Waterloo Uncovered is hiring a Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small team, based in South West London. We’re looking for an experienced, driven professional to help us take our Veteran Archaeology Charity to the next level. Over the next five years, WU is set to expand fast, and we need the right people on board to help us do just that. If you’ve got a proven track record in charitable fundraising, experience with events, are digitally savvy and want to make a difference, apply today. 
 

The focus of the fundraising role (three days out of five) will be to fully manage and grow the charity’s Grants and Funds programme (with an initial focus on the UK Veteran and Health sectors). The remainder of your time, prioritised across the year, will be spent supporting other existing fundraising activities: supporting the CEO in developing the charity’s growing Major Donor and Corporate Sponsorship programmes, working with our Marketing and Operations staff to maintain our Supporter Organisations programme, and working with volunteers and the CEO to support a number of events. 

OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS 
To be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a short covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role. We have a two-stage Interview process as defined below. 
Initial stage 
Initial face to face meeting with the CEO and Operations Manager/or Fundraiser. We anticipate our initial meeting to last up to 60-minutes. 
Final stage 
Second face to face meeting with CEO and up to two trustees. We anticipate our second meeting to last up to 60-minutes. 
Thank you for your time in considering a role with Waterloo Uncovered. We look forward to meeting you shortly! 

Are you passionate about Individual Giving and ready to join a growing fundraising team in the leading national charity for people living with allergies?

Over the last year Allergy UK has been working to embed a fundraising culture across the organisation and by committing to invest in a sustained Individual Giving programme, as well as maximising our other income streams.  We are now looking for a talented, enthusiastic direct marketer to take on the role of Individual Giving Fundraising Officer.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, ambitious, enthusiastic, focus driven direct marketer who will help to develop donors to increase income for long term sustainability.  

Key responsibilities will be:

1. Plan and budget for activities to recruit and develop regular donors and cash givers to Allergy UK. 
2. Devise, implement and manage initiatives such as direct mail, email and social media marketing to attract new donors, working closely with the Communications team
3. Design and manage donor development activities to ensure donors continue or increase their donations
4. Build strong inter-organisational relationships with colleagues across Allergy UK, including Clinical Services to ensure excellent, engaging and targeted donor experiences.
5. Provide Fundraising Manager with full results of fundraising campaigns and contribute towards quarterly financial reviews and the forecasting of pipeline income
6. To maximise Gift Aid income and ensure full regulation compliance for designated areas of work by identifying opportunities, responding to regulation changes or recommendations and implementing quality control
7. Work closely with the team to monitor, analyse and segment the fundraising database (Salesforce) and ensure all Individual Fundraising activity is fully risk assessed. Ensure all activities comply with appropriate legal, regulatory and fundraising good practice requirements and with Allergy UK’s policies and procedures.
8. Effectively project manage suppliers and 3rd parties to ensure value for money.

Additional:

• Subject to a three month probationary period.
• Allergy education/training provided.
• 35 hour week; Monday – Friday, 9-5 (1 hour for lunch)
• Role based in Sidcup, Kent

Career benefits:

• Competitive salary £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Flexible Working
• Excellent annual leave allowance: 28 days per annum (additional to bank holidays)
• Pension scheme, 5% employee, 3% employer
• Free parking

This is an exciting time to join the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre in our newly developed Executive Director role.  We are a small but growing charity, at a key point in our development. The Executive Director will help shape our future and develop the charity in innovative and creative ways. This is a unique opportunity to have a genuine impact.

The Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre is in its 6th year. We support adults with muscular dystrophy (pwMD) by providing specialist physiotherapy and other therapies that help them to manage their condition and maintain their independence.  We are the only organisation in the Midlands region to do so, and one of only two in the UK. 

We have secured five year funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to expand across the Midlands.  Key targets include opening three new satellite clinics in the Black Country, Worcestershire and Northants and expanding capacity at existing sites in Coventry, Birmingham and Loughborough.

We are looking for a talented and creative person with excellent project and people management, communication and relationship building skills to take over management of the charity from our Chair of Trustees from April 2020.  Reporting to the Board of Trustees you will be responsible for developing and delivering the Lottery project alongside future organisational strategy.  You will come with experience of developing partnerships within the voluntary, social enterprise and / or statutory sector; crucial in developing our new satellites and engaging investors to sustain them.

