Read Easy is a small, but rapidly growing charity that delivers life-changing opportunities to adults who struggle with their reading. We are, in fact, the only national organisation attempting to offer a proven, confidential, free, one-to-onereading coaching programme for the thousands of adults in our communities who can’t read at all or who struggle to read.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion and has the initiative, skills and experience to really drive our fundraising so that we can extend our reach to all parts of the country. The role will also include some responsibility for communications and PR.

Over the last few years, our work has received a considerable amount of national and local TV, radio and other media coverage and our fundraising to date has demonstrated that there is growing interest amongst funders to support what we do. Candidates for this post will need to have the motivation, initiative and persuasive abilities to further develop that interest, so that we can realise our ambitious plans for growth. 

There are exciting times ahead for Read Easy and we are looking forward to welcoming a new member to our small Head Office team.The culture is friendly, focused, mature and hard working. This role is for 3 - 4 days per week (exact hours to be agreed on appointment) and could be partly home-based, but would require at least one day per month to be worked in our office in north Gloucestershire.

For more information about this role and the requirements for applications, please download the job description.

St Benedict’s Hospice in Sunderland offers free care, advice and support for patients, and their families, who have a life-limiting illness. St Benedict’s Hospice has a long history and our experienced and professional, clinical and volunteer teams are committed to providing the highest level of care in the future.  Our supporters and donors are vital.  Each year hundreds and hundreds of people raise thousands and thousands of pounds to make sure that local people who are living through the most worrying of times are looked after and supported in a loving, dignified and caring way.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual to become an integral part of our small fundraising team.  You will ideally have experience across a wide range of fundraising activities including community, events and corporates, and have the passion and commitment to deliver challenging targets.  You will have a proven track record in building and developing relationships and be well used to delivering outstanding supporter care and stewardship at all times. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you with your CV and covering letter.

• Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 8 March 2021
• Interview Date: Tuesday 16 March 2021
• Salary: £28,000
• Hours: Full time, 37.5 hour per week
• Base: St Benedict’s Hospice, Sunderland/Home
• Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Options for flexible working
  • Pension Scheme

Community Fundraising Officer  

Salary:£21,967 - £27,472 per annum (excluding London weighting)

Hours:Full-time permanent contract; 37.5 hrs per week

                       Occasional travel away from home.

                       Flexible hours considered.

Responsible to: Community & Events Manager

Direct reports: None

Location: ShelterBox HQ (Truro), ShelterBox London office or home-working

Role purpose:

At ShelterBox we believe that community fundraising is crucial in developing deep, long term relationships with our supporters. We are the team who inspire and support our fundraisers in taking action to help families who have lost everything to disaster.  From 12-hour fitness challenges, selling homemade jam, and camp outs in their garden – each and every one of our fundraisers is an inspiration.

The Community Fundraising Officer will be responsible for stewarding and supporting these incredible individuals and groups taking on their own personal challenges and fundraising in aid of ShelterBox.  By building amazing supporter experiences and engagement opportunities, the role will help to grow our supporter base, drive income and develop meaningful relationships.  This role will also work closely with the Community & Events Manager to introduce new fundraising initiatives and products, ensuring as a team we continually innovate and respond to the changing world around us.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking a strong communicator (written and verbal) who is able to inspire and motivate supporters, with a high level of attention to detail. They should be a confident relationship manager with an ability to build and maintain strong and successful relationships with a range of individuals and organisations.

Being able to spot opportunities, manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently, and work effectively as part of a wider team are also key. We are looking for a someone who has an ability to focus on both long and short-term objectives, prioritise identified key audiences and has a strategic and considered approach.  A keen interest to continually explore what is working within the sector is also key, as well as the drive to apply the learnings and insight to our community programme.  

