Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity which works to ensure that older people and people living with dementia can thrive in later life.

The Fundraising Executive, working with the Director, will take the lead on securing funding from a diverse portfolio of existing and prospective charitable trusts and foundations through effective research and the creation of well-written and persuasive cases for supporting our work. These relationships will be maintained through the provision of high quality and evidence-based reports to funders on a timely basis.

Working with our Honorary President, you will maintain and develop our Patrons scheme as well as stewarding and identifying new individual donors. You will work alongside our Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Coordinator to ensure our supporters are kept informed about our work as well as being thanked for their contributions. We are looking for someone who can work with us to explore new opportunities for income generation including building relationships with corporates. Working with the Director you will have a fundraising target of c. £250 - £300k.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Our fundraising income has seen exceptional growth over the past few years and we have exciting and ambitious plans to expand our programme reach over the next three years, requiring us to double our income. To support this growth, we are seeking a candidate with ambitions to further their fundraising experience to join our small Fundraising Team. You will already have some fundraising or marketing experience under your belt and be keen to further develop your skills by managing our smaller value community and corporate donor relationships. Additionally, you will support the Head of Fundraising, Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships Manager and Trusts and Foundations Manager, providing the administrative support that underpins our successful donor and funder relationships. Once we are able to recommence running corporate events, you will also be responsible for organising and helping run our corporate food invention challenge events.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Handling community and corporate donor relationships up to value of £2,000. You will support them in their fundraising and volunteering activities to ensure they feel enthused about their support for FoodCycle 
2. Researching viable new corporate prospects that fit with FoodCycle’s values and aims, particularly capitalising on regional opportunities based on our current and future project locations 
3. Help deliver fundraising campaigns and events to boost individual giving and community fundraising 
4. Liaise with fundraising-lead volunteers at Projects to encourage and support them in fundraising initiatives 
5. Arranging and helping run corporate food invention challenge cooking events once they can be safely delivered (currently on pause) 
6. Providing administrative support for the Fundraising Team as required e.g. recording funding opportunities and relevant documentation on Salesforce database, financial reconciliation with Xero (accountancy system), thanking donors 

Central Resources Intern

Salary: London Living Wage

Duration: 12 month Fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension

Location: Bermondsey

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people take their first steps towards a successful and rewarding career. We connect young people with industry employers and facilitate meaningful experiences of the world of work. We are passionate about social mobility and prioritise young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and those facing barriers to work. Construction is one of the largest sectors in the UK and offers excellent career pathways for young people from all backgrounds and across a wide range of academic ability.

This role is a great opportunity for a young person who wants to take their first step into the workplace via the youth/charity sector. The successful applicant will be a key member of the Charity’s central team and provide administrative and other support across the workings of the Trust, overseen and managed by the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To support the successful delivery of the Trust’s marketing and communication plans and objectives.
• To provide administrative support to the Trust’s office administration function
• To support the implementation of the Trust’s Data & IT plans
• To support the successful delivery of the Trust’s fundraising plans and objectives
• To provide support to the Trust’s programme delivery

Please note that this position is funded by the Jack Petchey Foundation, as part of their internship programme, which supports young talent and youth charities. Therefore, there are key mandatory dates that the applicant will need to be available for:

• A skype welcome call with their line manager and Jack Petchey Foundation in May 2021
• Launch Conference in May 2021
• Six personal development workshops throughout the year
• A sixth month update workshop in October 2021
• Celebratory event in April 2022

The successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you would be interested in joining our dynamic charity, please send your CV and a written statement of no more than 500 words explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.

Closing date for applications – 9am Thursday 18th March 2021.

First round interviews will be held w/c 22nd March via Zoom.

If a second (final) round of interviews is deemed necessary, they will be held w/c 29th March via Zoom.

Position: Special Events Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Part time office based (MS National Centre, London), part time home-based
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 1
Department: Special Events

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for an experienced, confident and articulate Events Officer to help support our successful Special Events programme.

We’re delivering some of the most exciting Special Events in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as Special Events Officer.  

Our programme of events has grown rapidly over the past few years and is focused on delivering high quality and high profile fundraising and cultivation events, for a philanthropic and corporate audience. The programme includes both small and large scale events, with a previous event raising £1 million net. We have worked at venues such as the Southbank Centre and St Paul’s Cathedral.

We work with Event Committees, celebrity supporters and a highly committed Appeal Board to deliver events, which brings together high-profile, engaged and well-connected individuals passionate about the cause and our ambitious plans for the future.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

As part of this exciting transformation, we’ll be moving from our current National Centre based in Cricklewood, London to Finsbury Park, London later this year. We’re expecting to be moving into our new office from August 2021.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 17 March

PLEASE PRESS THE HOW TO APPLY BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Digital Media Officer

Hours: 4 days per week, 28 hours per week, with the ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends as and when required.

