Communications Project Manager Jobs in Belfast

Winston's Wish is a national charity providing support to children and young people who are bereaved. Our vision is of a society in which children and young people don’t have to face grief alone. 

We’re looking for a creative professional with a genuine excitement for digital and the powerful role it can play in improving the experiences of bereaved children and young people.  

As an integral part of our Marketing & Communications team, you will be responsible for the day to day running and effective performance of our websites, social media channels and support on email engagement and paid acquisition. You will work with colleagues to identify, plan and schedule content across our digital channels and use data and analytics to consistently optimise performance, drive engagement, identify opportunities and grow our channels. 

The role will be busy; in the most positive sense as you’ll be at the forefront of exploring new and exciting ways to reach bereaved young people digitally. Our Marketing & Communications team is small but mighty, driven by the challenge of our strategy and powered by the inspirational people and stories that remind us to ensure no child or young person grieves alone.  

Please note: This is a maternity cover role for 13 months commencing 12th February 2024 and finishing Friday 7th March 2025. This may only be a temporary role, but you’ll have the opportunity to make a permanent and lasting impact for bereaved children and young people for years to come. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Website:

• Manage, monitor and maintain website Content Management Systems. 
• Manage the website agency relationship and the on-going development and improvement of the organisation's websites.

Digital Marketing & Communications:

• Take the lead on planning, developing and delivering digital marketing campaigns utilising social media advertising, Google Ads and external platforms to increase traffic and conversions to the Winston’s Wish websites.
• Manage and optimise SEO/SEM/SMO performance.
• Manage email marketing including data preparation, content creation and performance tracking.
• Measure and report on all digital marketing activities to identify trends and emerging insight to identify opportunities to improve the user experience.
• Work with the Head of Data to ensure all data capture activity across Winston’s Wish digital channels comply with GDPR regulations. 
• Support and work with colleagues to develop, deliver and manage an annual digital content plan across our website and social media channels with the aim to drive traffic, increase engagement and extend online reach.
• Support colleagues to ensure the effective management of the charity’s social media channels. 
• Continuously review and evaluate the performance of the charity’s digital platforms, tools, and software.
• Keep abreast of new social media sites, web technologies, and digital marketing trends; implement these new technologies in developing campaigns.
• Work with marketing and communication colleagues to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach across all marketing channels
• Support other members of the team at times of absence.
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks and projects, as deemed appropriate by the Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.

All Staff:

• Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; working with colleagues in all teams to meet the objectives of Winston’s Wish.
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
• Take an active part in the one-to-one process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
• Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy

About Make 2nds Count

Make 2nds Count is dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to giving hope to women and men living with secondary breast cancer.

We strive to do this by funding secondary breast cancer research which contributes to advancing an increased quality of life for patients. Our support programme has a focus on quality of life and helping patients by informing, sharing and offering practical advice & support. Education is an integral part in everything that we do and we aim to raise awareness of secondary breast cancer. We also empower patients through increasing their knowledge and understanding of research, treatments and options.

Make 2nds Count is supported by an enthusiastic and motivated group of individuals who help us make our vision a reality. From permanent team members, to dedicated volunteers, patient ambassadors and the dynamic board of trustees, our team is constantly evolving.

Secondary breast cancer, also known as metastatic, advanced or stage IV breast cancer, is a cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Parts of the body affected are usually the bones, liver, lungs, brain or the skin. Secondary breast cancer can be treated but it cannot be cured. Treatments aim to control and slow down the disease to enable patients to have the best possible quality of life for as long as possible. 

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer with experience of working on effective, creative and inspiring marketing and communications plans, from inception to conclusion.

To succeed in this you must have significant knowledge of developing, using and managing a range of communication channels and platforms, brand development and marketing, and a sound understanding of stakeholder development. You must also have specific experience managing complex projects or directing a communication project with different stakeholders while taking an audience-first approach. In addition, you should be skilled at managing stakeholders and comfortable working with colleagues to map and manage interaction with key stakeholders to further our work.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and driving forward a range of high-quality marketing and communications campaigns and projects, based on user research and customer insight. You will be an excellent communicator in both oral and written communications.

You will be involved in all marketing disciplines - advertising, PR and social media, digital, strategic planning, evaluation and analysis, stakeholder and partner management, media planning and buying, partnership and field marketing.

In particular, you will have strong skills in writing engaging copy to connect with different audiences and take responsibility for ensuring that our communications are meaningful, appropriate, effective and inclusive. 

