The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a UK-based non-governmental organisation working to secure a world where natural habitats and environments can sustain, and be sustained by, the communities that depend upon them for their basic needs and livelihoods. EJF is dynamic, agile and effective, and the team works across nine countries in Europe, Asia and Africa.

EJF is working to eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and associated issues, such as human rights abuses. To do this, we work with governments and industry to promote transparency and traceability within seafood supply chains and markets. We conduct detailed investigations into illegal, unsustainable and unethical practices and actively promote improvements to policy-making, corporate governance and the management of fisheries along with raising awareness among consumers to incentivize market-driven solutions.

EJF’s global team also work on a range of other campaigns where environmental insecurity impact human rights. These include climate, forests, cotton and activist training.

Japan is one of the largest and most important seafood markets in the world. We are seeking a campainger based in Tokyo who is passionate about protecting the marine environment and the livelihoods and other human rights of those who depend upon it. The succesful candidate will be an experienced, determined and motivated person who has an understanding of advocacy, fisheries governance or other relevant fields. You are expected to be able to work independently and with international colleagues to conduct research, develop strategies and represent EJF to relevant organisations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Research and analysis to identify seafood tainted with IUU and human rights abuses in Japanese supply chains;
• Liaise with internal and external partners, stakeholders and decision-makers to develop and implement a detailed advocacy plan in Japan, including representing EJF in high-level meetings and events;
• Raise the awareness and understanding among Japanese industry, media and other key stakeholders about the problems of IUU fishing and human rights abuses in the seafood industry;
• Work in collaboration with partner groups to progress campaign objectives; and
• Develop EJF materials in Japanese and vice versa.

Requirements

• At least three years professional experience in environmental policy, oceans issues, human rights, government and/or other relevant fields;
• Demonstrable professional experience in research, public affairs or communications;
• Attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritise tasks; and
• Professional level fluency in English and Japanese.

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife. Our mission is simple: to Create Ocean Activists everywhere.

We’re dedicated to protecting the ocean and we won’t stop until it’s completely clean, safe and protected for everyone, forever.

Our projects target coastal environment issues including marine plastic pollution, water quality, climate change and coastal development.

From our headquarters in St Agnes, Cornwall, we protect beaches, monitor water quality, organise beach cleans, run educational talks, lobby government and industry, report pollution and campaign for the conservation and protection of our ocean.

Together we are the voice of the ocean, together we are #generationsea

The latest annual report and accounts can be accessed through the Charity Commission.

Our Vision is Simple…

Thriving ocean, thriving people.

This simple phrase captures everything that matters to us, not just in SAS, but humankind. It’s a mantra, a motto, a rallying cry to drive us on, with a huge collective goal to help tilt our delicate planet back on its axis. This sounds huge, but when you love what you do, and work as one, that future draws ever nearer.

Community and Values

The ever-growing SAS community believes in staying connected with the ocean. To strengthen this bond, we live by four core values, which matter deep down to us all: Open, Dynamic, Authentic and Creative.

About the Role

We are committed to saving our ocean but we have our work cut out for us. Every day, 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into our ocean. Nowhere is safe and plastic pollution can now be found on every beach in the world.

We have a very successful Corporate Fundraising program, supporting our high impact projects across education, volunteering, community engagement and campaigns. This role is essential in supporting the organisation to continue delivering these award-winning projects. You’ll play a key role in our skilled and growing fundraising team.

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, you will deliver our corporate fundraising strategy to drive income growth. A key part of the role will be to consolidate and strengthen a range of existing initiatives including our business membership scheme, project sponsors and other corporate donors.

Key Responsibilities

We work with our corporate partners in a variety of ways (see below for more detail) and these general responsibilities are applicable across all

• Manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets are achieved
• Monitor and ensure KPI’s are met across the corporate income streams 
• Be the first point of contact for corporate / business enquires and signpost enquiries to the best way to support our work

Lead on the management and delivery of our business membership scheme (250 Club)

• Development of the 250 Club into a broader business membership scheme
• Management and administration of our existing 250 club members  
• Prospecting new businesses and inspiring them to join the business membership
• Build relationships with and create communications to inspire business members to support our campaigns

Manage sponsorship partnerships

• Manage relationships and administration of our existing sponsors
• Develop and maintain an excellent understanding of our campaigns and projects to identify sponsorship opportunities
• Write high quality proposals to potential corporate sponsors
• Develop and refine project sponsorship decks

Manage and deliver various initiatives for small-medium businesses to support SAS including; Work for Good / 1 % For The Planet / Charity of the year partnerships

• Manage existing partnerships across a variety of corporate giving platforms
• Ensure all giving platforms are up-to-date with relevant key information
• Stay up-to-date with new opportunities for corporates to support our work

Prospect research

• Carry out prospect research for potential new business members, project sponsors and corporate donors

Corporate due diligence

• Ensure all corporate partners are assessed against our Corporate Due Diligence process

Oversee and deliver a high-quality supporter experience

• Deliver an annual networking / celebration event for our corporate supporters 
• Create high quality and inspiring communications with SAS’s corporate supporters
• Provide timely reports y to corporate supporters in line with reporting requirements
• Managing corporate supporter visits to SAS head office and projects

Strategy development

• Support the Director of Fundraising to refine and implement the corporate fundraising strategy

Other responsibilities include

• Contribute to the formation of annual plans and budgets
• Reporting regularly on actual versus planned performance
• Providing data to budget holders for monthly forecast figures
• Understanding and supporting the vision, mission and aims of Surfers Against Sewage and speak knowledgably about the latest campaigns
• To be aware of, and act on, relevant governance responsibilities and requirements as an employee of SAS and adhere to these wherever you are working
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at SAS
• Work with the broader SAS team and to perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.

