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About This Job
This job is to work with the cadet media and communications team in creating and delivering digital marketing strategy to increase awareness of both the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) mainly through digital platforms including our website and social platforms with the target of increased traffic, awareness, and recruitment. It is an exciting new role with lots of opportunity for personal and professional growth in a hard-working team.
Essential Skills
· A recognised qualification or proven success as a graphic designer or creative media officer, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
· 1 year of hands-on graphic design experience.
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; Premiere Pro and After Effects desirable).
· Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility, and attention to detail across print and digital media.
· Knowledge of contemporary graphic design practices.
· Excellent organisational skills.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 14th December 2025.
We reserve the right to close the role advertisement early if we receive a large number of applicants.
Interviews will be held in person in Aldershot in the week commencing Monday 5th January 2026.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Shaftesbury – Where every role adds up to a life well lived
We’re looking for a Head of Individual Giving to join our dynamic Fundraising and Communications team — a passionate group of people who want to make a difference. If you’re strategic, creative and driven, this is your opportunity to play a key role in Shaftesbury’s work.
At Shaftesbury, we’re more than a disability charity — we’re a team dedicated to helping children, young people and adults live full, flourishing lives. Guided by our values of being Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous, we deliver personalised care and support that changes lives every day.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job purpose
The Communications & Digital Officer delivers creative, high-quality communications that promote the College’s work, products and services, supporting membership recruitment, retention and engagement. The postholder creates, edits and publishes compelling content across digital and print channels, ensuring it reflects the College’s brand, values and priorities. They manage day-to-day digital communications, including website and social media updates, and support the delivery of campaigns, publications and events. Using data and digital insight, they help improve reach, visibility and engagement. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role for a proactive communicator who enjoys turning strategy into impactful, accessible and engaging content and who is keen to develop new skills.
Key responsibilities
Implements communications and marketing activity under the guidance of the Communications Manager.
Content creation and delivery
- Draft, edit and publish engaging, accessible content for the College’s website, newsletters, social media and other marketing platforms.
- Support the production of College News, EyeMail and other publications, ensuring editorial quality and brand consistency.
- Develop multimedia materials (graphics, video, infographics etc.) in collaboration with the Senior Graphic Designer.
- Maintain and update the organisation-wide, multi-channel content plan.
- Manage day-to-day content scheduling and publishing for social media, monitoring engagement and responding appropriately – within the framework set by the Communications Manager.
Digital communications
- Maintain and update website content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, accessibility and brand alignment, and contributing to content audits and redevelopment projects.
- Support delivery of digital campaigns that promote College events, membership benefits, resources, and other products or services.
- Work with colleagues to ensure content adheres to brand and editorial guidelines.
Use approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with content creation, scheduling and analytics.
Media, campaigns and internal communications
- Support media relations by drafting press releases and statements, maintaining media lists, and logging enquiries.
- Contribute to coordinating responses to journalists and organising interviews and briefings.
- Support implementation of project-specific communications plans to ensure key messages reach target audiences.
- Produce internal communications such as Eyes Down and intranet updates, sourcing content from colleagues.
- Assist with digital asset management, photography, video production and related creative tasks.
Monitoring and reporting
- Track and analyse digital engagement, including website traffic, social media metrics and newsletter performance.
- Produce monthly communications and marketing activity reports highlighting trends and insights.
- Maintain accurate records of media coverage and engagement data to support continuous improvement.
Collaboration and support
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support consistent, effective communication of College priorities.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for communications projects, publications and campaigns.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive and innovative team culture, upholding the College’s values.
Person specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, journalism or a related discipline.
- Experience creating and managing digital content across multiple channels, ideally in a membership, professional or healthcare environment.
- Experience in writing, editing and adapting content for different audiences and formats.
- Working knowledge of website content management systems, analytics tools, search/answer engine optimisation, social media platforms, and e-newsletter software.
- Awareness of AI-enabled tools for content development, scheduling and reporting.
Skills and abilities
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a strong eye for detail.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Confidence in collaborating with colleagues at all levels, including senior staff and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in social media and digital publishing tools.
