Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) to recruit a Project Officer who will support the effective delivery of the A4S global strategy with a focus on driving engagement within accounting and education. A4S works across the global finance community to drive change. We have a presence in a number of geographies with the purpose to transform finance to deliver a sustainable future.

The overall purpose of this role is help develop the overarching strategy and plans, coordinating monthly meetings and working groups, building relationships with all network members and being the main point of contact, capturing key outcomes from discussions and undertaking all logistical management of the network. You will manage relationships with key external contractors, including preparing work orders, tracking delivery and project manage the delivery of network outputs including statements of supports, guidance, reports and calls to action.

To be successful as a Project Officer, you will have experience of project managing multiple initiatives and stakeholders and using project management tools such as Gantt charts, action logs and risk registers. You will be comfortable using your own initiative to progress work and manage competing demands in addition to excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail. You will have experience of drafting business correspondence, briefs, reports and other materials and have a good track record in building and maintaining relationships at all levels.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised and we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application*

Community Fundraising Officer  

Salary:£21,967 - £27,472 per annum (excluding London weighting)

Hours:Full-time permanent contract; 37.5 hrs per week

                       Occasional travel away from home.

                       Flexible hours considered.

Responsible to: Community & Events Manager

Direct reports: None

Location: ShelterBox HQ (Truro), ShelterBox London office or home-working

Role purpose:

At ShelterBox we believe that community fundraising is crucial in developing deep, long term relationships with our supporters. We are the team who inspire and support our fundraisers in taking action to help families who have lost everything to disaster.  From 12-hour fitness challenges, selling homemade jam, and camp outs in their garden – each and every one of our fundraisers is an inspiration.

The Community Fundraising Officer will be responsible for stewarding and supporting these incredible individuals and groups taking on their own personal challenges and fundraising in aid of ShelterBox.  By building amazing supporter experiences and engagement opportunities, the role will help to grow our supporter base, drive income and develop meaningful relationships.  This role will also work closely with the Community & Events Manager to introduce new fundraising initiatives and products, ensuring as a team we continually innovate and respond to the changing world around us.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking a strong communicator (written and verbal) who is able to inspire and motivate supporters, with a high level of attention to detail. They should be a confident relationship manager with an ability to build and maintain strong and successful relationships with a range of individuals and organisations.

Being able to spot opportunities, manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently, and work effectively as part of a wider team are also key. We are looking for a someone who has an ability to focus on both long and short-term objectives, prioritise identified key audiences and has a strategic and considered approach.  A keen interest to continually explore what is working within the sector is also key, as well as the drive to apply the learnings and insight to our community programme.  

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Design, develop and implement a communication journey, in collaboration with the Supporter Care Team, which supports all community fundraisers, ensuring they receive a positive and engaging experience which encourages continued acts of support
• Analyse and review community performance, developing and delivering plans which support annual income generation and engagement including those during high profile major disasters.
• Lead on and work with the wider Community and UK Giving Team to ensure our fundraising resources (both online and offline) are regularly updated and reflect the needs of our fundraisers
• Lead on and seek opportunities to engage community leads, with the support of our volunteer network, which develop relationships with key strategic audiences
• Work with our digital, PR, Brand and Content teams, and fundraising colleagues to celebrate and share stories of our fundraisers, driving awareness and inspiring others to take action
• To broaden the community database, seeking opportunities to engage and encourage new audiences who have a connection with our cause to fundraise for us e.g. faith groups
• Work collaboratively with the wider Community Team on the development and roll out of mass participant campaigns and new fundraising products, seeking opportunities and engaging with supporters helping to achieve targets
• Work collaboratively with the wider Community Team on the development and roll out of our hot-spot approach, helping to achieve increased engagement and income opportunities within identified geographical areas
• Lead on the development of systems and processes for community fundraising; maximising the potential of ShelterBox’s CRM.
• Work collaboratively with the wider UK Giving Team to ensure our community programme helps to deepen supporter engagement, working towards shared goals and supporting on specific projects where appropriate.

General duties:

• Contribute new ideas and continually seek to improve processes to drive efficiency and increase income.
• Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as reporting against KPIs, attending team meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach
• Representing ShelterBox at supporter/public events, delivering presentations where necessary.
• Keep community fundraising sector knowledge current and share learnings with the team.

