Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Community Fundraiser for South West England (maternity cover) will be integral in building relationships with our community to generate and grow our income and raise awareness within the region.  You will support the recruit new supporters and nurture existing relationships within our community.  Postcode included with this region are as follows: BA, BH, BS, DT, EX, PL, SP, TA, TQ, TR, PO, SO 

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, and will be based within the region, with some out of hours working and travel to our Farnborough (Hampshire) office.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.

According to the job description you should also have a proven track record in community fundraising, be good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you: 

- Salary c.£24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: 8th April 2020

First interview date and location: tbc

Second interview date and location: tbc

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

* subject to qualifying criteria

We are seeking a pro-active and engaging Corporate, Community and Events Fundraiser to raise the profile of the charity, grow supporters and corporate sponsors, increase fundraising volunteers and help raise funds for HorseWorld Trust through internal and external activities and events.

You will need to be confident, with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable experience of running fundraising events and community fundraising activities, developing corporate partnerships and volunteer engagement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive and ambition and a minimum of 12 months experience in corporate and/or community fundraising / sales / event management.  A full driving licence and the use of a car are also essential.

For more details and to apply for this role please download the Role Profile/Person Specification and Application Form.

Supporter Development Executive

Do you…

Enjoy working with lots of people and building relationships? Have experience working on multiple projects? Use insight to shape your work?
Are you….

Passionate about working for a charity? Adept at multi-tasking? Great at communicating and planning?

Then this could be the role for you!

This is an exciting time to join our Supporter Development Team, whether you are looking to develop your career within fundraising or join the charity sector.

Supporter Development Executive Responsibilities:

As part of the growing CLIC Sargent Supporter Development Team you'll be working across the Income and Engagement Directorate to support growth programmes and supporter journeys in order to increase engagement and supporter satisfaction. Working alongside the Senior Development Manager you'll support the growth of the In Aid Of fundraising programme including the development of fundraising marketing collateral, working with data, planning, communications and the tracking of success.

Supporter Development Executive Requirements:

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who has:

- A proven track record in supporting marketing or stewardship projects.
- Assisted the production of marketing copy and materials.
- Worked with supporters within a fundraising or customer facing environment.
- Examples of achieving targets.
- Experience of providing excellent supporter experiences.

The successful candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organised, and able to build effective relationships across teams.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

About CLIC Sargent:

This is a fabulous time to join our charity and be part of an amazing team fighting for young lives against cancer.

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life.

Location: Bristol

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,643 per annum

Benefits: In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.
We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with CLIC Sargent.

Closing Date: 25 March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, Marketing Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Supporter Development, Customer Services, Customer Service Advisor, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 92606

Events Coordinator (Part-Time)

Overview

Our goal at Temwa is to harness the power of bringing communities together. We partner with communities in Malawi, empowering local people to end poverty and transform their own futures. We inspire local communities in the UK to help bring about this change.

From producing the live shows for sporting challenge events to Temwa’s Christmas Party to thought leadership Carbon Balance events, you will be responsible for delivering a programme of special fundraising events to engage and inspire new and existing temwa supporters .

Location: Temwa UK offices, Portland Square, central Bristol

Application Deadline: Monday 23rd March

Expected Interview Date: w/c 6th April

Expected Start Date: Early May

Salary: 21,000 - 23,100 Per Annum (Pro Rata, two days a week)

Please note the upper end of the band will only be considered for very experienced candidates.

The position entails work at events and may include some UK and overseas travel. Working hours will vary and will sometimes include evenings and weekends (TOIL will be provided).

About Temwa

When communities come together. Temwa means ‘love, within a community,’ in the language of Tumbuka. We are a Bristol based charity committed to empowering remote African communities to end poverty and transform their own futures.

We know that without the central involvement of the communities in a project we cannot do anything that lasts. Temwa draws on 17 years of working with remote communities in Malawi to understand that many of the challenges faced by poor rural communities are linked and mutually reinforcing. To make a lasting change, we partner with the communities and work through local structures to tackle the various causes of poverty simultaneously, not just symptoms.

We have a highly skilled team in Malawi implementing this work, based out of two offices in the Northern Region. Our UK office, based in Bristol, comprises a small fundraising and operations team of six staff, 3-5 volunteer interns and a wider family of volunteers and supporters, committed to achieving this goal.

Job outline

As the Events Coordinator, you will be passionate about creating experiences that inspire people and build long-last memories. Supported by the Fundraising Team, you will feel confident in developing events ideas, from scoping and procuring appropriate locations and resources to safety assessments and managing large teams to prepare, deliver and wrap up exciting nights and celebrations.  You will be joining us at a key point in our fundraising. Temwa has generated high levels of media coverage and enjoys a receptive and growing audience in the media. We have recently launched Temwa Carbon Balance, are mid-way through revamping our brand and have a growing network of engaged supporters. You will be able to produce formal networking events for commercial audiences, family friendly events, and electric live shows for dance and wrestling challenges.

