The Foundation is seeking an experienced communications professional with a track record of success in developing and managing relationships with journalists as well as a general communications background, encompassing fundraising and alumni communications.

The post will raise the profile of the Foundation, engage new audiences through proactive media and respond to relevant issues as they arise in the media. The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter who can work to their own initiative.

The Communications and Marketing Officer will play a key role in helping to build, promote and retain the Foundation’s public profile with a diverse range of audiences, helping us to sustain the ongoing interest in the Charity, most recently highlighted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the start of lockdown, the Foundation’s reputation has increased thanks to the success of pubic facing fundraising campaigns and the ability of the charity to diversify its remit. 

The successful candidate will help to develop the Foundation’s communications strategy, whilst taking responsibility for managing and developing the tools and content to deliver this on a day to day basis.

The Communications Officer will write and distribute a range of content across the marketing mix including the Charity’s website, social media and in print. This includes writing copy and creating regular e-bulletins, updating social media channels, creating content to share the impact of our work, as well as helping to promote outreach and other events and activities.

This role will require excellent communication skills, great teamwork, organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing with a wide range of audiences including alumni, supporters, major donors, funders, national and regional media and the Foundation’s diverse range of partners.

If you're interested in becoming a part of our wonderful team, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Phoebe at the email address listed. 

About Us

Our office is located in Hatfield, Herts, however, like many organisations we are all currently working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, although previously we were largely office based.  Due to the experience we have gained during this period, consideration will be given to requests for working from home arrangements.

The role:

To support our strategic aim that everyone will understand Crohn’s and Colitis, whilst raising the profile of the charity. To deliver ambitious communications campaigns and generate regular, high-quality national and regional media coverage for our work in health services development, research, income generation and high-profile campaigns, supporting the charity’s other strategic aims.

About you:

With proven experience of working on successful media campaigns and generating high-quality, effective media coverage, you will also have a working knowledge of digital media, including social media, video and graphics.  Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in working with both journalists and colleagues but especially when working with case studies when you also need to understand GDPR requirements.  Our priority is always helping those living with IBD so experience of reporting on media campaigns and showing their impact and a commitment to the Charity aims and values are essential.

Key Responsilities:

Manage the media communication of agreed areas within the charity, working with research, public campaigns, health service development, income generation activities and the charity profile: 

• Secure consistent national, regional, digital and specialist trade media coverage to increase understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis and raise the profile of the charity
• Develop and deliver creative communication and PR plans, working with other teams across the charity, in support of the charity’s strategic aims
• Support with ambitious multi-media campaigns and projects, working with the digital and brand teams, and external creative agencies on content and strategy.
• Plan proactive media work and create media opportunities to raise awareness of the issues faced by people with Crohn’s and Colitis
• Monitor the news for relevant stories in the health, research and charity sector, and advise on sharing with the Crohn’s and Colitis community in accessible language
• Develop and build relationships with organisational spokespeople, including healthcare professionals and researchers, providing them with briefing
• Communicate policy-led messages through strong and compelling language to key stakeholders and healthcare audiences
• Identify PR opportunities and build and maintain relationships with our ambassadors, celebrities and influencers
• Identify interesting stories to share with our members and supporters, through our online membership magazine, online blog, news section and email communications
• Attend and assist at any meetings or events, including our flagship fundraising event WALK IT (currently on hold) 

Provide an effective media service:

• Write attention-grabbing press releases, features and pitch stories to media as required and to deadline. Distribute to targeted media using the contacts database, building and managing media lists
• Provide timely and accurate information to journalists, both proactively and reactively, including statements
• Contribute to the smooth running of the press office. Share the delivery of an out-of-hours press phone (flexible rota - currently one week in three)
• Identify, develop and maintain journalist relationships across a range of media outlets, including print (trade, national, regional), broadcast and online
• Respond quickly to breaking news opportunities and where relevant, work with colleagues to respond swiftly to the media with comments
• Identify and build relationships with a network of case studies, willing to share their stories with the media and to the Crohn’s and Colitis community
• Work with the digital team to identify news stories to share on social media

Evaluation and analysis:

• Collate and analyse media coverage secured, including monthly reporting and personal KPIs 
• Assist in the production of reports, both for specific campaigns and impact and data reports

The Surrey Wellbeing Partnership (SWP) is looking for an inspirational leader to fulfill the role of Independent Chair.  We need an extraordinary person who has the energy, drive and commitment to work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in Surrey.

SWP has recently secured a significant contract from the NHS and Local Authority to deliver emotional wellbeing and mental health services to children, young people and families across Surrey from April 2021. 

