Full-Time Communications, PR Jobs
Head of Events and Experiences
Circa £65,000 per annum
Fixed Term – 12 months (Parental Leave cover)
Part Home/ Part Office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Head of Events and Experiences, based in the Events and Experiences Team. The role is responsible for delivering and developing an exciting programme of in-person touchpoints that deliver against varied KPIs and engage multiple targeted audiences. In addition, you will support on the research and implementation of new and innovative events and campaigns.
You will have experience of delivering against an ambitious strategy, have strong team leadership skills and proven expertise in shaping engagement moments that deliver maximum impact for organisations. You will be able to evidence effectively working in large complex organisations, delivering across multiple projects and events. You will need to be a polished communicator, experienced at speaking to an array of senior internal and external stakeholders. An innovative, creative approach is desired and an ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential.
Act now and visit the website via the Apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 4 April 2024
Interview date: Thursday 18 April 2024
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a recruitment platform called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Supporter Engagement Manager
Location: Hems Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW. We currently operate a Hybrid Working system of a minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 per week
Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Comms & Marketing
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.
About the Role
Are you passionate about providing support to those in need during critical moments? Do you excel in building meaningful relationships and connecting with communities? If so, we invite you to join us at Lincs as our Supporter Engagement Manager.
The main purpose of the role is to support the development and implementation of supporter-centric strategies to provide best-in-class donor engagement to underpin the delivery of the LNAA Income and Engagement Strategy
Full details of this opportunity are available on our website.
Our Benefits
We offer our employees 25 days per annum annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service. We also offer an extra day off on your birthday. Following completion of a 6-month probationary period, we offer access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan, plus an Occupational Sick Pay Scheme. We also provide a life insurance at 3 times your annual salary. Our current pension scheme typically includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution.
Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 29th April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraising Manager
Location: Hems Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW or our Mansfield Woodhouse Shop Community hub. We currently operate a Hybrid Working system of a minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 per week
Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Corporate, Community & Events
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.
About the Role
As the Community Fundraising Manager, you will be instrumental in building and nurturing relationships within our local communities to drive fundraising initiatives. You will lead a passionate team and work closely with volunteers, businesses, and community groups to raise vital funds and awareness for our life-saving services.
Your main role will be to ensure effective delivery of the community fundraising strategy in relation to income generation from third party events, collections and community groups on a local level, leveraging LNAA’s initiatives and programmes, building strong relationships with supporters and recruiting new support to leverage maximum returns from fundraising activities across the designated geographic area.
Full details of this opportunity are available on our website.
Our Benefits
We offer our employees 25 days per annum annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service. We also offer an extra day off on your birthday. Following completion of a 6-month probationary period, we offer access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan, plus an Occupational Sick Pay Scheme. We also provide a life insurance at 3 times your annual salary. Our current pension scheme typically includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution.
Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 29th April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Corporate, Community & Events
Location: Hems Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW. We currently operate a Hybrid Working system of a minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 per week
Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Income & Engagement
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.
About the Role
As the Head of Corporate, Community & Events, you will play a pivotal role in driving our fundraising efforts and community engagement initiatives. You will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing relationships with corporate partners, community groups, and event organizers to support our mission and raise essential funds for our operations.
You will develop and implement the Charity’s strategy to develop sustainable net income from corporate donors, community fundraising and fundraising events across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
A full clean driving licence or equivalent is required for this role.
Full details of this opportunity are available on our website.
Our Benefits
We offer our employees 25 days per annum annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff) which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service. We also offer an extra day off on your birthday. Following completion of a 6-month probationary period, we offer access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan, plus an Occupational Sick Pay Scheme. We also provide a life insurance at 3 times your annual salary. Our current pension scheme typically includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution.
Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 29th April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.
No agencies please.
Role: Change Communications Manager
Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working
Contract Type: 18-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £42,192 to £45,252 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of London Supplement
Do you want to become part of an innovative team at the forefront of delivering the transformation agenda for a leading UK Charity?