- Understanding of brand, visual identity and accessibility principles.
- Ability to interpret analytics and use insights to improve engagement and performance.
Personal attributes
- Adaptable, organised and proactive, with a positive approach to teamwork and problem-solving.
- Builds strong working relationships and communicates clearly and respectfully across all levels of the organisation.
- Creative and curious, with a willingness to learn and contribute new ideas.
- Reliable under pressure, maintaining accuracy, composure and focus during busy periods.
- Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and able to reflect these values in all areas of work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Officer
This is a varied and dynamic role for someone who loves storytelling, has a flair for creative content, and enjoys working collaboratively.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Brand and Marketing Manager
HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
JOB LOCATION: Hybrid - home and min 2 days in the office (Amersham, Buckinghamshire)
SALARY: £30,000 pa
PENSION: 7% non-contributory
About us
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity provides specialist nurses and life-changing support for seriously ill children. Across the UK, over 200 Roald Dahl Nurses care for more than 40,000 children living with complex, lifelong conditions. For many families, the road to diagnosis is complex and uncertain, juggling hospital visits, managing medications, and navigating treatments and tests. They are often under the care of multiple specialists, across different hospitals.
Roald Dahl Nurses join families on this journey. They provide coordination of care, emotional support, and a trusted, familiar presence both in hospital and at home. They help families feel less overwhelmed and isolated and more in control. Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse to make their lives more marvellous.
About the role
The Communications Officer will play a key role in sharing the stories and impact of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, helping to raise awareness of our work supporting seriously ill children and their families across the UK. Working closely with the PR Associate and Brand & Marketing Manager, this role will deliver creative, high-quality communications across media, digital, and print channels. From crafting compelling stories and press materials to supporting digital campaigns and website content, the Communications Officer will help ensure our brand and messages reach and inspire key audiences.
This is a varied and dynamic role for someone who loves storytelling, has a flair for creative content, and enjoys working collaboratively. The successful candidate will support press and PR activity, develop engaging materials for fundraising and awareness campaigns, and manage relationships with celebrity supporters and influencers. With opportunities to contribute to national campaigns, Royal events, high-profile partnerships, and develop their skills along the way, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
PR & Media Support
• Work closely with the PR Associate to coordinate and facilitate PR and media activity.
• Draft press materials including press releases, media statements, and briefing notes.
• Support in identifying media opportunities and nurturing media relationships.
• Monitor media coverage and track PR outputs for reporting and evaluation.
Content Creation & Copywriting
• With direction from the Brand & Marketing Manager, produce engaging and brand-aligned copy for social media, website, email marketing, fundraising materials, and promotional collateral.
• Develop case stories with our families for fundraising reports and to support media, fundraising, and stakeholder communications.
• Contribute to blog creation, news updates, and storytelling content that showcases organisational impact.
Digital & Website Management
• Work with the Brand & Marketing Manager to support in managing website updates, ensuring content is current, compelling, and aligned with campaign priorities.
• Upload blogs, news articles, and multimedia content to digital platforms.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure digital content reflects ongoing organisational activity.
Celebrity/Influencer Engagement
• Manage and coordinate the organisation’s celebrity and influencer programme of activities.
• Support in identifying potential ambassadors and maintaining existing relationships.
• Assist in developing content and opportunities that drive ambassador engagement and visibility
Campaigns, Assets & Marketing Materials
• Support the development and production of communications assets, including leaflets, brochures, event materials, and fundraising collateral.
• Work collaboratively with designers, photographers, videographers, and agencies where required.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and tone of voice.
Reporting & Evaluation
• Track and record PR, media, and digital activity to support reporting on reach, engagement, and impact.
• Contribute insights and updates to internal and external performance reports.
General Communications Support
• Assist in campaign planning, story gathering, and content scheduling across multiple channels.
• Liaise with internal teams to source content, success stories, quotes, and data for communications purposes.
