This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic marketer and social media expert to bring their knowledge, drive, enthusiasm and passion to our hugely important cause. This dynamic role will take ownership of promoting and managing our brand on social media and grow our reach through the recruitment of new supporters and retention of loyal followers by producing brilliant and engaging content, and being suitable sensitive and responsive to follower engagement.

Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Social Media Marketing Executive
Salary: c. £22,000
Hours: Full-time
Based at: Brain Tumour Research Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Reporting to the Head of Brand Communications, you will be responsible for:

• Implementing and managing all of our day to day social media activities
• Planning our social media content schedule, ensuring diversity in and appeal of forthcoming posts
• Producing Facebook Ads to maximise awareness, accelerating growth in followers, generating event sign-ups and driving donations
• Generating weekly and other specific activity reporting

Please send your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. A Job Description is attached.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 10th November, but early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

No agencies please.

Overview

We are looking for an engaging and passionate marketing professional to join our organisation as our Marketing and Communications Coordinator. We have 13,000 members who study at the University of Northampton, and our student community is wonderfully diverse. Our Marketing and Communications Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that we effectively communicate with and engage those members, converting them into active participants within the Students' Union.

Job Description

• Work with Union staff and Elected Officers in planning and producing effective communications content in support of the full range of Union services and activities.
• Ensure that the organisation is delivering its Social Media strategy, and along with the Student Engagement Manager make sure required actions link well to the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Support Union teams with their communications to stakeholders including web content, emails and social media posts. 
• Deliver creative written content including news articles, designed resources, event updates and competitions to drive deeper engagement with target demographics, ensuring that they follow the organisation’s “Brand Voice Guidelines”, providing a consistent tone of voice.
• Ensure that the elected officers’ political objectives are understood and clearly reflected within organisation communications, reflecting that transparency to our membership is of utmost importance.
• Generate content for all Students’ Union social media channels, scheduling relevant content in line with the organisation’s communication’s priorities, outlined in the Operational Planning Committee. 
• To content manage the Students’ Union website and its microsites, acting as the primary contact for staff and volunteers.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on the performance of the Union’s digital channels, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Examine methods of increasing user engagement through content creation. 
• Assist and support staff and officers to capture positive impacts that the organisation is having, enabling them to provide the organisation with high-quality case studies that support our communications and influencing objectives 
• Ensure our staff, external suppliers and volunteers follow brand guidelines and social media policies in order to best maximise the impact of our communications.
• Recommend and advise on new digital development opportunities in line with organisational strategies and user demand, including the proposed us of new communication platforms.
• Provide training on the appropriate and effective use of social media to Students’ Union staff and volunteers.
• Contribute to the development of the annual communications and content calendar, and inform the Operational Planning committee of progress and feedback on the organisation’s six-week rolling action plan.   
• Liaise with University Staff and external organisations on matters relating to marketing and communications

Person Specification

Essential 

•  A relevant marketing or media qualification at degree level e.g. BA Marketing, Advertising, BA Media & Journalism. 
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent 
• Previous experience of producing marketing materials in a fast-paced commercial or non-profit environment 
• Previous experience of copywriting for web and social media 
• Experience of end to end campaign design and delivery
• Proficient in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• An understanding of and interest in contemporary marketing, advertising, content and design practises and trends.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures. 
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast paced working environment, with the interpersonal skills and acumen to develop productive relationships with a range of stakeholders 
• Excellent organisational and selfmanagement skills. 
• Commitment to the Students’ Union’s values and the demonstration of these in your work.
• Previous experience of producing marketing materials in a fast-paced commercial or non-profit environment 

Desirable

• Confident in the use of HTML and CSS 
• Working knowledge of Adobe CS packages, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Flash 

Mind BLMK are seeking a Communications and Marketing Officer to provide branding, editorial, production and communications support to ensure the effective and targeted marketing and promotion of Mind BLMK’s services; to be instrumental in ensuring that communications are reputable, influential, and informative for the full range of stakeholders.

Title: Communications and Marketing Officer
Working base: Flitwick
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £21,500 pro rata per annum
Contracted hours: 15 per week, Mon-Fri 3 hours per day, with flexibility as agreed

Duties include:

• Support the implementation of marketing strategies and targeted campaigns; plan, develop, and ensure the production of multi-media communications, PR, and marketing materials.
• Support the data capture, monitoring of and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing, PR and publicity activities, making recommendations as required.
• Hold responsibility for the implementation of Mind branding guidelines and specifications across the organisation; reviewing, monitoring, and advising as necessary to ensure corporate identity is maintained in line with Mind BLMK policies and procedures.
• Hold responsibility for the publication and distribution of press materials, news stories, and updates, both internally and externally.
• Hold responsibility for managing, maintaining and reviewing Mind BLMK’s websites, social media accounts, Mailchimp newsletters, and web administration profiles and content (including but not limited to - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked In).
• Liaise with designers and printers to support the creation and implementation of the Annual Review, leaflets and posters, as required.
• Co-ordination and implementation of Communication focused volunteers and ambassadors, as requested or as appropriate.
• Promote collaborative working with colleagues to deliver on marketing, training, and fundraising potential.
• Supporting fundraising led campaigns, such as RED January and targeted events aimed at supporters and/or stakeholders.
• Provide support with Communications to wider Mind BLMK colleagues, volunteers and supporters, as required.
• Attending events and taking photographs for marketing purposes.
• Write, edit and proof read communications material to ensure consistency and compliance with Mind BLMK’s branding, values, key messages, and style guidelines.

Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2019 at 12pm

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

Mind BLMK is an equal opportunities employer. 
We hold the Investors in People standard as well as a commitment to Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters.

No agencies please.

We are looking to appoint a Senior Fundraising Manager to lead on the development and delivery of an ambitious fundraising strategy to support the work of Scripture Union England and Wales. Ideally, you will:

• be an experienced fundraiser who has a sound knowledge of the UK Christian marketplace and the attitudes and motivations of Christian donors
• be an excellent communicator with a proven track record in project managing, fundraising and marketing campaigns from concept to delivery
• have a good understanding of new donor acquisition and donor retention principles and strategies across a range of offline and online channels
• be an enthusiastic team player, and be competent at working effectively on your own, as well as part of a team
• have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally
• have a good understanding of the principles of direct marketing, with an ability to develop persuasive propositions for religious audiences.

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 4 November 2019
Interview date: 20 November 2019
Interview location: Milton Keynes

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity with a fantastic supporter base across the South East of England, where this role is based. Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research whilst influencing the Government and larger cancer charities to invest more nationally.

Community Fundraising Manager - Midlands & Wales
Salary - c. £30,000 dependent on experience with a generous holiday allowance

This is a full-time, home-based role would suit someone who lives in Birmingham, Solihull, Nottingham, Leicester or based around Milton Keynes. If based in the region, the successful candidate will undertake occasional duties at the Brain Tumour Research Head Office in Milton Keynes.

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and organised individual, that is an excellent communicator with proven experience of fundraising, to recruit, steward and retain our extremely dedicated #fightingforce of supporters, donors, local corporates and fundraising groups.

The individual will be based either in the Midlands or at our Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Reporting to Head of Community Fundraising, you will be responsible for:

• Generating income and fundraising leads in one of our most established regions to hit key targets
• Organising and delivering a number of exciting fundraising challenge events, including our Walks of Hope and Wear A Hat day as well as the chance to develop your own fundraising initiatives
• Providing detailed and illuminating reports, tracking and predicting vital income in the Midlands
• Recruit, manage and develop fundraising volunteers and provide appropriate support to their fundraising activities
• Work with the Regional PR team to ensure appropriate media coverage for fundraising activities being undertaken by volunteer network
• Work with members of the wider Fundraising Team, including Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, Major Donors and Legacy & In mem as and when necessary

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 17th November 2019, but early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the attached Job Description before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Title: Fundraising Officer
Working base: Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37 per week

As an independent local charity, Mind BLMK are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to support the growth and development of our current fundraising activities.

Due to the recent success of the fundraising department at Mind BLMK, this exciting new role will help to support our existing activities and develop income streams, by seeking opportunities and creating relationships with new stakeholders.

Working closely with both the Fundraising Manager and Communications and Marketing Officer, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team, working towards making a real difference for the communities of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.

Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2019 at 12pm
Interview date: Successful candidates will be interviewed on Thursday 14th November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK is an equal opportunities employer. 
We hold the Investors in People standard as well as a commitment to Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters.

No agencies please.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time- 35 hours a week

Location: Preferred location Luton but will consider Essex for the right candidate

This is a key role that supports our mission ‘to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn’ through the provision of funding to enable operational staff to carry out this work.

You will manage the growth of Public Sector income and deliver The Trust’s strategic goals by: Growing income in line with ambitious growth targets. Ensure income is aligned with The Trust’s operational delivery plans at all times Manage a high-quality team of staff

You will support the growth of The Prince’s Trust’s reputation within the youth sector in the region and will manage The Trust’s income generation from the public sector in the region to support Operational Directors and colleagues in their delivery of services to young people To support the private sector fundraisers to maximise fundraising opportunities.

We are particularly interested to hear from you if you’re a highly motivated self-starter with experience in a relevant fundraising, charity or sales and marketing environment.

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

We are looking for an experienced Fundraiser with initiative, energy and ideas to join our hardworking and friendly team. 

SFCS is a dynamic, forward-looking Adoption Agency that works to place the most vulnerable children into stable homes and provides support through a variety of services. 

The overall purpose of the fund raising post is to generate income through applications to grant making trusts, with responsibility for managing and developing the trust programme. 

We are looking for a fundraiser with drive and ideas, ideally someone who could bring in up to £250k per annum, but realise that there could be other good candidates who would still achieve a result. The lowest amount we need to raise is around £150k a year.

You will be joining a hard-working, friendly team who care passionately about the Charity’s work.  You will be the sole fundraiser at SFCS, working closely with and reporting to the Finance Manager.

Overall Purpose:

The overall purpose is to generate income through applications to grant making trusts, with responsibility for managing and developing the trust programme. 