We’re looking for an exceptional internal communications professional to play a critical role in leading the development and delivery of the change communications for RBLs transformation agenda in this newly created Change Communications Manager, 18 month Fixed Term Contract.
Are you ready to join a growing team who are passionate about making a difference to our Armed Forces community? If you thrive on working collaboratively to deliver transformational change, this could be the role for you.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Our Transformation Management Office (TMO) is evolving to respond to the ever-changing needs of our beneficiaries. We are bringing together a new team of project and programme management, insight and evaluation, change leadership, and change communication professionals to shape our change agenda and deliver our transformational initiatives.
This role will see you accountable for developing and implementing a plan to support the large transformation agenda underway, working alongside the TMO, Change Leaders, Transformation Cluster Leads, and project and programme teams across the organisation.
Reporting to our Head of Internal Communications and Engagement, key responsibilities will include:
· Create and deliver impactful communications and engagement plans to fulfil the objectives of the change programmes.
· Ensure the change communications align with and support our strategic priorities
· Provide communications expertise and hands-on support to successfully manage and embed change throughout the transformation portfolio working with Cluster Leaders, Executive Board sponsors, and project and programme teams
· Work collaboratively with Internal Communication & Engagement colleagues to ensure that change communications are fully aligned with the wider internal communications agenda
Your proven track record in designing and implementing change communications strategies and plans for complex, geographically dispersed audiences, coupled with strong networking and influencing skills will be crucial. You’ll bring a natural flair for crafting compelling copy, and, with your first-class stakeholder management skills, you'll build relationships, provide expert advice, and work collaboratively to deliver impactful change communications.
Here at RBL we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with a minimum of two days per week at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the Armed Forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 24th April – to be held in person at our Head Office in London.
You’ll need to allow 90 minutes for the interview that will consist of competency and values-based questions, a presentation, and a written test.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have strong applications to be able to successfully fill the roles. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Change Leader
Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working
Contract Type: 18-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £52,188 to £54,840 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of London Supplement
Do you want to become part of an innovative team at the forefront of delivering the transformation agenda for a leading UK Charity?
We are looking for a Change Leader to step into this newly created 18 month Fixed Term Contract role at RBL to lead delivery on the design, development, and implementation of change management strategies and plans to successfully deliver transformational change.
Are you ready to join a growing team who are passionate about making a difference to our Armed Forces community? If you thrive on working collaboratively to deliver transformational change, this could be the role for you.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Our Transformation Management Office (TMO) is evolving to respond to the ever-changing needs of our beneficiaries. We are bringing together a new team of project and programme management, insight and evaluation, change leadership, and change communication professionals to shape our change agenda and deliver our transformational initiatives.
This role will see you working collaboratively with the TMO, Transformation Cluster Leads and teams in the wider organisation to ensure alignment of change impact to ensure leaders, managers and staff are supported and equipped to shape, deliver, and embed transformation initiatives.
Reporting to our Director: Culture and Talent, key responsibilities will include:
· Lead on the design and implementation of a structured methodology for leading change management activities within RBL
· Lead development of a Change Management approach
· Act as a coach to senior leaders and executives to enable them to fulfil their role as a change sponsor
· Working collaboratively with the TMO team, be responsible for the change management across all assigned projects in terms of change requirements, tools and processes - ensuring that these are implemented and monitored.
· Support change communication in partnership with the internal communications team
This is a truly cross-functional enabling role which will work across all Directorates, engaging with stakeholders to deliver transformational programmes and support growth towards successful delivery of our strategy. Your previous experience working at the heart of change management across large scale and complex landscapes will be well utilised.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly to our London, Haig House, hub. You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work – using our collaboration tools – when not travelling.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024
Interviews Date: First stage virtual interviews to be held Tuesday 23rd April. Second stage face to face interviews in our London office to be held for successful candidates, which will involve a panel interview and assessment/presentation, on a date to be confirmed.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Groundwork are recruiting for 7 Energy and Retrofit Advisors, one for each of the major local authorities.
