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The Bikeability Trust is entering a new exciting phase of our strategy to 2035 to ensure more children can cycle with confidence. A year into our strategy we have reviewed Executive Team roles and responsibilities and are now looking for a creative Communications and Fundraising Director to lead our mission driven communications, income generation and impact reporting functions.
You will be an experience senior leader in communications, who has the drive to take our strategy to the next level. A key member of the Executive Team, working across the home based diverse staff team to bring together the impact of our work through corporate communications and influencing. We recommend reading our annual reviews on the Bikeability website to see a flavour of the work you could be leading.
Our income generation work is focussed on small impactful corporate partnerships, we have tested some individual giving and are planning to host a fundraising Ball in 2026. Experience in fundraising is desirable, with communications experience as essential as this role will ensure strong relationships with Government.
If you would like to have a short discussion with the CEO before applying please contact Emily Cherry CEO. We are looking to interview shortlisted candidates on the 23rd or 25th February. We are looking for a candidate to start from 1st April or sooner.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Communications Officer
We are seeking a creative and organised Communications Officer to help raise awareness of the mission and inspire communities to get involved.
Position: Communications Officer
Salary: £27,500 pro rata
Location: Hybrid or fully remote (London office available; occasional travel required)
Hours: 2 days per week (must include Mondays 12-2, flexible hours)
Contract: Permanent, with a 3-month probation period
Closing date: 17:00, Friday 27 February 2026
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but fast-growing charity at an exciting stage of development. Working closely with the Head of Communications, you will play a key role in raising the profile of the charity’s work and ensuring the message reaches the people who need it most.
Your work will be varied, from creating engaging social media content and campaigns, to managing the communications calendar and working with colleagues across fundraising and volunteering to share stories and drive engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating fresh, engaging content for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn
- Generating creative ideas for campaigns linked to fundraising, awareness weeks and events
- Working with fundraising and volunteering teams to share real-life stories
- Supporting targeted campaigns to attract new supporters and volunteers
- Managing the communications calendar and inbox, ensuring responses to media and external enquiries
- Capturing, analysing and reporting on campaign performance
About You
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, a flair for creativity and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Essential skills and experience:
- Background in a Communications or Marketing role
- Experience using Canva and Photoshop (or similar tools)
- Familiarity with CMS systems, ideally Squarespace
- Strong copywriting skills with the ability to write for different audiences
- Understanding of brand and values in communications
- Interest in mental health and wellbeing support
About the Organisation
Join a small but ambitious charity supporting individuals living with autoimmune conditions by providing dedicated listening support. The organisation is growing rapidly and this role offers the chance to make a real impact, with opportunities to shape communications and develop your career in a supportive, collaborative team.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Assistant, Marketing and Communications Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Media and Communications Executive, Marketing Officer, PR and Communications Officer.
To apply, please submit your CV, a short supporting statement (max 250 words) outlining your suitability, and details of a professional reference by the closing date.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of the role is to develop and foster long-term, multi-faceted relationships with people giving in memory, and deliver compassionate, personalised stewardship, so all supporters feel cared about and their gift is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use Salesforce (or similar CRM) to maintain and keep up to date all information and projects related to In Memory Giving and drawing on data insights, monitor performance, identify trends, opportunities for developments and support improvements to the care and long-term relationship with supporters.
- Use the Much Loved (or similar platform) to develop tributes and opportunities for further in memory dedications, event participation and increase financial donations.
- Establish a communication process with funeral directors and keeping these records up to date on Salesforce.
- Much Loved to promote income generation keeping them as donors, repeating donations and taking part in events and dedications
- Ensure that all communications, across all mediums, reflect the values of the Fishermen’s Mission and our Christian ethos.
- Working closely with the Digital Engagement Officer and the Digital Fundraising Officer to develop and promote In Memory Giving and storytelling via digital platforms
- Work with the wider organisation including frontline staff to raise the profile of In Memory Giving (internally and externally) and providing information using both written and printed word to assist with conversations with clients and supporters.
- Provide reports and information as and when required by line manager.
- Meet all targets and objectives as agreed with the line manager on an annual basis.
- Undertake training and networking opportunities, when and if required, to keep up to date with the wider charity sector.
- Work as part of the Business Development Team at all times, taking part in team events and projects and supporting other team members if required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Highly skilled in all forms of communication
- Experience of dealing with people either face to face, over the phone or via written communications
- Use of a CRM (or a database) to record all interactions
- Expertise in using digital platforms
- Team working at the highest level, sharing information, ideas and working on projects with colleagues
- To be able to work within the Christian Ethos of the organisation
Desirable
- Experience of working in a charity setting or in a stewardship role
- Working with Salesforce as a CRM
- Experience of dealing with people who are recently bereaved or in an emotional situation
Our commitment to our values is unwavering. Diverse and inclusive teams help us to serve our communities better. We want to grow a team that includes people with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Whatever makes you unique is welcome. We are on a journey and we would like you to join us.
Interview questions will be provided ahead of the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.