Duties and responsibilities

Ensure quality control of communications and marketing and promotional activities:

● Responsible for overseeing all copywriting and proofreading across the various departments within the organisation

● Develop high quality print and digital materials to support a range of fundraising and awareness-building campaigns

Audience Development and Support:

● You will ensure that marketing and communications follows an audience-first approach and that all members of the organisation understand the audience segments and priorities

● Lead the organisation’s work across all marketing disciplines: advertising, PR and social media, digital, strategic planning, evaluation and analysis, stakeholder and partner management, media planning and buying, partnership and field marketing Brand ownership:

● Work with the Head of Operations to develop brand strategy, including the monitoring of brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition of our brand

● You will ensure that the brand identity is clear and supported across all channels

● You will ensure our key massaging and tone of voice is consistent across all channels

Channel Management:

● Manage and work alongside current external communications agencies, including PR, social media and video/design

● You will ensure that all platforms and channels are maximized for optimal effectiveness to support the strategic priorities

● Ability to investigate, analyse and contextualise complex issues, identify key points to be addressed and develop effective, practical and simple plans to resolve problems

Personal Profile

Essential Skills

● Experience working with a charity or mission driven organisation

● Empathy for the mission of Make 2nds Count and key audience groups, especially patients

● Ability to translate complex research findings into accessible information that is appropriately targeted for various audiences and stakeholders

● Creative ability to propose new marketing campaigns and tactics to achieve strategic priorities

● Ability to identify compelling stories and narratives for specific audiences that support strategic objectives

● Experience with Photoshop and Canva

● Experience with website design and ability to update pages, layout, and content

● Excellent verbal written and communications skills, including writing, copy editing and proofreading

Desirable Skills

● Experience working with a patient-focused charity or medical research organisation, especially if cancer-related

● Experience using CRM database, especially eTapesrty. 

Soroptimist International is a worldwide membership organisation which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. A vibrant women’s organisation with members in 118 countries, we strive to achieve human rights and gender equality, globally. The successful candiate will work with a team of staff and volunteers to advance and showcase Soroptimist International’s work and constantly position the organisation as a global influencer. The global organisation works from grassroots delivering projects which impact women and girls locally, through to international level, where we at advocate at 7 United Nations centres.

Marketing Manager 

Reports to:Head of Media, Brand and Relationships 
Location:Remote (UK based) / Bristol / London  
Salary: £42,750 per year  
Length of contract: 37 Hours per week, permanent

Closing date:  9am Wednesday 13th December 
Interviews: Stage 1: 10th-11th January 2024  
Stage 2: 17th-18th January 2024 

Please note that we do not invite enquiries from recruitment agencies. 

Main Purpose of Post 

This role manages organisational marketing and supports income generation.  The main purpose of the post is to create marketing strategies and marketing communications to promote Women’s Aid’s products and services to its target audiences. The Marketing Manager will create and implement a new marketing strategy, crucial to the ongoing development of WA profile. Understanding the needs of the charity, you will be responsible in identifying marketing plans and initiatives which will enable WA to meet both the long and short- term needs. You will lead in the planning and implementation of creative marketing activities and will work closely with Head of Media, Brand and Relationships to deliver the success of the strategy.

Line manages: Communications Officer for Training and Education team; Communications Officer for Fundraising team (both part-time posts) 

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Will lead on marketing planning and activities for the organisation, under the direction of the Head of Media, Brand and Relationships and working alongside business development colleagues.

• To be accountable for increasing demand for products and services and increasing leads and opportunities for the charity. 

• To understand the motivations of why people, engage with our services and products, and to codify this to create journeys for those who engage with us.

• To line manage the Communications Officer for the National Training Centre and Communications Officer for the training team. 

• To oversee market research to understand our positioning within the market and to keep up to date with market trends, working closely with the Business Development Managers to collate relevant data. 

• To create an omni channel organisational marketing strategy, targeted towards our multiple audiences and meeting their needs, using a range of channels including online and social media. 

• To work in collaboration with other colleagues and organisations to ensure that marketing is informed by charitable objectives and income targets. 

• To be able to work with budgets and create realistic targets and KPIs for direct reports. 

• Represent Women’s Aid at events as required. 

General Responsibilities  

• To maintain clear and adequate records of work completed; and to produce reports on work programmes and activities as required by management. 

• To contribute to team meetings and organisational priorities, to prepare and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings as required. 

• To take direction on projects and priorities from your line manager, this may vary from time to time.

• To assist in the organisation of meetings, conferences or events organised by Women’s Aid, if required. 

• To provide support and assistance to the Media, Brand and Relationships Team and Women’s Aid’s CEO as necessary. 

• To abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

• To be flexible within the broad remit of the post. 

Other  

• This job may involve occasional unsocial hours and travel throughout England.

Person Specification 

EXPERIENCE Essential: 

• Significant experience of working in marketing, minimum of three years. 

• Experience of line management. 

• Experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders, building relationships at a high level and work collaboratively. 

• Experience of maintaining systems for information storage and retrieval.

• Experience of online communications/websites/social media, including Content Management Systems. 

• Budget management experience 

• Proven track record of successful results from marketing initiatives 

• Have experience in delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns 

Desirable: 

• Experience marketing in a charity environment. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential: 

• Ability to market products and packages, while keeping organisational values at heart of approach. 

