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I’m working with a fantastic international animal protection organisation, working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Joining their UK team, your role as Communications and Digital Marketing Officer will lead on the delivery of a cohesive digital marketing strategy, while ensuring that all content aligns with organisational brand and values. This is a remote based role in the UK, with monthly travel to London.

As Communications and Digital Marketing Officer you will grow the organisation’s online audience. You will engage new and existing donor, prospect and fan bases, using effective and innovative digital marketing strategies. Your role will see you create, manage, and optimise paid campaigns: run ads on Meta, YouTube and other relevant platforms to secure high-quality supporters at the most cost-effective rate possible. Manage their Google Ads grant, maximising the return on investment.

You will join a small UK team, who really value each other, they are a passionate team who are dedicated to improving lives of animals.

Due to the values of this organisation this vacancy is open to practicing Vegans only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

I’d love to hear from individuals from a range of sectors with amazing digital marketing skills, especially those coming from charity, agency or commercial sectors.

• Location- Remote. The team work remotely across the UK.
• Travel- The team meet once a month in London, it’s essential you attend those meetings and fund your own travel (lunch is provided)
• Salary £25,000 - £26,500, plus great benefits, and strong values (ask me for more details).
• Full-time, permanent. Flexible core working hours.

Application- In the first instance, please send your CV to Hannah.

Closing date: ROLLING, please get in touch today to avoid disappointment.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer; “we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. We are especially keen to encourage applications from: individuals who are Black and / or of the global majority; people with disabilities; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the application process”.

Event Manager

Animal charity

Temporary - 3 months +

Start ASAP

Remote

Salary - £14.83 plus £1.79 holiday pay per hour

Charity People are thrilled to be partnered with a leading animal charity to find them an Events Manager to join them to manage a big event they have coming up in July in Leicestershire. The role is to manage a one-day event, which is already arranged, and plans are in place. They require someone to come in and take the lead on ensuring this is the biggest and best event they could wish for

The sky is the limit, so this is a hugely exciting role, where an experienced events professional could come in and really drive the event using their own creative flair and showcasing their skills and expertise in event execution. This can be a remote role, or you can work in the office if preferred. There are offices in Rushton and Daventry

The hourly rate is based on £25,000 per annum and the role is a 35 hour per week role, but these hours are very flexible and can be worked throughout the week. Please reach out directly if you are keen to hear more.

The event itself is taking place on 20th July and you will be required to be there for a working day (travel expenses paid for if required) and you are welcome to stay on to enjoy the event. This is a family friendly event with games, face painting etc, and then live music that will run through to the evening. Your role will be to try and ensure more tickets are sold (although the event is already doing well with ticket sales) and building on the whole event with extra things for attendees to do and see, so it is exciting to be given the reigns and freedom to really pull out the stops. You must have experience is hosting and/ or events in a charity, as the understanding of a charity event and how to execute this in the best way is key to its success.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit a Major Donor Fundraiser. The organisation is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

This permanent role pays a salary of £50,000 - £54,285 depending on experience. This is a hybrid role in London.

As the Major Donor Fundraiser, you will be creating and implementing a strategic targeted program of Mid Value, Major Donors, HNWI's, Corporates, Trusts and Foundations fundraising. You will be developing and implementing tailored funding applications, with responsibility for ensuring compliance in any agreements.

The ideal candidate will be a confident fundraiser with broad experience on fundraising principles, major donor programs and corporate giving. You will have extensive experience of managing major donor programs and an understanding of fundraising and marketing within animal welfare and international organisations.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with an international animal welfare charity who are in an exciting period of growth and are looking for a Major Donor Fundraiser. The role will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising and will be ideally bringing in £200k+ from a mix of Major donors, Trusts and Corporates.

Job title: Major Donor Fundraiser

Location: London 1 day a week

Grade and salary: £50,000 - £54,000

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Contract type: Permanent

Context and Responsibilities within this role:

• Creating and implementing a strategic targeted program of Mid Value, Major Donors, HNWI’s, Corporates, Trusts and Foundations fundraising.
• Developing and implementing tailored funding applications, with responsibility for ensuring compliance in any agreements;
• To nurture individual and corporate relationships with a view to securing fundraising opportunities in excess of £5k;
• To create opportunities to meet and develop existing relationships with supporters;

They are now looking for:

• Extensive experience of managing major donor programs and an understanding of fundraising and marketing within animal welfare and international organisations.
• A confident fundraiser with broad experience on fundraising principles, major donor programs and corporate giving;
• Substantial experience in developing corporate relationships;
• Excellent written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including presenting, negotiating and influencing;
• Proficiency in Excel, and other Microsoft office tools and working knowledge of CRM systems preferably Raisers Edge.

What they can offer:

• An interesting and varied workload within the role, the opportunity to work for a leading international animal welfare organisation as well as the chance to make a real difference for animals.
• Opportunity to visit their international sanctuaries;
• 29 days annual leave + UK bank holidays;
• Employee assistance program offered through BUPA and OpenUP;
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangement is available but this is a full-time position with at least one day per week required at our central London office.

If you would like to have a chat to learn more about this role and to receive a full job description please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 020 7820 7331.

The hiring manager is seeing applications on a rolling basis and will be interviewing the week of the 22^nd April. Please send your CV and supporting statement to Hannah at Harris Hill.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Join us at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity as our new Head of Operations and make a meaningful difference to animal welfare across Cumbria, The Borders and the North East of England.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 26th April 2024.

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

About Oak Tree Animals’ Charity

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is based in Carlisle, Cumbria, and serves the North East, North West and the Borders, providing non-judgemental and compassionate care to animals and their owners.