Contract: 12-month contract with possible extension

Salary: £26,000 pro rata

Location: London

We are working in partnership with St James’s Church, Piccadilly, to find a Digital Media Officer. The Church is a landmark in the heart of the busy West End, with exciting plans for the future. With the COVID19 pandemic, many of their activities have moved online and this has highlighted the need to raise their presence on social media. They are currently working with a creative design agency on a new brand identity and website (due to launch in April), and are installing a new multi-camera audio-visual system into the church building. This is a newly created role, and the postholder will be responsible for ensuring a professional presence on their website and social media platforms, and the operation of the new multi-camera livestreaming system.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive team of clergy, staff and volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate technically-confident communicator to hit the ground running and make a big difference to the church’s mission. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• 1 – 3 years’ experience of digital media technology, content development or marketing.
• Experience of using livestream hardware & software.
• Experience of growing online presence and reaching new audiences, as well as managing, scheduling and monitoring social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Experience contributing to and developing communications strategy and devising expenditure budgets.
• Website maintenance.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant issues, trends, and key changes in user behaviour and experience of reviewing analytics and providing analyses/metrics, and insights for increasing/improving engagement, relevance and impact.

We are seeking a confident communicator, able to engage a diverse range of people, including those at a senior level and work collaboratively. Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines is essential.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in these roles, please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Katherine Anderson-Scott, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Quote our reference JO2813.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Closing date for applications: 9 March 2021

Interview date: w/c 22 March 2021

Partnerships Executive (Trusts and Foundations)
Location: Home based initially – moving to Stratford office when restrictions allow
Salary range: £25,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent

School-Home Support gets children and young people into school, ready to learn. We have been working for over 30 years, with children, families and schools to break the long-term cycle of deprivation. What starts as poor school attendance can become low educational attainment, anti social behaviour, crime, low paid or no job - generation after generation. SHS makes a real difference and we are passionate about the role education plays in improving life chances for disadvantaged children and young people.

The fundraising team at SHS is small and hard working. Our contribution this year will be over £2.5 million to the charity. Trusts and Foundations should account for approximately £1.5m of this. COVID-19 has put education and related inequalities squarely on the agenda. Our services are never more needed and we need to further increase income to support more children and families. Building on recent Trusts and Foundations fundraising successes we are now looking for a confident, enthusiastic and focused individual to join our friendly team. The role will suit someone who is looking to make an impact and who can build on School-Home Support's solid reputation to grow our income from Trusts.

The post is expected to be home based initially, moving to our Stratford office when restrictions allow. Our office in Stratford is a 10 minute walk from the station and well served with both underground and mainline trains, including Stratford International, Jubilee and Central line tubes, Overground and DLR.

Closing date 9am Monday 15th March
Interviews Tuesday 23rd or Wednesday 24th March

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) to recruit a Communications Officer who will support the effective delivery of the A4S strategy in line with its mission to make sustainable decision making business as usual. A4S works across the global finance community to drive change. They 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 to work with the communications team, comprising world-leading industry experts, to develop and implement A4S's strategy, including growing their online following. You will lead on digital analytics, reporting on performance, recommend improvements and manage the development of content and collateral, across all media, to maximize communication efforts for events, projects and day-to-day stakeholder engagement. You will also maintain and manage communications templates, ensuring all collateral and materials adhere to the A4S brand guideline and leverage their CRM and other systems for marketing purposes, including list building and campaign tracking.

To be successful as a Communications Officer, you will have a strong track record in a communications and marketing role and be able to demonstrate strong written communications skills. Having the ability to analyse information effectively and being comfortable working on your own initiative and plan effectively are also important. You will be able to build strong relationships with a wide range of individuals, globally.

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. Please note, 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.

£35,937.99 rising on an annual incremental basis

War on Want also offers a 6% contributory pension scheme

Based in London office or home based depending on Covid-19 restrictions

War on Want is a dynamic, radical organisation working in the UK and with partners around the world to fight poverty and defend human rights, as part of the movement for global justice. We mobilise support and build alliances to fight for human rights and raise public awareness of the structural causes of poverty and injustice, empowering people to take action for change. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world.