• Effective communications skills both written and verbal,

• Good influencing skills 

• Ability to produce high quality written material, for copy writing, copy editing and marketing materials. 

• Ability to carry out a range of research and information-gathering activities. 

• Ability to provide effective customer services to a wide range of individuals and organisations and to maintain and develop positive relationships. 

• IT skills, including accurate data inputting skills, ability to use Microsoft programmes, understanding of Content Management Systems and troubleshooting simple website problems,  and willingness to learn new packages and IT skills as required. 

• Ability to communicate sensitively with survivors of domestic abuse to discuss case studies.

• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work, work to tight deadlines and respond to urgent unplanned demands. 

Desirable 

• Experience of Adobe Creative Suite or similar desktop publishing programmes used to create documents and web banners. 

KNOWLEDGE Essential: 

• An understanding of the requirement to maintain confidentiality in relevant areas of work. 

• A basic understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues relating to domestic abuse, including the nature of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children.

• An understanding of the principles and practices of marketing. 

EDUCATION/TRAINING 

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a marketing or communications qualification however no formal qualification is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid; 

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities; 

• Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required. 

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment 

Terms of appointment: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.  This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts).  During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months. 
All posts are subject to a DBS check, two suitable references and right to work checks. 
Salary:  £42,750 pro rata + benefits. Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month.  Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.  
Working hours:  The standard working hours for this post are 37hours per week, based in London/Bristol/Remote UK based; benefits include a generous bank holidays and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.  All posts, including remote posts must be based in the UK. 
Support and supervision:  Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development.  We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan. 
Pension:  Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3-month interim probationary review.  
Annual Leave:  Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 28 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached.  In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. Plus, three days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and new year to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees 
Other leave:  Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances. 
Period of notice: 2 months after your probationary period has been completed. 
Union:  You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.  
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:  To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list (available on the UK Government website). Most commonly this is a British Passport. 
Additional information is available on request. 

Senior Communications Officer

(£38,000-£40,000)

This role offers either home working or a flexible work arrangement, allowing for a combination of remote work and office presence in central London.

We are excited to be working in partnership with The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH), "the premier surgical specialty organisation representing hand surgeons in the UK"

BSSH aims to advance the field of Hand Surgery through education, research, and the improvement of patient outcomes.

Travel is required, including attendance at meetings held across the UK. Some evening and weekend work is expected, with the option to take time in lieu.

Within this busy and varied role you can expect to work with full autonomy with the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team, Trustees, and Members to execute the Society's communications strategy.
• Assist the Event Manager in effective communication aspects of event delivery.
• Project manage regular communications for members, including newsletters, eBulletins, and mass mailings.
• Support and work alongside two committees - Communications and Global Partnerships
• Develop and manage the BSSH communications calendar.
• Create high-quality digital and print communications.
• Oversee the integration of the website with the membership database.
• Develop the online membership portal and enhance functionality.
• Edit video content for the website and social media channels.
• External Communications (with some Media/Press queries)
• Provide general support to team (11) and members with any communications queries.

We're looking for someone who can make sound decisions, effectively manage priorities, and bring a wealth of communications skills, knowledge and best practice.

If you are a highly motivated individual with exceptional communication skills and a passion for advancing the field of Hand Surgery, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

This new role will be the organisation’s key lead on the systems, policies, procedures and training that support the smooth running of our operations, including a focus on CRM, People, IT and procurement.

• Operations: On the Operations side, you’ll be responsible for the policies, procedures, systems and internal training that ensure the smooth running of our non-profit. You’ll be the organisational lead for managing our CRM database to ensure it is maintained accurately and fully to support wider organisational activity with the support of our team of co-ordinators based around the world. You’ll also manage other operational systems like IT security, data privacy, document management and business continuity.

• People: On the People side, this is a varied role across the HR disciplines from recruitment, induction, colleague training and development, employee relations and internal communications.

You will work from home in the UK, and will join a friendly, supportive and committed global team, and contribute towards creating systemic change. 

Who you are:  

• An experienced operations professional with strong experience in developing and maintaining robust operations systems, including CRM, HR, IT, data protection, governance, business continuity, procurement and supplier management

• An engaging and empathetic people manager with experience in recruitment, induction, handling employee relations and internal communications

• A great organiser, with the ability to set and meet targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with colleagues across the UK and global teams 

• Comfortable in a multi-disciplined role with varied projects running concurrently 

• A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders 

• A confident trainer, motivated by delivering internal training to build colleague knowledge and skills 

• UK-based with eligibility to work in the UK 

You will work remotely, but in close cooperation with the co-CEOs and rest of the team with regular opportunities to catch up online and face to face.

Who we are: Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation providing businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes to create a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work free from exploitation. Read more about our story on our About Us page.

