Marketing & Communications Assistant

Missing People’s award-winning Communications Team is a fast paced, high impact environment, which is known for punching above its weight.

This is an opportunity for someone interested in social media to work with a great comms team in a very varied role, which will be a fantastic start to your career. You will have the chance to support all marketing and digital communications activity across the charity including social media, online and offline marketing, fundraising, campaigning and case publicity.

Marketing & Communications Assistant Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Communications and Supporter Teams to maximise opportunities to promote the charity, increase donor acquisition and retention, and to generate income via strategic digital and social marketing;
• Help to communicate and promote local and national projects and partnerships to increase use of the charity’s services, to recruit volunteers, and to support research and campaigning work for missing people and their families:
• Generate and upload marketing and communications content to various digital channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the charity website;
• Lead on website news pages, commissioning, editing and/or writing relevant and timely content, ensuring consistent tone of voice;
• Assist the marketing funnel working group to ensure smooth donor journeys are in place, and provide copywriting support;
• Support the daily publicity function of uploading and withdrawing appeals for missing people on social media;
• Support the team with press activity such as monitoring the inbox, responding to enquiries, providing comments and arranging interviews;
• Act as a brand champion across the organisation;

Marketing & Communications Assistant Requirements:

• Experience of working within a Marketing, PR or Communications role as an employee, intern or volunteer;
• Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases;
• Experience of using social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter for business;
• Experience of using a website (Content Management System) CMS e.g. WordPress;
• Excellent copywriting skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal;
• Highly organised and able to manage a demanding workload, prioritising tasks effectively;
• Intuitive approach to new online platforms and content management systems;
• Ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire others, including colleagues and volunteers;
• Ability to thrive under pressure and work to tight deadlines;
• Ability and motivation to drive forward projects and initiatives, working collaboratively;

Please ensure you include your CV as well as a Supporting Statement/Covering Letter that demonstrates how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification. This statement is crucial to help us consider you for the role, so remember to address each criterion in the person specification and specifically highlight any relevant experience and skills you have, and why you want to work at Missing People. Please also explain any gaps in your history

About Missing People:

Our Vision is that every missing person is found safe. Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free confidential support, help, advice by phone, email, text and online, including the opportunity to reconnect. We also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search when someone goes missing. Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.

Location: Mortlake SW London

Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months

Hours: Part Time, 28 hrs per week

Salary: £20,000 per annum pro rata

Closing date: 23:59 on 22 June 2021
First Interview: w/c 5 July 2021
Second Interview: w/c 12 or 19 July 2021

You may have experience of the following: Marketing Executive, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Campaigns, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing Administrator, Communications Executive, Communications Assistant, Communications Officer, Communications Administrator, Events Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, etc.

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We are now recruiting a Tech specialist to become the Personal Assistant to our Aids and Equipment Officer. The main purpose of the role is to work as a personal assistant to the Aids and Equipment Officer providing a range of assistance including driving, secretarial, computer work, filing and general support where needed. Also, to take the lead on modern technology and provide a ‘Tech’ service to our clients.

The Referrals & Occupancy Assistant will contribute to creating a positive, supportive environment where our Residents can change their lives. Teamwork is essential to provide continuity of care to our Residents, and candidates must be willing to be flexible in helping out other team members.  To assist the Referrals Co-ordinator in the assessment and interviewing of men referred to the Charity, and liaison with referrals agencies.

The job description provides an indication of the roles and responsibilities for the post of Referrals & Occupancy Assistant, but is not an exclusive list of the duties that the post-holder may be asked to undertake.

Key duties:

• To assist the Referrals Co-ordinator in receiving and assessing referral applications, and answering enquiries about applications
• To maintain a good relationship with referring organisations, where appropriate visiting and organising presentations
• To manage a database to monitor referrals and maintain active waiting lists
• To arrange with the Referral Coordinator or colleagues to interview and assess the suitability of referrals (as per the Charity’s Admission Procedure), to ensure that offers are made, referral agencies informed and feedback to unsuccessful applicants
• To arrange for new Residents to be met at the prison gates and where appropriate to make alternative arrangements to assist their arrival at Nehemiah
• To suggest and make improvements to the referral process to increase occupancy levels as approved by the Referral Coordinator/Supported Housing Manager

Join our friendly and experienced team and discover the satisfaction of seeing men change their lives.

Woman’s Trust is a mental health charity that aims to help women in London affected by domestic abuse by providing free, women-only, client-led counselling and support services.