During the mobilisation phase for contract delivery, we are seeking to appoint an Independent Chair to fulfil the traditional Chair role of attending and managing monthly board meetings as well as a small executive role, representing SWP at some events and meetings with key stakeholders.

This role is largely working from home, with travel to meetings around Surrey expected.

Remuneration is £10k pa for 1 day per week (possibly two during the mobilisation phase).

In these interesting times we are looking for an exceptional person to join our organisation, to work in local communities across Shropshire  developing new and imaginative ways to reduce loneliness and isolation, encourage self- help and improve well -being and independence for isolated, elderly and more vulnerable individuals.

We are a long-established LOCAL charity with a great reputation and a strong track record of delivering community projects. For 60 years we have been working county-wide with local people to develop and deliver practical solutions to rural problems. We reduce the disadvantage that can result from living in a rural area, such as poor access to services and support, and greater vulnerability to isolation, poverty and poor health.  We deliver our work through a variety of projects.

In the midst of the current pandemic we have seen an upsurge in community activity and volunteering, and support to enable this activity to be harnessed and developed is needed more now than it has been for many years.

Whether your  background is public sector or voluntary sector you will have a proven track record of developing initiatives with local partners; supporting community groups; organising events and working with volunteers. Your excellent “people skills” will enable you to build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective partners. 

Are you an experienced events producer looking for your next challenge?

Are you interested in working for a progressive and constantly evolving organisation?

Are you excited by the opportunity to create innovative events and online content for an agenda-setting ideas platform with global reach and impact?

We are looking for an Events Producer to join our ambitious public events team.  
  
The RSA Events Programme is a powerful public resource, bringing important social, cultural, political and economic issues to a global audience, featuring world-class speakers and stimulating rich debate on the most urgent challenges facing society. We are the team behind the award-winning RSA Animates and RSA Shorts series, and our event videos, podcasts and animations are followed by over 700,000 YouTube subscribers.

In this role, you'll take responsibility for end-to-end production of a wide range of events, as well as for researching and developing new content for the current online programme and new formats for public engagement.

 
We are looking for someone who is engaged in and excited by contemporary culture, current affairs and ideas. You’ll have excellent writing, research and editorial skills as well as an eye for fresh developments in social media and the fast-moving online ideas landscape. You’ll be a natural communicator with strong administrative, logistical and people skills and have an affinity for the RSA’s mission and values. You’ll have a keen interest in the RSA’s key research programmes, and an awareness of the relevant current public and policy debates in these areas.

This is an exciting time for events as new online formats create new opportunities to bring learning, inspiration and vibrant public debate to more people than ever before.  

To find out more about this role, please visit our website.

About Us

We are the RSA.  The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce.  We’re committed to a future that works for everyone, a future where we all can participate in its creation.

With over 250 years of heritage in making significant social impact, we bring together our rigorous research, proven change process, influential ideas platforms and our global community of over 30,000 problem solvers - united in a desire to deliver solutions for lasting change.

We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time.

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more!

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on 12 October 2020. Screening calls are expected to take place on 16 October and interviews will be on 21 October. A second interview will follow in the week commencing 26 October if you are successful in these initial stages, to be arranged on a 1:1 basis.

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.

Senior Regular Giving Fundraiser 
 
£30,000 - £32,000 per year, dependent upon experience
Bray, Maidenhead

Thames Hospice just built the biggest hospices in the UK, but we are only just getting started…

Thames Hospice one of the biggest and most innovative hospices in the country. As we move into our state-of-the-art new hospice we are looking for someone with experience in regular giving, lottery acquisition or transferable skills to help lead our growth to sustainability so we can give families facing a life limiting illness the support they need and deserve from our 21st century home.
 
You will have an enquiring mind, knowledge and experience of inspiring and exciting donors to become regular givers. You will be able to motivate, inspire and manage lottery canvassers so that every experience our local community has mirrors the fantastic care that our families receive. You will work with our Head of IG to come up with creative and clever campaigns to update our regular givers and recruit them wherever they are- online, via post, via telephone and via face to face fundraising.
 
We are actively building a culture of innovation at Thames Hospice across our services and fundraising. Being different to other members of our team is a plus, we are committed to changing the way fundraise.
 
Join us and help give local families the care they need in their moment of crisis.
 
This appointment is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
 
Closing date: 4 October 2020. 
Interviews: 13 & 14 October 2020.

Flexible location – can be based at any of Shelter’s hubs in England or Scotland or home based

This is a great opportunity for someone with customer service experience looking to start a career in the charity sector, or move to a larger organisation, to join us a Community Fundraising Assistant and be part of an award-winning fundraising team.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring 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.