You will have an entrepreneurial flair, alongside effective leadership skills, and an appreciation for the use of paperless and digital technologies for increased efficiency.  A self-starter with a creative streak, an innovative approach and an aptitude for problem solving and logistical planning, you will also engage with fundraising and be supportive of the Philanthropy Manager and team in achieving income targets.

During an initial development phase, you will lead on recruitment of new staff for the project team and oversee a consultancy assignment to create an evaluation plan for the project.  Working with the Trustees, you will facilitate a new Project Board, and steering groups at each satellite led by pwMD to oversee and co-produce key activities for the project.

Initially we are offering 28 hours per week, with the potential to increase to full time from years 4-5.  Since we are looking for someone very special we are prepared to be flexible for the right person.  The nature of the role will involve travel to our satellites, meetings with stakeholders and some out of hours work.  Other benefits include a salary of £38k - £42k per annum dependent on experience (pro rata), 28 days annual leave per annum including bank holidays (pro rata); and a 3% employer contribution pension scheme.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Natasha Sweet, Philanthropy Manager.
 

How to apply

Applicants are requested to upload a CV and covering letter detailing how your experience fits the person specification. The closing date for applications is 5th January 2020. We will be holding initial interviews w/e 19th January 2020. 
 

Other information

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities. Please note this position requires full references and a DBS check which will be carried out prior to employment.

Lead on all major donor work for this important women's health charity.

This role helps to drive a renewed and strategic energy in philanthropic giving by leading on day to day fundraising from individuals who give up to six figures.

There are already a number of high-profile events in the pipeline for next year, thanks to an engaged trustee board, including a flagship, annual HNWI sport event and a large fundraising dinner led by a high profile celebrity.

A number of smaller events are also planned and the successful candidate will lead on these as well as develop a calendar of events. The successful candidate will need to utilise and develop existing and new relationships, ensuring a strategic engagement plan is in place to allow this income stream to grow and mature.

You will be joining a small but impressive fundraising team, who in 2018 raised c£2.2 million and in 2019 look set to raise £1.8 million. Under the stewardship of a new CEO, this is an exciting time to be joining as they look to grow income from the major donor stream, with the support and guidance of an engaged and dynamic SMT and Trustee board.

The fundraising team is made up of corporate, events and individual giving, two trust fundraisers (which has traditionally been the ‘bread and butter’ of the organisation, working with funding bodies such as Garfield Weston) and one major donor fundraiser (this role). In total, the organisation has 13 core staff members.

As Major Donor Manager you will:

• continue the stewardship of a portfolio of warm funders who give upwards of £5k, working to a target of £400k
• grow a pipeline of mid- and high-level giving (anything up to six figures) as well as securing multi-year giving. This could be by reengaging prospects or engaging cold prospects.
• own the day to day philanthropic giving, including planning and delivering a programme of events
• make this income stream your own, working closely and strategically with senior internal and external stakeholders.

The position would best suit:

• an experienced fundraiser, able to hit the ground running
• someone who will become the bedrock of this income stream by stewarding confidently and proactively looking for new, untapped areas of development (30-40% stewardship with a large amount of business development)
• a creative fundraiser, well versed in securing six figure gifts
• an externally focused relationship builder, generating new income by engaging new funders and developing excellent proposals, whilst working to develop an already robust portfolio of fundraising collateral
• a proactive and confident team player, able to shift focus from complex relationships and asks, to supporting the wider fundraising team, undertaking administrative tasks and financial reporting, and upholding fundraising best practice.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Sarah Bowie at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

We are looking for an exceptional person to join our friendly and dynamic team as a Donor Relations Manager to support the SCI Foundation in its next phase and fulfil its exciting new strategy.

Job title: Donor Relations Manager
Salary:  £31,770 to £34,200
Location: Lambeth, London
Hours: Full time

Who we are

Our vision is a world free of preventable disease, in which everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life at Imperial College London as the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective non-profit initiatives, in 2010 we received significant funding from the UK Department of International Development which has since been extended until 2022.

This year we became an independent organisation, and the SCI Foundation now works across multiple sectors in several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.

What we do

Working in partnership with Governments, the SCI Foundation supports and facilitates public health programmes that reduce the impact of preventable diseases like parasitic worm infections.

We provide technical and financial support to Ministries of Health, in line with their own strategies and plans, to enhance sustainability and strengthen health systems within countries affected by these diseases.

To date, our team have supported 60% of all global schistosomiasis treatments and we are broadening our reach to coordinate with health programmes for other preventable diseases, as well as supporting  disease prevention measures such as water, sanitation and hygiene and the management of the impacts of these diseases on individuals.