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Engagement, the Communications and Engagement Officer will support the delivery of War on Want’s communications and engagement strategy, as we look to grow our supporter base and reach new audiences. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of our new organisational website, will manage War on Want’s social media presence, and will play a key role in developing our supporter emails and calls to action – to mobilise new and existing audiences and maximise the reach and impact of our campaigns and programmes work. The role will liaise with journalists to publicise our work, and will play an integral role in our emerging content strategy: sourcing and developing high-quality, engaging stories, photographs and videos for use across our communications channels – to bring our human rights work to life and encourage our audiences to take action.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, talented communications professional to make an impact at a charitable organisation working for radical change. This year will see War on Want focus on building support for a Global Green New Deal and climate justice ahead of COP26, continue our campaign work on trade, militarism and workers’ rights here in the UK, and our programmes work in solidarity with partners and allies in the Global South.

For an application pack, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Application deadline:  12 noon, Friday 19 March 2021

War on Want welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.  We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

Junior Social Media Officer – Fixed term contract

One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. As the only UK charity for people affected by all lung and respiratory diseases – from mild asthma through to lung cancer – the Asthma UK-British Lung Foundation Partnership is here for every one of them. We provide support, fund vital research, and campaign for better prevention, treatment and care.

Are you a proactive and creative communicator looking for an exciting challenge in the charity sector? Have you handled the social media channels of an organisation and helped them grow? Can you craft social media and blog content that cuts through the noise and engages people?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Junior Social Media Officer to join our media team. There are currently 6.5 million people in the UK with a lung disease and it can impact every aspect of their lives – their health, relationships and work. In this role you would use your skills to bring to life people’s stories, engage our supporters with important health advice and raise awareness of lung conditions like asthma and COPD. You would help us to communicate our ground-breaking research and promote our amazing fundraisers.

Reporting to the Senior Social Media Officer, you would write for different audiences for the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation brands and add value to our large social media following. You’d need to manage short-term and long-term projects simultaneously and use monitoring tools to evaluate the success of campaigns, feeding back to colleagues and helping the organisation get the most out of social media.

We are a friendly, supportive team and this role offers you the chance to join our recently merged charity, broaden your skillset and make a real difference to people’s lives. We’re looking for a real team player but also someone who is dynamic and self-motivated.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including our cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan, 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension scheme and much more.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to supporting everyone whose life is changed by lung disease.

Please send completed application form and your CV. Please note that CV’s in isolation and any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Location: Homeworking/Mansell St

Salary: £22,685 per annum

Permanent/Temporary: 4-month contract

Closing date: 9am on Friday 12 March 2021

The Talent is working with a well-respected research institution to recruit a Social Media Officer. This role will work collaboratively with the media, content and policy teams to improve engagement and place the audience at the centre of all social activity. You will have a proactive approach, constantly keeping your finger on the pulse of science and research policy.  Working with internal stakeholders, you will drive the social conversation for the organisation from the inside, out. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategy around social media engagement, placing the audience at the centre of the conversation
• Actively seek out research, science and health related news in order to deliver a proactive approach to social activity
• Plan, create and deliver engaging, creative and specific content for audiences, ensuring it follows organisational guidelines
• Provide an excellent level of support to the users of the social media channels 
• Work alongside the Media, Content, Policy & Fundraising teams to provide support on their social media marketing and audience engagement strategies
• Work with internal stakeholders to encourage and support them in their own social activity
• Track and report findings on social activity to drive future activity

Person Specification:

• A background/experience working in science, research or health field is essential
• Strong understanding of social media, emerging channels and trends
• Experience in the creation and development of engaging content, with strong analytical skills
• Proactive and collaborative approach to working
• Confidence working with a variety of internal stakeholders at all levels 

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

The Vacancy

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.

Parkinson’s UK is an ambitious and dynamic charity, passionate about improving the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are working towards bringing forward the day that no-one fears Parkinson’s, and our pace and determination is stronger than ever. Join us!

About the role 

Do you have an appetite for working in an exciting, creative and fast-paced environment designing user-centered, evidence based content? If so, this could be the role for you. 

We’re on a journey to transform and modernise our services for people with Parkinson's and their family, friends and carer’s. There are a growing number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s every day and, as a condition, it affects all aspects of life. Getting support, information or advice that is right for you in a range of ways makes a lasting difference to how people can live their lives.

The Senior Content Designer is a key role within our Parkinson’s Connect service design and content teams, focusing on designing high quality and  accessible content through our personalised and tailored service pathway, from the moment someone receives a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

The role will focus on researching, creating and delivering engaging, user centred content, and delivering a seamless user content experience will be at its heart.