Any other duties as deemed necessary to support the Community Fundraising Team

At this exciting time in our evolution we are seeking a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Operations Officer. This role will provide critical support in a period of rapid growth.  You will be identifying and researching sites for potential new IntoUniversity centres and will take the lead with support from the Head of Operations (Impact and Strategy) on their initial set-up.  You will attend meetings with key stakeholders, conduct feasibility research in new areas, and write high-quality and compelling reports to share our findings. In this role you will work closely with IntoUniversity’s Data and Impact team to review and analyse the most up-to-date data on deprivation and disadvantage. You’ll get a fantastic insight into the charity across a broad range of areas – from operational support to strategic development. You will also provide operational support to the Head of Operations (Impact and Strategy) and support with wider aspects of the charity’s operations including supporting with the organisation of IntoUniversity’s Graduate Training programme, staff development training and gaining training in and experience of using our CRM system (Salesforce).

The role is exciting, challenging and varied. You will be able to multi-task and to monitor multiple projects simultaneously. An ability to see the bigger picture will be crucial. You will work with a wide range of our stakeholders, taking a professional yet friendly approach – you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Flexibility, great analytical and research skills and the ability to write fluent copy to the highest quality are all necessary for your day-to-day routine. The production of high-quality reports in PowerPoint that are presented in a professional, clear and digestible format will be a key task in this role. You will be proactive and able to use your initiative at all times. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and will be highly efficient. You will also have a genuine passion for the mission of IntoUniversity.

This post is suitable for either a new graduate with the skills, aptitude and the ability to learn quickly on the job or a recent graduate with existing experience in a broadly similar role. The role is a great opportunity for somebody looking to start their career in the charity sector and get a breath of experience across many aspects of the charity’s work. Please find further details below.

As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and/or male candidates as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.

Each day you will be contributing directly to the success of the charity and the transformation of the lives of some of the UK’s most disadvantaged young people. If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date is 10th March 2021

The Interviews will take place on 24th March 2021

The start date will be April 2021 (date to be agreed on appointment)

Project Officer x3

• Location : London
• Status : Permanent
• Salary : £26,500 per annum
• Closing date : 15/03/2021
• Interview date :28/03/2021

The College Centre for Quality Improvement, (CCQI) is a multi-disciplinary team of quality improvement workers who evaluate, audit and research mental health services. We are expanding the work that we carry out and are now seeking a dynamic and proactive individual for the following roles:

• Quality Network for Eating Disorders (QED)
• Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP)
• Electroconvulsive Therapy Accreditation Service (ECTAS)

Candidates are advised to state the Project Officer role(s) of their choice in their cover letter.

The successful candidate will organise data collection and will arrange and attend meetings, and visits to services, working with clinicians and service users to improve mental health services. They will provide administrative support to one of the projects, analyse data as well as writing reports. This is an ideal job for someone looking for a career in quality improvement or health service development. The successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure Barring Service check.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and in 2019 was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

How to apply

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit the college website.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Closing date: Monday 15 March 2021 at 10am

Interview dates: Monday 29 March 2021 (MSNAP, ECTAS) & Tuesday 30 March 2021 (QED) (via Microsoft Teams)

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Charity registration no. 228636

No agencies or publications please.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Africa Programme Officer at Anti-Slavery International.

We are the world’s oldest human rights organisation and our vision is a world free from slavery. We believe that modern slavery is a contemporary issue of the highest importance and we are determined to work with others to ensure people can be free from slavery across the world.

The Africa Programme Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation of projects under the Africa Programme. Currently the Africa Programme includes projects which raise awareness of and support the full emancipation of slavery survivors in Niger, Mali and Mauritania; and projects seeking to eradicate forced begging by religious students in Senegal, Mali, Niger and Nigeria through community engagement, campaigning, research, advocacy and coalition building.

The successful candidate will facilitate the Africa project deliverables and activities (including advocacy, research, publications, capacity trainings, planning meetings and evaluations) effectively and efficiently, working through in-country partners as well as monitoring project budget and progress and preparing donor reports.