Who we are looking for

You will have demonstrated experience of working with CRMS or donor management services and comfortable with analysing and reporting on donor data. You will have a sound knowledge of statutory legislations around fundraising.  You will be ambitious and have a passion for fundraising and building good relationships with existing investors and donors, whilst responding to their requests in a timely manner.

Reporting to the Grants, Reporting and Contracting Manager you will support the team with their fundraising goals and effectively support the SCI Foundation in the delivery of our mission.

What it’s like to work at the SCI Foundation

We’re a team of people passionate about creating a world free of preventable disease. Everyone that works at the SCI Foundation, as well as our partners and supporters, shares these same values and beliefs:

• Equality: We are a small and dynamic team in which every staff member’s contribution is crucial and equally valued
• Inclusion: We are working towards a fairer world where no-one is left behind
• Transparency: We believe that openness and transparency create trust and a culture of continuous improvement.

Day-to-day life at the SCI Foundation is fast paced but fun. We place great importance and value on working respectfully within the team and in partnership with our partners globally. Whilst many of us travel abroad frequently, we regularly get together, whether to socialise in support of healthy working relationships, or more formally to benefit from one another’s skills, knowledge and experience.

Closing date: Saturday 7th December 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our HR Partner's website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

CHICKS is an award-winning national children's charity that aims to provide life-enhancing respite breaks to as many disadvantaged young people as possible, from all over the UK, at one of its retreats in the South West and Derbyshire.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to build our fundraising capacity as well as grow our presence nationally by providing excellent fundraising and communications knowledge and offer strategic guidance and support as part of the leadership team. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who will give CHICKS a voice and help move the charity forward for the future. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional, a team player willing to take on a varied role, working across multiple sites, with ambition to grow income and deliver new initiatives.

Role Scope & Purpose:

You as the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective running of the Fundraising and Development Team, meeting fundraising targets, developing income streams, ensuring the CHICKS voice is heard nationally, marketing a series of campaigns across the year, and motivating an enthusiastic and talented team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop the fundraising and development strategy to raise income in line with set targets, the agreed annual budget and the charity's business plan
• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant charity and other statutory legislation and conforms to Institute of Fundraising and Fundraising Regulator codes of conduct and practice
• Keep abreast of changes in market practices and trends in charitable giving both locally and nationally
• Control and monitor budgets in respect of the fundraising and communications targets and objectives
• To analysis, identify and evaluate fundraising and communications options; utilising financial and other performance management data
• Make and assist with presentations about CHICKS to potential and current donors
• Travel nationally as required, following and strengthening fundraising leads
• Build strong relationships with current and potential donors and ensure that ongoing support is appropriately recognised
• Liaise with the Finance team to ensure that monthly reconciliation of all income and expenditure is in line with targets set
• Be an active and effective member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position
• Produce regular reports for our Trustees and attend Board and Action Group meetings as required

Person Specification:

• Experience of managing a fundraising team
• Experience in fundraising and communications
• Ability to use own initiative and think strategically
• A self-starter with strong self-management skills
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral
• Good humoured and approachable
• Full Drivers Licence and access to a car is essential
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to adhere to specific deadlines
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to establish and manage various donor relationships and building strategic relationships
• Good computer skills with the ability to use database software. Experience of Raiser’s Edge is desirable
• Ability to show a commitment to professional standards and apply industry best practice to all aspects of the role
• To understand and actively reinforce the ethos, culture and operations of CHICKS

**Please note, once submitting a CV and if you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be sent a Job Pack and Application Form for completion in order to qualify for an interview. This is in compliance with our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Closing date for completed applications: Midday on Monday 6th January 2020

Interviews for this position are likely to be held mid-January

Saferworld has undergone considerable growth over the last 6 years and our global finance team has expanded accordingly, with finance staff based in all our country offices. 

We are an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.  Our head office is in London and we have offices in East Africa, Central and South Asia, and Yemen. 

The Finance Officer will be responsible for all financial accounting associated with the charity including assisting with the production of budgeting and forecasting reports, donor reports and accounts S/he will provide key business and management expertise to the organisation, working with the team to support the day to day running of the finance department as well as developing systems to drive efficiency.

The successful candidate will have experience in financial and management accounting processes and a recognised accounting qualification.  S/he will have experience of working with non-financial colleagues to improve their understanding of finance as well as of using computerised accounting software and an aptitude for system improvements and developments.