What you’ll do

• You’ll be the content design knowledge expert within the team, engaging and managing relationships with colleagues and those that use our services, building content design capability and assuring good content design best practice.
• Working as part of a cross functional team, you’ll develop a unified approach for Parkinson’s Connect content, gaining a deep understanding of user needs and how to design content to meet them.
• You’ll shape and embed a continual improvement process.
• Using data and evidence you’ll make sure content is accessible, accurate and delivered through a range of different formats including user generated content and video.
• You’ll use a range of tools and techniques to test your content and continuously iterate ideas and design.

What you’ll bring

• As an ideal candidate you’ll have a background in health content and will bring experience in human centred design and an awareness of agile methodologies.
• You'll enjoy collaborating with lots of people and have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• You’ll bring a high level of experience in user centered content design and creating creative and engaging content.
• Strong prototyping skills and knowledge of how to test content with real users and a passion for jargon- free information will be a core part of your approach.

We’ll consider options for this role to be based from home or (post pandemic) from our London Office, (Victoria). If home based, there will be a requirement to travel to London (or other locations) on a regular basis.

If you think you could help us, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held w/c 22 March 2021.

Please note: The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb. 

Trust for London is an independent charitable foundation that aims to tackle poverty and inequality in London. We do this by funding voluntary and charity groups, currently make grants totalling around £10 million a year. We also fund independent research and provide knowledge and expertise on London’s social issues to policymakers and journalists.

About the role

The Trust is recruiting a Head of Communications to help raise the profile of poverty and inequality in the city and show what can be done to tackle it. This is a unique opportunity for someone with ambition and commitment to shape our approach to external communications and make a real difference to the lives of low-income Londoners.

The role has responsibility for both our digital communications and our media relations. This includes managing our website and social channels, as well as contact with journalists, newspapers, radio and television. The role will be responsible for the proactive identification of opportunities for further coverage related to poverty and inequality in London, ensuring that the organisations the Trust supports are placed front and centre.

What we are looking for

You are likely to be someone who has a track record of delivering relevant and powerful communications strategies or campaigns, working with both digital and traditional media. You could already be leading a communications function, or looking to make the step up into a leadership role. What is important is that you have a strong commitment to social justice and the ability to drive our external communications forward.

If you would like to apply, please complete our online application form by 10am, Monday 15 March 2021.

Please note: this role will be home-based whilst COVID-19 restrictions apply.

There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1 million by 2025, and 1.4 million by 2040. In response to this, Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service. When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, giving the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions that people need.

The charity has seen significant income growth over the past five years, and we have ambitious plans to maintain this growth so we can significantly increase the number of Admiral Nurses, and the specialist support they provide.

You would be joining a passionate team at an exciting time, as events and community fundraising will play an important part of this growth, making up over a third of the charity’s income next financial year. Although events and community activity was hit hard by the pandemic, we adapted quickly to seize opportunities and test new propositions, and in the last year have achieved far more than we thought possible.

We are now looking for a results-driven fundraiser with strong attention to detail and a creative flair to deliver our flagship fundraising event – Time for a Cuppa, as well as support on insight-led product development cycles. You’ll be a strong collaborator who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please see the job description for more details.

Please note, only applications including both a CV and completed application questions will be considered. We do not require a covering letter for this role.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 22nd of March.

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, the Communications Officer will provide digital, editorial, and creative support across the DPP’s work. He/she will play a key role in ensuring our communications are influential, informative, and engaging for a wide range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities 

Press, Digital, and Communications

• Develop and deliver a communications strategy across the entire spectrum including media, marketing, digital and social media and production of publications and promotional material
• Track, measure and report on the effectiveness of DPP’s communication channels
• Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and the media in the UK and internationally (newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and relevant online media)
• Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector generally and specifically changes to communications legislation and codes of practice

• Develop and publish content for DPP’s digital communication channels, including the website and social media feeds
• Prepare press releases and media statements
• Promote and increase access to DPP’s online training resources and outreach
• Plan and create multi-media communications assets and material
• Manage the production of DPP publications, including research reports, annual reports, newsletters
• Support the development, promotion and organisation of the DPP’s seminars and events

Digital fundraising

• Assist with the overall management and delivery of virtual fundraising campaigns and events
• Track all digital fundraising efforts using a CRM platform

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• Three or more years of experience in a communications role
• Excellent written communications skills, with proven ability to write engaging copy for a range of channels and audiences
• Experience of managing and creating content for organisational accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks, with an understanding of the inherent reputational risks of social media and how to mitigate them
• Experience of using content management (CMS)
• Experience of editing content for digital publication and distribution
• Self-motivation to work independently, as well as part of a small team

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Experience using design software- Photoshop or InDesign
• Photo/video editing skills

Closing date: 26 March 2021. We are looking for someone with an immediate start. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.