Marketing Communication Manager Jobs in Bristol
Closing date: 1st November
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, covering maternity leave.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Alzheimer’s Society is looking for a Direct Response Marketing Officer to join our Events Marketing team. This role will manage multi-channel marketing campaigns, aimed at maximising the recruitment of supporters and income.
You’ll report to the Events Campaign Marketing Manager, and have regular interaction with the Senior Marketing Manager and other Direct Response Marketing Officer. The Events Marketing team is in the Events team and sits in the wider Income and Engagement directorate.
The Events Marketing team is responsible for recruiting event participants across a range of sports, challenge, and mass events, as well as cross-sell our supporters into other fundraising events or products.
Day to day this means you could be working with our media agency to plan, deliver, and optimise activity across media channels including, but not limited to, Radio, Door Drops, Direct Mail, Meta, PPC & OOH, writing copy for social media ads, selecting images to use on our web pages, reporting to your event lead on campaign performance or collaboratively working on marketing budgets for your upcoming campaigns.
About you
- You will have previous experience working in a marketing role
- You’ll need a team approach to your work, highly organised with the ability to manage multiple complex marketing campaigns.
- You will be used to working collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively and remain solution focussed.
- You will be experienced in developing outstanding multi-channel marketing plans utilising data and insight to inform your decisions.
- You will be a fantastic communicator, with great attention to detail.
- We are looking for someone who is driven and passionate and will work to maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
About the role:
We have been awarded a Department for Education contract to deliver high quality training to kinship carers across England, which will complement our existing progammes and services, including our national Peer-to-Peer Programme, innovative programmes commissioned by local authorities in England and Wales and our free information and advice services including Kinship Compass.
In order to reach and support more kinship carers with these programmes and services, we are building a new Marketing Team – comprising a Head of Marketing, Marketing Manager and Marketing Officer - to develop and deliver integrated, strategic and creative marketing campaigns and strategies.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, senior-level marketeer with a strong track record in overseeing the development and delivery of effective and successful multi-channel marketing strategies targeted at a range of audiences to join us as our Head of Marketing. We’re looking for someone excited to hit the ground running in developing a new team and function, and who is able to plan strategically and creatively about how to maximise engagement and acquisition with a small in-house team. You will play a crucial role in supporting Kinship’s growth including through income generation, by increasing brand awareness and developing compelling marketing offers for key audiences including kinship carers, local authorities and referral partners.
A strategic thinker and natural collaborator, you’ll be able to work across the organisation to develop integrated marketing strategies and plans across all of Kinship’s services and programmes, and ensure these align with our wider external communications, including to our Kinship Community of around 12,000 carers. You’ll also be comfortable getting involved in the operational delivery of our marketing plans, supporting your team of two and demonstrating an insight and audience-led approach to both digital and offline marketing, thriving in an environment where you’ll be responsible for overseeing the progress of various strands of marketing activity.
You will have significant experience in leading marketing teams in the charity sector, and have demonstrable experience in delivering successful, engaging marketing strategies in-house. You will have experience of operating at a senior management level – perhaps as a Senior Manager, Head of or other senior-level role, adept at working with senior level internal and external stakeholders.
We will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate that they meet the essential skills and experience outlined below.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This fixed-term role is open to flexible working (school hours would be considered). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!
To apply:
Please apply for this role through BeApplied. You will be asked to answer four questions and attach your CV. You will have max 250 words per answer.
- Tell us why you’re interested in working for Kinship in this role. Please also include how your personal values align with ours - Step up, Be stronger together, Be bold and Put people first.
- If you were offered the role, what would your priority actions be in the first three months and why? Tell us about what you’d need to find out and what would be your approach to the role?
- How would you ensure your team are motivated, high performing and happy in their role?
- This role will involve working with a wide range of stakeholders across the kinship care landscape, to gather views, insights and contributions. How would you go about identifying, listening to and working with stakeholders and seeking consensus? What would you do when consensus cannot be reached?
Application deadline: 9:00am on Monday 11 December 2023
1st interview date: Friday 15 December 2023 (online)
2nd interview date: Monday 18 December 2023 – in-person (Vauxhall). The interview process will be two stages online (on Zoom) and for the second interview you will be asked to create a presentation (you will hold full copyright and ownership of the presentation and contents) and there will be a timed written task.
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Marketing Manager
Reports to:Head of Media, Brand and Relationships
Location:Remote (UK based) / Bristol / London
Salary: £42,750 per year
Length of contract: 37 Hours per week, permanent
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 13th December
Interviews: Stage 1: 10th-11th January 2024
Stage 2: 17th-18th January 2024
Please note that we do not invite enquiries from recruitment agencies.
Main Purpose of Post
This role manages organisational marketing and supports income generation. The main purpose of the post is to create marketing strategies and marketing communications to promote Women’s Aid’s products and services to its target audiences. The Marketing Manager will create and implement a new marketing strategy, crucial to the ongoing development of WA profile. Understanding the needs of the charity, you will be responsible in identifying marketing plans and initiatives which will enable WA to meet both the long and short- term needs. You will lead in the planning and implementation of creative marketing activities and will work closely with Head of Media, Brand and Relationships to deliver the success of the strategy.