What we can offer you 

• A permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) contract with an initial six-month probationary period

• Competitive salary (salary band £23,220 - £29,853 gross annually pro rata, £38,700 - £49,755 full-time equivalent) and enhanced employee benefits 

• Being part of a growing, innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation 

• A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, responsible recruitment and systemic change 

• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements 

• Working from home (UK-based), with regular in person and online meetings and social team gatherings 

• Employer Pays Principle employer – the full costs of recruitment are covered by Stronger Together in accordance with the ILO Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs.

About the PKD Charity

Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.

PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life-saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s. A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; the surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.

We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support. We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial. We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About the role

The role will be joining the small, committed team at the PKD Charity and presents an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key role in helping make a significant difference to people affected by polycystic kidney disease. 

You will be responsible for developing and delivery the fundraising strategy and meeting income targets across various income streams including Community and Events, Corporate, Individual Giving, Legacies and Major Donor fundraising. 

We are looking for a committed, highly motivated and creative fundraiser who is confident and excited about working across all areas of fundraising and generating income for a small national charity. As the sole fundraiser at the charity, you will be comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy 

• Lead on the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy which will maximise income generation from a range of sources including Community and Events, Individual Giving, Legacies, Commemorative Giving, Corporate and Major Donor Fundraising. 
• Monitor and evaluate the success of all communications and fundraising activity and to use this learning to inform and shape the future of our activity in this area throughout the organisation. 

Community and Events Fundraising 

• Market and recruit for a programme of national sports and challenge events including the London Marathon and Great North Run. Supporting our participants to achieve their fundraising targets 
• Develop and deliver new and existing fundraising events and activities that will engage with the PKD Charity community. 
• Secure new income from community audiences through referrals and introductions from existing supporters and sourcing of new funders within the community, including businesses, social groups, clubs and societies, religious groups and schools. 
• Recruit, manage, and develop a network of volunteers to support fundraising activities in communities around the UK and help raise awareness of polycystic kidney disease and the charity. 
  

Individual Giving 

• Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy, to maximise unrestricted income, recruit new regular givers and reduce attrition rates. 
• Work with the team to support the recently launched legacy fundraising and commemorative giving strategy, to maximise income. 
  

Corporate and Major Donor 

• Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of supporters, including the account management of partnerships with businesses.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive to develop relationships with major donors and support the development of a major donor programme. 
• Ensure that the organisational CRM database usage is optimised to facilitate major donor fundraising. 
• Work with other organisations to maximise joint fundraising opportunities. 
  

General Responsibilities 

• Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources 
• Create and maintain income pipelines aligned to income targets, prepare reports and contribute to monthly management information. 
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the organisation’s supporter CRM database, ensuring efficient and appropriate data capture and data analysis for the purposes of effective stewardship, fundraising and communications
• Record and acknowledge donations appropriately
• Assist with the organisation of PKD Charity support events when required.
• Lead on the creation and ordering of fundraising materials and resources 
• Ensure ethical, best practice and compliant fundraising activities; stay up to speed with best practice within fundraising and the charity sector; identify areas of compliance, new areas of opportunity and innovation within the sector 

Salary: £40,000

Hours per week: 35 hours per week as a 2-year fixed appointment. Home-based role with opportunity for flexible working pattern. 

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday. 

Headline: New Ambitions for Membership at NCT 

About the role 

At NCT, our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe because we believe parents help build the foundations of the future.

We are the charity that supports people as they become parents.  

We’re here to support every parent and their unique experiences of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. No exceptions. This means tackling the top challenges facing new and expectant parents today head on – overstretched maternity services, disparities in quality of care, the crisis in postnatal support, and the rising cost of living. Getting this right will have far-reaching benefits, not just for parents, but also for babies, children, families, and our whole society.

We’re recruiting a Senior Membership Manager to lead the review and revitalisation of our current NCT Membership programme as one of our 2023-25 ‘For Every Parent’ strategic commitments. You will help build an ambitious growth strategy that attracts, engages, motivates and retains members to be part of the NCT community and considers how we can best continue to serve our valued membership base.

This is an opportunity for a creative self-starter to make your mark! We’re looking for someone with track record of building and leading a large membership programme (or equivalent) in an impact-driven environment. We want to hear about your background, ideas and enthusiasm for delivering impactful supporter experiences that generate engagement and loyalty. Please visit our NCT for further details on job description.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our charity, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.  More details about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found here. 

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.   We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.  

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.  

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

Please apply for the role via our careers page on our website to apply directly. 

Closing date: Monday 11th December 2023 

Objectives of this role

• Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation
• To facilitate the Working Group to develop specialist CPD accredited workshops and forums for Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) and ISVA Service Managers from identifying specific requirements, budget estimations, implementation plans and risk mitigation
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget
• Analyse project status and, when necessary, advise on revising the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes
• To work as part of the staff team at TST

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks
• Develop and maintain partnerships with partners and stakeholders
• Supporting and delivering specialist workshops and forums for ISVAs and ISVA Service Managers
• Supporting the ISVA Project Co-ordinator to promote the training
• Leading on monitoring and evaluating project outcomes
• Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the ISVA Project Lead and escalate issues, as necessary, according to the project work plan
• To attend line management with the ISVA Project Lead.