Whilst the role will focus initially on the management of our descent-based slavery project in Niger, the role will also support the Africa Programme Manager with the development of other anti-slavery projects and initiatives.

This exciting position brings lots of potential for increased responsibility which requires a high level of organisation and initiative. With a complex programme of work to delivery you will need to have proven experience of managing projects, be highly organised with the ability to use your own initiative with minimal supervision and has the ability to manage competing deadlines to implement multi-discipline projects. Given that the project related to this role is delivered in partnership with a local organisations based in Niger, West Africa it is essential that candidates are fluent in French (both spoken and written)

We are looking for someone who can embody our values and who shares our passion for fighting slavery and interested in monitoring slavery-related developments in Africa.

The role will be two and a half days per week/ 17.5 hours/week for 18 months, with the possibility of increasing in hours and/or contract length at a later stage, funding permitting.

Anti-Slavery International offers a flexible, friendly working environment, a committed team of staff, and the opportunity to work to combat serious human rights abuses, and to make a real difference to the lives of people who are most excluded from society.

If you think this fits with your expertise and ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Please read the recruitment pack for details on how to apply.

Marketing Officer

About the Fund 

The Fund for Global Human Rights is a leading supporter of on-the-ground human rights groups around the world.  Dedicated to finding and funding the most effective human rights organizations in regions from Latin America to Africa to Southeast Asia, the Fund for Global Human Rights offers grants and facilitates technical support to ensure the long-term effectiveness and viability of front-line groups working in challenging conditions with scant resources. 

Based in London, the Fund’s European Office leads its work in Europe and seeks to raise the profile of the organization and its grantees in front of key audiences across the continent. The Office is expanding with a dynamic staff of ten working across a range of departments – communications, development, program, and operations.

As an employer, we are deeply committed to the overall well-being of our staff.  We offer generous benefits and flexible working options designed to meet the diverse needs of our globally based team members. 

About the Role

The Technical Marketing Officer is a new role designed to support the Marketing and Communications team with the technical expertise needed to execute effective email marketing campaigns and grow the Fund’s email subscriber list in order to attract online donors interested in supporting grassroots activism across the globe.

Reports to:   Communications and Marketing Director (based in London)

Essential Functions and Specific Responsibilities

• Code, design, and format unique donate pages, pop-ups, and email and newsletter templates on Engaging Networks using HTML
• Create, segmented email lists, and manage and update the Fund’s CRM database to ensure data hygiene
• Synchronize data flows between Engaging Networks and Salesforce
• Track analytics related to low-level donor conversion and email subscribers using Engaging Networks and Google Analytics
• Work with the Digital Communications Officer to design and deliver Facebook ads
• Implement the technical roll out of email marketing campaigns to different donor segments
• Manage the PayPal account and the back end of online giving pages  
• Collaborate with the IT team to ensure the security of our CRM and to troubleshoot related technical issues with the CRM and website
• Assist the Digital Communications Officer with the creation of different brand and campaign content using photoshop and InDesign

Minimum Qualifications | What You will Need to Be Successful

• Experience using Engaging Networks or equivalent email marketing systems (MailChimp, Campaign Monitor, Sales Force Marketing Could, Blackboard etc)
• Demonstrable experience using WordPress CMS and basic HTML coding and web design
• Experience with collecting and analyzing digital marketing data (Cost-per-result, click-through rates, engagement rates, conversion rates) across a number of digital platforms
• Understanding of GDPR (preferred to also have basic understanding of CCPA compliance and regulations)
• Experience running digital marketing campaigns via social media, email and/or web
• Knowledge of online privacy and digital security best practices
• Understanding of marketing strategies and market research techniques and practices.
• Experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn content requirements and Facebook advertising

Privacy Notice for Candidates

We will use any personal data you provide for recruitment purposes only. More information on how we will use and store your data can be found in our Recruitment Policy.

The Fund for Global Human Rights UK encourages candidates of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply; we especially encourage people of colour, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTIQ applicants.As a human rights organization, cultural competency and sensitivity are requirements for all staff positions at the Fund. The Fund for Global Human Rights UK is an equal opportunity employer.

Based in Croydon, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) is a specialist sexual violence centre providing an exceptional standard of therapeutic support for women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual abuse. We are the Rape Crisis Centre for South London and are a multi-cultural workforce that serves women from all backgrounds, religions and circumstances, providing services to survivors of sexual violence for over 35 years.