Line manages: Communications Officer for Training and Education team; Communications Officer for Fundraising team (both part-time posts)
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Will lead on marketing planning and activities for the organisation, under the direction of the Head of Media, Brand and Relationships and working alongside business development colleagues.
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To be accountable for increasing demand for products and services and increasing leads and opportunities for the charity.
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To understand the motivations of why people, engage with our services and products, and to codify this to create journeys for those who engage with us.
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To line manage the Communications Officer for the National Training Centre and Communications Officer for the training team.
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To oversee market research to understand our positioning within the market and to keep up to date with market trends, working closely with the Business Development Managers to collate relevant data.
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To create an omni channel organisational marketing strategy, targeted towards our multiple audiences and meeting their needs, using a range of channels including online and social media.
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To work in collaboration with other colleagues and organisations to ensure that marketing is informed by charitable objectives and income targets.
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To be able to work with budgets and create realistic targets and KPIs for direct reports.
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Represent Women’s Aid at events as required.
General Responsibilities
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To maintain clear and adequate records of work completed; and to produce reports on work programmes and activities as required by management.
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To contribute to team meetings and organisational priorities, to prepare and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings as required.
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To take direction on projects and priorities from your line manager, this may vary from time to time.
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To assist in the organisation of meetings, conferences or events organised by Women’s Aid, if required.
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To provide support and assistance to the Media, Brand and Relationships Team and Women’s Aid’s CEO as necessary.
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To abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
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To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
Other
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This job may involve occasional unsocial hours and travel throughout England.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE Essential:
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Significant experience of working in marketing, minimum of three years.
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Experience of line management.
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Experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders, building relationships at a high level and work collaboratively.
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Experience of maintaining systems for information storage and retrieval.
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Experience of online communications/websites/social media, including Content Management Systems.
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Budget management experience
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Proven track record of successful results from marketing initiatives
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Have experience in delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns
Desirable:
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Experience marketing in a charity environment.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential:
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Ability to market products and packages, while keeping organisational values at heart of approach.
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Effective communications skills both written and verbal,
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Good influencing skills
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Ability to produce high quality written material, for copy writing, copy editing and marketing materials.
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Ability to carry out a range of research and information-gathering activities.
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Ability to provide effective customer services to a wide range of individuals and organisations and to maintain and develop positive relationships.
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IT skills, including accurate data inputting skills, ability to use Microsoft programmes, understanding of Content Management Systems and troubleshooting simple website problems, and willingness to learn new packages and IT skills as required.
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Ability to communicate sensitively with survivors of domestic abuse to discuss case studies.
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Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work, work to tight deadlines and respond to urgent unplanned demands.
Desirable
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Experience of Adobe Creative Suite or similar desktop publishing programmes used to create documents and web banners.
KNOWLEDGE Essential:
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An understanding of the requirement to maintain confidentiality in relevant areas of work.
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A basic understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues relating to domestic abuse, including the nature of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children.
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An understanding of the principles and practices of marketing.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
We welcome applications from candidates who hold a marketing or communications qualification however no formal qualification is required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid;
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Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities;
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Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required.
Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment
Terms of appointment: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts). During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months.
All posts are subject to a DBS check, two suitable references and right to work checks.
Salary: £42,750 pro rata + benefits. Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month. Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.
Working hours: The standard working hours for this post are 37hours per week, based in London/Bristol/Remote UK based; benefits include a generous bank holidays and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme. All posts, including remote posts must be based in the UK.
Support and supervision: Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development. We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan.
Pension: Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3-month interim probationary review.
Annual Leave: Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 28 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached. In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. Plus, three days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and new year to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees
Other leave: Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances.
Period of notice: 2 months after your probationary period has been completed.
Union: You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996: To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list (available on the UK Government website). Most commonly this is a British Passport.
Additional information is available on request.
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Speakers for Schools is a national social mobility charity. We work across the UK to inspire young people and help prepare them for the world of work through innovative programmes and practical experiences of the workplace. Through our Research and Policy work we seek to change the landscape to ensure every young person has access to high quality work experience opportunities.
We work in partnership with schools and a network of over 700 leading employers to deliver outstanding opportunities for the young people who need our help the most, be they from under-represented groups or areas of disadvantage.
Speakers for Schools Values
PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.
AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.
INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.
COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.
Position
The Digital Marketing Manager plays a key role in contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the charity across all digital channels and audiences. They are a data-driven decision maker, with a history of driving growth, who is comfortable championing new ideas and experimenting and optimising to drive projects forward.
This position is for 6 months cover full time from mid-Feb 2024, with a salary of £38000 pro rata, and applicants must be based in the UK with uk Right to Work.
Responsibilities:
Strategic purpose:
Lead the charity’s digital marketing strategy, leveraging the full digital suite to expand our reach, drive conversions, build brand awareness and promote retention of our existing stakeholder audiences.
Drive continual optimisation and progression of our ‘Always-on’ owned channel engagement plans to support user acquisition and engagement.
Monitor and develop regular audits on competitor activity and best practice across all platforms.
Engagement:
Work closely with the in-house MarComms team and external suppliers to implement key acquisition and retention initiatives to build our audiences with a specific focus on employer and educator acquisition
Work closely with the Content Manager and Lead Designer on brand digital marketing campaigns including paid social, VOD, digital display, online content partnerships, etc.