Energy & Retrofit Advisors
Salary: £22,928 – £25,822 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Initially fixed term to March 2025 with potential to be extended
Location: Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, South Tyneside, Durham or Northumberland
About us
Groundwork works across the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. We provide training and create jobs, reduce energy use and waste, re-connect people with nature and transform whole neighbourhoods. Step by step we’ll go on changing places and changing lives until everywhere is vibrant and green, every community is strong enough to shape its own destiny and everyone can reach their potential.
About the role
Advisors will provide energy advice and raise awareness of domestic retrofit, supporting increased retrofit awareness and activity as well as working alongside staff within Local Authorities to develop and deliver projects to engage our communities and stimulate retrofit activity across the region. Energy and Retrofit Advisors will work closely with Groundwork Green Doctors supporting households suffering from fuel poverty and referring them into more specialist support where needed.
This role requires a dynamic and dedicated person who can think on their feet, someone with a caring nature who has a strong desire for helping people and is passionate about making a difference. You will need to be highly organised and adaptable as no two days will be the same.
As Groundwork’s Greener Living team grows, this role offers potential for extension and progression toward a career in Energy and Retrofit Assessment.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Essentials
- Level 3 Domestic Retrofit Advice Course or willingness to undertake this within the first 3 months of the role.
- Experience of running community events/ activities
- Highly developed communication skills
- Excellent team player
- Strong motivation and a determination to provide excellent service to customers
- Commitment to equality and diversity
It’s a unique and challenging role that gives you the chance to make a difference to people’s lives every day.
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 4th April 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Make yourself at home
We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.
At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.
No agencies please.
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Prosper Wakefield District is a charity and the largest independent grant maker in the Wakefield district, working to help people to live longer healthier lives.
Our vision is for a stronger, healthier, more equal Wakefield, where charities and partner organisations from all sectors work together to support people to thrive.
We want to recruit an experienced Comms Officer to help us shout about our amazing work, and the positive difference we are making to the lives of so many people across the Wakefield district.
If you’re a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a flair for marketing, we want to hear from you. Our new Comms Officer will help ensure our grant-making activities have the maximum impact; they will develop and drive our communications strategy and raise awareness of Prosper’s purpose with our wider partners.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: The office is based at 35 Peterson Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DU. The role will allow for some flexibility in hybrid & remote working, subject to agreement with your line manager. The role may require some travel within the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Hours: 21 – 35 hours. The role can be delivered on either a P/T basis (minimum of 21 hrs) or F/T of 35 hrs (generally 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday). The role can also be delivered on a Job Share basis. The role will require occasional working outside normal hours.
Benefits: 28 days paid holiday p.a. (pro-rata for P/T hrs). Pension contribution. Flexible working.
Length of contract: Fixed term contract for 2 years with the potential to become a permanent post.
Reports to: Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager
Liaising with: CEO, Prosper Charity Administrator, Trustees of the charity, wider partners.
Salary band: £29,000- £32,000 (pro-rata for P/T hrs) depending on experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 12 noon Tuesday 7th May 2024
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 21st May 2024
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified by Friday 10th May 2024
Start date: As soon as possible.
PROSPER COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: JOB DESCRIPTION
The Communications Officer is a vital member of the organisation. As we experience unprecedented growth, we are looking for someone who shares our excitement and is ready to contribute to the next chapter of the charity’s journey.
Our Communications Officer will play a key role in promoting our mission, engaging supporters, and raising crucial funds to enhance our grant programmes. You will be at the forefront of promoting the impact of our grants; you will be engaged with our communities and partners, to create compelling and exciting content that resonates with our audiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend your marketing and communications skills to raise awareness, drive fundraising efforts and showcase our work.
By joining us, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated small team working towards a common goal of improving lives and contributing to the well-being of communities across the Wakefield district. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your creativity and innovative ideas are valued.