• Support the wider communications and fundraising teams in delivering integrated campaigns, events and other initiatives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to: Head of Programme and Events
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,700 - £33,800 pro rata
Hours: 35 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Location: Charleston in Firle (BN8 6LL) & Charleston in Lewes (BN7 1FB)
Charleston is seeking a creative and results driven Marketing and Communications Manager with a passion for arts and cultural programming to lead the promotion of our events programme and enterprises offer. Working closely with the Head of Programme & Events, the role will plan and deliver end to end marketing campaigns that promote our festivals and events, driving footfall to our yearround programme, cafes and shops.
Duties and responsibilities
- Plan, create, and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns for our year-round festivals and events programme, including digital and offline advertising, press, social media, website, and print, ensuring all event content drives revenue and is promoted consistently across all platforms.
- Plan and deliver marketing initiatives for Charleston’s enterprise offer to grow attendance, sales, and revenue.
- Work with external brands to promote commercial partnerships.
- Ensure community engagement and learning events are supported and promoted, forming an integral part of the wider programme.
- Design and produce marketing materials in line with brand guidelines, including brochures, flyers and posters using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Working with external designers as and when required.
- Responding to operational or crisis communications needs with agility and creativity.
- Conduct and lead on research, surveys and digital analytics to deliver actionable audience insight on the events programme including booking behaviours, competitive positioning and trends.
- Monitor ticket sales and performance metrics in conjunction with the events team to determine ticket pricing.
- Work with the Ticketing and Events Coordinator and other teams to ensure a seamless audience journey through the website, ticketing, and on-site experience.
Press
- Work closely with the PR agency on the planning and delivery of PR campaigns to generate coverage of Charleston’s festivals and year- round programme of events, cultivating existing relationships with local and
- national press.
- Write and distribute press releases for campaigns or announcements.
- Manage press visits across the programme.
- Work with external partners, speakers and sponsors to identify opportunities for cross-promotion.
Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager:
- Exhibitions and Development to optimise cross-promotion opportunities, drive membership across the programme and maximise visitor engagement with Charleston’s offer.
- Share management of Charleston’s website, ensuring it is always up to date, engaging, and reflective of the organisation.
- Manage the communications calendar in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager: Exhibitions and Development.
- With the Events Manager, organise and support photoshoots and film shoots
General duties
- With oversite from the Head of Programme and Events plan and manage budgets and expenditure for marketing campaigns.
- Ensure all data management and communications are compliant with GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act (2018)
- Keep up to date with emerging audience and marketing trends and share insights with colleagues.
- Build and maintain relationships and networks within the cultural sector, particularly across publishing, festivals and live events.
- Work a flexible pattern during our programme when required to help manage content creation, press and photography.
- Carry out other duties that may arise to fulfil the main objectives of the post and the aims of Charleston.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder will be expected to take on additional tasks when required; these tasks will be in keeping with the general profile of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose
This is an exciting new role supporting the planning and delivery of the marketing and communications activity within a leading mental health charity.
We are looking for someone with a love of producing engaging digital and visual content, who will be excited to manage the Trust’s social media presence and social media channels. The postholder will maintain a strong, consistent brand identity across all materials and ensure content supports fundraising, awareness, and charitable activities.
As the Content and Creative Marketing Manager, your role provides significant
contribution to the organisation’s overall communications strategy and has operational leadership for marketing and campaign management, with particular responsibility for the development and delivery of creative, high-quality design and content that brings the Trust’s mission and impact to life across all channels.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Creative Content and Design
- Lead on the creation and delivery of digital and visual content across all platforms, ensuring consistency with brand and tone of voice.
- Produce high quality visual and multimedia content, including graphics, photography, podcasts, and video, for use across web, email, and social media.
- Design marketing and campaign assets (including printed materials such as posters and leaflets), using tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator ensuring materials are accessible and on-brand.
- Develop templates and style guides to support consistent, efficient content production across the organisation.
- Commission and manage external creative partners (e.g. designers, videographers, photographers) when required.
Social Media Management
- Oversee the Trust’s social media strategy and day-to-day content planning, ensuring platforms are vibrant, engaging, and aligned with key messages.
- Develop and implement creative campaigns to grow reach and engagement across all social media channels.
- Monitor performance and use analytics to inform content development and scheduling.