The charity is dedicated to the improvement of animal welfare in the region, proactively supporting animals and encouraging people to prioritise animal welfare through our community programmes, advocacy and rehoming services.

We provide holistic support and care for animals and their owners to reach long-term solutions that avoid the need for rehoming but when that is unavoidable, Oak Tree provides a safe home for animals, rehabilitating and preparing them for the next stage in their lives.

The charity also prepares potential owners for life with a new companion and offers the help and support necessary for both animal and owner to live a long and happy life together.

Oak Tree does more besides this by working with communities, government services, local businesses and other charities to provide whatever help is necessary to allow animals, and their owners to live happy and healthy lives.

About the role

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is looking for an experienced Head of Operations to lead the Charity’s corporate operations.

This new role will lead our Operations Directorate, maintaining and managing our physical environment and valued resources.

The Head of Operations will line manage our finance, facilities (including H&S), reception, HR and volunteer teams to ensure the promotion of a positive and supportive environment and experience for our animals, staff, volunteers and visitors.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our organisation, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and the successful execution of programmes and initiatives.

This position requires a passion for making a positive impact, strong organisational skills, and the ability to lead and inspire a dedicated team.

We have a 4-bedroom house on-site, which could be available to the incoming Head of Operations with rent offset by a proportion of salary for those re-locating to the area. This is a pet-friendly property, with a private garden and allocated parking for two vehicles.

 Who we are looking for

We are seeking candidates with broad business management / general management experience gained from either business or third sector organisations.

Ideally, you will have substantial financial acumen and/or experience in facilities management.

You will have a passion for animals as well as people, with a natural ability to build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will care deeply for the cause and have an understanding that people are essential to animal welfare.

Furthermore, our ideal candidate will be empathetic yet dynamic with the energy and enthusiasm to guide and lead the operations and volunteer teams, and to deputise for the CEO when required.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 26th April 2024.

The Talent Set are excited to have partnered with a fab charity who are looking for a Brand Marketing Manager to join their Marketing & Communications department. You will play a key role in managing the development, delivery and measurement of integrated multi-channel brand and campaign activity.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the development, delivery and evaluation of the new brand platform and campaigns.
• Support the roll out of the brand platform across the charity.
• Develop and implement media plans and creative assets for campaigns.
• Lead day-to-day relationships with media and creative agencies.
• Line manage the Brand Marketing Officer.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and phasing of spend.
• Stay abreast of the latest consumer and marketing trends.

You will need:

• Significant experience of integrated campaign delivery and measurement.
• Experience of working with high-profile brands to develop and implement brand marketing strategies.
• A strong understanding of the media landscape.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and consultative skills.
• The ability to prioritise and deliver high quality work under pressure.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.

What's on offer:

• This is a temporary contract for 6 months starting before the end of April

• a salary of c.£46,000

• Hybrid working, London

Are You Ready to Make a Real Impact? Apply Now! 

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner charity are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process

The British Horse Society is the nation’s largest equestrian charity with more than 150,000 members. With a passion for horses that is backed by knowledge and expertise, the Society makes a positive impact on the lives of thousands of horses and all those that love horses. With wide-ranging campaigns across all its charitable objectives, the Society is dedicated to improving equine knowledge, providing horse care and welfare, increasing safe off and on road access, improving equestrian safety and growing participation.

We are currently undergoing a period of significant growth and business transformation. With this ambitious change process in mind, RM Recruit are currently supporting us with the recruitment for a Director of Finance & Company Secretary who can build and improve on our established and high-functioning finance team, providing financial and governance focused direction across our organisation. These exciting projects include the acquisition and deployment of the Dynamics 365 platform, customer insight and brand development work to support revenue growth and a cultural change across The Society.

Reporting directly to a dedicated and passionate Chief Executive Officer, and playing a key role within the leadership team, the Director of Finance & Company Secretary role represents an excellent opportunity to create and deliver long term financial strategies that supports the services and causes championed by the Society.  We are seeking a collaborative, confident, dynamic and engaging individual who can ensure all statutory requirements are met alongside the continual development of controls to safeguard the Society’s assets.

The Director of Finance will be a first-class communicator who can work in collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be a strong advocate for a finance team that offers a best-in-class delivery of customer focused financial services. You must enjoy hands-on management and oversee the Head of Finance and the Finance team, ensuring that they continue to provide robust financial governance and control. This will all be conjunction with growing their knowledge and capacity with the Dynamic 365 platform to meet the ever-evolving needs and strategy of the Society. The post holder will also safeguard the financial integrity of the Society, its governance, and ensure it is fully compliant with all statutory requirements. This purpose extends to the Society’s subsidiaries.

This rewarding and varied role will see you will have full participation in the formulation and presentation of the Society’s strategic and operational plans and work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to make the British Horse Society the best it can be.

The Society's Head Office is based near Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Hybrid working is in place with 2-3 days per week required onsite.

Essential Criteria

• Fully Qualified Accountant
• Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the whole finance function.
• Experience at a senior level as Company Secretary or equivalent
• Experienced in delivering finance system and/or ERP transformation
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members to their full potential.
• Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, planning and analysis.
• Excellent financial planning, annual budgeting and forecasting skills

Desirable Criteria

• Charity sector experience particularly the nature of unrestricted, designated and restricted funds, VAT Partial Exemption, Gift Aid and the Charity SORP
• An understanding of education and qualification regulation and compliance
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV, with a cover letter describing why you would be the best person to secure this role, and RM Recruit Ltd will be in touch.

The British Horse Society is committed to achieving equity for all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better organisational outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees. We therefore strongly encourage suitably experienced people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Here at the BHS, we want you to have every opportunity to be able to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential when applying for any of our roles here. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Paul Robinson at RM Recruit Ltd