Work closely with UX lead on creation of audience profiles and web user journey optimisation alongside creation of new user journeys
Work closely with the web manager to turn said user journeys into web pages and navigation systems
Establish strong working relationships with key contacts across all relevant external platforms for service support and best practice.
Delivery:
Day-to-day management of email marketing campaigns & newsletters (including defining audiences/segmentation and test and learn campaigns).
Management of SEO and web optimisation, including but not limited to, site health audit, wireframing and navigation design
All paid digital activity, including paid social and PPC
Other duties as required, as identified by the Chief Marketing Officer
Represent and work to our values as, fostering a culture of positivity, support, respect, and inclusivity, while taking personal responsibility for their attitude, performance, and development
Adherence to data compliance, standards, guidelines and best practices to ensure our data integrity and consistency.
Ensure safeguarding best practice is enshrined in all organisational activity.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.
Requirements
•Extensive knowledge of paid ad campaign platforms including Business Manager, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google Ad Words alongside reporting/analytics platforms including Google Analytics, Semrush and Tag Manager.
•Experience in SEO and website health scores
•Experience understanding and analysing platform data to reveal and inform planning and decision making.
•Strong background in email marketing is essential for this role. Experience with Iterable platform is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.
•Experience of working with new and emerging online technologies and tools to develop digital content.
•Knowledge and experience working with Salesforce and PowerBi.
•Strong credentials that demonstrate experience of engaging and building online audiences.
•Thorough experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor, use of collaborative docs, etc).
•Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
•Able to gain respect and work as a team player with a range of people.
•Strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach to working.
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Read moreWinston's Wish is a national charity providing support to children and young people who are bereaved. Our vision is of a society in which children and young people don’t have to face grief alone.
We’re looking for a creative professional with a genuine excitement for digital and the powerful role it can play in improving the experiences of bereaved children and young people.
As an integral part of our Marketing & Communications team, you will be responsible for the day to day running and effective performance of our websites, social media channels and support on email engagement and paid acquisition. You will work with colleagues to identify, plan and schedule content across our digital channels and use data and analytics to consistently optimise performance, drive engagement, identify opportunities and grow our channels.
The role will be busy; in the most positive sense as you’ll be at the forefront of exploring new and exciting ways to reach bereaved young people digitally. Our Marketing & Communications team is small but mighty, driven by the challenge of our strategy and powered by the inspirational people and stories that remind us to ensure no child or young person grieves alone.
Please note: This is a maternity cover role for 13 months commencing 12th February 2024 and finishing Friday 7th March 2025. This may only be a temporary role, but you’ll have the opportunity to make a permanent and lasting impact for bereaved children and young people for years to come.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Website:
• Manage, monitor and maintain website Content Management Systems.
• Manage the website agency relationship and the on-going development and improvement of the organisation's websites.
Digital Marketing & Communications:
• Take the lead on planning, developing and delivering digital marketing campaigns utilising social media advertising, Google Ads and external platforms to increase traffic and conversions to the Winston’s Wish websites.
• Manage and optimise SEO/SEM/SMO performance.
• Manage email marketing including data preparation, content creation and performance tracking.
• Measure and report on all digital marketing activities to identify trends and emerging insight to identify opportunities to improve the user experience.
• Work with the Head of Data to ensure all data capture activity across Winston’s Wish digital channels comply with GDPR regulations.
• Support and work with colleagues to develop, deliver and manage an annual digital content plan across our website and social media channels with the aim to drive traffic, increase engagement and extend online reach.
• Support colleagues to ensure the effective management of the charity’s social media channels.
• Continuously review and evaluate the performance of the charity’s digital platforms, tools, and software.
• Keep abreast of new social media sites, web technologies, and digital marketing trends; implement these new technologies in developing campaigns.
• Work with marketing and communication colleagues to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach across all marketing channels
• Support other members of the team at times of absence.
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks and projects, as deemed appropriate by the Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
All Staff:
• Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; working with colleagues in all teams to meet the objectives of Winston’s Wish.
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
• Take an active part in the one-to-one process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
• Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy
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The Talent Set are excited to be working with an awesome charity who are looking for a Digital Marketing Manger to join their team for an initial 4-month contract.
Your primary focus will be email marketing and building emails as part of their digital marketing efforts. This includes developing and implementing digital marketing plans to engage existing supporters, acquire new ones, and raise funds. You'll be responsible for campaign coordination, awareness and managing wider supporter communication, especially through email, regarding the organisation's work, key moments, cash appeals, and new products.
Key responsibilities:
- Building and delivering email marketing campaigns in Dot-Digital
- Building and managing Meta campaigns
- Managing the organisation’s busy email marketing schedule and liaising with multiple key stakeholders
- Integrate fundraising campaigns that are delivered on time and budget.
- Product and appeals are visible online and drive traffic and conversion.
- Digital channels are embedded appropriately in all fundraising and marketing plans and supporter journeys.
- New digital technologies, channels and approaches are introduced and tested.
- Analytic reports are provided on all activity.
Person specification:
- Proven experience in building and deploying Email campaigns for warm and cold audiences.
- Proven experience leading digital marketing campaign.
- Proven experience in building and deploying integrated marketing campaigns.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to help influence and engage with colleagues at a range of levels including at Director level.
- Advanced management of PPC and SEO to increase brand visibility & traffic.