Main duties of the job
Your role centres on shaping the charity's influential presence in the district and the wider region. You will:
· Develop a Marketing and Communications Strategy and deliver the charity’s communication and marketing plans, work closely with all team members to advise on the key narratives, best modes of communications and the target audiences.
· Provide strategic advice and guidance on communications to the Chief Executive and trustees.
· Produce high quality written and visual content for all communication channels.
· Create compelling content that evidences the social impact of our grants.
· Liaise with beneficiaries to gather stories and case studies showing how grants have been used, how they have made a difference. Share best practice via the website and through blogs and images.
· Update and develop the website and take responsibility for the content and upkeep.
· Manage our social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and report on analytics.
· Ensure that digital marketing content aligns with Prosper’s brand identity and message.
· Look for new ways to raise our profile through social media, press and other forms of communication.
· Develop networking relationships with local, regional, and national press, and via partner’s websites, to share funding stories.
· Design any marketing materials and liaise with suppliers with regards printing.
· Produce a monthly e-newsletter to be delivered to stakeholders.
· Co-ordinate events and other promotional activities.
· Work alongside the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to engage with businesses and charities.
· Arrange for staff, trustees, and other stakeholders to take part in site visits to beneficiaries.
· Represent the charity at the Wakefield Funders Forum and Yorkshire Funders Forum and seek other networking opportunities.
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with a range of key stakeholders including grants beneficiaries, trustees, funding partners, third sector leaders, health and statutory partners, elected members, and politicians.
- Facilitate effective internal communication within the organisation.
- Keep staff and trustees informed about key developments, events, and achievements.
· Other tasks, commensurate with the post, that the Chief Executive and Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager may deem appropriate (including occasional support for work that cuts across other areas of the charity’s work)
Person Specification
· Familiarity with the charity sector
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Proficient in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management.
· An understanding of performance evaluation tools such as Google Analytics.
· Knowledge of, and skills in, social media management, with a focus on increasing reach and engagement.
· Experience of using Canva.
· Knowledge of communications, public relations, journalism and marketing communications techniques, approaches, and procedures
· Knowledge of using WordPress or similar to update the website and create new content.
· Ability to work collaboratively and independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
· Passion for the charity's mission and values.
· Must be able to work out of normal office hours when required.
· Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our celebrity ambassadors play an important role in raising the profile of Parkinson’s and our work. Through their media, fundraising and support at events, they are sharing their lived experience to help increase understanding and visibility of the issues our community cares about most.
About the role
In this role, you take responsibility for developing new and existing relationships with our celebrity supporters and their agents, stewarding their journey with the charity and making them strong and dedicated advocates across our strategic priorities. You’ll bring creative and proactive ideas ensuring we’re prioritising requests to maximise the potential of our high profile supporters.
What you’ll do
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Implement and own our celebrity strategy and individual stewardship plans to support this, resulting in highly committed and engaged high profile supporters
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Lead on outreach and negotiation with new, potential supporters for charity activities
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Manage and prioritise requests for VIP support from across the charity ensuring that they are aligned with our strategic aims
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Be the first point of contact for celebrities looking for support, signposting them within the charity or acting as intermediary for confidential requests
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Take responsibility for the management and development of the Celebrity Officer
What you’ll bring
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Extensive experience of working strategically with celebrities and their management teams
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Creative and proactive approach to celebrity engagement and ongoing stewardship
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Negotiation and persuasion skills to ensure that high profile supporters understand why we’re the Parkinson’s charity to support
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The ability to build and maintain relationships with discretion and sensitivity
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Understanding and awareness of the GDPR when handling personal data and information
Whilst this is advertised as a full time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider flexible working and job shares. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.
You can download the full job description below. Please apply with your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews to be held w/c 18 March 2024
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Advocating for better treatment and care for lymphoma.
Do you have a passion for effecting real change? If so, we are looking for a Public Affairs professional to join our friendly team and help us make a real impact for people affected by lymphoma.