RASASC comprises four broad departments: Counselling, Helpline, Advocacy, and Training. Our work involves delivering the National Rape Crisis Helpline for female survivors of sexual violence aged 14 and over, their families & friends; Providing Counselling, Group Therapy, Self Esteem Workshops, Prevention workshops with young people; Offering training/Talks/Information & Guidance about the effects and treatment of survivors for other professionals; Advocacy support & information for survivors going through the Criminal Justice System, Outreach to Women Involved in Prostitution, and IDVA Services.

Following a retirement, we are now seeking our new CEO to lead our organisation at this critical time, and during a period of significant change and cultural transformation. Accountable to the Board of Trustees this role is primarily responsible for the strategic management, leadership, governance and development of RASASC, and key to this is:

• Leading and managing the RASASC transformation strategy to clearly define and position internal procedures, behaviours and ways of working.
• Providing effective leadership and management of the team and organisation to maximise its effectiveness whilst maintaining strong, effective working relationships both internally & externally to grow RASASC’s influence and reach for the benefit of survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
• Finding and developing opportunities for growth and strategic leadership, to ensure RASASC has the resources required to carry out the charity’s objectives.
• Promoting and embedding the vision, values and feminist ethos of RASASC throughout the whole organisation and building partnerships with external agencies.
• Working with the Chair and Board to ensure a clear vision for the future of the organisation and ensuring that this is clearly communicated internally and externally.
• Being responsible to the Board for the design, implementation, and delivery of the organisation’s five-year strategic plan.
• Leading, managing and motivating staff and volunteers to deliver the Charity’s services ensuring a culture conducive to team working, continuous improvement and learning.
• Promoting the objectives of the charity externally and influencing key stakeholders to meet the needs and rights of survivors of rape & sexual abuse, including contributing to relevant policy and campaign developments.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record as CEO or in CEO-type role; ideally gained in the voluntary sector
• Experience of developing teams within a strong values framework
• Experience of leading significant organisational & cultural change
• Experience of successful fundraising and sound understanding of fundraising opportunities
• Experience of promoting an organisation externally, affecting change and securing growth
• Proven track record in relationship-building with stakeholders, services, survivors and funders
• Commitment to feminist & anti-racist principles
• Working knowledge of violence against women and girls
• Strong knowledge of charity governance, financial and human resources management
• Demonstrable knowledge, understanding and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Good knowledge of operational requirements for GDPR compliance

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• Leadership experience gained in the Violence against Women & Girls (VAWG) sector
• Evidence of influencing local and/or national policy development and change through working with government and other key stakeholders
• Experience of positive working relationships with trade unions
• Experience as a data controller for GDPR compliance
• Knowledge & understanding of governmental and statutory bodies, their policies and procedures relating to violence against women and girls.

Qualifications

Relevant degree, professional qualifications or proven equivalent experience

Terms & Conditions

• This is a full-time role; however we offer a flexible approach to working hours and location; and are open to discussing candidates’ preferences during interview
• Salary £60-65K
• Annual leave is 23 days a year plus 8 bank holidays plus 8 additional days over Christmas and New Year when the office closes
• NEST pension scheme; 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• There will be a 6-month probation period for this role

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to being representative of our society, our service-users, and bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to shape what we do and how we work. In line with this, we are particularly keen to receive applications from women who are minoritised on the basis of their race or ethnicity, sexuality, or disabled status.

Please apply to us by submitting you CV and a covering letter clearly explaining how your skills and experiences make you a strong candidate for the role to:

Closing date for applications is Friday, 19th March.

Fixed-term maternity cover for a period of 12 months from April 2021

The role

As a member of our Policy, Evidence and Influencing team, this is an exciting opportunity to lead on our secondary breast cancer policy work to influence change for people with breast cancer across the UK. This will involve driving forward key areas identified in our secondary breast campaign, including support from a clinical nurse specialist.

You will manage one of the team’s key objective issues and co-ordinate policy activity in this to ensure delivery against the Directorate’s objectives as well as researching and developing evidence-based policy positions and recommendations. You will also influence directly on behalf of the charity at senior level external meetings, develop and maintain contacts, build relationships and increase the charity’s profile, acting on opportunities to influence, as well as supporting the team’s strategy development, planning and budgeting processes.