- Stay up to date with social media trends, tools, and formats, identifying opportunities to innovate and test new approaches.
Team Collaboration and Coordination
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, develop, and deliver engaging content for digital channels, newsletters, and campaigns.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to ensure creative content integrates effectively with campaign planning and digital strategy.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the charity to source stories, visuals, and opportunities for content creation.
- Maintain an organised content calendar and library of creative assets.
- Line manage and/or mentor junior colleagues (as applicable) to support them to deliver excellence across all communication and marketing activities.
- Other duties as may be reasonably prescribed by the trust, appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Track and report on engagement metrics across digital channels, drawing insights to inform future content.
- Contribute to team reporting on communications performance and impact.
- Maintain awareness of audience preferences and trends to shape future content direction.
General responsibilities and duties
- Ensure that systems and processes are used as expected, and that our database is being updated and utilised as the central source of information.
- Provide regular updates on progress against agreed objectives and contribute to wider departmental reports as required.
- Ensure compliance to data protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant organisational policies and procedures.
- Liaise with a wide variety of people and organisations including supporters of the charity, trainers and funders.
To apply
If you would like an informal discussion about the role with our Head of Communications, this can be arranged via email to recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Sunday 30th November 2025.
Please submit via your chosen job website, or send your CV, a portfolio of creative work, and a supporting statement to recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. Applications will not be considered without a portfolio and a supporting statement.
You will hear back from us by Wednesday 3rd December, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place w/c 8th December and will involve a competency interview along with a short design based task relevant to the role.
We will provide details about the task 24 hours in advance to allow candidates time to prepare and we will also provide 50% of the interview questions in advance so that all candidates can perform at their best.
To educate young people and those around them about their mental health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Communications Coordinator
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary Scale: £30,892 – £33,672 pro rata*
Duration: Permanent
Pension: 6% employer pension contribution
Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays pro rata
Reports to: Digital Communications Manager
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
We particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.
*Appointments are made at the start of the salary scale, with annual pay progression based on satisfactory performance. In addition, the salary scale is reviewed annually in the light of cost of living and operational budgets.
About the Role
The Communications Coordinator contributes to the planning and delivery of all communications and digital activities for the South London Gallery. Working alongside the Head of Communications and Digital Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator supports the implementation of the SLG’s communications strategy, reaching new audiences, creating engaging digital content, and enhancing visitor experience online and on site.
The role involves the full range of communication channels including print marketing, signage, press, digital, audio-visual interpretation and social media to profile the SLG’s programme, Communities and Learning activities, bookshop and café. The Communications Coordinator also provides administrative support and assists at special events as necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At TLG, we are passionate about building an exceptional team committed to transforming the lives of children who are struggling. Our vision is bold, and we are looking for outstanding people to join us on this journey. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and purpose-driven individual to become our Graphic Designer & Editor.
As Graphic Designer & Editor, you will lead the delivery of excellent design across the organisation, championing brand consistency to effectively engage diverse audiences. You will use your creativity in design and video to raise awareness, share impactful stories, and inspire action from a wide range of stakeholders.
We are seeking someone who is not only highly creative but also proactive, organised, and determined. You will understand how to inspire, challenge and motivate others through compelling visual content, ensuring that every piece of work reflects TLG’s mission and values.
Working as part of a dynamic team, you will help communicate TLG’s work through multiple channels, driving brand awareness and creativity throughout the charity. At the heart of this role is a desire to creatively showcase the life-changing impact of TLG’s work and enable audiences to more fully understand the barriers and challenges that struggling children face.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November
Initial Interviews: Thursday 27th November – Online
Final Interviews (TBC): Wednesday 3rd / Monday 8th / Tuesday 9th December – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Supporter Marketing Manager. The Supporter Marketing Manager works side-by-side with colleagues from the Media and Content, and wider Marketing team, ensuring a joined-up approach to all communications activities, through the integration of strong storytelling, marketing expertise and supporter engagement.
We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure Mary’s Meals’ mission remains central to all Supporter Marketing work.