- Comprehensive understanding and technical use of web-based technologies and platforms
- Experienced line manager, able to deliver with and through others and grow and develop a team.
- Evidenced-based and data-driven approach by default.
- Strong project management skills
What's on offer:
This is an initial 4-month contract offering a salary of £46,000 - £50,000 per annum (pro-rata, including London Allowance), or if based on a remote contract, £41,000 - £45,000 per annum (pro-rata).
Please apply today so as not to miss out!
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.
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About Make 2nds Count
Make 2nds Count is dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to giving hope to women and men living with secondary breast cancer.
We strive to do this by funding secondary breast cancer research which contributes to advancing an increased quality of life for patients. Our support programme has a focus on quality of life and helping patients by informing, sharing and offering practical advice & support. Education is an integral part in everything that we do and we aim to raise awareness of secondary breast cancer. We also empower patients through increasing their knowledge and understanding of research, treatments and options.
Make 2nds Count is supported by an enthusiastic and motivated group of individuals who help us make our vision a reality. From permanent team members, to dedicated volunteers, patient ambassadors and the dynamic board of trustees, our team is constantly evolving.
Secondary breast cancer, also known as metastatic, advanced or stage IV breast cancer, is a cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Parts of the body affected are usually the bones, liver, lungs, brain or the skin. Secondary breast cancer can be treated but it cannot be cured. Treatments aim to control and slow down the disease to enable patients to have the best possible quality of life for as long as possible.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer with experience of working on effective, creative and inspiring marketing and communications plans, from inception to conclusion.
To succeed in this you must have significant knowledge of developing, using and managing a range of communication channels and platforms, brand development and marketing, and a sound understanding of stakeholder development. You must also have specific experience managing complex projects or directing a communication project with different stakeholders while taking an audience-first approach. In addition, you should be skilled at managing stakeholders and comfortable working with colleagues to map and manage interaction with key stakeholders to further our work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and driving forward a range of high-quality marketing and communications campaigns and projects, based on user research and customer insight. You will be an excellent communicator in both oral and written communications.
You will be involved in all marketing disciplines - advertising, PR and social media, digital, strategic planning, evaluation and analysis, stakeholder and partner management, media planning and buying, partnership and field marketing.
In particular, you will have strong skills in writing engaging copy to connect with different audiences and take responsibility for ensuring that our communications are meaningful, appropriate, effective and inclusive.
Duties and responsibilities
Ensure quality control of communications and marketing and promotional activities:
● Responsible for overseeing all copywriting and proofreading across the various departments within the organisation
● Develop high quality print and digital materials to support a range of fundraising and awareness-building campaigns
Audience Development and Support:
● You will ensure that marketing and communications follows an audience-first approach and that all members of the organisation understand the audience segments and priorities
● Lead the organisation’s work across all marketing disciplines: advertising, PR and social media, digital, strategic planning, evaluation and analysis, stakeholder and partner management, media planning and buying, partnership and field marketing Brand ownership:
● Work with the Head of Operations to develop brand strategy, including the monitoring of brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition of our brand
● You will ensure that the brand identity is clear and supported across all channels
● You will ensure our key massaging and tone of voice is consistent across all channels
Channel Management:
● Manage and work alongside current external communications agencies, including PR, social media and video/design
● You will ensure that all platforms and channels are maximized for optimal effectiveness to support the strategic priorities
● Ability to investigate, analyse and contextualise complex issues, identify key points to be addressed and develop effective, practical and simple plans to resolve problems
Personal Profile
Essential Skills
● Experience working with a charity or mission driven organisation
● Empathy for the mission of Make 2nds Count and key audience groups, especially patients
● Ability to translate complex research findings into accessible information that is appropriately targeted for various audiences and stakeholders
● Creative ability to propose new marketing campaigns and tactics to achieve strategic priorities
● Ability to identify compelling stories and narratives for specific audiences that support strategic objectives
● Experience with Photoshop and Canva
● Experience with website design and ability to update pages, layout, and content
● Excellent verbal written and communications skills, including writing, copy editing and proofreading
Desirable Skills
● Experience working with a patient-focused charity or medical research organisation, especially if cancer-related
● Experience using CRM database, especially eTapesrty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set are working with a fantastic higher education client in their search for a Marketing Lead for a 3-6 month contract role.
The post holder will be an all-round marketing generalist who has experience with social media, SEO and copywriting. You will lead on the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans.
Key responsibilities include:
- To develop and implement an integrated and strategic annual marketing plan in line with the School’s strategic plan and the University’s overarching strategic plan.
- Align the School marketing plan with overarching marketing planning frameworks and ensure that it is evidence-based, covering all products (courses), study levels and markets relevant to the School.
- To develop, maintain and optimise marketing webpages relevant to the assigned School / Schools, ensuring course information is up-to-date and content is compelling and relevant to the audience(s), taking a mobile-first approach and in consideration of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
- To support the creation of content and collateral to support marketing plans – to include printed collateral, photographic assets, video content, case studies, advertising copy and conversion content – ensuring the consistent and creative application of the brand.
- To source and write high quality, relevant and engaging copy for a variety of media.
- To identify key marketing channels specific to the School’s courses and subject areas and use specifically adapted messaging and content to engage audiences.
- Help co-ordinate specific School showcase, recruitment and conversion events, ensuring content is engaging and the School is well presented and the events run smoothly.