About You

You’ll be great at developing relationships and comfortable talking to people in person, on the phone and on digital platforms. We’re looking for a real all-rounder, someone who is confident to get stuck in to a variety of tasks.

The role covers lots of different elements - administration, marketing, relationship building and management. Being able to multi-task and prioritise is really important. You’ll love to plan, and have the drive to deliver against our plans. We’re a small team so you’ll need to be a creative problem solver, always looking for solutions.

You’ll have a passion for marine conservation, and will be able to translate this into a compelling case for support through written and verbal communications.

Above all, you’ll be responsible for making sure our corporate partners feel valued and connected to our work.

Knowledge and Experience

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of successfully writing proposals for corporate support
• Experience of acting as an organisational ambassador in a range of outward facing contexts
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to prioritise and focus on identified priorities
• Strong relationship management skills
• Experience of fundraising CRMs and their functionality
• Ability to work independently
• Awareness of new Fundraising Regulatory framework

Attributes and Behaviours

• Passionate and committed to improving the marine environment
• Strong attention to detail
• A completer / finisher
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Highly competent team worker
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation
• Willingness to work occasional evening and weekends

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th December

Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held week commencing Monday 16th December.

Surfers Against Sewage values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

During the coronavirus pandemic, amid a surge in demand for support from people who have been rocked by the financial impact on their livelihood, Turn2us has responded with compassion and agility. Thanks to our supporters, we’ve been able to offer over £3m in direct grants to households struggling to afford basic essentials. We’ve increased resource to our telephone helpline for people with additional needs and we’ve ensured our digital resources, including our welfare Benefits Calculator and Grant Search tools, used by millions since March, reflect the latest support available to people.

We want to go further. Our drive to continuously improve our services and target them to the people and places where need exists, is dependent on securing sustainable funding for new and existing programmes at Turn2us and in partnership with other organisations.

As Corporate Partnerships Officer, you will support with existing partnerships with businesses in order to: generate income to fund our work from company Corporate Social Responsibility activity, staff fundraising activity, marketing and campaigning; increase the reach and impact of our powerful digital tools; support improvement in how businesses support their customers in vulnerable circumstances; support with co-creating initiatives that target help to communities across the UK.

You will largely focus on our newly formed partnership with Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual insurer. This is our first strategic partnership which exists to help more people prevent a life shock from becoming a crisis. You will play a significant role in supporting this, strategic, multi year relationship to reach its potential by engaging stakeholders across both organisations and delivering on key activity. We have ambitious goals for this partnership, and are hoping to deliver a sector leading collaboration, combining the forces of two organisations to have a transformative impact. As such, this role is a great development opportunity for someone looking to lead these kinds of collaborations in the future.

You will play a core role in the pursuit of our purpose for people struggling to get by. You’ll also be joining at an exciting time in the charity’s evolution. We have refined our purpose, strategy and structure in the past twelve months. We are co-producing our work with people who have lived experience of financial hardship, so that their unique insight and voices drive change in policy and practice.

With a proven track record of corporate partnership cultivation you will use your strong communication and superb networking kills to develop our relationships. You’ll work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and business partners to build and deliver partnerships that make a real difference. Your understanding of businesses, ability to influence people at a senior level and intellectual curiosity will allow you to spot opportunities for to help drive partnership working at Turn2us.

Critically, your personal values, drive and ambition to contribute to achieving impact for people without enough income to thrive, particularly in the context of Covid-19, will stand out in this key role.

Campaigner, France (Contractor)

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation UK seeks a suitably qualified

contractor based in Paris to oversee and coordinate campaign-related projects and public-awareness initiatives.

Services

• Manage campaign plans, priorities, timelines, and agendas
• Develop and execute strategies and tactics to ensure the success of PETA's campaigns in France – including identifying key priorities, carrying out in-depth research, and analysing relevant links, key players, and policies 
• Work with all of PETA's departments – particularly the media, corporate, digital, and celebrity teams – to ensure campaign plans are thoroughly executed, maximising their public exposure and success
• Write and review relevant campaign copy, including, but not limited to, letters, opinion pieces, web copy, petition text, and media soundbites
• Represent the organisation at public-speaking engagements, in debates, with policymakers, and to the media and the general public
• Analyse the effectiveness of PETA's campaigns and activities, and suggest improvements in order to maximise their impact
• Lead on various special projects designed to inform the public about animal protection issues, including demonstrations and other outreach
• Develop an activist network by identifying, recruiting, and communicating positively with existing and potential activists
• Work with the PETA Foundation US production team to order new and redesigned posters, banners, and literature
• Translate texts into French
• Travel, when necessary, for meetings and to oversee events
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be fluent in French and English, be confident speaking in public, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They will have the ability to advocate the organisation's positions on issues to a wide variety of people in a professional and personable manner. They will have proven campaigning experience, have a thorough understanding of animal rights issues, and be committed to the objectives of the organisation, including by adhering to a vegan lifestyle.

37 hours per week

£22,105 to £23,850

Fixed term for 18 months

Are you passionate about increasing the success of international students and bringing a sense of internationalisation to all students at Manchester Met? Would you like to work in partnership with international students to understand the challenges they face and to co-create and deliver activities to improve outcomes and student experience? 