Part of our hugely successful Income Generation division, Shelter’s Community Fundraising team is a new and, currently, small team but with big plans to grow our numbers to have Regional Fundraisers in 12 cities across England and Scotland. Community Fundraising is a key part of Shelter’s long-term fundraising strategy and investment is being made available to fund it. We have recently appointed a new Head of Community Fundraising and are now seeking to expand our team – it’s a great time to join us.

At Shelter we are committed to tackling systematic inequalities and currently we are looking to increase the diversity within our Fundraising team. We would particularly welcome applications from anyone with a BAME background or considers themselves to have a disability.

About the role
You’ll be providing administrative support to the Community Fundraising team across a range of activities. But that’s not all. You’ll also be responsible for helping to ensure that everyone who supports Shelter receives the highest standard of supporter care. Liaising with supporters and suppliers, maintaining a database, organising materials for events, assisting with community enquiries and supervising event fundraising volunteers – these are just some aspects of this interesting and varied role.

About you
As well as excellent administrative skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, you’ll need proven experience of using databases (we use Raiser’s Edge). We’ll also be looking for commercial awareness, a customer focused approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with others and build a network of good relationships. Proactive and results-driven, you have lots of initiative too. What's more, you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas when appropriate and are keen to develop a thorough understanding of Shelter and the wider sector.

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 helps millions of people every year struggling with bad 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. Shelter is 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 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 also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Are you an accomplished writer with experience of producing a range of content? Then join Shelter as a Senior Legal Writer/Editor and you could soon be producing vital advice, legal and promotional content for a variety of audiences.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring 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.

Our Content for Professionals team was formed back in April to transform Shelter’s offering for professionals working with people in housing need. Our team of content producers work together to produce high-quality, user-focused content for a variety of audiences. We also support colleagues within Shelter who provide helpline support and training for professionals. Our products are designed to help advice and services, public authorities and local authorities through trusted resources they can rely on. We’re currently developing our offering to make our services and information simpler, clearer and faster. To do that we need a new member to join our growing team.

About the Role
Your main focus will be on producing a range of advice, legal content and promotional content, mostly for use by Shelter’s professional audiences to be delivered across a variety of mediums. However, you’ll also need to be able to write for the public, keeping up- to-date with the latest developments in housing law and related policy and good practice will be important too, as part of a team that also works with wider teams and organisations. That could mean liaising with other content producers, advisers, lawyers, product managers and owners, developers – anyone, in fact, that you need to, in order to produce first-class resources.

About you
As well as experience of writing and editing high quality, accurate content for online and print publications, .you ideally have an excellent all-round understanding of housing and related law and advice. You should also be comfortable with working with primary materials – legislation, regulations, case law – to help create user friendly content that’s easy to understand. Proactive and enthusiastic, you know how to produce content with a professional user, not a client, in mind first and foremost. What’s more, you’re great at taking complex language and processes and making them easy to understand, are happy to champion user-focused advice and content design and do robust research, and able to explain how you reached your decisions clearly and rationally.

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 helps millions of people every year struggling with bad 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. Shelter is 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 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 also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Senior Media Officer

£34,000 - £37,000

London, and currently remote

To develop and deliver creative, national and regional media strategies for Red Nose Day 2021 that inspire the nation to get involved and highlight how donations are spent in the UK and around the world.  This role will also support the Comic Relief press office, including joining the on-call rota for out-of-hours media enquiries. UK travel may be required.

Key Accountabilities / Objectives

• Develop and deliver creative national and regional media strategies, ensuring plans meet agreed targets and are evaluated appropriately. Strategies will support wider organisational objectives and integrate all communications channels (media, social, digital)
• Develop appropriate content and stories for digital platforms and outlets as well as traditional media
• Profile the work Comic Relief funds and the difference it makes by working directly with funded projects and the people they support, to show the positive impact donations make. This may involve setting up and managing visits with journalists, influencers and high-profile supporters
• Draft and edit high quality, compelling written materials and ensure all materials are approved before released. This includes interview briefing packs, press releases, spokespeople quotes and lines against enquiries
• Set up and facilitate interviews with spokespeople
• Relationship management - establish and build collaborative, quality relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. This may include partners (including broadcast partners), PR agencies, media, and taking the lead on media activity in internal project working groups
• Team management and processes – implement all teams’ systems and procedures necessary for the smooth and efficient running of the press office
• Risk awareness and reputation management - monitor the press regularly to identify appropriate opportunities and potential threats to the promotion of the work of Comic Relief and other key partners. Update senior stakeholders on any coverage with a high level of opportunity or threat in a timely manner
• Be flexible and support the wider media team with ad hoc tasks as directed, such as delivering PR events, launches, attending shoots to gather media assets and pitching stories to media