We are seeking an Operations Assistant to provide operational and administrative support to the CEO and Operations Manager. To be successful in this role, you will need experience of operating office administration and IT systems in a busy environment.

As our Operations Assistant, you will work remotely initially, before continuing at the Woman’s Trust Offices (located in London NW1).

To apply, please send a CV, cover letter and equal opportunities form to us via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on 5th July 2021.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and if appointment is made before the deadline, the post will be closed to further applications.

This post is women only; the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

We are looking for a Special Events Assistant to assist the Special Events Manager and Special Events Officer to implement special events, through excellent event co-ordination and supporter care.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £10m in 2019, and we will continue to grow our income to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial

Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial teams work to engage philanthropists and partners to support Battersea’s current and future work; helping them to understand the dramatic difference their donations can make to the work of our charity

• Special Events Team

Within Philanthropy and Partnerships, sits the Special Events team. We deliver a programme of special events from our annual Gala Ball to our new Stray Over challenge to raise income and attract individuals and companies to support the care of our animals while enjoying fun and entertainment.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Tuesday 22 June 2021

Interview date(s): w/c Monday 28 June 2021

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Assistant Cookery School Manager

Full time

Salary band for this post is £23,080 to £26,000

Altrincham, Greater Manchester (Including travel to offsite workshops)

About Us

The Vegetarian Society inspires, educates and enables people to be vegetarian. We work with meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans to help everyone find out how great veggie food is and how it is kind to your health, to the planet and to animals.

As part of our support for vegetarian food and the vegetarian lifestyle, we have a cookery school offering a range of unique veggie and vegan cookery experiences. We are currently seeking an Assistant Cookery School Manager to join us.

The Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced catering and customer service professional to advance their career into the charity sector and make a real difference to the face of vegetarianism.

You’ll be provided with ongoing training and development to ensure you reach your full potential and the support to become a vital asset within our organisation.

What’s more, you’ll be working with a number of talented and highly knowledgeable individuals with years of experience in teaching, nutrition and the catering industry.

The Role

As the Assistant Cookery School Manager, you will help ensure the cookery school runs smoothly and efficiently and offers excellent customer satisfaction.

Your role will also involve

• Ordering food, looking after storerooms and stock rotation and completing paperwork
• Clerical and administrative tasks within the school around bookings, customer service, organisation and hygiene standards.
• Making sure the premises and equipment are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness and are tidy and well presented.
• Developing and delivering classes, training and workshops on and off site, in person and online.
• Working with the Head of the Cookery School to schedule and book courses, tutors and catering assistants
• Representing the Vegetarian Society and the cookery school at public events and across media platforms alongside tutors and the manager.
• Researching and keeping up to date with food trends, styles and products in catering and home cooking
• Ensuring staff, customers and visitors adhere to health and safety policies.

About You

To be considered as the Assistant Cookery School Manager, you will need:

• Experience of working in a catering environment
• Previous customer service experience
• Excellent organisation skills
• Great people skills
• Ideally, previous experience of training or teaching groups of people.

The Vegetarian Society aims to be a positive employer. We operate a 35-hour week, flexible working-time scheme and stakeholder pension.

For further information on this position please see the attached job description and person specification.

To apply for this post please enclose a letter detailing how you meet each of the criteria set out in job description and person specification along with your CV 

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 12th July.

You must be available for interview on Monday 26th July.

If you have any queries regarding the post, please get in touch via our website and ask for Sam Platt 

GISF Admin & Projects Assistant

Location: London/ Manchester based (regular trips to London expected although working from home is an option)

6 month FTC (with the possibility of extension)

Starting salary for this position is £18,960 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Join The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF), an independent platform for security focal points from global humanitarian agencies operating overseas. GISF works directly with 120 + humanitarian agencies (members). The GISF Secretariat and Steering Group also engage and collaborate with a wide range of actors, including institutional donors, researchers, UN agencies, academic institutes, think tanks, consultants and NGO platforms, in order to promote and enhance security risk management in humanitarian assistance. The Forum is not a registered organisation, but an independently run entity, currently hosted by Mines Advisory Group.

For more information, please visit www.gisf.ngo.

The Role

We are looking for an Admin & Projects Assistant to join our dynamic and successful GISF team. This is a fantastic opportunity to a join a small but growing NGO, with an offices in UK/EU and North America.