You will lead a brand-new team set up to support and guide international students, helping them to belong at MMU and create change that they want to see in the University

Who are we?

Located in the heart of Manchester, The Union is a part-business, part-charity, part-membership body. Operating independently from Manchester Metropolitan University, our aim is to support and represent each one of our student members. Our staff, work alongside elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and help fulfil student potential.

Winner of the NUS Campaigning Award 2017, The Union is one of 550 students’ unions across the country. And we’re one of the most exciting - with over 36,000 student members and 100 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy.

What’s the job?

Working in a team, you will support the Volunteering and Communities Manager to strengthen the sense of international student belonging, support student-led change, amplify the voice of international students and develop internationalisation of the whole student experience at Manchester Met.

Staff from both the Union and University will provide you with training and support to undertake this role. You will be provided with regular development sessions and will receive support to identify and undertake activities aimed at improving outcomes and student experience.

Why apply?

The Union will train you thoroughly, reward you well and encourage you to build a long-term career that inspires you. The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance. We’re absolutely open to considering requests for job-share or part-time working.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values. Whilst not a requirement, we are particularly welcoming to BAME candidates within the Union as we are underrepresented.

How to apply:

To apply, please download the application form and send via email as detailed on our website via the Apply button.

Please note we are only accepting application forms in the Microsoft Word format.

Closing date: 21:00, 2nd January 2021.

Please note we do not accept CVs or cover letters for this role.

If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview during the week commencing 11th January 2021. Please note interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams, as such, you will be required to use IT equipment that includes a camera for the video Interview.

Who we are:

The Humane League UK works relentlessly to end the abuse of animals raised for food. We focus our campaigns on the major food industries and businesses that profit from animal cruelty, exposing the reality of how animals are treated, and applying public pressure to secure change. 

We nurture a culture of teamwork and problem solving. Our team is energetic and mission-driven. Thanks to our focus on effectiveness we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. First established in 2016, over the past few years The Humane League UK has seen an exciting period of growth, and became a UK registered charity (No 1177926) in 2018.

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only vegan meals and refreshments.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of colour and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. To enable us to monitor our progress, we would be grateful if you would complete the short anonymous survey that will be sent to you after you have completed your application.

We welcome applications from all mission-aligned candidates wherever you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food, so if you don’t feel you match all of the requirements, and are unsure whether you should apply, we would be happy to chat through your concerns.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, contact us and we will endeavour to work with you to make adjustments throughout the process.

Who you are:

• You are curious and methodical. If there is something on the internet, you can find it.

• You are keen to explore new technology and utilise it to improve efficiency.

• You can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising them to satisfy all stakeholders.

• You use collaboration to lift others up and get the best result for all involved, even if this sometimes means taking uncomfortable positions.

• You are happy to pick up the phone and speak to the person at the top.

Requirements:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK, and proof will be requested prior to interview)
• Be committed to animal welfare

With these attributes:

Ideally, you will have all of the following attributes, but if you have most of them, we would still be keen to hear from you.

• Collaborative communication

• Forward-looking thinker who anticipates needs, actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

• Clear presenter both offline and online

• Keen to use technology as a tool

• Curious

• Ability to travel internationally approximately 5-10 days a month (Post Covid-19)

How you can make the difference:

• Follow up with multinational food companies for the translation of global cage-free and broiler chicken commitments into key languages for regional commitments within specified timeframes

• Working closely with Open Wing Alliance members to organise the appropriate translations of commitments into key languages for regional commitments

• Keep CRM up to date with key links to any translations

• Working cohesively with team members intra- and inter- departmentally to coordinate on translations

• Update and maintain the Chickenwatch database by transferring data into the tracker, checking for errors and making improvements

• Attend Corporate Relations meetings to take notes and support the team

• Attend regional summits as needed to help in organisation and minute taking

Closing Date 31st December 2020. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route: 

• Preliminary informal phone call
• Screening Interview (via audio call)
• Skills Test (completed remotely)
• Second Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)

Administrator (High Value Fundraising)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59 on the closing date.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Administrator Responsibilities:

Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our time. In the wake of Covid-19, people affected by this devastating condition need Alzheimer’s Society more than ever. Our high-value fundraising teams are working tirelessly to secure gifts and partnerships from trusts, foundations, major donors and corporate partners – ensuring people continue to receive essential support today, while driving vital research, campaigning and innovation work to improve lives in the future.

For these teams to thrive, they need high quality, joined-up administrative support. As High Value Administrator, you would be providing this to our Philanthropy, Corporate and Supporter Impact fundraising teams. Through a mix of financial tracking, database and diary management, plus ad hoc support with fundraising, marketing and events, you’ll work in tandem with one other High Value Administrator to act as a single hub of co-ordination, support and organisational knowledge. In so doing, you’ll play a pivotal role in meeting our ambitious high-value income and growth targets – while promoting greater efficiency and cross-team working..

Administrator Requirements:

To succeed you’ll need to be a confident and highly-organised administrator, with excellent communication skills, knowledge of key digital platforms (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), plus outstanding attention to detail. You are likely to have some existing experience in a similar role, which demonstrates your ability to process complex information accurately and efficiently, while successfully prioritising a fast-paced workload – finding time to deal with short-notice deadlines alongside longer-term projects.

You’ll be someone who enjoys working at the heart of a highly motivated, close-knit team that is looking to grow and diversify in the coming years. As such, you’ll have an eye for potential improvements in administrative systems – and not be afraid to propose them – while also being able to build positive and trusting relationships with a full range of colleagues in high-value.