Required skills and qualifications

• Four or more years of project management experience
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent or willing to undertake training.
• Experience in working with ISVAs
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Proven success working with all levels of management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets.

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Professional management or project management certification such as PRINCE2
• Experience of managing an ISVA service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to join APF as a Support Networks Manager as we take the organisation through a significant period of development and growth.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis is a dynamic and energetic charity with a strong purpose and values (compassionate, expert and bold). Your leadership, coordination and active involvement will embody these values: influencing, supporting and driving change through networks to better meet the needs of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. You’ll ensure that the voices and needs of people affected by this devastating condition are at the heart of everything you do, and you’ll prioritise those who are least well heard. 

What you will do:

• Extend our reach to the widest range of people with PF and families across the UK, actively supporting and guiding your team in fruitful partnerships with support groups and healthcare professionals and in regional events, and personally leading our communication with those groups where it is coordinated nationally.

• Support and guide your team to nurture a thriving, comprehensive PF support group network across the UK so that everyone affected by PF in the regions has access to high quality support.

• Enable people affected by PF across the UK to access the best possible care and support from the NHS, APF and other relevant providers, ensuring effective collaboration with our national policy work and being bold with trying out new approaches to influencing in the regions

• Help join the dots between the regions and nationally organised functions of APF for maximum impact on the lives of people affected by PF

You will need:

• Outstanding people, influencing, networking and communication skills
• A track record of building strong partnerships (especially with the NHS)
• Passion for amplifying the voices of people with lived experience, prioritising those who are least well heard
•  Experience of support groups and/or volunteering
• A good track record of empowering people management
• An understanding of the challenges of life with pulmonary fibrosis (personal experience of PF is very helpful but not essential)
• Strong IT skills for a modern digital workplace
• Highly organized, planning, prioritising and driving your team’s workload
• To work flexibly; can drive and regularly travel across the UK, including occasional weekends and evenings

 Why join us?

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to benefits as one of our employees.

• Make a difference to the lives of those that are affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Inclusive and supportive culture

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with longer service)

• Company Pension Scheme

• Training and development

• Employee assistance programme

• Hybrid working (Equipment provided to work from home)

Application Details

If you are interested in applying, you will need to provide the following:

• a supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should be no more than two sides of A4, font size 11. 
• a completed equal opportunities form
• your CV

About the role

At Animals Asia, donors are an integral part of the organisation. We know they are every bit as passionate about our goals as we are and, without them, our work would not be possible.

The Foundations team sits within the Global Partnerships team, made up of Foundations, Philanthropy, and Corporate partnerships. Our aim is to find and build relationships with new partners who can make a significant difference to Animals Asia, while also managing relationships with existing partners. Working closely with the Trust or Foundation to align motivations and help them see how their money is being spent and reporting back on the impact of their donation.There is significant scope for growth with the Global Partnerships Team as Animals Asia enjoys increasing brand awareness.

The main purpose of this role is to support the work of Animals Asia by developing strong relationships, cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and grant giving bodies in order to meet and exceed agreed income targets. Your portfolio will be global, consisting of donors from around the world, therefore knowledge of international fundraising from foundations is an advantage.

You will build and maintain existing relationships, providing exceptional donor experience, while focusing on new business research and growing your portfolio of 5 and 6 figure donors.

Overall Objectives

• To deliver the Foundation strategy.
• To research and acquire new trust and foundation partners.
• To build relationships - engaging, cultivating, and stewarding a portfolio of existing and new trust and foundation partners, providing effective and timely relationship management, including comprehensive grant reporting.
• To meet and exceed agreed income targets so that we can meet our growing program needs.

Relationship Management and Donor Stewardship

• Build trusting relationships and implement the highest standards of donor stewardship to manage a portfolio of qualified prospective and existing partners.
• Cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of high-value prospective trusts and foundations capable of making 5 and 6 figure donations.
• Work closely with colleagues in the Global Partnership team to find engaging, exciting funding propositions including solutions to generate unrestricted income and multi-year gifts.
• Find innovative and ‘surprise and delight’ opportunities to engage supporters.
• Create engaging and meaningful communications to keep donors well informed on the progress and impact of projects.
• Implement personalised relationship building and stewardship plans that include regular phone calls, and in-person and virtual meetings.
• Ensure donors and internal stakeholders fully understand and agree with any commitments.
• Ensure CRM is updated with all donor interactions and communications.
• Ensure proper follow-up on all funding applications, whether successful or not, to fully understand donors and prospects motivations.