The role provides general administrative support to the GISF Secretariat and various sub-teams. It is varied and provides opportunities to train and work on various projects in communications and social media, event organisation, webinars, podcasts whilst networking and learning about security risk management in the humanitarian sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist other GISF staff on administration issues such as room and travel bookings, stationary requests and orders, etc.
• Maintain GISF publications stock and storage room
• Support Researcher with mail outs
• Support Projects & Membership Officer with event logistics
• Support Communications team with social media updates
• Support with database updates – training will be provided
• Provide general admin support to the team

Essential Skills

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with Maths and English
• Some experience in a similar administrative role – at least one year
• Able to work on own initiative – a self-starter
• Able to work virtually as part of an already existing team
• IT-literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Office 365
• Good communication skills and good written and spoken English
• An eye for detail and a systematic approach to work
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Basic social media skills – LinkedIn, Twitter
• Previous experience of voluntary sector desirable but not essential

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

HOW TO APPLY

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website.

Application is by submission of an application form, CV and cover letter. This should be sent to the GISF Administrator, Justina Amenu highlighting:

• Your suitability for the role and interest in joining GISF
• Relevant experience in office administration or in a team supporting role
• How you see this role fitting into your future career plans
• Also complete the attached Application Form. Your application will not be considered without this

As this post is UK-based, non-EU nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Closing date:   Monday 25th June 2021

For further details: see GISF website

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks after the deadline, it means that your application has not been successful.

Would you enjoy connecting with successful entrepreneurs and other highly successful people from all over the world? Do you want to help improve the future of a college of one of the world’s greatest universities? Are you a socially-confident, goal-oriented team player, ideally a graduate, who wants to work in the city of Oxford?

If any of the above apply to you, come kickstart your career in fundraising for higher education. A career in fundraising for higher education is rewarding, well-paid, interesting, and fun. You have regular contact with supporters who have the propensity and capacity to make a huge difference to Brasenose College Oxford and its students.

The Alumni Relations and Development (fundraising) Office of Brasenose College Oxford is offering an early career opportunity to someone who wishes to develop a career in major gifts fundraising. You will assist with securing significant donations by identifying, contacting, cultivating and keeping in touch with potential alumni supporters of the college. You will also provide executive assistance and support to the Development Director and the major gifts team. The postholder will be an integral part of the major gifts team and will share in its success.

The Brasenose Alumni Relations and Development Office ensures that Brasenose’s already strong links with alumni and supporters are maintained. The seven-person team keeps in touch with alumni and supporters through face-to-face meetings, events, publications and social media. It solicits financial support from its alumni which helps fund College initiatives and priorities.

This role is being offered on University Scale Grade 4 (£22,417 - £25,941pa).

To find out more and to apply, visit the Brasenose website. Applications close at 9am on Monday 28 June 2021.

We are looking for an organised and efficient Supporter Care Assistant to support our small but successful fundraising team. As well as being one of the first points of contact for supporters in the Home, on the phone and by email, you will be responsible for day to day administration tasks including banking donations, managing data and thanking supporters.  You will support the team in delivering exceptional supporter stewardship, creating digital and printed marketing materials and ensuring a great experience for our supporters.

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity which helps to ensure that older people can thrive in later life. We work with our dedicated volunteers to provide the support that local older people need to live happy, healthy lives. We work with up to 600 older people each year, and with 400 volunteers, to support older to people stay connected with their communities, alleviating loneliness, improving health and wellbeing and making communities stronger through volunteering.

We are looking to recruit an additional Dementia Assistant to:

• Carry out home visits to assess people living with dementia who have been referred into our services
• Support the Dementia Services Manager and Dementia Service Coordinator at our dementia-specific groups
• Help find resources, research and prepare activities for our groups
• Contact service users to remind them of forthcoming groups, arrange travel with a local taxi company and with volunteer drivers
• Escort service users with mild to moderate dementia in a taxi to and from our groups
• Input information into our database
• Carry out any other ad hoc duties related to Link Age Southwark dementia service

As we transition over the next few months to our regular group service, the Dementia Assistant will help our service users return to face-to-face meetings, and will also help support others to use digital technology to remain connected to the groups. The Dementia Assistant will support people who would not be able to attend our activities without additional reminders and escorted transport.

To apply please fill in our application form and return it by 9am on Monday 5th July.

Interviews will take place on Friday 16th July.

The ITF is an international federation of transport workers’ trade unions and is recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve working lives: connecting trade unions from around 150 countries that may otherwise be isolated and helping their members to secure rights, equality and justice. We are the voice for nearly 20 million working men and women across the world. The ITF Head Office is based in Borough, London. International offices include Amman, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Abidjan, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.