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Position: High Value Administrator

Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £19,964-£20,770 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 5 December 2020
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Financial Accountant, Accountant, CCAB, Qualified Accountant, Part Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager,  NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc

At Stonewall, our vision is for a world where everyone, everywhere can be themselves. We work to ensure acceptance without exception, so that lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people around the world can participate fully in society and enjoy lives free from discrimination. We work to do this in a way that is aligned to our values.

You’ll focus on helping businesses, charities, public services and educational institutions to develop inclusive cultures through membership of one our innovative Diversity Champion programmes. You will be involved in all aspects of LGBT workplace inclusion. As a Client Account Manager you will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders and providing expert support and guidance, enabling them to create more inclusive workplaces. This role is a brilliant opportunity to help effect positive change for all LGBT communities.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic environment with a varied workload and be great at building relationships and influencing. They will be able to embody and model Stonewall’s values and behaviours – demonstrating understanding of both privilege and intersectionality and the challenges that face the identities and communities that Stonewall supports.  Above all the candidate will want to work to change the world for all LGBT communities, including LGBT people of colour, of faith and disabled LGBT people.

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team at our airbase in Newquay, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is Proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.

The postholder will be responsible for fundraising income as per an agreed annual target. Working with other members of the team to achieve sustainable income generation and build key relationships within our supporter groups:

• Individual supporters
• Committed supporters
• Company Giving
• Community Groups
• Event Participants

The role is a varied one and the postholder should be willing and able to multi-task, completing a wide range of duties, with conflicting deadlines, with a proven track record of not for profit fundraising.

Key responsibilities:

• Devise, develop and implement budgets and marketing plans for fundraising activities.
• Cultivate relationships with volunteers, individual supporters, partnerships and event organisers.
• Develop and implement an inspiring programme of supporter communications.
• Provide best practice advice and information on fundraising to new and existing supporters.
• Campaign analysis.
• Identify, research and recruit new corporate businesses and sponsorship opportunities.
• Provide talks and presentations to potential supporters.
• In collaboration with a project team, devise a challenge and events calendar – working together on implementation.
• Support local community with fundraising initiatives

By joining our incredible team, you can be part of the future to help and sustain the income of the charity, so “future lives depend on you”.

TO APPLY

For further details and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 December 2020

Interviews will be held week commencing 14 December 2020

Hope Health Action is a Christian NGO passionate about providing life-saving health and disability care to the world’s most vulnerable without any discrimination.We work tirelessly to provide health, disability and emergency relief in Haiti, Uganda and South Sudan; working to serve, equip and empower local partners so they can provide dignified and accessible care to the most vulnerable. 

HHA started in 2007 when we co-founded a hospital in Haiti that has since become one of the leading health facilities in northern Haiti.This has included co-founding a maternity and neonatal unit which cares for thousands of mothers and babies every year.We are passionate that mothers and babies have access to safe births.We also co-founded one of Haiti’s leading spinal cord injury rehabilitation centres and are now one of Haiti’s leading disability rehabilitation providers.In recent years we’ve also launched in East Africa providing emergency relief to the South Sudan refugee crisis.We’ve provided life-saving aid through emergency food rations, the provision of Plumpy’Nut (a therapeutic food to treat severe and acute malnutrition), maternal health care and disability projects.This includes the development of an exciting new project, opening a major new disability centre in 2021 in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement.We have exciting plans to scale up our work in Haiti and East Africa in the coming years and are looking for an ambitious Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to join the team and help us reach these goals.

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager:

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and enthusiastic Fundraising and Partnerships Manager who can develop and manage our fundraising strategy in the coming years, paying particular attention to building our supporter base and developing new partnerships.We are looking for a self-motivated and ambitious individual with a genuine passion for international development. 

The Fundraising and Partnership Manager will have a unique and exciting opportunity to help HHA grow and make a real and tangible impact to our beneficiaries.This includes helping to raise important funds to support the development of our partner hospital in Haiti, one of the leading health facilities in northern Haiti; alongside a growing range of health, disability and emergency programmes in South Sudan and Uganda.As a small charity, the Fundraising and Partnership Manager will have direct links to our field operations, including the opportunity to regularly visit our overseas programmes and have on-going opportunities for cross-departmental learning.We are a small but passionate, friendly and close-knit team where staff are encouraged to execute creative and new ideas, working together to support each other’s efforts.

This role will cover a diverse range of our fundraising activities and require someone with the competence and experience to manage multiple aspects of our strategy.It would be desirable for someone to have previous experience working within a small organisation to understand the dynamics between providing strategic development and handling the day-to-day operations.Areas of responsibility will include;

STRATEGY & VISION:

HHA is looking for someone with the vision and energy to develop a clear 3 year fundraising & partnership development strategy that will build upon existing strengths of HHA and develop new, innovative ideas in a professional and effective manner.This will require someone with adaptability, creativity and strong relationship building skills, working with HHA’s Finance Manager, Country Directors, CEO and Board of Trustees to design, implement and effectively monitor a strategy.This will be done with the aim of fulfilling a number of key objectives that will help increase our fundraising income over the coming 3 years.This will include setting out clear annual plans and executing these against agreed financial targets set with the CEO. This will include:

• Engaging new supporters and increasing ‘sign ups’.HHA has a strong and faithful base of long-term supporters.However, in order for HHA to grow and fulfil our ambitious vision, inspiring and engaging new supporters will be a central objective for this role.
• Improving communications, with particular focus on digital fundraising.This will include helping to build a stronger online community through improved social media and donor/supporter communications via email, website etc.It would be desirable for someone to have relevant experience and understanding about the future of digital fundraising (for instance, integrating easier donation technologies). 
• Developing new partnerships, including a specific focus on establishing and cultivating new relationships with churches, community giving groups, and corporate partners.
• HHA US. HHA has just launched in America.This is an exciting time for HHA and a unique opportunity for the postholder to aid the development of our US based fundraising activities in synergy with our UK efforts. This will include exploring opportunities for joint digital fundraising, communications that can aid both countries and providing support for the US Director in developing US based fundraising plans.