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Design, develop and implement a communication journey, in collaboration with the Supporter Care Team, which supports all community fundraisers, ensuring they receive a positive and engaging experience which encourages continued acts of support
• Analyse and review community performance, developing and delivering plans which support annual income generation and engagement including those during high profile major disasters.
• Lead on and work with the wider Community and UK Giving Team to ensure our fundraising resources (both online and offline) are regularly updated and reflect the needs of our fundraisers
• Lead on and seek opportunities to engage community leads, with the support of our volunteer network, which develop relationships with key strategic audiences
• Work with our digital, PR, Brand and Content teams, and fundraising colleagues to celebrate and share stories of our fundraisers, driving awareness and inspiring others to take action
• To broaden the community database, seeking opportunities to engage and encourage new audiences who have a connection with our cause to fundraise for us e.g. faith groups
• Work collaboratively with the wider Community Team on the development and roll out of mass participant campaigns and new fundraising products, seeking opportunities and engaging with supporters helping to achieve targets
• Work collaboratively with the wider Community Team on the development and roll out of our hot-spot approach, helping to achieve increased engagement and income opportunities within identified geographical areas
• Lead on the development of systems and processes for community fundraising; maximising the potential of ShelterBox’s CRM.
• Work collaboratively with the wider UK Giving Team to ensure our community programme helps to deepen supporter engagement, working towards shared goals and supporting on specific projects where appropriate.

General duties:

• Contribute new ideas and continually seek to improve processes to drive efficiency and increase income.
• Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as reporting against KPIs, attending team meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach
• Representing ShelterBox at supporter/public events, delivering presentations where necessary.
• Keep community fundraising sector knowledge current and share learnings with the team.

Any other duties as deemed necessary to support the Community Fundraising Team

Required from: ASAP

The role:

It is an exciting time to be joining the Development and Alumnae Office at Wimbledon High School. We are entering the public phase of our fundraising capital campaign for Project Ex Humilibus, a major transformational building project that will radically enhance our ability to be leaders in girls’ education.

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to work in conjunction with the Director of Development and Alumnae Relations to deliver our strategic objectives, meet fundraising targets and work alongside the GDST Development Office to help support overall GDST fundraising related objects.

The successful candidate will need to have proven experience working in a fundraising role, bringing creative and innovative approaches. The ability to manage multiple and varied tasks efficiently, under your own initiative and to work calmly under pressure is essential.

About the School:

One of London’s top day schools, Wimbledon High School is a highly academic school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in the heart of Wimbledon, less than 20 minutes from central London.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

Closing date: Thursday 11 March at 9.00am.

Interview dates: First round interviews will take place on Wednesday 17 March, followed by second round interviews for successful candidates on Friday 19 March 2021.

The School reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Lingen Davies Cancer Fund exists to make a positive difference to lives affected by cancer in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales. Our charity was launched in 1979 as the Cobalt Appeal; an appeal that raised funds to bring cancer services to Shropshire for the very first time. Since then, we have raised an estimated £20 million, in today’s money, to support local services, and over 85,000 people have benefitted from projects we have supported. Our work is focused in three key areas: cancer prevention and early diagnosis, excellent treatment delivered locally, and living well with and beyond cancer.

To support our ambitions, we want to increase and diversify our income, so we are seeking an exceptional Communications and Fundraising Officer to help us to grow our income, develop our social media presence and engage with our fundraising supporters. We are exceptionally lucky to have a strong base of support in our community, and we want to increase the reach, and nurture existing relationships throughout the region.

Our new Communications and Fundraising Officer will be enthusiastic, creative and able to work with people from all walks of life. They will have a genuine interest in using their verbal and written communications skills to help us support people with cancer in our community. They will be collaborative and appreciative of the charity’s history and values as they embrace and develop new projects.

The first priority for this role will be to support our existing supporters, and to strengthen our communications on all social media platforms to gain new supporters. The role will be varied, and will include representing the charity to our supporters in the communities we serve.  In current conditions there is a requirement for some working from home.

If you think you can help us make a positive difference to lives affected by cancer in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Helen Knight, Development Manager - See application form for contact details. 

Following a shortlisting process, Job Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd March 2021 via Teams between the hours of 1200 – 1400 for a team session. Followed in the afternoon/evening  with a competency based interview approx 45 minutes. 

GRI Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities to conserve nature.  We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation organisations.  We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.

Job Title:              Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland

Department:         Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department

Reports to:           Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Start Date:            1 April 2021

Salary:                  £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus

Job Outline:

The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia and further afield.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the Department
• Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
• Be responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
• Establish, market and manage GRI’s on-line store
• Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption packages
• Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
• Design, implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events Officer
• Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
• Be responsible for all Corporate Partnership Agreements
• Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s Programme
• Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
• Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
• A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
• An eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with willingness to innovate
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI vision, mission and strategic objectives

Advantageous Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Demonstrable experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
• Good working knowledge of CRM software

Career Progression

GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision.  The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner.  Opportunity will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department, which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.