ABOUT US

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

OUR AIMS

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. Our aims are to:

 Make agriculture work better for smallholder farmers, many of them women, so they can adapt to climate change and achieve a good standard of living

 Help more people harness the transformational effects of clean affordable energy and reduce avoidable deaths caused by smoke from indoor stoves and fires.

 Make cities in poorer countries cleaner, healthier places to live and work.

 Build disaster resilience into the lives of people threatened by hazards – reducing the risk of hazards and minimising their impact on lives and livelihoods.

HOW WE WORK

We work on holistic solutions that change systems and have a framework to help us achieve our aims:

 Analyse the root causes of a poverty and vulnerability

 Define the change at scale we need to make

 Develop activities along three complementary paths: Demonstrate, Learn and Inspire.

- Demonstrate that our solutions are sustainable in the real world

- Learn by capturing evidence and adapting our approach

You will work directly with key suppliers and creative agencies, liaising to co-ordinate the successful execution of campaign activities

JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 Contribute to the 3 year strategic plan for donor development to maintain and develop engagement of existing supporters, through direct marketing activities, committed giving and stewardship, contributing to organisational planning process

 Support the implementation and delivery of a strong appeal programme and stewardship for both cash and committed giving

 Support the delivery of all activities to brief, time and budget. Ensuring value for money and compliance with Practical Action’s fundraising policies, data protection legislation and other codes of practice

 Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of campaign management processes and procedures through efficient execution, ensuring ongoing evaluation and learning

 Deliver briefing and scheduling information to the Communications Team to ensure timely delivery of appropriate content and copy for campaigns, participating in collective planning

 Responsible for undertaking project research to support the delivery of activities

 Undertake occasional overseas trips to collect content if required

 Manage the electronic and physical storage of campaign materials

 Track and monitor campaign results through daily reports and produce results analysis for all channels ensuring value for money

 Contribute to the monitoring of the supporter development (income and expenditure) budgets.

 Ensure the Supporter Services Unit are well briefed, have samples and are provide with thank you letters in advance of activities going live

 Coordinate the delivery of activity and internal campaign briefs, print management and procurement, database selection briefs and schedule management, ensuring that all stakeholders are well briefed

 Coordinate the day to day relationships with suppliers and agencies, including responsibility for collating, synthesizing and sharing feedback on materials and activities

 Support the delivery of monitoring and evaluation of stewardship activities and supporter journeys to retain and motivate supporters

 Present and feedback on our work, our activities and results to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Keep abreast of individual giving development activities amongst competitors and the wider charity sector maintaining an awareness of commercial and sector trends and legislation that relate to Practical Action and its ability to grow its fundraising

 Ensure Practical Action follows and champions best practice relating to fundraising standards and our approach to supporter care. Share and promote best practice, priorities and outcomes

 Maintain compliance with organisational policies and attend mandatory training

 Undertake any tasks reasonably requested by the Organisation

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

 A level or equivalent qualification

 Knowledge of scheduling and project management

 Knowledge and experience of direct marketing techniques and practice for fundraising

 Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection and fundraising regulations and compliance

 Knowledge and understanding of industry wide good practice and developments in fundraising; awareness of trends and opportunities in the sector

 Proficient use of business IT systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the use of CRM databases preferably the Raisers Edge.

Skills and Experience

 Excellent organizational and time management skills, with proven experience in the ability to plan, prioritise, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment

 Direct marketer at least 2 years’ experience working in a supporter development environment

 Good understanding of print production processes, media buying including briefing of suppliers

 Solid skills evaluating copy, succinctly synthesizing and collating feedback from multiple stakeholders

 Strong written and verbal communication skills; copy writing and proof reading, strong attention to detail and the ability to present internally and externally

 Experience of working with and building strong relationships with creative agencies, professional fundraising organisations, consultants and suppliers

 Good understanding and knowledge of donor audiences and segmentation

 Good analytical and research skills

 Team member who can easily work as part of a cross functioning team to deliver shared goals

 Presenting to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Experience and interest in international development and an ability to convey this to our supporters in a passionate way is desirable.

Please apply direct through our website.

Additional information

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th December 2019

Interviews to be held on Friday 10th January 2020

We are currently recruiting for a Major Donor Philanthropy Manager for a leading Women’s health charity. This well-established charity has been saving lives through research and medical advancements for over 55 years.