- Develop and implement Mary’s Meals’ Supporter Marketing strategy in the UK, with a core emphasis on KPIs linked to supporter income and retention.
- Work side-by-side with other Communications colleagues to ensure an integrated and joined-up approach to supporter retention and ensure branding, messaging and style is consistent.
- Collaborate with Supporter Engagement colleagues to build data-led supporter journeys tailored by donor type, channel, and behaviour – inspiring greater numbers of supporters to engage deeply with our mission.
- Manage the growth of our email marketing activity, including producing and sending email campaigns via Dotdigital.
- Manage the development of our direct mail programme in line with our ambitions for growth, including production of mail packs.
- Implement a programme of testing, learning, and innovation to ensure continued relevance and sector-leading performance in Supporter Marketing.
- Oversee the sourcing of content for Supporter Marketing activities, including freelance copywriting and design, and stories, design and copywriting from the Content team.
- Effectively segment key communications using audience and data insights.
- Evaluate and measure the success of Supporter Marketing activities through ongoing analysis and reporting, ensuring our work is driving greater support with existing audiences.
- Develop ongoing expertise by tracking and analysing relevant data (internally and externally), to identify key trends, opportunities and areas for development within the Supporter Marketing space.
- Maximise the impact of digital technologies including Dotdigital, working alongside colleagues in Data Insights and Operations to ensure success.
About you:
- Marketing manager with a proven track record in inspiring support through Individual Giving or Direct Marketing programmes.
- Experience in building tailored journeys for key audiences utilising data and audience insights.
- Experience of working with email CRM software (Dotdigital or similar).
- Experience of working with copywriters and designers.
- Evidence of delivering marketing across direct mail, and email, including production of mail packs and email campaigns.
- Evidence of delivering innovative ideas, with a passion for keeping abreast of marketing trends and opportunities.
- Evidence of working with printers and suppliers to manage print production to deadline, including taking a resourceful approach to ensure materials are produced cost effectively.
- Evidence of successfully implementing test and learn programmes.
- Skilled in managing data lists and segmentation rules for complex communication strategies.
- Able to develop creative and engaging ideas from the conceptual stage to evaluation.
- Proven ability to manage, develop and empower diverse teams
- Skilled at building internal relationships, working with colleagues across multiple teams and priority areas.
- Passionate about marketing that drives engagement and growth.
- Excellent organisational, time and project management skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Please see the recruitment pack on our website by following the Charity Job instructions.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 23 November. Interviews will be arranged on an ongoing basis.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Animal Defenders International
London–Los Angeles–Bogota–South Africa. Animal Defenders International (ADI) is a UK non-profit; with reg. charity Animal Defenders International Foundation & Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research; Animal Defenders International Inc.US (nonprofit), and Animal Defenders International South Africa, PBO (charity). ADI works for replacement of animals in research and testing; legal protection to end use of animals in entertainment; wildlife trade; farming; protection of our shared environment. When governments ban the use of all, or wild animals in entertainment, or wildlife pets, ADI provides support to remove and relocate the animals, emptying all circus cages in Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala. The ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa, is home to over 30 rescued big cats from circuses, illegal pet trade, zoos.
Job Title: Director of Fundraising
Organisation: Animal Defenders International (ADI)
Location: London, Vauxhall SE11 (hybrid, remote and office)
Terms: Salary: £60-70,000/year, (commensurate with experience/qualifications). Permanent, full time. Benefits: Annual leave 20 days/year/national holidays/5 days office closure Christmas–New Year/Stakeholder pension.
Reports to: Senior directors (ADI President and Vice President)
About the Role and Objectives:
Developing and growing relations with supporters, donors, public, foundations, and corporate friends. Passionate and well organized, you will change the world for animals by ensuring every department’s work is fully funded – as well as the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa, home to our rescued lions and tigers. Duties:
- Production of annual fundraising and marketing plan: growing supporter base, increasing engagement and retention; sustained giving; digital and postal direct response; increasing donor engagement and retention; planned giving; special events/calendar dates; major gifts; foundation grants; corporate support; legacies, trusts, estates; new income research. Targets for annual, quarterly, income.