Essential Education:

PR experience, likely to be at Account Manager level or similar in a PR Agency or a Senior Press Officer/Publicist in-house

Key Competencies:

• Proven experience of developing, implementing and evaluating high profile media strategies
• Proven experience of working on sensitive subject matters
• An ability to develop and deliver fresh creative ideas that generate media coverage
• Proven experience of managing key stakeholder relationships (internal or external) and working with PR agencies, talent and their publicists to deliver high profile content
• Experience of managing and prioritising multiple complex projects to strict deadlines even when faced with challenges
• Excellent writer
• Line management experience is desirable but not essential

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 1st Oct 2020 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

UKLGIG, the leading UK charity dedicated to providing support to vulnerable LGBTQI+ people who are seeking asylum in the UK, is recruiting an assistant role to support the whole team.

The Team Assistant will help ensure that our services run smoothly. You will be a first point of contact for vulnerable LGBTQI+ people and play a key role in providing the information they need. You will provide admin support to the whole UKLGIG team, including on communications and fundraising, and organise small events.

UKLGIG has been supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system and campaigning for their rights since 1993. In this role, you will gain insight into all aspects of our work, from service delivery to campaigning. You will have a varied workload from liaising with clients, assisting with communications and organising fundraising events.

You will:

• Answer calls and emails and prioritise queries for responses
• Give accurate information on the asylum system and UKLGIG services
• Organise monthly meetings on making asylum and partnership applications (when face-to-face services resume)
• Organise ad-hoc fundraising, policy and training events
• Help deliver UKLGIG communications
• Monitor developments in parliament related to the asylum system.

UKLGIG is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We will interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

This is a full-time post for 35 hours per week but applications to work 28 hours per week will be considered.

Owing to the nature of the work with vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a basic DBS check and to disclose all unspent criminal records at the point of conditional job offer.

UKLGIG’s offices are based in Borough, central London. All UKLGIG staff are currently working from home due to Covid-19. A mix of working at home and/or the office is likely for the foreseeable future.

Media Officer

£25,000 - 29,000

London

To support the planning and delivery of creative, national and regional media strategies for Red Nose Day 2021 that inspire the nation to get involved and highlight how donations are spent in the UK and around the world. This role will play a key part in the efficient running of the Comic Relief press office function and take a proactive role in the team’s day-to-day management, which can include press cuttings and internal comms updates.

Key Accountabilities / Objectives

• Assist with the planning and delivery of creative national and regional multi-channel media strategies that feed into and support wider organisational objectives
• Draft and edit high quality, compelling written materials and ensure all materials are approved before released. This includes feeding into strategy documents and writing press releases, interview briefing documents, website news articles and quotes from Comic Relief spokespeople
• Take a lead role in media relations and secure national and regional online, print, social and broadcast coverage – pitch ideas and stories to media, research key targets and develop media lists
• Set up media interviews, write briefing materials and attend interviews when required (this might be out of London on occasion)
• Take part in the day-to-day running of an efficient press office, helping to manage inbound media interest and ensure a smooth process from start to finish – answer media enquiries and work with internal teams to draft responses as required to deadline
• Work closely with external partners and organisations as required to help maximise their involvement with Red Nose Day – this might be PR agencies, organisations we fund or partners
• Implement media team management systems and processes – this includes the daily press update for internal stakeholders, monitoring coverage, saving coverage and creating coverage reports
• Be flexible and support the wider media team with ad hoc tasks as directed, such as delivering PR events, launches and attending shoots to gather media assets
• Contribute new ideas to creative sessions
• Own small projects with support of line manager

Essential Education

• Experience of working in PR / media roles
• You are likely to be an Account Executive or similar in a PR agency or a Media Executive or similar in-house

Key Competencies:

• Proven experience of working on national and regional media campaigns
• An ability to develop and deliver fresh creative ideas that generate media coverage
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent writer
• Good media relations and confidence to approach journalists with story ideas
• Good experience managing and prioritising multiple projects to strict deadlines even when faced with challenges
• Passionate and strong understanding of our business mission

To apply please visit our website via the link:

Role closes - 12:00pm, 1st Oct 2020 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

Closing date: 11 October 2020 at 11.30pm

We’re looking for a proactive individual with community fundraising and volunteer management experience to join us as a Regional Community Fundraiser and help us maximise our local fundraising activities.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring 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.