Prospecting and Research

• Significantly grow your portfolio by identifying, researching, and qualifying new 5-figure + prospects:
• • Carry out prospect research.
  • Qualify new potential prospects.
  • Develop and lead on detailed cultivation and solicitation plans for high value prospects to achieve targets, and update plans on CRM.

• Identify appropriate funding opportunities that align with donor motivations.
• Create the appropriate stewardship plan for donors in your portfolio based on their motivations and needs, proactively developing relationships with them.
• Carry out due diligence to ensure partners meet our ethical guidelines.

Solicitation

• Develop stewardship plans for current, lapsed, and prospective donors in your Portfolio.
• Maintain cultivation and stewardship plans on the CRM and a calendar of approaches, for both existing and qualified prospects.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Trusts and Foundations team to capture project information and prepare high-quality proposals.
• Be proactive in ensuring you develop an excellent knowledge of Animals Asia’s work, liaising with colleagues as required, to prepare and present first class presentations and proposals.
• Represent Animals Asia at networking events, knowledgeably and passionately articulating our need for support.

Fundraising strategy and planning

• Work collaboratively with the rest of the trust and foundations team to build the team’s strategic growth and provide the best possible partnership opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Global Partnerships team to maximise networks and uplift income.
• Deliver against agreed income targets.
• Acquire, retain and grow the value of partners for Animal Asia.

Reporting and Budgets

• Work to ensure that income opportunities for your portfolio are maximised.Ensuring that donations from donors in your portfolio match the giving capacity of the partner.
• Track income on the appropriate pipelines and CRM, ensuring that reporting is Accurate.
• Ensure that proposals include 20% operational support, unless clearly stipulated otherwise by the donor.
• Ensure effective work plans are in place to deliver the projected income and achieve all financial and non-financial KPIs.
• Prepare regular reports and evaluations for your line manager as required.

Program knowledge and team development

• Be proactive in ensuring you develop an excellent knowledge of Animals Asia’s work, liaising with colleagues as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Trust and Foundations team to develop high quality application and reporting materials for all partners.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues from across the organisation to gather information for updates, reports, and proposals.
• Support the Animals Asia’s ‘one-team’ philosophy, making sure the greater global needs are put ahead of any team or market goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the on-going review, development, and implementation of changes to improve the productivity and efficiency of Animals Asia.
• Identify best practice fundraising models and make recommendations and implement as part of continuous improvement.
• Participate in staff training and performance and development appraisal process to assist in the achievement of Animals Asia’s objectives and mission.

Other

• Promote and advocate Animals Asia to the public.
• Follow established Animals Asia procedures and policies.
• Proactive attendance at team meetings, relevant seminars, and staff meetings.
• Proactive in keeping abreast of new fundraising initiatives and trends in the sector.
• Represent Animals Asia at internal and external functions and events as required.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of best practice in the charity sectors that Animals Asia operates to establish Animals Asia as a leader in Trust fundraising globally.

The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is likely to change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade.

Person Specification - Essential (E) & Desirable (D)

Experience & Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating to a broad range of people. (E)
• At least 5 years fundraising and relationship management experience, including the ability to initiate and develop strong, mutual, results focused, relationships to maximise revenue. (E)
• Proven experience of soliciting 5 figure + grants. (E)
• Demonstrable experience in developing and leading new business generation. (E)
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. (E)
• A flexible approach to managing and prioritising workload. (E)
• Understanding of confidentiality privacy regulations. (E)
• Compassion for animals and an understanding of animal welfare issues and conservation. (E)
• The ability to develop strategic plans and to analyse performance. (D)
• Demonstrable experience of investigating and establishing new networks. (D)

Skills/Attributes

• Able to work effectively and on your own initiative in a small diverse and busy cross-functional team environment with minimal supervision. (E)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities. (E)
• Encourages continuous improvement, learning from mistakes and failures. (E)
• Can write professionally and persuasively using a variety of communication styles. (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to network and build relationships assessing reactions to own approach and adapting language and style to achieve a positive conclusion. (E)
• Competent in the use of MS word, Excel, and ability to use databases for recording and reporting. (E)
• Financially aware and numerate. (E)
• Solution focused with a creative approach to issues and a ‘can do’ attitude. (E)
• Focuses resources on delivering results in line with Animals Asia’s Mission & values. (E)
• Thoughtful, kind, and considerate. (E)
• Manages own stress levels well and remains resilient, seeking support as appropriate. (E)

Circumstances

• Be prepared for some international travel on occasion. (E)
• Able to work occasional extended hours as required. (D)
• Able to accommodate global meetings early morning / late evening. (E)
• Able to work from home. (E)

Conditions and Benefits

Place of work : Work from home.

Dept/Team : Global Partnerships.

Working hours : Full time – standard hours are 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working to accommodate working for a global organisation and individual circumstances.

You may also be required to work additional hours by way of overtime either as and when requested to do so by Animals Asia or when the proper performance of your work so requires.

Reports to : Global Director of Partnerships.

Manages : N/A.