About you

You will have considerable experience of working in a relevant policy role delivering significant change; and will have project management experience, working across teams and departments and effectively leading the implementation of strategic work streams. You will also have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and be a strategic thinker. You will have an excellent understanding of the current policy landscape.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role is based in London and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Sunday 14 March 2021 at 11:55pm

Interview date Friday 26 March 2021

Breast Cancer Haven is looking to recruit a Trusts & Grants Officer to join its Income Generation Team to develop compelling applications for a wide range of grant-making organisations. Successful candidates will generate income for the organisation nationally, across multiple centres, or for a single centre, generating income for both capital and revenue costs, and on an unrestricted or restricted basis as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record within fundraising and/or bid writing, preferably within the grant-making income streams, with evidenced success in delivering against income targets. You will have a good working knowledge of the UK fundraising sector, with an understanding of UK grant-making and a demonstrable bid writing ability.  You will also be accustomed to using CRM databases for the purpose of recording information.

A confident communicator, you will be adept at forming good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Like many charities we have struggled with the impact of the pandemic.  This has lead us to adapt our services model with a new focus of online and telephone delivery.

A Professional Membership Association dedicated to the advancement and development of professionals in the STEM industry, are recruiting for an End Point Assessment (EPA) Officer on a full time, permanent basis.

The organisation, based in central London, is working remotely at the moment and foresee a blended approach of remote and office based working in future.

As an approved EPA organisation for new Apprenticeship Standards in STEM related training, the organisation work to support industry partners in creating world class training for the STEM sector, specifically in Aerospace, Aviation and Engineering.

As the EPA Officer, you'll work closely with the EPA Manager to ensure high quality end point assessments for apprentices. You'll use your exceptional organisation skills to manage a busy and varied workload which will include being the first point of contact for all new enquiries, responding to employers and training providers, setting up workshops and training sessions, coordinating EPA materials and assessment tools and preparing reports and statistical analyses for key stakeholders and financial reporting.

You will also use your Excel and data management skills to update and maintain EPA records such as assessment dates, apprentice outcomes and quality assurance processes using data management systems such as CRM.

Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders will be imperative in this role as you will regularly liaise with and report to industry partners, government bodies, apprentices, trainers and internal members of the association including the Quality Assurance Executive.

To be considered for the role, you'll need to have experience within professional education and training, apprenticeships, quality assurance or a similar field. An interest or experience in STEM education, in particular in Engineering or Aviation will be advantageous.

If you'd like to join a hard working but supportive team and contribute to developing the next generation of Aerospace professionals, please apply today!

To apply or for more information, please send your CV. 

WR Fundraising Recruitment is proud to be continuing its successful relationship with one of the UK’s leading mental health charities.

At an extremely exciting time of development for the charity with extensive growth in the donor base, we are looking for a Raiser’s Edge expert to join the team as a Supporter Data / Database Officer. You will be the first new member of a planned team expansion – starting on a 6 month fixed term contract with the hope that this can be extended to a permanent role.

Supporter Data / Database Officer

Full-time

6 month Fixed Term Contract with extension by agreement.

London (Central) - Currently homeworking (To be reviewed Summer 2021)

£33,285 per annum

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Assist in strategic development of Raiser’s Edge fundraising database and supporter care processes
• Assist with the development and review of administrative processes that involve the database across the Fundraising department,
• Ensure a high level of supporter care through excellent data management
• day-to-day database administration including processing daily gifts, coding them accurately, exporting to Raiser’s Edge and thanking as appropriate
• Database housekeeping procedures such as cleaning and compacting the database and merging duplicate records, removing or archiving redundant data
• Ensure that the use of the Fundraising database and the capture of all data from supporters or prospects conforms to data protection guidelines including GDPR
• Produce reports and queries for standard monthly payment and collection reports as requested

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Demonstrable working knowledge of GDPR, Fundraising standards and Codes.
• Demonstrable excellent IT skills including Excel and Word to an advanced level
• Demonstrable successful communication, interpersonal/relationship building and negotiating skills.
• Evidenced ability to work well in a team, with the ability to support and train colleagues and learn from them.
• Demonstrable relevant experience working in Fundraising, or a Charity database team role using Raiser’s Edge, with experience of Raiser’s Edge NXT and Citrix.
• Evidenced experience of managing high volumes of personal data using a large and complex supporter/CRM database.
• Demonstrable experience of importing, exporting and reporting from a relationship database, preferably Raiser’s Edge.