- To be the main point of contact for marketing for your assigned School / Schools, managing the relationship with key senior stakeholders – including the Heads of School, Department and Subject.
Person specification:
- Demonstrable experience in marketing at strategic, tactical and operational levels, including the use of market research, insight and analysis to identify and evaluate marketing opportunities and to inform plans
- Experience in marketing to youth audiences using an evidence-based, segmented and targeted approach
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural differences and how to manage these in the context of student marketing
- The ability to develop annual evidence-based operational marketing plans and campaigns to deliver on a longer term strategic plan
- Experience of using initiative and creativity to resolve problems, that may be predictable but not routine, identifying practical and suitable solutions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to adjust information that needs careful explanation or interpretation to suit the needs of different audiences
What's on offer:
This is a 3-6 month contract role and is the perfect opportunity to make money while you build upon your experience. This is a full-time role offering remote working. Day rate £133-£155 (Inside Ir35)
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Read moreWeston Hospicecare provides specialist care for local people who are living with life-limiting illnesses. A much loved and well supported local charity, the hospice is based in Uphill, a quiet village on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
We are expanding our Communications and Marketing team, and an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead on all aspects of hospice communications and marketing. Working with and directing a Senior Communications and Marketing Officer, you will build brand awareness, communicate impact, support all income generation activity and care services across our catchment area. You will also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these activities. This is an exciting next step for an established communications and marketing professional.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Develop a Communications and Marketing strategy for the charity
· Develop expertise within the team through leadership and training
· Enlist and work with Agency support as required
· Lead on all communications and marketing, through all channels
· Agree, monitor and report on departmental budgets
· Analyse results and report progress to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees.
Qualifications and Skills
· Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
· Marketing qualification
· At least 2 years’ experience in marketing and PR
· Ability to think at a strategic and analytical level
· Ability to write compelling copy
· Experience of setting and monitoring budgets
What we can offer in return
· 6.6 weeks holiday (increases with service)
· Contributory pension/NHS transferable
· Healthcare discount scheme
· Employee Assistance programme
· Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
· Free parking (on site or nearby)
Brand Management /Visual design
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Implementing the CTA brand guidelines and applying it in all external comms, including supporting staff to produce creative content
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Use Canva to produce compelling and engaging visual designs/comms assets that align with CTA’s brand personality to support content engagement.
Analytics and Reporting
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Track and analyse the performance of marketing and digital media campaigns and events using relevant metrics and optimise content accordingly
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Create monthly analytics to measure the effectiveness of digital media campaigns and share recommendations for improvements with Leadership group.
Management of External Communication Channels
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Responsibility for CTA’s primary channels of communication, both online and offline ensuring that they are consistently articulating the role and impact of CTA and promoting the wider value and impact of CT to stakeholders. This includes:
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Producing and editing CTA’s membership magazine Together, CTA UK newsletter and nation specific spotlight.
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Working with the Leadership team to ensure production of the magazine is cost neutral by supporting the sale of advertising space and securing sponsorship.
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Planning, writing, coordinating and editing content for CTA’s Blogs, email marketing and other forms of content.
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Working with the directorates to ensure that stakeholders including Department for Transport and other key Government departments are engaged and involved in sharing communication with the CT sector.
Events
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With support from the Leadership Group, plan and develop a yearly calendar of events.
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Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual equipment, transportation, and event materials.
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Contributing to a communications plan for events (where appropriate), including use of the organisation’s social media profiles and website.
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Implement the marketing and communications strategy for CTA UK events and take a leading role in planning and executing UK-wide events.
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Track agreed budgets for each event ensuring value for money and adherence to financial processes.
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Ensure the CRM system is used efficiently in the execution of events.
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Support the development and writing of Health & Safety risk assessments for all events.
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Design event collateral as needed, including liaising with our design agency when required
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Build systems and processes needed to effectively and professionally manage all our events.
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Ensure all event attendees are communicated with regularly and responsible for pro-actively promoting all events to encourage sign ups.
Coordinating Internal Communications
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Responsibility for implementing Marketing, Communications and Events internal guidance and procedures such as CTA’s social media policy, electronic communication policy and external communication signoff procedure.
Press and publicity
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Be the first point of contact for incoming media/press enquiries with responsibility for ensuring that enquires are dealt with by the appropriate member of staff.
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Co-ordinate with team members to produce relevant press releases about CTA’s projects and activities.
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Develop, maintain and grow a press and stakeholder contact list especially transport or community sector specialists and outlets.
Membership Engagement
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Gather stories and content from CTA members
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Connect with colleagues and other stakeholders and present these stories through CTA’s various channels of communications.
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Work with the membership team to improve and maintain a membership mailing list and increase member engagement with CTA’s communications.
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Innovate new ways to engage with our membership.
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Develop effective, engaging and inspiring content to support CTA to build and expand its current membership engaging with new audiences.
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Identify opportunities to make the CTA brand visible online through engagement with sector influencers, and collaborations with members’ accounts.
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Connect and manage relationships with members, CT operators, stakeholders, policy influencers and transport bodies on social media.
Website Management
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Responsible for updating the CTA website and implementing the overall digital presence, including coordinating with staff and external stakeholders to keep it current and up to date.
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Support the ongoing redevelopment of the website, including development of the membership area and integration with CTA IT systems and marketing channels.