Public and Patient Affairs Advisor
Location: Aylesbury, HP19/Hybrid with options for flexibility
Hours: Between 28 and 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum (pro-rata basis for part-time hours)
This is an exciting time to be at Lymphoma Action as we work to an ambitious plan to develop services and advocate for better treatment and care. We also want to raise the profile of lymphoma and be a voice for people affected by lymphoma so that they can influence the decisions that affect them.
We have developed a great working culture that focuses on prioritising a creative, inclusive and supportive environment. Staff receive excellent benefits including generous holiday entitlement, enhanced entitlements to sick pay and maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay, and a life assurance scheme.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be:
- A fantastic communicator with the ability to engage, influence, collaborate and build strong relationships;
- Analytical with the ability to gather and understand complex information about lymphoma, it’s treatment and the environment we operate in;
- Focused with great organisational skills and attention to detail to manage a varied workload;
- Passionate about representing the patient voice and about equity of access to good care and treatment.
You may have transferable skills from a different but relevant specialism or sector, from medical writing to policy, or from communications and campaigns to patient advocacy. If you believe you can learn quickly to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and be part of a national cancer charity that’s been providing information, support and connection to people affected by lymphoma for more than 35 years.
Please note that applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: Monday 22 April, 12pm
Interviews will be held on Thursday 2 May
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.
No agencies please.
Title: Alumni & Giving Manager (maternity cover)
Reports to: Director of Alumni Relations, with dotted line to Director of Giving & Engagement
Start date: May 2024
Contract type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract, one year
Salary range: £43,000-£45,000 per annum
Overall Purpose:
The Alumni & Giving Manager works with the Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Giving & Engagement to support activities and fundraising initiatives for a broad and dynamic community of former students, parents and employees. As the lead on all alumni, alumni parents, grandparent, and former employee giving, this person implements the strategy for garnering these constituents’ philanthropic support of ASL. As a member of the alumni office and as a part of the advancement team, the Alumni & Giving Manager helps fulfill the school’s priorities for growing an engaged, supportive and inclusive alumni community.
Summary of responsibilities:
Supporting the alumni office
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Schedule and conduct alumni tours
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Manage alumni email account
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Oversee Eagle mascot volunteers and costume
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Support events: help staff events, coordinate logistics
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Founder’s Day
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Student-facing activities
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Parents of alumni holiday social
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London Alumni Social
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Alumni Quiz Night
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Class reunions
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Contribute to alumni communications
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Draft and publish stories for e-newsletter
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Write posts for social media
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Managing ASL Connects alumni platform
Supporting Grandparent constituent cultivation
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Contribute to Grandparent newsletter content (3 times a year)
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Pitch ideas
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Draft posts and captions
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Supporting the Annual Fund
Serve as lead on alumni, parent(s) of alumni, and past staff giving, including creating strategies to achieve these constituents’ financial and participation goals
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Coordinate appeals for participatory level giving; overseeing the design for participation and giving challenges
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Stewarding donors
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Manage the ASL Giving Committee (AGC) volunteers
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Manage appeal timeline
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Support Grade 12 fundraising program
Supporting the Planned legacy giving
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Maintain vendor partnerships with FreeWill in the US and with Farewill in the UK
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Oversee the execution of cultivation and stewardship emails 2-4 times a year as it relates to communications and events
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Any other duties that are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job as requested by the Director of Alumni Relations or the Director of Giving and Engagement.
Essential qualifications/experience
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Knowledge and understanding of education or charity environments
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Highly organized, strong time management skills and detail oriented
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Self-motivated and must work well on a team
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The ability to interact positively with stakeholders and colleagues
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A positive and flexible attitude toward working
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A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
Desirable qualifications/experience
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Experience working in fundraising and alumni relations, preferably working in an American, international and/or independent school environment
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Experience using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or similar CRMs
Daughters of Charity Services operates as a family of charities across Britain, providing a diverse range of services to various communities in need of support. We are seeking a Group Communications Manager who will support the mission of Daughters of Charity Services through leading our work on communications, advocacy and campaigns as we seek to secure social justice for those in greatest need.