Annual Leave

In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days

Application Deadline:  15th February 2021

This exciting new position of Development Manager is to be based in the Findhorn Foundation offices in Scotland. We offer flexibility in a relocation process and expenses, including with a work-from-home start if necessary. This is a full-time position.

The Findhorn Foundation is a world-leading, recognised pioneer of living in harmony and cooperation with self, others and nature. Based in Scotland, we are a highly dynamic and evolving experiment in exploring, researching and educating about new ways of living and being in a world that’s undergoing rapid and unprecedented change. As an NGO associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information, we actively align our activities and programmes with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Findhorn Foundation has received coverage recently in an article on community living in the Guardian. Louis Theroux and comedian Ruby Wax also discuss the Findhorn Foundation in Louis’ podcast Grounded (episode 14, 30 minutes in), and Ruby Wax wrote about us in her latest book ‘And Now For The Good News… ’.

This is an exciting time to join the Findhorn Foundation as we undergo a major strategic review. As we look to the future with its unknowns and challenges, we see an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine, to reinvent, and to revitalise our founding impulse. 

We are seeking to recruit a Development Manager who will raise income from charitable trusts, individuals, and statutory sources, managing a small team of professionals and volunteers to help us adapt how we take our programmes into the world, reaching a more diverse planet-wide audience. This position is supported by a highly regarded and experienced US-based Fundraising Consultant who is supporting the Findhorn Foundation with great success to formalise the fundraising function within the organisation. This position will be line managed by the Finance Steward (director). Please see the job description under ‘Additional documents’ below for more information.

You will be proactive and exceptionally well-organised. You will inspire funders with your compelling written and presentation skills. You will have a keen eye for detail, enjoy the creativity of the fundraising process and the collaboration needed to meet targets in line with strategic priorities.

You will have experience in all aspects of fundraising management including achieving and exceeding targets through applications to multiple sources, event management, social media campaigns, monitoring budgets and presenting financial reports.

If the Findhorn Foundation’s values align with your values, and if you have the skills and experience we need, then please apply, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like more information about the role or our organisation, a copy of our annual report, or an informal chat prior to applying, please contact us and we will arrange that for you. 

SASH is an ambitious and energetic charity working with young people to avoid or break the cycle of homelessness across North and East Yorkshire by offering a place to stay in the homes of our exceptional Hosts. By keeping these young people safe during a time of crisis, we can support them to change their lives and build a positive future. Our ambition is that those we help never face homelessness again.

As with most charities, the current pandemic has presented many challenges for SASH and we are seeking a highly motivated and personable Fundraising Officer to maximise our fundraising income and therefore maximise the help we can provide to young people aged 16-25 who are facing homelessness.

In 2020, we were recognised for the quality of our fundraising, winning Campaign of the Year at the Institute of Fundraising Yorkshire Awards 2020.

Working as part of the Fundraising and Communications Team, the successful candidate will be comfortable securing financial and in-kind support from the local community. They will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment to SASH’s values: Integrity, Compassion, Helpful, Positive, Challenging

WR Fundraising Recruitment is delighted to be working again with the UK’s largest organic horticulture charity that has an amazing track record of providing impact in a wide breadth of programmes that include environmental, health, education and community.

At a very exciting time of development we are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead the strategic operations and development of the C£3million charity. The pandemic has seen a renewed passion in horticulture and gardening at many levels alongside an increased awareness of the benefits of organic growing relating to climate change, health and wellbeing, biodiversity, economic development and stronger communities.

As a membership organisation, the charity is in a position of strength to further develop innovative work with individuals, communities and schools – helping people to grow and garden following organic principles. Further support comes from a strong trading arm, fundraising and corporate / government funding for long lasting, impactful research and programmes.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to steer the charity through its next cycle of development. Candidates would be preferred with experience or demonstrable knowledge in: Environment / sustainability, food security, health / well-being, organic / sustainable gardening /farming, community / consumer education programmes.