You will have autonomy to instigate, cultivate and steward relationships to maximise gifts from High Net Worth Individuals and Corporates. You will also oversee and develop a prospect research strategy. This is a really exciting role, in an organisation that is ready to give you a great platform to make major giving very successful.

Your demonstrable experience will be as follows;

• A proven creative commercial approach to income generation activities with a strong understanding of the major donor philanthropy market.


• Evidence of a range of innovative ideas and thinking related to income generation.


• Experience of working successfully at both a hands on and strategic level.

Closing date: asap

Salary: 37-43k

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected].

Trust Fundraising Officer

Romford, East London/Essex

About LUPUS UK

LUPUS UK is the only registered national charity supporting people affected by the autoimmune disease lupus and assisting those approaching a diagnosis. Many people know little about lupus but we are providing information, campaigning for greater awareness and understanding, investing in ground-breaking research and funding Specialist Lupus Nurses in hospitals across the UK. We’ll keep fighting until we live in a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives.

About the role

You’ll join LUPUS UK during an exciting time as the charity grows and begins to implement its new 5-year strategy.

You will take the lead in researching and identifying new fundraising opportunities from trusts, foundations and companies, producing high quality, bespoke proposals as well as cultivating fundraising relationships over the long-term.

You will also be able to explore and propose new fundraising opportunities and ideas with the potential to implement them within our small, flexible team.

What we are looking for

• Someone with previous experience of trusts and foundations fundraising and proposal writing, ideally within a medical charity.
• Working knowledge of the principles of trust fundraising, including identification, research, solicitation and stewardship of funders.
• A proven track record of delivering income against agreed targets and timescales.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, able to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders and facilitate strong relationships with people inside and outside the charity.
• Someone who is highly organised with a track record of successfully working to deadlines and prioritising tasks.
• Ability to be self-motivated, with a pro-active approach to problem solving.
• Able to display patience, resilience and optimism in the face of periodic pressure.

The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2020. Interviews will take place in our Romford office until 10th January 2020.

We are looking forward to hearing from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a short covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you are right for the role.

About the role

Newnham College is looking for a creative and strategic leader to build on a successful fundraising programme and play a significant role in increasing the resources available to support the future success of the College. The post-holder will lead the Development Office in nurturing, developing and managing relationships with alumnae and friends of the College.  A willingness to offer ‘hands on’ practical support to the team when needed is equally as important as a strategic focus. They will build relationships that maintain and increase the participation rate and encourage philanthropic support including major gifts and legacies. The successful applicant will work with the new Principal and Bursar and the Fellowship to deliver the programme of events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the College and for the launch and running of a linked fundraising Campaign from late 2021/early 2022.

About you

With a proven track record in engaging a variety of stakeholders and raising philanthropic support at a significant scale, you are a strategic thinker and operator with the ability to inspire and lead others.  Your sophisticated interpersonal skills and communication style will be instrumental to your success in this post, along with your talent in building long-lasting and beneficial relationships.  You are also educated to degree standard, or the equivalent through professional qualifications or experience.

About Newnham College

Founded in 1871, Newnham College has been at the forefront of promoting academic excellence for women in the University of Cambridge. The College has an all-women Fellowship and student body, and its thriving community of staff includes both women and men with a range of responsibilities and key roles. Newnham currently has around 400 undergraduates, 225 postgraduates, a Fellowship of about 50, and 80 non-academic staff. Newnham’s academics and students maintain outstanding research profiles and achievements.

Closing date for applications:     noon Thursday 9th January 2020

Interview date: 23rd January 2020

The Fairtrade Foundation

Job title: Media Officer

Salary: £30,521 per annum

Location: London

Contract/Hours: 35 hours, Full time

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Media Officer to work within the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media strategies and campaigns.  You will need to build and maintain relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. 

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that creates, develops and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

It’s an exciting time to join the Fairtrade Foundation – we have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a basic DBS check will be needed for this role as part of an offer of employment.

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 6 January 2020 10 a.m.

Interviews will take place 20 January 2020

Contract: Permanent

To apply please fill out an application online (CVs will not be accepted) visit the jobs page at

 Job Description

Job Title: Media Officer

Reports to: Senior Media Manager.

Staff Reporting: None, but supervision of volunteers may be required.