Relationship management
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Manage the relationships with key external organisations relating to CTA’s marketing and communications including:
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Companies who produce marketing collateral and other print and design services - ensuring that both long term projects and the creation of new materials are carried out effectively.
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Working with Leadership Group to ensure the delivery of CTA’s twice annual membership publication and evaluation and renewal of the relationship at the end of each year.
Inbox Management
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Manage the CTA marketing inbox and events inbox, regularly checking and replying to incoming emails.
General organisational responsibilities
Values Be an enthusiastic advocate for CTA’s values.
Planning Contribute to the delivery of CTA’s strategy and operational plans. Contribute to service evaluation and development by listening to the feedback of members and trainers.
Reporting Ensure personal record-keeping and reporting is conducted consistently and to a high standard, including generating data for management reporting, saving resources and documents on SharePoint.
Participation Contribute to staff meetings, team meetings, and other meetings as required.
Resources Use the resources of the organisation effectively.
Governance Ensure our administration and customer service work remains compliant with relevant legislation, policies and good practice.
Person Specification: Marketing and Events Executive
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
Can demonstrate experience of planning, creating and delivering innovative marketing campaigns which include range of activities/events delivered within the campaign.
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Can demonstrate experience of planning, creating and delivering events.
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Can demonstrate extensive experience of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of internal/external stakeholders
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Experience of managing different social media platforms and able to use digital channels to improve reach, efficiency and impact of campaigns/messages
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Experience in writing news releases, responding to media enquiries and developing and maintaining strong relationships with journalists and other media outlets both virtually and face to face.
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Experience of writing blogs and articles (print and online)
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Experience of managing digital advertising (including Google AdWords and Facebook Insights)
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Experience of managing website CMS, e-newsletter platforms and form building platforms (SurveyMonkey)
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Educated to degree level or equivalent experience that demonstrates ability
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Experience of analysing and interpreting data.
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Experience of using project management software.
Desirable
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Experience of working within a membership or voluntary sector environment.
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Experience of developing case studies or other qualitative data
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Experience of delivering UK Wide marketing and communications campaigns
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
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Excellent verbal and written communication and copywriting skills, with first-rate attention to detail and ability to adapt to suit subject and audience
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Demonstrable knowledge of and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
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Knowledge of and skills in social media management, with a focus on increasing reach and engagement
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Strong communication skills and ability to work with colleagues across a range of skills and expertise, and to communicate effectively at senior level
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Ability to work on own initiative and organise, plan and manage projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
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Ability to think strategically and creatively regarding the long-term development of an organisation’s marketing and communications work.
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Excellent graphic design skills.
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Excellent Video capturing and editing.
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Experience of working within a membership or voluntary sector environment.
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Experience of developing case studies or other qualitative data
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Experience of delivering UK Wide marketing and communications campaigns
Desirable
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Understanding and knowledge of the Community Transport Sector And/or the wider community/voluntary sector.
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Knowledge and understanding of using communications to build a membership base and maintain positive member relations.
Values and Behaviors
Essential
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A demonstrable commitment to our organisation’s values.
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A strong commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
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About the role
At Animals Asia, donors are an integral part of the organisation. We know they are every bit as passionate about our goals as we are and, without them, our work would not be possible.
The Foundations team sits within the Global Partnerships team, made up of Foundations, Philanthropy, and Corporate partnerships. Our aim is to find and build relationships with new partners who can make a significant difference to Animals Asia, while also managing relationships with existing partners. Working closely with the Trust or Foundation to align motivations and help them see how their money is being spent and reporting back on the impact of their donation.There is significant scope for growth with the Global Partnerships Team as Animals Asia enjoys increasing brand awareness.
The main purpose of this role is to support the work of Animals Asia by developing strong relationships, cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and grant giving bodies in order to meet and exceed agreed income targets. Your portfolio will be global, consisting of donors from around the world, therefore knowledge of international fundraising from foundations is an advantage.
You will build and maintain existing relationships, providing exceptional donor experience, while focusing on new business research and growing your portfolio of 5 and 6 figure donors.
Overall Objectives
- To deliver the Foundation strategy.
- To research and acquire new trust and foundation partners.
- To build relationships - engaging, cultivating, and stewarding a portfolio of existing and new trust and foundation partners, providing effective and timely relationship management, including comprehensive grant reporting.
- To meet and exceed agreed income targets so that we can meet our growing program needs.
Relationship Management and Donor Stewardship
- Build trusting relationships and implement the highest standards of donor stewardship to manage a portfolio of qualified prospective and existing partners.
- Cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of high-value prospective trusts and foundations capable of making 5 and 6 figure donations.
- Work closely with colleagues in the Global Partnership team to find engaging, exciting funding propositions including solutions to generate unrestricted income and multi-year gifts.
- Find innovative and ‘surprise and delight’ opportunities to engage supporters.
- Create engaging and meaningful communications to keep donors well informed on the progress and impact of projects.
- Implement personalised relationship building and stewardship plans that include regular phone calls, and in-person and virtual meetings.
- Ensure donors and internal stakeholders fully understand and agree with any commitments.
- Ensure CRM is updated with all donor interactions and communications.
- Ensure proper follow-up on all funding applications, whether successful or not, to fully understand donors and prospects motivations.