Chief Executive

£65,000 per annum

Midlands Office – Flexible / Remote Working Available

Full time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

The Role

• Take leadership of the charity in the pursuit of its Vision, Mission and Purpose, ensuring that the highest standards of integrity, openness and professionalism are maintained
• Ensure that the charity has a successful external profile by developing relations with relevant partners at national and local level, including members, the media, the public, benefactors and other stakeholders
• Develop market opportunities: forge creative partnerships with business, government and the wider voluntary sector
• Develop and nurture the team, ensuring that staff, the SMT and the Board of Trustees all play a part in furthering the organisation’s goals.
• Expand the charity’s supporter base: make membership relevant to diverse populations.
• Carefully balance financial sustainability with the organisation’s mission
• Raise the income needed for the implementation of strategic and business plans; using all appropriate available funding sources and developing new enterprise and sources.

The Person

• Ability to develop a long-term vision and think entrepreneurially and strategically to grow the organisation.
• Excellent ambassadorial, networking and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrable success at inspiring and developing a senior management team. Excellent financial management skills. Commercial insight.
• Successful management and application of an income generation model with multiple streams, including membership, public and private funding and commercial ventures.
• Team management experience at Chief Executive or executive level with dedicated resources and budgets and leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.

All applications will be anonymised to remove bias from the recruitment process

Closing date for applications: 7th March 2021

Interviews will commence week beginning: 15th March 2021

A Children's Charity in Central London are looking for someone to come and manage their Virtual Events in response to Covid19

Client Details

A Children's Charity in Central London, offering an Interim Remote role to Work from Home

Description

Assist with the overall management and delivery of virtual fundraising challenges to deliver and grow income for the charity

Manage virtual challenge Facebook groups, engaging with posts, responding to queries, creating posts and providing first-class supporter care

Managing spreadsheets, supporter orders, stock levels, order amendments, ad-hoc requests and postage queries

Welcoming new supporters through Facebook fundraisers

Assist with campaign and income coding

Prepare communication journeys for new supporters and load them onto e-comms platforms

Working with the wider team and the Line Manager, develop and implement marketing plans and budgets for virtual challenges

Prepare and manage advertising campaigns across social media platforms

Manage suppliers, printers and designers, and work with other external providers as required

Work closely with the Engagement Team to maximise PR opportunities around virtual challenges

Ensure all supporters receive an unforgettable experience through exceptional supporter care at every touch point they have with the charity

Ensure all supporters receive prompt thanking and acknowledgement of their fundraising efforts. This will include data preparation and all aspects of fulfilment

Evaluate campaign success and produce key learning's for future use, with particular focus on the analysis of online advertising

Keep abreast of the events market, trends and best practises - making recommendations for future challenges as opportunities arise

Profile

• A levels or Equivalent
• Studying towards Institute of Fundraising or marketing qualification
• A solid understanding and ability to work with Microsoft Excel
• Relevant experience in a busy fundraising, events, sales or marketing environment
• Demonstrable experience of managing digital / online fundraising
• Experience of event planning, delivery (including publicity and marketing) and participant recruitment
• Sound understanding of fundraising practices and a demonstrative ability to analyse results
• Experience of working with charity CRM databases (preferably ThankQ)

Job Offer

£14-16ph & Working from Home

We are a small but ambitious international development charity that is helping vulnerable kids in the slums of Uganda to survive and to thrive. We are seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our growing team and help us make a huge difference.

The role of the Fundraising Officer is to support the fundraising and awareness raising activities of Kids Club Kampala in order to accomplish the overall objectives of the organisation, along with contributing to the long-term development, growth and sustainability of the charity. The Fundraising Officer will work closely with the Fundraising team to meet or exceed fundraising targets, with a focus on digital fundraising, events and campaigns, social media and communications, and supporter care. We are an innovative, ambitious organisation and this post is ideal for someone who likes getting stuck into new challenges. This post forms part of our long-term strategy to improve sustainability and increase impact.