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

About Us:

At MSI Reproductive Choices we are unapologetically pro-choice. We believe that every woman has the right to make choices about her own body and her own future. As one of the world’s leading providers of contraception and safe abortion care, we give women the means to do so. Across 37 countries, we provide high quality, safe services, and work with advocacy to create an enabling environment, so every client has safe access to services when and where they are needed. Because when a woman can determine her own future, she can contribute to creating a better, more sustainable future for everyone.

MSI Reproductive Choices is committed to creating an inclusive environment with a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and give equal consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups. 

The role

The Press Officer is a key role within MSI’s Global Communications team, with responsibility for promoting the organisation’s work and impact both globally and in the UK across a range of external channels, principally through earned media placements. They will proactively create and deliver high impact communications campaigns and opportunities that enhance the standing and influence of MSI among key audiences, including donors. They will also play a central role in managing MSI’s news desk, acting as an effective point of contact between journalists and the organisation. The Press Officer will also be required to produce high quality copy and content for other channels, including social media, the global website, and internal communications, as required.

About you

We want individuals who support our mission of eliminating unsafe abortion by 2030 and who work with us to build an enabling environment to increase access to safe services everywhere. We expect all team members to share our vision and commitment to achieving our mission whilst promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all clients and colleagues.

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Strong experience of working in a busy PR agency, press office or communications team, with extensive working knowledge of national and international broadcast, print and online media
• Proven experience of building and maintaining lasting relationships with national and international media contacts, with a focus on health, consumer and/or development journalists
• Solid experience of working with the media, running proactive PR campaigns, and proactively identifying opportunities
• Proven experience handling sensitive media issues, providing counsel to senior stakeholders
• Substantial results in securing national and international media coverage
• Experience of using digital and social media channels to engage audiences
• Demonstrable track record in writing compelling material for a wide range of stakeholders – press releases, articles, newsletters, and case study stories.

Skills:

• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, respecting and collaborating with all individuals equally, and with a commitment to overcome bias and prejudice
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to promote MSI and influence a variety of stakeholders, including the media, donors and partner organisations
• A solid understanding of current affairs, reproductive rights, international development and UK healthcare
• Excellent news sense and the skills to identify proactive opportunities for external communications that support the organisation’s objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work authoritatively, knowledgeably, and confidently with journalists and colleagues at every level of the organisation
• Outstanding organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative, prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Enjoy working as part of a busy and fast-paced team
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Personal Attributes:

• Committed to the protection of team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups
• Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviours
• Pro-choice with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of MSI Reproductive Choices
• Flexible and open to reasonable requests to work out of general office hours (including business travel and cover of the 24-hour press phone in rotation with other colleagues).

For more information about the role, please view the job description and person specification on our website.

Location: London, WT1

Full-time: 35 hours a week

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £30,500 - £35,000 + discretionary bonus + benefits

Closing date: Friday 12th March 2021 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

Who we are

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

In 2019 we became an independent organisation, and the SCI Foundation now works across multiple sectors in several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.

What we do

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

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

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

Who we are looking for

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

You will have demonstrated experience of working with CRMS or donor management services and be comfortable with analysing and reporting on donor data to identify trends, produce reports, segment donors, and strategize based on your findings. You will have the ability to translate opportunities into practical plans of action and work proactively using your own initiative. Sound knowledge of statutory legislations around fundraising and data protection is essential.  The successful candidate will be ambitious and have a passion for fundraising and building good relationships with existing investors and donors, whilst responding to their requests in a timely manner.

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

What it’s like to work at the SCI Foundation

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

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

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

To apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification.

No agencies please.

DATA PROTECTION – By submitting an application you agree that SCI Foundation collects and manages the information that you provide. Your personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only. Your application will be treated with strict confidentiality.