Prospecting and Research
- Significantly grow your portfolio by identifying, researching, and qualifying new 5-figure + prospects:
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- Carry out prospect research.
- Qualify new potential prospects.
- Develop and lead on detailed cultivation and solicitation plans for high value prospects to achieve targets, and update plans on CRM.
- Identify appropriate funding opportunities that align with donor motivations.
- Create the appropriate stewardship plan for donors in your portfolio based on their motivations and needs, proactively developing relationships with them.
- Carry out due diligence to ensure partners meet our ethical guidelines.
Solicitation
- Develop stewardship plans for current, lapsed, and prospective donors in your Portfolio.
- Maintain cultivation and stewardship plans on the CRM and a calendar of approaches, for both existing and qualified prospects.
- Work collaboratively with the rest of the Trusts and Foundations team to capture project information and prepare high-quality proposals.
- Be proactive in ensuring you develop an excellent knowledge of Animals Asia’s work, liaising with colleagues as required, to prepare and present first class presentations and proposals.
- Represent Animals Asia at networking events, knowledgeably and passionately articulating our need for support.
Fundraising strategy and planning
- Work collaboratively with the rest of the trust and foundations team to build the team’s strategic growth and provide the best possible partnership opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Global Partnerships team to maximise networks and uplift income.
- Deliver against agreed income targets.
- Acquire, retain and grow the value of partners for Animal Asia.
Reporting and Budgets
- Work to ensure that income opportunities for your portfolio are maximised.Ensuring that donations from donors in your portfolio match the giving capacity of the partner.
- Track income on the appropriate pipelines and CRM, ensuring that reporting is Accurate.
- Ensure that proposals include 20% operational support, unless clearly stipulated otherwise by the donor.
- Ensure effective work plans are in place to deliver the projected income and achieve all financial and non-financial KPIs.
- Prepare regular reports and evaluations for your line manager as required.
Program knowledge and team development
- Be proactive in ensuring you develop an excellent knowledge of Animals Asia’s work, liaising with colleagues as required.
- Work collaboratively with the Trust and Foundations team to develop high quality application and reporting materials for all partners.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues from across the organisation to gather information for updates, reports, and proposals.
- Support the Animals Asia’s ‘one-team’ philosophy, making sure the greater global needs are put ahead of any team or market goals.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the on-going review, development, and implementation of changes to improve the productivity and efficiency of Animals Asia.
- Identify best practice fundraising models and make recommendations and implement as part of continuous improvement.
- Participate in staff training and performance and development appraisal process to assist in the achievement of Animals Asia’s objectives and mission.
Other
- Promote and advocate Animals Asia to the public.
- Follow established Animals Asia procedures and policies.
- Proactive attendance at team meetings, relevant seminars, and staff meetings.
- Proactive in keeping abreast of new fundraising initiatives and trends in the sector.
- Represent Animals Asia at internal and external functions and events as required.
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of best practice in the charity sectors that Animals Asia operates to establish Animals Asia as a leader in Trust fundraising globally.
The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is likely to change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade.
Person Specification - Essential (E) & Desirable (D)
Experience & Knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating to a broad range of people. (E)
- At least 5 years fundraising and relationship management experience, including the ability to initiate and develop strong, mutual, results focused, relationships to maximise revenue. (E)
- Proven experience of soliciting 5 figure + grants. (E)
- Demonstrable experience in developing and leading new business generation. (E)
- Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. (E)
- A flexible approach to managing and prioritising workload. (E)
- Understanding of confidentiality privacy regulations. (E)
- Compassion for animals and an understanding of animal welfare issues and conservation. (E)
- The ability to develop strategic plans and to analyse performance. (D)
- Demonstrable experience of investigating and establishing new networks. (D)
Skills/Attributes
- Able to work effectively and on your own initiative in a small diverse and busy cross-functional team environment with minimal supervision. (E)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, including ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities. (E)
- Encourages continuous improvement, learning from mistakes and failures. (E)
- Can write professionally and persuasively using a variety of communication styles. (E)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to network and build relationships assessing reactions to own approach and adapting language and style to achieve a positive conclusion. (E)
- Competent in the use of MS word, Excel, and ability to use databases for recording and reporting. (E)
- Financially aware and numerate. (E)
- Solution focused with a creative approach to issues and a ‘can do’ attitude. (E)
- Focuses resources on delivering results in line with Animals Asia’s Mission & values. (E)
- Thoughtful, kind, and considerate. (E)
- Manages own stress levels well and remains resilient, seeking support as appropriate. (E)
Circumstances
- Be prepared for some international travel on occasion. (E)
- Able to work occasional extended hours as required. (D)
- Able to accommodate global meetings early morning / late evening. (E)
- Able to work from home. (E)
Conditions and Benefits
Place of work : Work from home.
Dept/Team : Global Partnerships.
Working hours : Full time – standard hours are 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working to accommodate working for a global organisation and individual circumstances.
You may also be required to work additional hours by way of overtime either as and when requested to do so by Animals Asia or when the proper performance of your work so requires.
Reports to : Global Director of Partnerships.
Manages : N/A.
Budget responsibility : Yes.
Probation : The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probationary period.
Annual leave : If based in UK : 24 days per year and 8 bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Other benefits : Flexible working, Pension Scheme, Access to Life Works, health and wellbeing platform, Training, as required.