Budget responsibility : Yes.

Probation : The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probationary period.

Annual leave : If based in UK : 24 days per year and 8 bank holidays.  The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

Other benefits : Flexible working, Pension Scheme, Access to Life Works, health and wellbeing platform, Training, as required.

How to apply

Your supporting statement is critical and should not exceed two pages. Please demonstrate how you meet the above criteria and our values.

Interested parties please click "Apply via website" to apply by attaching your cover letter and CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all.

Closing Date : Friday 8 December 2023

37.5 hours/week @ £31 - £34k pro rata (depending on skills and experience) but could also consider part-time working

Home-based with occasional meetings in Oxford and London area

This is an exciting opportunity to join Primary Care International (PCI). We are seeking an experienced project manager to co-ordinate and ensure the timely and effective implementation of PCI’s GIZ funded projects, in Libya, as well as other projects in PCI’s portfolio.

We are looking for someone to start in January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Working flexibly from home, you will play an important role in our small, friendly team helping us to deliver successful projects in Libya and across a range of settings globally for a number of partners including some high-profile international agencies.

Specifically, you will join a small programmes team made up of a Digital Project Manager, Project Manager (this role) and a Head of Programmes (line manager of this role) who sit within a wider management / operational team.

 About Primary Care International (PCI)

PCI was launched as a social enterprise in 2014. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the quality healthcare needed to live fulfilling lives. We work to strengthen primary healthcare globally with a focus on quality, resilience and equity. We do this by partnering with others to co-create, learn, innovate, catalyse change and advocate.

PCI seeks to find sustainable solutions for delivering quality and cost-effective front-line healthcare worldwide. To date we have worked with clinicians in more than 34 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Mexico in a diverse range of settings.  PCI seeks specifically to grow the capability of the health workforce to learn and develop, raising clinical care standards, addressing related health systems issues, and ultimately delivering improved health outcomes.

Job Description

Project Management

· Responsible for day-to-day management of projects in your portfolio

· Working alongside PCI’s Clinical Director and clinical teams and Head of Programmes, act as the main team contact point with partners, for projects in your portfolio

· Ensure project plans and timelines are in place and work with the relevant parties to review and revise them as needed

· Co-ordinate PCI teams and external contractors to ensure they realise agreed deliverables in a timely manner

· Prepare for and participate in meetings with donors and partners

· Responsible for any administrative tasks associated with project implementation

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting

· Ensure monitoring plans and indicators are in place to track progress of projects

· Draft reports and ensure that they are submitted to donors/partners on time  

· Create other reports for internal, external, and key stakeholder use

· Participate in lesson learning sessions with project teams, document lessons and ensure that relevant ones are considered and integrated into new projects

· Collate, format and proof-read any training materials or project-related materials

 Procurement and Selection process of consultants and external companies

· Draft Terms of Reference or requests for quotations for specific pieces of work

· Co-ordinate the tender and selection process to identify and select consultants, PCI’s Clinical Associates or specialist companies

· Ensure compliance with PCI and donor procurement procedures

· Ensure the tender process and final decisions are documented clearly

Financial Monitoring and Management

· Undertake project-related financial management tasks such as monitoring income and expenditure and support the internal quarterly reforecasting process

· Prepare cash requests or invoice requests  

· Prepare financial reports for projects

· Support preparation of documentation for project-level audits

Logistical support for travel

· Organise any international travel or related logistics and ensure that organisational processes around travel security and risk assessment are followed  

Business Development

· Working with the Head of Programmes, support the drafting of proposals and budgets for new projects

Person Specification

Your application will need to demonstrate the following:

Essential

1. Experience within an NGO, social enterprise or non-profit organisation working with international development partners

2. Excellent project management skills and ability to implement robust project management systems to manage and monitor implementation of projects to the required standard and within tight timelines (often under pressure) 

3. Proven experience of managing grants from institutional donors (eg GiZ) and good understanding of donor compliance (eg reporting, procurement etc)

4. Solid financial management experience (budgeting, monitoring, reporting, reforecasting)

5. Fluent spoken and written English

6. Ability to manage complex and evolving projects, including international travel and provide remote support to project related activities

7. Excellent IT skills and aptitude for digital solutions

8. Strong communicator with good relationship building skills and an ability to maintain effective working relationships, through remote means, with diverse stakeholders

9. Resourceful, proactive, flexible, ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities

Preferred

1. Experience of working on health-related projects in resource-limited settings

2. Basic proficiency in written and spoken Arabic preferred

3. Able to travel internationally, if required, to provide logistical support to training workshops

4. Experience of leading internal meetings and managing stakeholder expectations.

Please note that this is a UK based role and applicants must not only have the right to live and work in the UK, but also be currently resident here. We cannot accept applications from anyone who does not meet this requirement, nor do we have the capacity to manage any complex residential or immigration arrangements.