ITF is looking for a Campaigns Assistant (C1) (up to 9 months fixed term contract depending on start date) in the Global Campaigns Department to be based in London and to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the digital arm of our campaigns, working with affiliated unions and developing systems and infrastructure in conjunction with the campaign leads and union organisers.  They will also be responsible for managing complex sets of data, research and analytics to inform campaign tactics in conjunction with the ITF Communications and Research teams.

Excellent conditions accompany a starting salary of £40,990 plus an annual bonus of £3,415.83

paid pro rata in the year of joining. Annual leave will start at 22 days per annum pro-rata in the year of joining.

Interviews for this position will take place virtually or in person, circumstances permitting on week commencing Monday 5th July 2021.

The ability for the post-holder to manage both internal and external relationships in addition to using innovative techniques will need to be demonstrated in a CV but also in an accompanying 5 minute video explaining why you want to come and join our team.

Due to the short-term nature of this role, to attract the best candidates, secondments from existing roles both internal to the ITF, and externally, will be considered.  We are also willing to consider flexible working arrangements to support the best candidate for the role.

CVs and application videos should be sent to recruitment team.

A job description is attached.

Closing date: Friday, 25 June 2021 at 5pm.

The ITF is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. All our employment decisions will be made based on organisational needs, job requirements and individual skills and qualifications, and irrespective of gender, gender identity, age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, marital status, trade union membership or political opinion

ABOUT WLM

WLM’s mission is to empower positive change. 

WLM has been working in the community in London since 1887. We currently work in Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Islington providing a range of services including supported accommodation for ex-military personnel, a dual-diagnosis residential care home for men, an approved premise for men released from prison, advice and support for people experiencing homelessness, affordable and accessible counselling in the community, and financial resilience services.

WLM is a values led organisation. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We have recently embarked on developing an asset-based approach in partnership with Mayday Trust. 

ABOUT THE SERVICE

WLM Katherine Price Hughes House (WLM KPH) is an Independent Approved Premises commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. Approved Premises (APs) provide an enhanced level of supervision, monitoring and rehabilitation for those released from prison. The post requires experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of residential setting.

The aim of WLM KPH is to provide every resident with a transforming experience which brings together an awareness of risk reduction, organised and effective rehabilitation into the community, and personal growth and motivation. WLM KPH aims to provide a residential placement which operates to Enabling Environment Standards which provide a flexible and adaptable framework to support improved relationships and well-being for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of a Residential Assistant is to contribute to the supervision of service users within prescribed policy and practice by monitoring residents and recording accurately on logs and databases. To promote people’s equality, diversity and rights and assist in creating a healthy, safe, and effective  day to day environment and in the provision of care and supervision to residents 24 hours a day.

The role requires certain skills and experience and to contribute to supporting service users’ progress, you will need to be empathetic, patient and resilient. The Residential Assistant must adhere to the policies in respect of the confidential nature of the information access whilst working in this position.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please apply via our website.
• Please note an Enhanced DBS certificate is required for the role.
• The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 25th June 2021.
• Interviews are to be confirmed however the post may be closed before the date above so please apply early.

Dreamflight is an independent UK charity that raises money to take children with a serious illness or disability, without their parents, on the ‘holiday of a lifetime’ to Orlando, Florida.

Once a year, 192 deserving children from all over the UK, accompanied by a team of volunteer medical carers, board a privately hired aircraft and head to Florida to spend 10 magical days of fun and excitement. Dreamflight is not just a holiday: the children leave their families behind giving them an opportunity to discover independence, confidence, and a whole new outlook on life.

Dreamflight is looking for a highly organised, flexible individual to join this small and friendly team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To work with the Fundraising & Communications Manager in order to:

• fully support individuals and organisations who are fundraising for Dreamflight via organised sponsored events
• organise Dreamflight sponsored fundraising events (eg abseils)
• represent Dreamflight at community events, to raise funds for the Charity and raise awareness
• build new relationships with the small to medium local business community, local groups, societies and faith organisations 
• report back on a regular basis to the Fundraising and Communications Manager 
• complete ad-hoc projects as and when they arise

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Fundraising - Events (85%)

• advise and support fundraisers who contact or visit the Dreamflight Office regarding sponsored events
• liaise with eventing companies, including registering participants (eg London Marathon, Kiltwalk etc)
• assist in the organisation of events (eg abseils) including advertising, organising ticket sales, co-ordinating volunteers etc
• maintain/update information on charity database (Salesforce)
• send out sponsor forms, t-shirts etc to participants
• control t-shirt/running vest stock
• other general fundraising/communications duties that arise. Dreamflight has a small office team and all staff members must be flexible regarding duties to be undertaken.