How to apply
Your supporting statement is critical and should not exceed two pages. Please demonstrate how you meet the above criteria and our values.
Interested parties please click "Apply via website" to apply by attaching your cover letter and CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all.
Closing Date : Friday 8 December 2023
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Manager
National Numeracy
Full time or Part time by negotiation (minimum 0.8 FTE)
Home based anywhere in the UK with around nine days per year in the Brighton office, or hybrid working
Permanent role paying £40,280 per annum
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with National Numeracy to recruit for a Communications Manager to join their talented team. The Communications Manager will promote the work of National Numeracy, inspire public engagement with their services and bring their mission and vision to life for external audiences.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is highly motivated with bags of ideas and initiative to join the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation's numeracy at a time when the profile of our charity and the numeracy issue is rising.
The charity's vision is for everyone in the UK to get on with numbers so they can get on with life. Their mission is to improve how people understand and work with numbers in day-to-day life - sparking better opportunities and brighter futures. They want to empower everyone in the UK to have the number confidence and numeracy skills that allow them to fulfil their potential at work, home and school.
About the role
As Communications Manager, you will be highly motivated to continually improve communications work, paying attention to measurement, evaluation and learning, analysing results and providing insight for evidence-based improvement.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the delivery of consistent, effective and positive messages to promote and protect the charity, their work and reputation across a variety of platforms, turning complex information into simple, compelling narratives.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders including policymakers, the public, the media, funders and other partners.
- Managing relationships with broadcast, print and digital journalists, cultivating opportunities for positive media coverage and engaging content for the organisation's channels.
- Working with the internal teams to ensure key activities and messages are aligned to the organisation's wider strategy and perform well.
- Working with the Campaigns Manager on communications work for the organisation's annual awareness day, National Numeracy Day, and other campaigns throughout the year.
- Working with the Digital Engagement Manager to develop content for digital marketing, web, email marketing and social media.
- Managing two Communications Officers
About you
We'd love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience of managing communication plans covering complex issues
- Proven experience of dealing with broadcast, print and digital journalists.
- Ability to spot and cultivate opportunities for positive media coverage.
- Ability to strip down complex information into simple, compelling messaging and narratives.
- Experience of line management.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
Deadline: Only because this role has been previously advertised, we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. If this disadvantages you in any way at all, please contact Alice and she'll ensure that you don't miss out.
If you'd like to find out more about this role please reach out in the first instance to Alice at Charity People with an up-to-date CV. Alice will then be in touch to arrange an initial call and to talk through your experience, the role, and the application process.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Read moreCommunications Officer (maternity cover)
Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 per annum, pro rata (depending on experience)
Hours: 28-35 hours per week
Location: Remote or Stroud, Gloucestershire (Hybrid working available)
Contract type: 12 month fixed term (maternity cover)
This is a great opportunity to deliver integrated communications across all channels in and bring Meningitis Now’s vision to life.
Working as part of the Communications Team, the post holder’s primary role will help provide a seamless PR service to traditional media, ensuring that the charity’s story is told online, in print and across broadcast media.
The post holder will be required to provide a wide range of support to social media and web team colleagues and actively participate in the wider work of the communications team. This includes internal communications, public affairs, campaigning and production of corporate publications.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
In return, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- 30 days annual leave per annum, pro rata plus bank holidays
- Enrolment into our employer matched pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
- Fertility Treatment Policy
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Long-term Service Rewards – an extra day annual leave (pro rata) for every 5 years’ service, up to a maximum of 3 days
- Staff Suggestion Box
- Cyclescheme
- Free Parking
- And more…
Ready to apply?
Click apply and you will be redirected to our website to complete the application process. You will need to complete the application form on the website and follow the process to submit it. Your application won't be complete until you've returned the application form.
As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be held separately from applications.
Closing date for applications: Monday 11 December 2023, 10am
Interviews: w/c 18 December 2023
Meningitis Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Hours: 37 hours per week (1fte)
Salary: Grade D, salary range £32,359 to £36,698, depending upon experience, plus 8% employer pension contribution
We are looking to hire a Senior Communications Officer to join our Communications and PR team to assist the development and delivery of the regional communications and PR strategy, ensuring Butterfly Conservation’s messages and campaigns are effective across all regions.
Working closely with regional teams and branches, you will have a passion for delivering engaging content with a good understanding of conservation and fundraising communications and PR. Proven exceptional written and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external contacts.
If you are excited about the prospects of working for a leading wildlife charity, please read through the job description and person specification, to see if you have the right skills to join the team.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 13 December 2023
Interviews will take place on Friday 5 January 2024
We believe our work has never been more important.
Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths, and the environment.
Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.
You may also have experience in the following: Communications Manager, Communications Officer, Digital Officer, Membership Officer, Project Management, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications, Marketing Management etc.
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We’re really proud of the impact we’ve already had on behalf of people affected by blood cancer, and our fundraising strategy seeks to grow our income to help us achieving our mission of beating blood cancer within a generation. The Regional Relationship Team plays a pivotal role in this income growth and the Lead Regional Relationship Manager will be responsible for significantly growing income across their region.
You will be responsible for maintaining relationships with our current network of regional fundraising volunteers as well growing our volunteer and community group network alongside the line management of a Regional Relationship Manager who will be responsible for their own region.
This is a homebased role and you will be expected to travel across your region, therefore you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
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