Alongside developing a robust fundraising strategy for HHA, the Fundraising and Partnerships Director will also be responsible for the following tasks:

COMMUNICATIONS:

This role will include bringing new, creative ideas around our communications and marketing, taking the lead with our programme team in identifying strong stories, engaging news/content etc. and working alongside the CEO with designers/videographers on the production of various fundraising/marketing materials, including regular and strong donor communications.This will include our Life Support Newsletter, specific annual appeals/campaigns, digital communications, thank you letters and other relevant donor communications.

PARTNERSHIPS:

As highlighted above, we are looking for someone with the confidence to initiate new partnerships and the ability to forge new connections/relationships with possible supporter, volunteer or donor groups.As a Christian charity with a small but committed number of church partners, we believe building upon our current church partnership activities will prove fruitful.Applicants should subsequently be comfortable in this environment and it would be desirable for someone to have had previous church based fundraising experience or knowledge through active church involvement.Beyond churches, the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager should aid the CEO in the approach and partnership development with other key relationships.For instance, other community groups, major donors, corporate groups etc.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT:

As a small charity, HHA are dependent on the support and energy of volunteers, working remotely and from the HHA office (COVID19 dependent). The new Fundraising & Partnerships Manager should thrive in a face-to-face environment, with effective leadership qualities to build and empower a volunteer team who can help implement the proposed strategy and help oversee the diversity of activities. 

OTHER:

It will be the Fundraising and Partnership Manager’s responsibility to execute HHA’s broader fundraising efforts and ensure they are implemented to a high standard.This will include overseeing the completion of the following activities:

• Donor management, including ensuring donors are thanked in a timely manner and supporter communications are managed effectively, including our regular donors and through sites like Global Giving.
• Working with our Operations Coordinator to ensure donations are appropriately tracked in our donor database.The Operations Coordinator will provide valuable on-going support to this role, helping to manage the database, third party systems (CAF, Justgiving) and GiftAid.
• HHA already have an experienced Grants and Trusts Coordinator who manages this side of our fundraising.The Fundraising and Partnership’s Director will be available to offer support as needed, though we do not foresee this being a regular or timely need.
• Managing the successful implementation of any fundraising events that the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager designs within the strategy. HHA have previously adopted a range of events, including small community-led quiz nights, Church partner events, Challenge events, and occasional Charity Galas (generally on special occasions like charity anniversaries).
• Provide quarterly reports to HHA’s Board of Trustees, sharing progress against the agreed strategy with clear KPIs

Key responsibilities

Tasks will vary from week-to-week depending on priorities, but regular tasks will include:

Line management

• Provide effective monthly line management to up to 3 employees
• Line Management tasks will include; coaching and performance development, probation reviews, 1:1’s, supervisions, team meetings, annual appraisals, development plans, identifying training opportunities/needs and responding to ad-hoc support requests.
• Ensure staff understand and follow organisation and department policies and processes, including prompt and accurate completion of assessments and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure excellence in the recruitment, training and ongoing support of volunteer counsellors including organising an annual volunteer development calendar and a celebration event.
• Work to implement and embed new HR handbook and associated policies
• Work to implement service agreements
• Support the Service Director as the day to day operational arm of the organisation

Service day to day management

• Coordinate, manage and lead a safe, professional and accessible suite of services  
• Develop and review appropriate contracts, policies and procedures, including referral, cancellation, assessment, financial and administrative procedures
• Support the implementation of internal digital transformation – a new CMS is being installed and this post would be one of a few system champions identified
• Ensure the organisational team carries out the following duties:

• Client access channels are responded to immediately with appropriate information;
• Support the administrative process for allocation and booking in clients for assessments;
• Support the process for administrative aspects of allocate/book in clients to suitable counsellors
• Oversight of the waiting lists
• Ensure service outcomes and outputs are effectively monitored and evaluated and prepare service statistics monthly.
• Respond to information requests from staff, clients or external organisations efficiently in a timely manner.
• Keep bookings/diaries/room allocations up to date and keeps clients informed of where they are within any waiting lists (if appropriate).

• Hold regular team meetings with both staff and volunteers to collaborate, discuss and agree upon any required changes to service specifications and communications in association with clinical colleagues
• Ensure Somerset Counselling Centre retains organisational membership of BACP alongside clinical colleagues
• Ensure all clients have terms and conditions of service/agreements/contracts signed and signed GDPR consents are also in place
• Ensure that the counsellor’s ‘agreement of services’ are kept up to date, that all counsellors have clearly explained the terms and conditions of service to clients who have signed the relevant administration forms and have agreed to have their fees collected as agreed. 
• Support the finance co-ordinator to manage income from counselling clients either via card, charity checkout or similar and ensure all money fees are kept surely and banked where appropriate.
• Monitor all client records are kept in line with all Somerset Counselling Centre GDPR policies and procedures. 