SAFEGUARDING - Roles at SCIF may require interaction with children and vulnerable adults as well as maintaining confidential and sensitive information about them.  The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal record check through a basic, standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. That will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.  A conditional offer of employment will only be made upon reception of 2 satisfactory written references and a satisfactory DBS result.

SCI Foundation is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for applicants and employees. SCI Foundation strives to ensure equal employment opportunities and equal access to employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, colour, national origin, religion, physical or mental ability, marital status and age. Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality

The Capitals Coalition is a global collaboration transforming the way decisions are made by including the value provided by nature, people and society. Our ambition is that by 2030 the majority of business, finance and government will include all capitals in their decision-making, and that this will deliver a fairer, just and more sustainable world. We are at an exciting time in our history, having united the global natural capital and social and human capital communities in 2020. In 2021, we launched a new online platform, The Community, and new website to support our growing, global community. We are now looking for a Global Community Officer to curate content and lead data insights for this community.

We are looking for someone who enjoys building collaborative networks that support people to find solutions to shared challenges. You will have a strong ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to drive high data quality and analysis. You believe people and planet must be at the heart of decision making through a capitals approach and enjoy understanding how different stakeholders interact to deliver impact.

Main purpose of job:

The Global Community Officer is responsible for curating engaging and dynamic digital content that fosters interaction among the global capitals’ community through our online platform, The Community. You will be responsible for ensuring that the latest content – from projects led by the Coalition to what is happening in the news – is shared with the global community.  You will work closely with the team to onboard new organizations, facilitating collaboration between them and the wider capitals community. You will drive data-led decision making by providing data insight into the trends of the community through our CRM and online platforms, managing data quality and supporting the Coalition to drive engagement and uptake of a capitals approach.  You will also support the development of online and offline events.

Key responsibilities:

Community Coordination (50%)

• Curate engaging content that ignites discussion and drives communication with and among The Community.
• Liaise with project owners and support them to curate online collaboration and discussion, to ensure the community is well represented across work streams, such as through collating lists of people to engage for project purposes.
• Support the onboarding of new organizations by connecting them with relevant projects and organizations.
• Undertake marketing, event management and editorial support for the global community as requested, ensuring they are engaged and involved in the Coalition’s work.
• Ensuring the community model and the relationship with individual partners contributes to constant learning and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and insights within the community.

Data Management (30%)

• Provide high-level quantitative data analysis of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and the online community platform to identify trends in the global community engagement.
• Interpret the analysis to make recommendations for improving our work.
• Support a culture that understands and embraces the importance of data best practices.
• Ensure high CRM data quality, improving the standard of data and capture processes in place, including links between CRM, MailChimp and the website.

Administration (20%)

• Provide admin support for The Community by troubleshooting with support teams, managing invitations and sign ups and ensuring high quality data for analysis.
• Provide admin support for Capsule, our CRM, ensuring high data quality for analysis.
• Assist with presenting content for The Community, including formatting documents, preparing power point presentations etc.

Person Specification:

• A minimum of two years’ professional experience of building and managing a community with the ability to see and build on connections between people and ideas.
• Prior experience working with MailChimp and Capsule, or another similar CRM software.
• Experience in or an affinity for working with online community management software to deliver and support integrated communications and reach target audiences.
• Proven experience in data analysis and presenting complex information in a concise and compelling way.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Good understanding and interest in capitals’ content and ability to translate capitals for different audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to foster relationships and bring people together.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal; ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally, written and orally. 
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to plan, multi-task, prioritise and work on own initiative to deadlines.
• Strong ‘can-do’ attitude - able to see likely pitfalls and problems and respond accordingly. 
• Collaborative working style; happy to work independently and as part of a small team. 
• Strong commitment to and enthusiasm for the vision of the Capitals Coalition.

Desirable 

• International business, not for profit or international organisation background/or experience.
• Ideally the position will be in the Netherlands or the UK where our main offices are based.

Apply

Please send a CV and cover letter us by 12 noon (CET) on the 10th of March 2021. Please state the role in the subject line and kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Coalition consists of organizations from all around the world and with people of different gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, geography, political affiliation and country of origin, and as much as possible we want this to be reflected in our team. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.