Based at: 5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower’s Walk, London, E1 8PY

Salary: £30,521 a year

Level: Grade 7

Date updated: December 2019

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation that focuses on four key areas of work in the UK:

• We partner with businesses to certify their supply chains according to Fairtrade’s independent, producer/worker focused standards, and to enable increased investment in producer and worker led development plans. This includes licensing the use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products.
• We grow demand for Fairtrade products by connecting producers and workers with retailers and branded businesses in the UK, and helping to strengthen supply chain relationships that are fairer and more equitable. 
• We work with commercial and donor partners to develop programmes and services that support producers and workers to achieve their development goals. 
• We campaign to raise awareness of the need for Fairtrade amongst the public and with policy makers, supporting the grassroots Fairtrade movement to call for fairer trade.

The hundreds of Fairtrade Towns, Faith Groups, Schools and Universities and committed supporters are vital in helping us realise our vision of fair trade.

In the UK, the Fairtrade Foundation employs around one hundred staff across Commercial, Public Engagement and Impact Directorates, and in Finance, IT & Data, Facilities & HR teams.

Background

Public Engagement

The Public Engagement Directorate inspires and enables public supporters of Fairtrade to take action, either individually or in their communities through a diverse range of channels and campaigns.  We aim to make public support for Fairtrade as strong and wide ranging as we can. The Media and Communications unit is key to achieving this goal and to ensure people are aware of the difference Fairtrade makes to the lives of farmers and workers around the globe.

What we are looking for?

It’s an exciting time to join Fairtrade – We’re in the fourth year of our 2016-2020 Strategy – Fairtrade Can, I Can – Changing Trade, Changing Lives which is an ambitious global response to a changing world. Our new strategy presents the opportunity for us all to work together in new ways, to drive even more impact, galvanise pubic support and action to tackle the urgent challenges farmers and workers face by continuing to drive an effective and inspiring organisation and system.

We have just celebrated 25 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK. Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal.

The role is a vital and highly visible one within the Foundation. You will join a small high performing team that delivers and promotes compelling stories about Fairtrade, as well as a key role in events such as the Fairtrade Fortnight. You will have excellent writing skills, along with experience of working in a busy press office dealing directly with journalists and managing the external media monitoring and press clippings services. You will often be first point of contact for journalist enquiries and would therefore best suit a naturally confident and who is comfortable communicating at all levels and has the ability to easily build efficient and effective working relationships. You should also have experience of using web content management systems and specialist journalist contact databases. If you are a talented and ambitious Media or Press Officer, with experience mentioned you will be a great fit. If you also have experience of organising events for journalists with the aim of securing media coverage, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

The Role Profile

The post holder will work with the Media & Communications Team on the development and delivery of media and communications strategies and campaigns, and in building and maintaining relationships with print, broadcast and social media, to ensure impactful coverage of Fairtrade and its positive impact for producers. The role engages the public through effective dissemination of Fairtrade news, PR campaigns, impact stories and content, building relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets and managing overall media monitoring and office systems.

Key Tasks

1. Acts as a first point of contact for general press enquiries, as well as meeting and greeting journalists at various events internally and externally.Is responsible for handling requests from journalists for facts and figures, photographs and images, footage, product samples, logging and overseeing sample and footage stocks.
2. Sets up media interviews, providing relevant briefings, information and logistical support for spokespeople to ensure they are well prepared.
3. Works with Media & Communications Team to set up media training for Fairtrade Foundation spokespeople.Develops digital press relations, working with the digital team to create innovative content and news stories to place on Foundation website and elsewhere.
4. Drafts responses to media queries and questions on and offline, working with senior media managers to develop key messages and quotes.
5. Drafts press releases and sells in stories to relevant media lists, and disseminates relevant content into our social networks, drawing these to the attention of relevant journalists, bloggers and agreed audiences.Works up ideas for new media campaigns and innovative ways to target the press, and manage delivery of agreed elements of any campaigns, especially ensuring delivery of media coverage in regional, educational, faith-based and community press outlets.
6. Develops and manages the organisation of media events, e.g. press launches, webinars and online chats, press conferences, press or blogger outreach days, PR stunts.
7. Ensures the smooth running of the Foundation’s media office, including up-to-date lists of journalist and blogger contacts and mailing lists, media calendar of activity across all channels (both traditional and digital), running files, on-call rota systems, daily news review processes etc.Works closely with digital colleagues on the Foundation’s digital and social media systems, including Facebook, Twitter feeds, Instagram and other social media accounts, developing engaging content, stimulating and managing conversations and responses. Ensures effective content management of virtual press office on the Foundation’s website including news and partners news pages, online press packs.
8. Contribute into media, digital and marketing communications planning & editorial calendars to ensure clear management of stories and content across relevant channels.
9. Manages schedules and content for the Foundation’s news blog, working with the managers in the team to commission and edit pieces from colleagues and external guest bloggers, conduct interviews, write fresh content.  Ensures the blog responds to news stories with relevant commentary, and drives wider dissemination from our blog into Fairtrade’s stakeholder e-news, mainstream online news, social media and commentary channels.Manages the monitoring, dissemination and evaluation of media coverage
   • disseminates daily / weekly news summaries
   • ensures all press clippings are logged and filed
   • manages the relationship with external press clippings service
   • ensures audio and visual recordings of broadcast coverage
   • ensures up to date media coverage is displayed in relevant places
10. Supports the team in the preparation of overseas press visits, including logistical travel arrangements, preparation of briefings and press packs, liaison with other parties on the trip etc.
11. Recruits and manages volunteers or interns to support the delivery of media activities and events, and in the day to day running of the media office