- Manages fundraising calendar, mailings, events, targets, tracking.
- Grant Applications, foundations, corporate: Identify, plan, approach, draft grant applications/letters of inquiry and collateral for foundations, trusts, corporate partnerships and gifts, major donor gifts, and other potential sources of income (collaboration with senior directors).
- Regular liaison with high donors, foundations, estates, corporate donors, sponsors.
- Reporting: income tracking, recommendations for new approaches, supervise production of data for quarterly reports. Weekly liaison with senior directors.
Publications, Social, Websites, Online & Print
- Drafting copy, editing, production; collaborates with public relations/senior directors
- Oversees production of print and online publications – liaison with external graphic designers (collaboration with public relations director)
- Websites – contribute content. New website project with public relations director
- Advertising, marketing, ADI YouTube channel – develop fundraising, marketing opportunities.
- Social media posts – contribute copy, graphics
- E-News alerts to supporters (collaboration with public relations director)
- Contributes development section to Annual Report
- Contributes development article for Rescuer (quarterly)
- Other contributions to publications as needed
Management, oversight, reporting:
- Management of UK Supporter Engagement Team.
- Oversight of Raiser’s Edge NXT, Engaging Networks, interface with financial database and records; liaison with Chief Financial Officer.
- Monitor, manage, daily: data entry, gifts, acknowledgements, income tracking, donor communications; distribution of newsletters; calls to action; appeals. Reporting.
- Monitor, manage: reconciliations, data manipulation, data-integrity projects, audits, segmentation, quarterly and other reports.
- Oversee planning, mailings, responses, data management.
- Monthly and quarterly reports: income, mailings, gifts, trusts, estates, corporate, other.
Who should apply:
You have the necessary skills and experience, with at least 4 years’ experience in fundraising planning and management for charities, including:
- Educated to degree level in a related field (or equivalent experience) (required).
- A successful track record in direct response campaign fundraising and marketing.
- Excellent written English, you can demonstrate impactful and persuasive content for high donors, foundations, corporate support, supporters, social media, marketing and legacy promotion (required).
- You can plan and deliver programs for regular and planned giving, major gifts, estates, support from foundations, corporate support (required).
- Strong technical skills, data management, manipulation; MS Office suite, Excel/Google, other; competent with digital research (NB: ChatGPT not permitted for writing ADI product) (required).
- Strong Raiser’s Edge NXT and Engaging Networks skills (or similar); segmentation, creating lists and reports, data hygiene, audits (required).
- Some knowledge of social media tools, e.g. Canva, Photoshop, or other.
- Management of external vendors for direct response campaigns, production of merchandise catalogue and other sales, marketing, collateral.
- Ensures compliance with ADI’s language, policies, communications style guidelines, editing and publications authorization process (required).
- Skilled at organization and multitasking, you can successfully handle competing priorities and deadlines (required).
- Supporter Engagement culture: strong verbal and written communication skills, you can create a friendly, welcoming approach, for supporters with their donations and advocacy.
- Oversight and Management of staff and supporter relations (required):
o Create friendly, positive, service-oriented approach to help supporters donate and advocate for animals.
o Diligent processing/handling of donations, acknowledgements, correspondence, phone calls.
o Integrity and confidentiality in the handling of sensitive and confidential information
o Integrity of financial records with finance database; liaison with Chief Financial Officer.
- You are reliable, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
About Us:
ADI is Great Nonprofits Top-rated; Charity Navigator 4-star. Operating from London, Los Angeles, Bogota and South Africa. Exposes animal suffering and works for legal protection; replacement of animals used in research; ending the suffering of animals in entertainment; movies, advertising, circuses, sport. Wildlife trade, environment. Once animal circuses are banned ADI helps governments with implementation and relocation of the survivors to ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa: ADI has featured in CBS 60 Minutes, Animal Planet Discovery features and made award-winning documentary, Lion Ark (broadcast in over 40 countries).
ADI internal policy:
ADI is dedicated to ending the suffering of animals and works for their legal protection. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment, and a plant-based lifestyle is preferred. ADI is also committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability or other.
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