Reporting to the CEO, and working closely with the leadership of our member charities, the Group Communications Manager will lead on communications and campaigns strategies for our national initiatives, and in finding effective ways of supporting both ourselves and our member charities to engage key stakeholders. The Group Communications Manager will seek to shape public awareness of the issues and challenges faced by those we seek to support, ensuring that their voices are heard by those who shape policy. The successful candidate will build awareness of our work and the issues we seek to raise through the creation of engaging impact reports, regular newsletters, the development of campaign materials, and through fostering effective collaboration with a range of organisations sharing our mission.
Prior experience of developing extensive, tailored communications strategies and campaigns is essential. We expect the successful candidate to be an outstanding communicator, and to possess significant experience of building successful, high-impact multi-stakeholder partnerships. Strong skills in managing social media and online content is also required.
We offer: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pa pro rata; pension scheme; Life Assurance; hybrid working and flexible working requests are welcome.
Daughters of Charity Services is dedicated to upholding the Vincentian Charism, and the Christian heritage upon which it is founded. We are proud to employ people of all faiths and none, but it is essential that the post-holder is committed to learning about, acting in accordance with, and further promoting the Vincentian values which underpin all aspects of our work.
To apply for this exciting role, please download an application pack from our website: Daughters of Charity Services (click on the news tab) and return your completed application form to the email address provided by the closing date of: Monday 15 April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 24 April 2024
Appointment subject to satisfactory references & proof of right to work in the UK.
Salary: £34,085.47 per annum
Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow (Hybrid - a combination of the two with travel to attend meetings at Shelter Scotland Offices as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Hours 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday 17th April at 11:30pm
Are you an experienced Supporter Engagement Executive with a can-do approach to drive engagement with our key audiences? Then join us to fight for housing justice and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of Shelter Scotland.
About Shelter Scotland
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet across Scotland, people struggle daily with homelessness, unfit conditions, sky-high rents, discrimination, and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
Sitting under the Communications and Engagement team at Shelter Scotland, our tight-knit team comprises of a Supporter Mobilisation Manager, a Senior Marketing and Brand Executive, a Marketing Executive as well as a Supporter Engagement Executive (this role). As a team, we work to deliver on Shelter Scotland’s ambitious strategy by leading our activities that help driver engagement both on a local and national scale.
Our team also works closely with our other colleagues in Communications and Engagement, whether that be Communications Executives and Content producers, or Web Developers and UX Designers, you’ll be working alongside our colleagues to help deliver our objectives in helping our fight to end the housing emergency.
About the role
Working as a Supporter Engagement Executive, you will use your expertise to coordinate and deliver projects that are driving engagement with our key audiences. You will ensure that we have a mass of people who can provide their voices in support of the work we do, as well as encouraging new and existing supporters to have a voice.
As an experienced Supporter Engagement Executive, you’ll be working with our Income Generation teams to support with fundraising and awareness projects to maximise our impact with Scottish audiences. Not only helping us to ensure that Shelter Scotland can deliver on its supporter strategy, you will use mass-mobilisation to achieve supporter growth which will help us to win our campaigns and achieve long-term change.
Your day to day role will involve working with the Supporter Mobilisation Manager to develop and test new supporter propositions and strategies, as well as producing powerful and engaging approaches and materials that align with our Shelter Scotland brand.
This role is vital in helping us to build strong supporter relationships and create long-term commitment to the work Shelter Scotland does and allow us to continue our fight.