Review Arrangements

The details contained in the Job Description reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared.  It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Person Specification

Job Title: Media Officer

Education/ Training

A solid educational background, preferably to degree level, or comparable work experience (E)

Experience

Experience of working in a busy press office and dealing directly with journalists (E)

Experience of drafting and disseminating press releases in a relevant sector (eg charity/not-for-profit, international development or FMCG)  (E)

A successful track record in developing and using digital media channels and social media in order to amplify and disseminate press coverage (E)

Experience of managing administrative systems and acting as the first point of contact for a media team or similar organisation (E)

Previous experience of using specialist journalist contact databases and previous experience of dealing with external media monitoring  and press clippings services (E)

Previous experience of, and familiarity with using Web content management systems (CMS) (E)

Experience of media and social media monitoring and analysis, including use of Google analytics, and tools to measure audience reach, value, sentiment and engagement (E)

Experience of organisation of events with the aim of securing media coverage, and events for journalists (D)

Knowledge/ Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (E)
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and successful team working and the ability to deal confidently with internal and external stakeholders (E)
• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and use of content management systems (CMS) for web publishing (E)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload (E)
• Willingness to take part in out of hours duty rota (E).

Competencies/

behaviours

• Passionate Commitment - having passion, dedication and proactively showing support for the work of the Foundation.  Contributing to a positive internal atmosphere and external perception of the Foundation.
• Embracing Change - flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.  It is about innovating, doing something new or differently.  It also involves welcoming creative ideas and solutions.
• Working with Integrity - using a principled approach for every decision and action. Choosing to do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Leadership - taking a leadership role regardless of your rank within the hierarchy.  It involves acting with the Foundation’s vision in mind, being decisive and working for the good of the entire organisation and its mission.
• Teamwork - working in a way which acknowledges the interdependence of people in your team and other teams.  It is also about effective cross-team project working.
• Positive relationships - fostering and maintaining constructive and professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Delivering results - achieving a high quantity of measurable results whilst maintaining, or even raising, quality of work.

• Managing resources responsibly - managing the Foundation’s resources well.  It involves negotiating best value for the Foundation and ensuring the longevity of the organisation.
• Information and Knowledge management - working in a way that values the gathering, management and sharing of information (facts and data) and knowledge (understanding gained through experience) of benefit to the Foundation.

Organisational Commitment

• Knowledge of and commitment to Fairtrade, our values and development issues (E)
• We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends (E)
• Commitment to our values: Action, Integrity, Respect, Challenge and Optimism (E)
• At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us (E)

* E = Essential D = Desirable

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This position is part of the Technical Assistance Department at Relief International. We are a globally based team. In this role, you will be supporting Relief International’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director and working across the full project cycle of our country projects and supporting a number of exciting global projects.

Your role;

• Provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support to country teams throughout the project cycle, from project design to project close out.
• Support the data entry and management of the MEL database
• Support internal lessons learnt sharing and reporting to donors
• Support training and development of country and project staff on MEL best practices

You will bring;

• A relevant qualification together with progressive experience in MEL practices or M&E systems, ideally both in Head office and field offices in a development or humanitarian context.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
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Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.

Due to limited resources only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the country you are applying to work.

Relief International is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for an initial call to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (FINCA will require you to complete a simple questionnaire along with your CV). We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.