Job Description

Fundraising

• Contributing to and delivering fundraising and marketing strategy
• Supporting delivery of successful fundraising events
• Supporting delivery of successful digital fundraising campaigns
• Development of fundraising packs, materials and resources
• Support and management of fundraising volunteers

Marketing:

• Development of social media content, scheduling and engagement
• Writing newsletters, blog posts and media copy
• Keeping the website up to date
• Design support, editing photos, and creating promotional materials
• Copywriting including supporter communications

Supporter Care:

• Keeping donor records and CRM databases up to date
• Responding to donor enquiries
• Thanking supporters in a timely manner
• Supporting with financial administration
• Providing strategic support to the rest of the UK team

Person Specification

Essential:

• Good knowledge of social media platforms
• Comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
• Computer literate and experience working with MS Office applications
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work within a team and to work independently
• Committed to understanding and supporting the vision and values of Kids Club Kampala

Desirable:

• Fundraising experience
• Design experience
• Video editing skills and/or photography skills
• International/cross-cultural experience
• Willing to work outside office hours/at weekends if necessary

We strive to be an inclusive organisation. Non graduates are welcome, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

Job Title:                     Media and PR Officer (Fundraising and Real Life)

Hours:                         35 hours

Type of Employment:  Permanent 

Salary :                       £31,574 per annum

Dept and Location:    Communications, Office – London Office

Line Manager:            PR and Media Manager (Fundraising and Real Life) 

Direct Reports:           None 

Are you an incredible storyteller who loves working with people to help them share their inspiring stories with a wide range of media?  Do you have experience of working on major fundraising campaigns and activities?  Do you have a proven track record of achieving on-message national and regional coverage on a regular basis? 

Teenage Cancer Trust is looking for a proactive and creative Media and PR Officer to join their friendly team.  You’ll have the chance to work on a range of our exciting fundraising events, such as our flagship Royal Albert Hall concerts, and corporate partnerships with major brands like Aldi and Dominos. 

A large part of this role will see you work with our Stories Manager and young people with cancer to help them share their stories with media.  You’ll facilitate these opportunities in support of specific fundraising activities, but also as part of a wider real-life story strategy that aims to engage key audiences with the work that we do. 

You’ll need to fully understand the needs of differing types of media and know how to develop and pitch stories effectively – bringing relevant existing media contacts to the role. You’ll also need to be confident advising internal and external stakeholders on the best route to achieving media coverage for their projects. 

Alongside one other Media and PR Officer, this role shares responsibility for some core administrative duties and processes for the Media & PR team e.g. creating evaluation reports, to ensure a smooth and professional press office function.  You will also take part in an out of hours rota with other team members. 

How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Closing date:              08th March 2021 

1st Interview Date:    15th & 16th March 2021 

2nd Interview Date:  23rd March 2021 

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Full-time, £22,000 – 25,000 per annum, 2 Year Fixed Term

This role will include exciting opportunities to lead on small grant funding applications and develop new relationships with corporate and major gift donors.

The officer will support all aspects of fundraising including corporate and major gift fundraising. They will be a key player in the charity’s communications and marketing plan to promote impact and engage new supporters in creative ways.

The post holder will also work closely with the Senior Leadership team to research, approach and develop new relationships with donors. The officer will secure a personal income target and contribute to the achievement of team targets.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week) and fixed term for 2 years. It will be based at our Visitors Centre office in Jesmond Dene and will commence in April 2021.

Closing date: 15 March 2021 at 9am

Interviews: 22 March 2021

We are seeking an Interim Head of Fundraising and Communications to lead and inspire our small fundraising and communications team to meet the goals set out in our business plans and achieve our income targets. You will also be joining at an exciting time as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of our flagship product and service, the Wizzybug Loan Scheme.

You will have:

• Experience leading and managing a team to achieve their goals.
• A successful track record in more than one field of fundraising.
• Experience and knowledge of marketing and/or communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage novel or conflicting demands.

You will be joining a team which includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. Our team is led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

Designability is in a strong financial position, with healthy reserves to support our ambitious plans to expand our charitable operations.

We are really proud that we were recently awarded second place in the 'Best Charities to Work for 2020' list by Third Sector which is a reflection of our team highly rating the fact that we encourage activities that create strong teams and foster good personal relationships. Our staff also stated their confidence in Designability’s leadership and strategic planning.

The University of Bath provide us with recruitment support and applications are made through the University of Bath Jobs website. We choose to follow many of the University of Bath’s human resources policies. However, Designability is a fully independent charity and our staff contracts are not with the University.

For an informal conversation about this role, please email Genevieve Arney, Head of Fundraising and Communications, at Designability