Fundraising – Community (15%)

• attend local community events in order to promote fundraising and raise awareness in the specified area (eg fetes/fayres) 
• effectively communicate key messages regarding the Dreamflight trip and fundraising opportunities; via Social Media, verbally and in written form 
• develop relationships with local volunteer fundraisers and supporters (eg local schools, individuals and businesses) 
• work closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to promote fundraising locally 
• respond to enquiries received by phone, post and email regarding local fundraising issues 
• manage Charity collection tins, including placing, emptying and banking contents 
• ensure the health and safety of staff, volunteers and members of the Public when organising/attending events 

Other

• provide general support to Fundraising & Communications Manager, including assisting at events as required
• provide cover for Fundraising & Communications Assistant as required

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential

The role is varied and may change as the Charity grows/evolves. The successful candidate will be expected to work some weekends/during the evening as the role demands. (Time off in lieu will be given).

• highly organised, accurate and able to manage a varied workload to meet deadlines
• excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a small team and with a large number of volunteers
• excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• good working knowledge of MS Office

Desirable

• Experience of working in a fundraising events/community fundraising role

• Knowledge of CRM databases (eg Salesforce)
• Experience working with volunteers

To apply, please send your CV and a statement describing how your skills and experience makes you suitable for this role.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 23rd June 2021.

Kids for Kids is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 20 years, we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Life in the remote villages is measurably amongst the most deprived in the world.You will be helping transform the lives of children long term when you join our small dedicated team. 

We are based in Dorking, Surrey, but you will be working mostly in your own home allowing flexibility for your own life.  However, it is essential you are able to visit the office once or twice a week.  We would stress, this is a challenging, and immensely rewarding role requiring someone who is hardworking, efficient and accurate and good at managing their own time. You will interact with our donors, Patrons and celebrities as the public face of Kids for Kids.
 

We are currently seeking an Executive Personal Assistant/Fundraiser, which is a key role, enabling us to help even more children, showing that sustainable development is possible. You will be determined to make a long term difference in the world and will be helping us to transform the lives of 550,000 Darfur villagers.  The administrative team is small; so your position is hugely important.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- working closely with the Chairman/CEO to reduce her workload. You will need initiative and imagination to help lead the charity into the next decade.

- you will look after supporters, and our many volunteers, from thanking them for their donations, to keeping them up to date with the latest news from Darfur

- you will be in charge of the office, including our important databases and spreadsheets along with general office duties and maintaining office supplies

-  you will be able to update the website, help organise events, run our social media campaigns and liaise with journalists

- you will excel at writing reports and news leaflets

- you will also manage our biannual mailings and emailing campaigns and therefore be familiar with MailChimp or similar

- you will be good at detail, as it is essential to maintain our records accurately                                                                                                                                 

Candidate Requirements:

- Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of the small administrative team, but essentially with the ability to work independently in your own home

- Reliable and responsible, and good at detail
- Able to use spreadsheets and formulas from the Access database, pull off queries, remove duplications etc
- Able to coordinate with volunteers, supporters and professionals
- Calm and confident individual, with first-class people skills and excellent organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work on your own, and under pressure

You must have a laptop (not Mac) and Windows 10, MS Office including Access, Publisher, plus a good colour printer and fast broadband.

You will be self-employed as the hours will vary, but which are likely to be a minimum of 25 hours per week.  Should you wish to exceed this you will need to justify extra hours but we would encourage you to do all you can to raise awareness and funds to help the children of Darfur.  It is important that you live within easy driving distance from Dorking so that you can visit the office once/twice a week, but you will be happy to work in your own home during normal office hours. We use Zoom for online meetings, What’s App, SKYPE etc.  Documents are stored on One Drive.

If you are looking to make a difference in the world, you could not choose a more effective organisation. You will love to work with our supporters and, like them, know that what you do is transforming the lives of children; you will get real satisfaction from all you do. It is important that you do all you can to support the CEO and take work off her desk! Kids for Kids is growing, and if you are ambitious, you will have the opportunity to be a key part of that future

Please do not telephone the office.  We apologise but because of the number of applicants we have had in the past only those on the shortlist will be contacted.