About you
You’ll need to be confident on working on ambitious multi-channel awareness or fundraising campaigns that can drive supporter acquisition or retention, as well as being able to inspire and motivate our supporters to take action. As well as having excellent communication skills, you’ll be a data-driven individual who is able and confident to assess the impact of work while adopting a test and learn approach. What’s more, you’ll be knowledgeable on integrated channel planning as well as have a familiarity with paid media, including display, PPC, SEO and social media advertising. Ideally, you’ll also have experience of using CRM Systems, Google Analytics, and email marketing software as well as knowledge of digital fundraising platforms.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement which addresses how you meet the points in the 'About You' section of this job description of no more than 350 words per point. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format to describe the Situation, Task, Action and Result. You are also required to address the behaviour below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Please note, applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter Scotland helps thousands of people every year struggling with unfit housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. We are committed to protecting the health, wellbeing, and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
As a member of the leadership team, you’ll head up the Communications and Engagement function, overseeing and delivering integrated communications campaigns and ensuring disabled people’s voices are shared widely using inclusive tools and techniques. You’ll be responsible for member engagement, including events, with a focus on growing and diversifying membership, and bringing our community together. You’ll also have responsibility for brand, design, and marketing activity, ensuring this aligns with our values and is accessible.
You will make sure transport justice stays on the agenda, will help ensure that barriers to transport for disabled people are widely known among the public and decision makers, and will grow our movement so that disabled people’s lived experiences will be heard by society in our own words.
About us
Transport for All is the disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can make the journeys we want, with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence. We work with our members to campaign for change, influencing governments, industry and the public.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 3 April 2024
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Our Global Programmes Division have an opportunity for a Programme Development Manager to join the the Business Programmes Hub for 9 months.
About the Team
The Business Programmes Hub is comprised of programme development, innovation, and MEAL professionals responsible for developing new shared valued partnerships which speaks to interests of the business community and philanthropic stakeholders.
The Programme Development Manager will lead the development of impactful high-quality programmes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You will ensure new programmes incorporate creativity and innovation to capture the interest of corporate partners and philanthropists.
Your Role:
As Programme Development Manager, your role will be to oversee the development and writing of high quality, bespoke pitch decks, concept notes, and proposals for business and philanthropic partners. You will project manage the opportunity development process to ensure we are designing programmes that truly leverage the unique assets and capabilities of the private sector – beyond philanthropic funding – to create transformational change for children. This includes designing innovative, sector leading partnerships that emerge through a process of co-design which you will facilitate in partnership with colleagues across the organisation in the UK Impact, Global Programmes, and Fundraising and Marketing Departments.
Your Key Accountabilities:
- Identify and develop innovative partnership opportunities that leverage the unique resources and capabilities of prospective business and philanthropy partners, working closely with the UK Impact, Global Programmes, and Partnerships & Philanthropy departments to ensure alignment between partner and Save the Children priorities
- Work with Partnerships & Philanthropy to proactively steer new opportunities and enquiries with business and philanthropic partners towards Save the Children's strategic objectives and priorities
- Project manage the proposal development process, including ensuring quality assurance of the programme design, including theories of change and budgets.
- Lead on writing high quality, bespoke and engaging pitch decks, concept notes, and proposals for business and philanthropy partners, as well as cross-sectoral proposals that bring together partners across business, philanthropy, and government.
- Build excellent working relationships with colleagues in the UK Impact, Global Programmes, and Philanthropy & Partnerships teams to ensure our business development materials are compelling for potential partners whilst driven by Save the Children priorities and needs
- Maintain updated systems and databases that track our funding and grant management activities
About You
To be successful, it is important that you have the following skills and experience:
- Experience of working in programming and an understanding of programme design and programme management
- Deep understanding of corporate engagement with society and business motivations for societal engagement, including corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and shared value creation
- Exceptional proposal writing skills – a proven track record of producing high-quality written concept notes and proposals for business and/or philanthropy partners
- Proven ability to conduct analytical research on business to identify corporate opportunities to contribute to development outcomes through core business investments
- Keen ability to tailor your work into persuasive and visually appealing materials for different audiences, including business, philanthropy, and government partners
- Outstanding project management and coordination skills, including an ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines
- Ability to understand financial information and produce budgets
- A strong team player with an empowering and collaborative working style and excellent interpersonal skills
- Solutions-focused with a creative problem-solving approach
- Able to prioritise and manage a varied workload, taking the initiative, and meeting deadlines
- Highly accurate with a strong attention to detail
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.