Business Management

• Work with the business plan to implement business as usual growth trajectory
• Manage sales and marketing requirements including meeting new client targets and social media presence and management daily
• Work with the Clinical Lead and Service Director to manage the services across the organisation effectively and in line with organisational values and performance KPI’s within the dashboard.
• Continuously develop and implement a business plan and a sustainable business model for our counselling services to thrive
• Attend and participate in any reviews of project work
• Monitor grants and collect evidence against KPI’s for end of grant/funding reports and evaluations – write up reports in collaboration with Service Director.
• To interpret performance and impact data and be responsible for reporting against service targets to the Service Director as and when required.
• To continually drive enhancements to operational effectiveness and maximise outcomes against targets from service delivery.
• To support the Service Director to mobilise new services in line with agreed project plans.
• To pro-actively develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to improve and develop service provision for people with mental health needs.

Financial Management

• Offset any gaps/shortfalls in counselling income generation forecasts by writing, or assisting in writing bids, for grants and trusts fundraising and meet annual targets to be able to support low cost counselling increases
• Manage the counselling budget, including forecasts and income targets; collaborating with the Operations and Finance coordinator, and Service Director as required.
• Client fee generation; working with the Senior Clinical team ensuring all counsellors follow protocols and adhere to policies regarding fees.
• To work with the Service Director and Service Delivery Manager to ensure sound day to day financial management and work within agreed operational budgets; contributing to the annual budgeting cycle.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure Safeguarding is maintained within services and monitored
• Ensure GDPR and Health and Safety policies are updated and implemented
• Premises compliance and fit for purpose is maintained
• Support the mandatory online training modules for safeguarding, information governance and record keeping as minimum for all and report on compliance
• To support the Clinical team or Service Director to draft and update operational policies when required and ensure a consistent approach throughout the organisation.
• Ensure that client complaints are investigated and dealt with appropriately in association with the Service Director

Service User Involvement

• To ensure high levels of meaningful service user involvement in service provision; responding to the needs of service users locally.
• Ensure bi-annual service users satisfaction surveys are undertaken and end of counselling client feedback collated.
• Review client evaluation and feedback to maintain and improve provision of service. 
• Use client evaluation as evidence of efficacy of service for funding opportunities.

Organisational

• Attend meetings and action tasks as appropriate.
• Represent Somerset Counselling Centre at external meetings as agreed with the Service Director
• Work alongside line managed staff; establishing proactive working relationships
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure operational issues are co-managed effectively
• Assist the Service Director to produce quarterly Operations reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Keep the Service Director fully informed of matters relating to operational delivery.

• To support the Service Director in the delivery of the organisational strategy with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of Somerset Counselling Centre

Overall

• Contribute to team meetings, counsellor meetings with both staff and volunteers to collaborate, discuss and agree upon any required changes to service specifications and communications
• Attend elements of Trustee meetings if required
• Confident and positive representations of self and SCC externally to promote the work of psychodynamic therapy
• Undertake such duties not included in the job description relevant to the level of role as reasonably discussed with clinical lead and service director
• On occasions this might involve out of core hours working and a willingness to work flexibly

Person specification

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Somerset Counselling Centre: Business Manager.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these conditions and requirements in your supporting statement that accompanies your application as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Positively supports the aims and work of the Somerset Counselling Centre (E)

Qualifications and experience

• Recognised management qualification (Diploma) or equivalent and up to date experience of 5 years (E)
• Significant safeguarding experience (E)
• Sales (income generating) experience (E)
• Marketing experience and newer digital platforms (E)
• Experience of managing budgets (or other similar budgets) including annual budget forecasts and planning income targets. (E)
• Experience of bid writing/ applying for grant funding from Trust and Foundations and/or local Council funding pots. (E)
• Experience of delivering talks and presentations. (D)
• Significant experience of managing, motivating, developing and training staff/volunteers (E)
• Developing and implementing policy and procedure. (E)
• Compiling and interpreting performance data and reporting against service targets. (E)
• Successful track record in planning and project management. (D)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and empathy for the issues facing people with mental health problems. (E)
• Knowledge of the day-to-day application of relevant legislation e.g. GDPR, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, HR Practice. (E)
• Knowledge of BID writing or equivalent ability (E)
• Knowledge of sales and marketing

Skills/attributes/abilities

• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. (E)
• Skilled in promotion and communications around sales/income generation campaigns including; new digital platforms externally social media, website management and production of leaflets and posters. (D)
• Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups to develop this.  (E)
• Is committed to working to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Commitment to working within the policies of Somerset Counselling Centre including equal opportunities and confidentiality. (E)
• Positive attitude, passionate about working for Somerset Counselling Centre and able to inspire people to higher levels of performance. (E)
• Team player and able to form positive, professional relationships with staff at all levels. (E)
• Able to work effectively with external stakeholders and the Board of Trustees. (E)
• Creative approach in identifying appropriate opportunities to take Somerset Counselling Centre forward. (D)
• Strong organisational skills and able to take control of own workload and meet deadlines. (E)
• Confident in challenging poor performance assertively, constructively and successfully. (E)
• High professional standards and the ability to communicate these clearly to others. (E)
• IT literate to aid communication and analysis of data. E.g. Excel formatting/formulas word tables/publications and use of Microsoft Teams. Work with a CMS essential (E)
• Willing to undertake training and development. (E)
• Access to own vehicle with appropriate licence and insurance

World Jewish Relief is looking for an energetic and ambitious Digital Communications Officer who is excited to help a leading humanitarian agency share inspiring stories, reach a new audience and increase income generation. The successful candidate will bring creativity and intellect to our digital communications, improving our online presence,  sharing stories from our global projects, and promoting our expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to our digital communications, making us better known for our life saving work, and bringing in support which will enable us to reach more vulnerable people and communities.

