colleagues and volunteers. You have advanced IT and social media skills and an enthusiasm for sacred choral music.

More information

Please follow the link to our website, where you will find the full job description and person specification and our application form. You must apply using the application form - CVs will not be accepted.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their background; we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under‐represented in our organisation.

This position is supported by the Genesis Foundation.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Internal Comms Assistant looking for more responsibility; the IC team play a vital role in engaging with thousands of employees and volunteers across the nation.

From managing the IC inbox and monitoring and measuring our comms channels, to writing copy for our intranet and creating e-bulletins, posters and copy for internal social media... this is a really varied role.

You'll also get involved in comms planning and implementation for specific projects. We're looking ahead to the next chapter for St John Ambulance, so you’ll be joining the charity at the start of an exciting year.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

You will be engaging and passionate about the delivery of quality internal communications to enable our organisation to function effectively, you will have some experience in copywriting and editing as well as having provided support in a communications environment.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive;

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - Access to financial, health and wellbeing guidance and support.
• Discounts - Blue Light, NHS Discounts and SJA discounts including discounts on mobile phone, gym membership, cinema, restaurants, holidays and shopping-including your weekly food shop.

Interview Date: 19/08/2020

Application Review Date: 10/08/2020

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

The Nazareth Trust is one of Scotland’s oldest and largest Christian charities, employing over 700 people in Nazareth, Israel, through its hospital, nursing college, biblical tourism operation and international volunteer programme.

The Nazareth Trust is looking for an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager to join our Development Office in Edinburgh. Working closely with the CEO, this individual will support our external communications across all channels and raise awareness to support our organisational delivery. The postholder will initially manage the small UK office of two direct reports, and lead proficiency in the UK office in web, digital and print communications, networking and fundraising events, and CRM/database growth.

Please note the application deadline has been extended to 09:00 on 2 October 2020.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Working closely with the Fundraising Management Team to support the team in achieving their shared objectives by enabling the development and execution of creative fundraising programmes and communications across all Premier platforms. With the overall aim of building the profile of the charity and increasing the supporter base for revenue generation.
This key role will be responsible for enabling the team to deliver tailored communication plans and share engaging fundraising collateral as part of our engagement strategies to build relationships and promote income generation from new audiences and potential donor groups.
The position holder will also work cross departments with the Marketing and Database teams on a regular basis.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project coordination of Leap of Faith project
• Working with the Project Lead on a regular basis to provide all elements of project support, listed below.
• Event Management of both online events such as webinars and Zoom meetings, and physical events including VIP dinners, committee meetings and info sharing events
• Supporting individual fundraisers in their relationship management which could include copy writing, preparation of written communications, pulling info from RE, sharing resources or helping to manage the donor journey through updating tracking spreadsheets and RE records
• Responsibility for coordinating the Communications programme which will include email communications, mailings and online events
• Meeting management, to include note taking and helping to drive forward actions
• Acting as point of contact for Project Volunteers
• Conduct desk-based research to help qualify existing and new contacts

Coordination of the Major Donor programme
• Working with the Director of Fundraising to deliver the monthly Communications programme for the MD Pledge programme, which will include Pledge Renewals, monthly e-comms, event invites and the occasional postal mail outs
• This will also involve cross departmental working

Direct Mail
• Working with the Director of Fundraising, to manage the administrative side of the monthly Direct Mail programme and Voice of Hope quarterly mailings, helping to ensure that appeals are delivered within the agreed time
• Gathering information required for direct mail appeal from internal stakeholders within process when necessary
• Act as main point of contact for designer/printer once strategy has been signed off
• Edit and proof copy, working with the Fundraising Management Team and coordinate sign off in a timely way
• Management of scheduling of appeal mailings, internal and with the mailing house
• Sign off print proofs from mailing house

Regional Fundraising
• Provide administrative support to regionally based team members, including the Director of Support in Scotland and Northern Ireland
• This could involve coordinating occasional mailings, gathering information or appointment setting and updating RE records/tracking spreadsheets

To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Director of Fundraising

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree educated
• Professional qualification in fundraising (desirable but not essential)
• Good demonstrable experience in project management and/or external facing client management
• Experience in fundraising (desirable but not essential)
• Experience of providing team support (essential)
• An understanding of media and web (desirable but not essential)
• Experience of working in a busy, high pressured environment

ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised, efficient and good written communication skills
• Proficient IT skills and related software packages (Raisers Edge / Exchequer)
• Ability to handle and own multiple projects
• Pro-active and show initiative
• Team player with an ability to work in a flexible and collaborative way

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• The post-holder will work within a Christian environment and therefore it will be necessary for the post-holder to have sympathy and understanding for the Christian faith and its values, and be in able to work within the ethos of our organisational aims.

Salary: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

An exciting new role will see you join an ambitious team looking to transform income. Covering all sites within East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity you will be responsible for creating a new Marketing and Communications strategy to raise awareness of the Hospital Charity with the aim of raising funds for specialist equipment, research and projects to improve patient experience at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support delivery of an exciting new strategy to raise funds for amazing causes such as children, cancer and the elderly.

Ideally you will already have a background of working in Marketing, Communications, Design or PR and will have proven experience of delivering successful campaigns, working with press, copywriting, managing social media platforms as well as creating marketing collateral.

Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,500 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

As Community and events fundraising assistant, you will be responsible for managing all the incoming enquiries to support the team. This will include processes supporter enquiries, managing thee events inbox, updating fundraising totals, sending out stewardship communication, supporting on logistics of events and helping to deliver the business plans and KPI for the team. This role will also support on cross team events, both face to face and virtually.

To be the successful candidate you will have transferable skills or experience in the charity sector including volunteering. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to motivate and recognise the efforts of our supporters, as well as have an unquestionable attention to detail. You will thrive on a busy but rewarding workload. It is essential that you are willing and able to work in a positive and proactive manner, under your own initiative, whilst adhering to best practice fundraising guidelines. You will be a passionate individual who is looking to start their career in the fundraising sector within an organisation working to support women and children escaping domestic violence.

Competitive salary offering annual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution, comprehensive EAP.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work 

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. 

As an ever expanding charity we are also able to provide career development opportunities including advancements into management roles across our range of services. 

Closing date - 4th October 2020

Interview date - 13th October 2020

 A Basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpins all of our work.