Part of our hugely successful Income Generation division, Shelter’s Community Fundraising team is a new and, currently, small team but with big plans to grow our numbers to have Regional Fundraisers in 12 cities across England and Scotland. Community Fundraising is a key part of Shelter’s long-term fundraising strategy and investment is being made available to fund it. We have recently appointed a new Head of Community Fundraising and are now seeking to expand our team of Regional Fundraisers – it’s a great time to join us.

At Shelter we are committed to tackling systematic inequalities and currently we are looking to increase the diversity within our Fundraising team. We would particularly welcome applications from anyone with a BAME background or considers themselves to have a disability.

About the role
Implementing a new community fundraising strategy in Manchester and the surrounding areas is just one of the challenges we’ll expect you to rise to in this high profile role. Essentially, you’ll be responsible for raising the profile of the organisation and attracting new loyal and regular supporters. That means shaping and developing your geographical area and local community to establish a tangible relationship with Shelter and its work. It also means providing a high standard of stewardship to add value to current and new Shelter fundraisers and volunteers. Working in the best interests of the charity by contributing to wider fundraising teams' goals whenever possible will be important too. Put simply, you’ll do everything you can to generate more income and attract new long-term supporters.

About you
To succeed, you’ll need a proven relevant background, including working within community fundraising, volunteer management and a demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. We’ll also be looking for experience of reporting using Raisers Edge or a similar database. Customer focused, commercially aware and results-driven, you have a creative and innovative approach and will be able to start and build relationships and to effectively tell the story of why people should support Shelter’s fight to end homelessness and bad housing. What’s more, you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and try new ideas when appropriate. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is also required, as is a full UK driving licence.

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 helps millions of people every year struggling with bad 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. Shelter is 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 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 also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Sparkle is a dynamic charity, based in Southern Malawi. We invest in a brighter sustainable future for the 17 communities we support through educational programmes, the delivery of a feeding programme, an on-site clinic, and a number of community outreach programmes. There is no limit to what services we are prepared to offer as we continue to grow with our local staff and partners to meet the needs of the vulnerable.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with the right skills and experience to take our work forward and take on the role of Fundraising & Communications Officer.

This is a dynamic, varied role where duties will involve everything from supporting the development of a new individual giving programme to creating reports, drafting and submitting grant applications and generating new content ideas for social media. The successful applicant will have a track record of delivering high-quality results, with a strong online focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines.

Strong communication is important to establish a good working relationship with our key partners, IT (SharePoint, Social Media and Salesforce) and organisational skills are also essential. Experience & knowledge of grant applications and the ability to develop analytical web reports, along with a creative and novel approach to fundraising communications, events, and materials.

Applicants will be required to undertake a Police Background Check and references will be requested.

The Sparkle Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.

Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Salary: £35,000 (pro rata)

Location:Kingston upon Thames, Saffron Walden or Dorchester

Hours: 21 hours per week

About us

Hastoe is an award-winning rural housing association that manages over 7,500 rented, shared ownership and leasehold homes across the south of England. We hold charitable status and support communities by providing social homes that are energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Policy and Research Officer to work with and support the Head of Communications, Chief Executive and the Board. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Helping to develop and maintain Hastoe’s influence and profile among politicians, civil servants, national agencies and the media.
• Researching and interpreting information to provide new insights that facilitate Hastoe’s influencing work.
• Preparing materials for presentations, articles for publication and responses to government policies and consultations.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with key national and regional partners.

For full details on this role, please see the Job Description.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience of policy campaigning or working in a political environment as well as an understanding of parliamentary procedures. You will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong research and writing skills. You must be highly-motivated, able to work on your own initiative, and willing to travel across the south of England with regular travel to London.

Benefits

Annual Leave (pro rata):  25 days (increasing with service) + 1.5 days complimentary leave + option to purchase additional leave.

Contributory pension scheme.

Family friendly policies and benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership
• Cycle and Car Leasing Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (advice service)
• Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and supporting statement to the HR team by midnight on Sunday 11 October 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview via Zoom w/c 19 October. Candidates successful at stage one will be invited to a further stage two interview held face to face at our Head Office in Kingston on Thames w/c 2 November.

Your supporting statement should include your:

• motivations for applying for the role
• experience of working in a research capacity
• experience of working in a political/policy campaigning environment
• experience of networking skills and stakeholder engagement
• experience of writing and presenting

Please note, CVs that are not accompanied by a supporting statement will not be considered for shortlisting. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Potter. For enquiries about the application process contact the HR Team.

This post is subject to background checks.