The post holder will join World Jewish Relief’s Fundraising and Communications team, an energetic and ambitious eleven-person department. You will work alongside our Campaigns and Communications Manager, Marketing Officer and Fundraisers, delivering our digital communications. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought great uncertainly and World Jewish Relief’s beneficiaries around the world are now more vulnerable and isolated than ever before. With great purpose and urgency, our fundraising and communications team has adapted to this new world, embracing different ways of working, aspiring to further strengthen our supporter base, grow our audience, and increase income generation. This is an exciting opportunity for our new Digital Communications Officer to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to our ambitious plans and vision.

To apply: Submit your CV, a completed Recruitment Monitoring Form and a Covering Letter answering the questions listed at the end of the Recruitment Pack. 

We are looking for a skilled and proactive communications professional to build on a firm foundation, and further develop and implement the organisation’s communications and media strategies, enabling even greater reach of our campaigns and messages. We are looking for someone who can plan and drive a stronger presence in social media channels in order to support our campaigns, fundraising and educational aims, and continue to ensure that the relationship between COVID19 and inequality are high on the national agenda.

We are seeking an exceptionally motivated and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. We offer a dynamic, friendly team and a supportive and flexible working environment. The Equality Trust is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment. We know that organisations with a diverse team perform better for their beneficiaries, and we particularly welcome applications from those who identify as Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and older applicants who are under-represented in our staff team.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week) on a 12 month contract. We are also open to job-share applications or those who would prefer to work 28 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, to be worked flexibly from home/ based in TET’s London office if and when we return to it. Note all staff are currently working remotely until further notice. This post will require some evening and weekend work which can be taken as TOIL.

The role

Inequality is not inevitable, and we are looking for an experienced media and comms professional who is passionate about tackling structural inequalities. Driven, innovative and creative, you will plan, manage and implement a media and communications strategy to raise awareness of the range of issues pertaining to economic and social inequalities and their consequences. Just as inequalities affect us all in various ways, you will be working on a range of issues, including supporting our young equality campaigners, campaigning on equal pay, corporate governance and pay ratios, health inequalities, and supporting our local groups with local media. If you have a desire to make a difference in a field at the top of the news agenda, this is the ideal role for you. You will support the Executive Director in ensuring that inequality, its consequences and policy responses continue to feature regularly in the media and that TET continues to be an authoritative and leading voice on this issue. From opinion pieces to blogs, media commentary to letters to local papers, you will be responsible for day-to-day engagement with the media and will support the development of creative press and social media campaigns to support the organisation’s aims. The role is also responsible for key communications with our network of supporters and local groups, producing a monthly newsletter and media monitoring. This position would suit an applicant with strong written communication, influencing and ‘selling in’ skills, with experience of working within a small team with a strong media output. The individual will also be comfortable producing and/or overseeing communications outputs, such as blogs, our podcast, films and publications.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop, manage and consolidate our press and social media and communications campaigns to promote awareness of social and economic inequalities, The Equality Trust and our vision of a more equal and healthier UK. This includes developing the strategy, planning calendar, identifying new opportunities and trends, taking part in the day-to-day management and monitoring of the organisation’s social media accounts.
2. Handle day-to-day media relations, dealing with proactive and reactive opportunities in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring responses maintain the reputation of TET as an expert, evidence-based source of information, providing agenda-leading content and maintaining a consistent message. Build on our credibility and effective working relationships with all levels of media, nurturing existing contacts and creating new ones, maintain good relationships with journalists and other stakeholders.
3. Write and pitch compelling press releases, blogs and opinion editorials to promote TET’s campaigns, provide quotes (subject to sign off) and brief spokespeople ahead of interviews.
4. Develop and monitor media management tools and systems to support effective reporting systems for coverage and results for evaluation reports.
5. Manage TET’s communications channels, produced in-house or externally, including a monthly newsletter, digital content, podcasts, films, campaigns materials and publications.
6. Manage our website on a day-to-day basis in terms of content, branding and functionality. Write copy for the website and update content as required and commission content from others in the team. Audit and review existing website content to ensure it is effective and up-to-date.
7. Ensure staff and other key stakeholders are kept abreast of media successes as appropriate.
8. Work closely with the fundraising and membership team to ensure our communications activity drives supporter retention and growth and drives donations and fundraising objectives.
9. Produce and edit short films, podcasts, infographics and strong visuals.
10. On call duties shared with the Executive Director.
11. Undertake any other responsibilities or duties as requested by the Executive Director.

About you

Essential Experience:

Traditional Media Management and Strategy

• Proven experience in a media, comms or public relations role, preferably in a Third Sector organisation.
• Proven ability to grasp complex information and convert it into simple and accessible language for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrable success in devising and delivering national and regional media coverage.
• Previous experience of delivering fundraising and policy-influencing communications.
• Experience of managing media crises.
• Excellent media contacts across editorial, social, economic, or finance news and/or consumer media.
• Experience of member/supporter communications and engagement with a track record of success.
• Experience of using monitoring tools to measure impact and performance and evaluate communications campaigns.