The Events Coordinator will be someone who sees the potential of a space and can bring an idea to life, is able to balance multiple relationships and considers all aspects of an event. You will be able to develop relationships digitally and in person with suppliers, partners and the Temwa UK and Malawi teams as well. Your work will be grounded in effective events management systems and trends, as well as a deep commitment and understanding in what we do. As a key member of a small team, you will be someone with initiative, adaptable to different tasks and environments and have the ability to balance a varying workload.

Key deliverables of this role include:

• managing Temwa’s programme of special events and festival support, to agreed targets and with the aim of growing income from this source
• working alongside the Communications Assistant and Communications & Deputy Fundraising Manager to ensure events are marketed successfully
• maintaining key external relationships, including coordinating work with key supporters and media outlets, to expand events marketing reach as widely as possible and trusted suppliers to support the delivery of events

Key requirements

• Passionate about inspiring change in communities and an interest in fundraising
• Relevant qualification and/or experience in Events Management
• Strong interpersonal skills and fluent communication (both written and verbal)
• Experienced in the delivery of events, including scoping, supplier and artist liaison, logistics, team and volunteer coordination, lighting and AV, programming, and budget management
• Experience in events marketing, collating press info and public relations and ticket management
• Attention to detail in reporting and copy-writing
• Possess a highly positive, ‘can-do’ attitude with a proactive and flexible approach to work
• Willing to travel and occasionally work evenings and weekends
• Commitment to Temwa’s vision and values

How to Apply

Please submit a CV (max two pages) and one page cover letter outlining your relevant skills, experience and interest in the role.

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £15,066.92 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Lydney
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 28 hours
Closing date: 29 March 2020
Interview date: Early April 2020

Please be aware this role is working 28 hours per week (4 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Lydney.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2018 we helped around 184,000 cats and kittens, an average of 500 per day.

Each one of our 132 shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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Re-engage organises free social gatherings - tea parties and other gatherings and outings - for people aged over 75 who live alone and experience loneliness. Groups meet monthly and friendships are formed. As the population ages, the need for our service will grow significantly.

About the role  

We are looking for leaders who will work together across the UK in a role that will be part of shaping the culture and work of Re-engage to eradicate loneliness and isolation for older people and deliver a first class volunteer experience. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating our services which are mostly volunteer- led. You will achieve this by inspiring and coaching your regional teams to forge funding and development partnerships in their local settings that will ensure our local programmes are funded and delivering the greatest impact for the people we serve.

 About you   
You will need excellent team leadership/management and effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage the service in a large area and oversee the development of our work for the future.  You will also have:   

• Knowledge of the region and national, regional, and local referral partners and funders. 

• Demonstrable experience of managing operational matters at senior level in line with excellent knowledge of best practice, budget management, and strategic planning.

• Excellent people management, able to drive the best performance from teams and individuals

• The ability to manage processes in a timely and effective manner, negotiating strong outcomes, problem solving and developing excellent working relationships

• The ability to plan effectively and in a timely fashion, prioritising where to spend time and resources so that deadlines and targets can be met

• The ability to determine effective and persuasive strategies, in daily work, as well as in contributing to the wider direction of the charity

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, able to analyse situations and focus on achieving solutions or ways forward

• The capability to collect, analyse and use data to drive and improve services 

• A demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally

• Proven ability to prioritise, work on own initiative, and deliver desired results

• Ability to deal well with deadlines and conflicting priorities

• Use of own car (insured for business use) and a clean driving license are required.

• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service/Protecting Vulnerable Groups check. 

This role is home-based, but we expect our Head of Engagement to be based in or within a reasonable commute of a major population centre  

You will be part of our UK-wide management team of four, currently led by the Chief Executive. 

This is a permanent role after satisfactory completion of probationary period 

Start April/May 2020 but we are happy to be flexible for the right candidate. 

Salary: from £33,000

Holidays 26 days per year plus public holidays pro rata. 

Content and Publications Officer - Part Time
Bristol

About Development Initiatives (DI)

Our mission is to ensure that decisions about the allocation of finance and resources result in an end to poverty, increase the resilience of the world’s most vulnerable people, and leave no one behind.

We are an independent international development organisation working on the use of data to drive poverty eradication and sustainable development.

We are now looking for a Content and Publications Officer to join our team on a part-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £24,000 – £28,000 pro rata DOE
- Pension (5% of salary)
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata + option to buy/sell holiday
- Up to five days’ paid leave for charitable work (volunteering to address poverty and/or help vulnerable people)
- Smart casual dress code policy
- Flexitime and homeworking options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Simply Health Cash scheme with employee assistance programme
- Paid professional fees and study leave
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/sick leave policies

If you are a professional editor with experience of creating content for a variety of audiences, this is a fantastic opportunity to use your expertise to raise awareness of a forward-thinking organisation.

In this hands-on and diverse role, you will utilise your creativity across a range of channels and platforms to create engaging and compelling content.

So, if you want a rewarding career where your work will reflect the progress and positive change that our work has on the lives of vulnerable people all over the world, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Content and Publications Officer, you will oversee all editorial output, ensuring content is of the highest standard, on brand and maintains our integrity.