Additional responsibilities include raising the profile of the charity and generating other voluntary income in support of the delivery of the Society’s services.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Income Generation

• To raise funds against agreed targets from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, companies, individual donors, business development opportunities, online channels and legacies and community groups and events.
• To develop a strategy for identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts and grants from new trusts and foundations.
• To research, plan, deliver and grow all areas of fundraising; being responsible for identifying, engaging and asking potential donors for their support, as well as effectively managing existing donor relationships.
• To work with the Marketing Officer to create effective and persuasive fundraising materials
• To communicate with potential and existing donors through a range of media including online via social media, in writing, by telephone, face-to-face meetings, formal presentations and networking events
• To adopt, adapt and improve existing fundraising methods and investigate new areas of fundraising; making recommendations to senior management.
• To understand and promote tax effective giving.
• To be aware of and compliant with the Institute of Fundraising standards of good practice.

Additional duties

• To take responsibility for the fundraising strategy, updating it regularly
• Agree income targets and other relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with senior management
• To monitor and review progress against fundraising targets and report to the management team and CEO monthly, and quarterly to the Trustees
• To work with SFCS colleagues to understand priority funding needs, develop core and project proposals and budgets, and gather information required for donor reports.
• To ensure that fundraising volunteers are properly inducted, supported and encouraged. 
• To work with the Marketing Officer to ensure fundraising is promoted on Social Media and other opportunities
• To respond appropriately and efficiently to compliments, complaints and concerns from donors and prospective donors.
• To undertake other activities related to the objectives of the Society as may be referred from time to time.
• To maintain accurate and accessible records, maintaining the Donorfy database.
• To work flexibly including some evening and weekend working.
• To undertake further duties at the request of the Management Team.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder but in the interests of effective working, those tasks may be reviewed from time to time, reflecting the Organisation’s changing needs and circumstances. 

Within this job description, serious consideration is given to providing opportunities for individuals to pursue particular areas of interest, and to develop new initiatives and expertise where this fits broadly within the overall aims of the organisation.
 

Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities

All staff are expected to be familiar with and comply with the Society’s safeguarding, confidentiality and equal opportunities policies.

Appointment to post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

The Society is first and foremost committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers working with children to share this commitment.  We apply recruitment and selection procedures which seek to ensure that no employee or volunteer is appointed who may pose a risk to children or is otherwise unsuitable to work with them.

Closing Date:   Thursday 302019    Interview Date: TBA

To apply please visit our website 

but if you require further information please call/email Sharon Kempson 

Please note that we do not accept CV's, our Application Form can be found on the website.

Interested in working in one of the most dynamic and high profile foundations in the UK? Join us on our journey to transform grantmaking through funding with communities and developing new partnerships with key local stakeholders. We are a small team with a nationally recognised 'Rising Star' CEO who needs a competent and innovative 'Head of Partnerships' to take a key strategic role in the Foundation. This is a position which requires creativity, excellent relationship building skills and great organisational ability. In return, you are guarenteed an expansive role, freedom to do things differently and genuine engagement with communities. 

We are offering an exciting opportunity to develop the impact of Tibbs Dementia Foundation, the main local provider of dementia services.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic community fundraiser to become part of our committed, friendly team as we work together to help build a better future for people with dementia.

We provide a wide range of innovative services and activities across the Bedford area and as recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services we know we provide a quality service.

In order to continue to deliver and develop our excellent range of services we are looking to recruit a community fundraiser who can help us boost our income whilst strengthening and extending our links and partnerships within the wider community.

If you’d like to be part of our great charity, working with a fantastic team making a positive difference everyday contact  us  for an application pack. 

Closing date 9.00am 11th November. Interviews during week commencing 18th November 2019.

A unique and exciting opportunity to explore and develop new approaches to mission and church through social enterprise

Sector Minister – Director of MK Christian Foundation
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary Package: £36,500 plus pension (if ordained a stipend at denominational rates, housing and pension)

As Sector Minister – Director of MK Christian Foundation you will:

• Hold, develop and communicate, with others, the mission, vision and values of the MK Christian Foundation, with our particular expression of the Christian Faith and way, with its emphasis on the practical outworking of the gospel;
• Ensure the growth and development of  the community of our staff, trainees, volunteers and other service users enabling them to participate in delivering our mission and values;
• Oversee the on-going sustainability of the organisation, working with others to develop projects, new enterprises and expanded contracts that deliver our mission and Strategic Plan.

You will be:

• An effective leader who enjoys working collaboratively and empowering others
• Creative and entrepreneurial, taking ideas through to practical fruition
• Committed to working ecumenically and with other faith communities
• Able to reflect theologically, translating Christian traditions in ways relevant to community experience
• A good communicator, comfortable with public speaking
• Strong financial literacy and experience of contract management

This post has an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part 1 that the post holder be a practising Christian as set out in the person specification.

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check.

The deadline for applications will be 12.00 midnight on Friday 7 November 2019.
We are using a two stage interview process with first interviews on Friday 22 November 2019 and second interviews on Friday 29 November 2019.

Please click the 'Apply Now' button for more information on how to complete your application. 

Applications will only be accepted on the forms provided (No CV’s).

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.