Social media

• Experience of consolidating and running successful social media campaigns.
• Experience of planning, managing and evaluating social media activity and campaigns.

Website and Multimedia

• Experience of website content management systems and website development.
• Basic graphic design skills to create digital collateral using Canva
• Experience of running and supporting online events.

Desirable experience

• Experience of using digital campaigning or social media to fundraise.
• Experience of making/editing films and podcasts.

Abilities and Skills:

• A creative and strategic media relations professional, proactive with initiative, actively seeking information from internal or external sources as required.
• Excellent proofreading skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Ability to deliver to deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent presentation and verbal skills with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to present complex issues in a memorable, engaging, succinct and persuasive manner
• Ability to understand and use quantitative and qualitative data as part of media and communications work.
• Ability to master a new brief quickly.
• A demonstrable commitment to the principles that underlie The Equality Trust’s work
• Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to persuade, influence and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, sensitive to their communications needs
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed
• An excellent team player who has previous experience of working as part of a small, busy team with a ‘can do’ attitude.

We recognise that the successful candidate may not have experience of all of the skills above and so we are willing to support training in areas that candidates wish to develop.

How to apply

Please submit the following documents by 9am on the closing date:

• Your CV (not more than 2 pages)
• Your covering letter addressing the person specification AND answering the the questions at the end of the attached pack, using the questions as headings.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Communications and Talent Relations

Location: Vauxhall, London (Head Office) but flexibility to work from home

Salary: £35000 - £42000 per annum dependent on experience + benefits

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract from January 2021

Hours: Full time 35 hours Mondays - Fridays

About Malaria No More UK

Malaria has been described as the oldest killer disease in history; even now, despite recent progress, it claims the life of a child every two minutes. Malaria No More UK (MNM UK) is part of a global movement that is determined to make this the generation that beats this killer. To realise this vision, MNMUK needs to mobilise governments, influencers, businesses, and the public, inspiring them to commit funds, energy and resources to ending deaths from malaria and wiping out the disease for good.

About the team and the role

Malaria No More UK is a small, very hard working team based in UK and increasingly across Africa with ambitions and objectives that reach way beyond the expected, and every member of our team contributes to winning the fight to ending malaria, saving millions of lives and eradicating the poverty that this disease causes to so many.

The talent team consists of one Senior Manager, Communications and Talent Relations with support from Director of Global Communications and Head of Communications.

This is a new role as MNMUK grows in capacity to manage and nurture high profile relationships to inspire public, political and private sector support locally and globally with a focus on Africa. MNMUK engages high profile influencers who have an authentic fit with our cause and who are globally inspiring, trailblazing, and leaders in their field.

The job holder will work closely with the Senior Manager in the management and recruitment of talent for Malaria No More UK (MNM UK) and associated campaigns with a focus on UK and Africa.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead on and project manage talent-led areas of campaigns and specific relationships. This includes nurturing MNM UK’s team of Special Ambassadors and creating bespoke plans and helping to grow the MNM UK Leadership Council.
• Sell MNM UK and associated campaigns to high profile celebrities, their managers, publicists, key decision makers, influential individuals and their wider networks.
• Activate the relevant part of the talent strategy assigned to you, by researching, creating pitches and briefs, making approaches, networking and stewardship of artists and agents.   
• Ensure good levels of communication and collaboration within MNMUK to ensure talent relationships are well maintained and deliver effectively for Advocacy and Philanthropy and Partnerships.
• Monitor talent profiles in the media, their involvement with other charities and their potential connection to the cause, seeking out new influencers and creating opportunities to make approaches with screening and risk assessment in place.
• Manage and maintain the development and maintenance of a master talent and agent list, their contact details and all communication with them, in line with GDPR, ensuring the information is accessible to relevant teams and individuals.
• Create, develop and implement a talent stewardship scheme so all talent involved in the campaign feel confident about the cause and that their involvement is vital.
• Make sure all talent and their representatives are thanked and that a recognition strategy is in place.

Other Responsibilities

• To undertake any other reasonable additional duties as required by MNMUK.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

• Proven, extensive track record of managing high profile talent relationships, including talent from Africa.
• Experience of growing talent relationships that deliver multiple wins i.e. advocacy, fundraising, communications and talent’s own growth strategy.

• Ability to develop and nurture relationships locally and globally with senior stakeholders/ high profile individuals and their representatives.

• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple teams both internally and externally, managing multiple stakeholders and a complex set of priorities.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentational and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of the celebrity & entertainment landscape.

• Ability to work as part of a successful team but also able to take initiative, solve problems and think laterally in a high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail in research, planning and delivery.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• IT literate and experience of contact management systems.

• Knowledge of, and ability to articulate, MNM UK’s cause and core purpose.

Desirable:

• Experience and knowledge of managing talent in sport (football, rugby, athletics) and entertainment.

• Knowledge of the global health sector and experience of navigating the variety of stakeholders within it.
• Lived malaria experience.

Personal Attributes

• A “can do” and agile, creative attitude and team player with ability to think quickly, pro-actively and strategically.
• Practical and hands on, as well as strategic thinker with a desire for delivering communications that are driven by doing things differently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective partnership working and relationship-building.

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds are able to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More. Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Staff benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contributions
• 28 days’ annual leave plus public holiday days in the postholders country of residence
• Private medical insurance may be available depending on the postholders country of residence
• Interest-free staff season ticket loan and bicycle loan schemes
• Continuing personal development opportunities
• Professional training & qualification subsidy