Playing a key role in the Communications Team, you will ensure our print and digital content is brought to life, conveying our message to the most people in the best way.

Reporting to the Content Strategist and Managing Editor, your role will involve:

- Managing production processes, ensuring project tasks are delivered to agreed specifications
- Developing, maintaining and uploading digital content
- Ensuring online content is updated, appropriately categorised and SEO optimised
- Copyediting and proofreading all content before its publication
- Repurposing content for different channels and audiences
- Sourcing images for online content and obtaining copyright permissions

About You

To join us as a Content and Publications Officer, you will need:
           
- At least two years’ experience of copyediting and proofreading
- Experience of using web content management systems, such as Wagtail and WordPress
- Experience of content creation, including writing, rewriting and repurposing copy
- Demonstrable knowledge and an understanding of publishing techniques
- At a minimum, a degree level qualification (or equivalent)

Ideally, you will have skills in creating and interpreting graphics, infographics and interactive infographics, including designing, conceptualising and commissioning, but this is not essential. Experience of running webinars or comparable online events would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Editor, Content and Publications Editor, Copywriter, Content Creator, Content Editor, Communications Executive, Publications Officer, Online Content Editor, Digital Content Editor, Print Editor, or Online Publications Officer.

This is a part-time role, working 3.5 days per week.

The closing date for this role is the 5th April 2020.

Development Initiatives is an equal opportunities employer and, in line with our policies, we aim to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

So, if you’re seeking a rewarding challenge as a Content and Publications Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Graphic Designer

Are you looking to use your creativity and design skills for a positive purpose? We’re looking for a graphic designer to join our busy team!

Reporting into our Senior Communications Manager (Marketing & Brand) you will be responsible for designing a variety of high-quality materials, working creatively within our recently refreshed brand guidelines.

Design, production and delivery will include print materials, such as flyers and brochures, as well as promotional items, signage and digital assets for our website and social media channels.

Whilst part of the Marketing and Brand team, you will also work across Hft’s wider Communications and Marketing team to create materials for internal and external audiences, as well as providing brand approval for key internal stakeholders including our fundraising and recruitment teams.

Salary £23,507

Job Type: Fixed term - 1 year initially (with potential to become permanent). 35 hours per week

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

Requirements

We are looking for a designer with experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, with bags of creativity and the ability to come up with new and exciting ideas which will help promote the Hft brand.

With a degree in a design-related subject, and a minimum of two years’ relevant experience, you will provide a professional in-house studio service, treating colleagues as ‘internal clients’, and supporting and clarifying their design briefs.

You will be working on a number of design requests at any one time, so the ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and manage stakeholders effectively is essential.

If you have experience of delivering large and small design projects in InDesign or other Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and of designing for both print and digital, please get in touch.

Copywriting experience would be also be a welcome bonus!

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and develop this role and make a real impact on our communications.

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award-winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance

Closing date: Thursday 26th March 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of the following: Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Designer, Adobe, Photoshop, Creative Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing Materials, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

Ref: 92603

Communications Officer

Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pro rata depending on experience (£18,400 - £20,000 per annum for 29 hours) + 6% pension contribution                                                     
Location: Bristol
Contract type: Permanent, part-time, 29 hours per week

Benefits
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 25 days’ annual leave pro rata plus statutory Bank Holidays
- Employee assistance programme in place with free access to confidential, professional legal and health advice
- Cycle to work scheme

Meningitis Research Foundation: (MRF) We are a leading UK and international charity that aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia (also known as sepsis). It is an exciting time for the charity as we expand our reach and impact to meet the challenges of meningitis and septicaemia wherever they exist in the world. We are set to play a role in developing a new global roadmap to defeat meningitis alongside major international public health organisations.

As a Communications Officer, you will:

- Ensure brand consistency across all materials
- Support the commissioning and production of printed publications and products aimed at a range of audiences
- Design and update materials in-house using InDesign or similar software
- Assist in the delivery of strategic campaigns implemented by the Communications team
- Co-ordinate the production and curation of content, including copy and photos, to produce compelling messages that engage supporters and motivate them to act
- Be responsible for the publication workflow
- Produce and implement print project briefs
- Support the successful running of the charity’s scientific conference

The candidate: We are seeking an experienced Communications Officer to support the production of our printed literature (design and print), content creation and events, to deliver the charity’s mission. The ideal candidate will be creative, proactive and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. You will bring real energy and drive to a role that also requires attention to detail and flexibility.

The application process: The closing date for completed applications is 2nd April 2020. Interviews will be held on 7th and 8th April 2020.

Please be advised that CVs alone will not be considered.

MRF is committed to safeguarding. Any advertised role will require references and confirmation of your identity will be undertaken. Specific roles will state if there is a requirement for further checks.

So, if you’re seeking a rewarding challenge as a Communications Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Communications and Marketing Officer, Marketing Officer, Multimedia Officer, Media Officer, PR Officer, Marketing Executive, Marcomms Executive, Communications Executive, Communications and Media Officer, Medical Communications Officer, or Healthcare Communications Officer.