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The Talent Set are delighted to partner with BookTrust to recruit a Brand Officer (Maternity Cover) on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Brand Marketing team at BookTrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity. You'll play a key role in planning and delivering high-quality creative resources and marketing materials that support BookTrust's mission of making reading part of everyday life for all children.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, you'll help manage the production of print and digital assets, coordinate artwork schedules, oversee creative briefs, and ensure all materials align with BookTrust's brand guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the creation and delivery of print and digital marketing assets, including direct mail, product packaging and booklets.
- Develop and manage production timelines to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Write clear and effective creative briefs to support programme and project objectives.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external agencies, designers and suppliers throughout the creative process.
- Maintain and update team planners and project schedules.
- Provide basic in-house design support using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign.
- Support the management of BookTrust's digital asset management system and provide staff training where required.
- Assist with photo shoots and video production projects.
- Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency and quality across all creative output.
Person Specification
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience coordinating creative artwork and design projects.
- Experience working with internal or external designers and creative agencies.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent written communication, proofreading and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, positive and collaborative approach.
- Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence using digital systems.
- Basic Adobe Creative Suite skills (desirable).
- A creative mindset with the ability to contribute innovative ideas (desirable).
What's on Offer
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
Location: London (Farringdon) or Central Leeds, with hybrid working and an expectation of 2 days a week in the office.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Thank you!
George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead the school’s individual giving and legacy fundraising initiatives, and support major programmes and campaigns. Develop strong relationships with donors and our alumni community to grow philanthropic income and long-term engagement.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Giving
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Lead the planning, execution and optimisation of individual giving efforts. Manage campaign setup, timelines, assets, and donor experience.
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Monitor performance and analyse results to drive continuous improvement in participation, engagement, and revenue.
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Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing, and other internal teams, to source and develop compelling content.
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Along with the Head of Development, manage a fundraising communications calendar and play a leading role in content creation.
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Collaborate with the Admissions and Marketing team to ensure website content, landing pages, and donation pages support digital giving goals.
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Execute fundraising strategies in partnership with the Head of Development. Build, segment, code, and deploy emails to support giving campaigns and organisational priorities.
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Manage a portfolio of donors linked to specific programmes and campaigns.
Legacies
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Plan and deliver multi-channel legacy marketing campaigns (print, digital, events)
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Build and maintain relationships with legacy pledgers and prospects
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Deliver high-quality, sensitive stewardship to recognise and retain legacy supporters
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Organise events and communications to engage legacy supporters
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Produce compelling and sensitive legacy messaging and materials
Campaign/Programmes
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Manage and grow the patrons programme, including recruitment, retention, and upgrades
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Develop a clear donor journey, including benefits, communications, and recognition
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Monitor performance against income targets and KPIs
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Work in collaboration with Heads of the Creative Arts programmes to monitor and administer funds for maximum impact across the arts
Foundation Places and Enrichment Fund
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Support impact reporting and administration of discrete aspects of our widening access programmes.
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Manage application process to the Enrichment Fund, including managing enquiries, disbursements and liaison with Finance.
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Any other duties related to these programmes as directed by senior staff.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Essential:
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Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent professional experience
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Demonstrable experience in Individual Giving, Direct Marketing or Legacy fundraising, with an annual income return of 6+ figures
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Proven track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns
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Strong understanding of supporter journeys, acquisition and retention
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Skilled in data analysis, performance tracking and forecasting
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Proficiency with graphic design tools, experience with Canva would be an advantage.
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Demonstrable experience with Raisers Edge, or similar CRM system
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Ability to manage complex projects and programs and deliver to set KPI and timelines
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience with content writing, brand voice, and digital fundraising best practices.
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Ability to build and foster relationships across business functions.
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Understanding of charity law, GDPR and best practices in fundraising
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Commitment to high level of professional standards
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Genuine appreciation of George Watson’s College’s mission and the ability to communicate it
Desirable:
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Fundraising or marketing qualification such as CIOF accreditation or CIM qualifications.
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Event management experience
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Experience of working in the education or charity sectors
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Understanding of the Independent School sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Create is seeking a dynamic, ambitious, driven, fundraiser (grants/major gifts) with strong strategic skills, an exemplary income generation track record, and a passion for the power of the creative arts. This Senior Leadership Team position reports directly to the Chief Executive and manages a small team.
Do you believe in the power of the creative arts to connect, empower and upskill isolated and vulnerable children and adults? Are you passionate about relationship building, storytelling, meeting targets and changing lives? Are you excited to use your extensive senior-level fundraising experience, knowledge and contacts to lead Create’s income generation from Trusts & Foundations (T&F), public sector and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)?
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Create believes in the power of the creative arts to promote inclusion, empower lives and increase acceptance.