What We Offer

- Home-based working

- Flexibility and autonomy around hours worked

- 25 days annual leave plus TOIL

- 5% pension contributions

- Membership of an employee perks scheme (Rewards Gateway)

Be there when it matters

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Do you have demonstrable experience of Individual Giving Fundraising with substantial responsibility for driving income growth from a variety of channels? Do you have a proven track record of managing Lotteries or Raffles and implementing Gaming strategies, are you looking for your next career move?

If so, Sue Ryder has a fantastic opportunity to be our new Individual Giving Retention Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and delivering the retention and development programmes across Individual Giving, Regular Giving and Lottery at Sue Ryder.

Reporting to the Senior Individual Giving Manager you will line manage the Individual Giving Officers, providing strategic input and support to grow and develop the retention and development programmes through a range of channels. As well as playing a key part in the delivery of key appeals and campaigns throughout the year and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on Sue Ryders income targets.

Key Skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Project and stakeholder management
• Proven research and analytical skills, with the ability to manipulate data and to present data in both statistical and written formats.
• Track record delivering innovation in communicating with donors across multiple Individual Giving channels including knowledge of Direct Mail, telemarketing and email.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager in creating and managing strategies for retention and cross-sell opportunities across Individual Giving, Lottery and Regular Giving to maximise long and short-term income in keeping with our wider strategic fundraising aims.
• Assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager in developing campaigns to retain and develop donors, adopting a test and learn approach, to ensure a strong programme portfolio and avoid over reliance on any one income source. Maximising on a range of fundraising opportunities to maintain our donor base.
• Liaise with the Supporter Experience and Journeys Manager to create and deliver supporter journeys which increase level of participation, engagement and financial value.
• Work with the Retail Team and external stakeholders to deliver Lottery sales through a robust EPoS ticketing system across our retail network and ensure data capture remains a priority to enable cross-sell and upgrade opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Digital Team to develop and deliver plans for growing digital income and improving digital stewardship for individuals across our fundraising programme.

Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- EAP support scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 12th December
Interview date: TBC

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters

Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Programme Manager to lead our projects covering predictive policing,  counter-terrorism policy and technology, and to support civil society and grassroots organisations that represent and advocate for over-policed and over-surveilled communities. 

What we’re looking for:

Above all else, we need a passionate and effective advocate. And as regards the rest, we’re more interested in your skills, rather than your knowledge. 

You might be knowledgeable on the current and emerging technologies impacting policing and the criminal justice system.
You will likely have experiencing managing multiple projects addressing harms impacting communities that are marginalised and made vulnerable by society. 

You might have a strong policy background with an interest in human rights, policing, surveillance or draconian technology. 

You will have the capacity to perform simultaneous roles such as research, project planning and creating communication outputs and have the creativity and lateral thinking skills to ideate interventions and disrupt harms.

You may be bringing a wide range of contacts to the role or have the skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their aims and values.

What the job will involve:

• research: for example on the impact of current data processing practices under the Prevent Duty on individuals and targeted communities.
• drafting policy documents: including public-facing documents such as consultation responses and reports.
• outreach to policy-makers: including engagement with UK Parliamentarians, Senedd and Holyrood. 
• feeding into our campaigning work: through collaboration with our Campaigns Manager, to ensure that your policy research is fed into our campaigning and grassroots activism.
• coalition building: through collaborating with other team-members to expand our coalition of cross-sectoral allies.
• creating comms outputs: such as blog and video posts summarising policy submissions and campaign materials. 
• some public speaking: such as giving press quotes and interviews, as well as representing ORG at external events. 
• programme management: for example, setting goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the programme to deliver.
• project planning: including identifying further opportunities and partnerships for programme growth.

What we’re like:

ORG is a vibrant digital rights campaigning organisation. Founded in 2005, we have over 20,000 members and supporters and 10 local groups across the UK. 

We uphold our human rights to free expression and privacy. We condemn and work against repressive laws or systems that deny people these rights. 

We campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes to build and support a movement for freedom in the digital age. 
Our remote team is spread across the UK. We’re a supportive, flexible group with high standards. We’re innovative and agile.

You’ll work hard but be rewarded by the impact you collaboratively achieve. 

We take staff well-being seriously and meet up regularly for in-person work and social events. 

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) setting out how you are suited to the role by 23.00 on 6 December. 

Please ensure that your email has the subject heading ‘Programme Manager (Pre Crime)’ and that all attachments are sent in PDF or ODT format. 

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held online. 

Length and Salary 

The Programme Manager (Pre-crime) will be employed on a permanent basis following successful completion of a six-month probation period.

The annual salary is £37,150 - £43,200 4 days per week (equivalent to £46,400-54,000) less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. As mentioned above, the position is home-based, though travel into London for in-person events is required. 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

ORG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team working in a supportive environment is vital to the success of our work. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from marginalised and racialised backgrounds as well as from LGBTQ+, and non binary candidates.