Press Officer Jobs

If you are an exceptional policy officer/researcher, who is keen to make a big difference in a small and friendly staff team, we want to hear from you. This is a very varied and fast-paced role, working at the heart of the justice system. In any given day you might be involved in:

- Working with our expert committees to develop our policy or respond to consultations
- Briefing our National Chair or CEO in advance of media interviews
- Preparing Freedom of Information requests or member surveys, and collating and analysing the results
- Writing a briefing for submission to a parliamentary select committee, or articles for the MA's magazine or website
- Liaising with external partners, including research partners

The Magistrates' Association is an independent charity, established by Royal Charter, and the only membership body for magistrates in England and Wales. For more than 100 years we have been helping the magistracy be its best for all of society. Influencing the agenda on behalf of our members has always been central to our work. Our policy team carries out an ambitious programme of work, including producing and publishing research on key topics relevant to the magistracy and informing and influencing policy related to magistrates' courts.

Download the recruitment pack for more details of the role, and how to apply.

This is a great opportunity for a communications professional who has experience implementing communication strategies that drive meaningful engagement. We are looking for someone who is proactive and confident to build relationships across teams and at all levels of the organisation to support communication output at all levels.

We are at a crucial juncture in Holocaust education and remembrance. With living memory fading into history, and antisemitism and Holocaust distortion on the rise, our work has never been more vital. The Trust is made up of hard working, motivated people who are passionate about our mission to educate every person from every background in the UK about the Holocaust and its contemporary relevance. We believe that the Holocaust must have a permanent place in our nation’s collective memory. We work across the UK, providing a wide range of educational programmes.

It is expected that the post-holder will plan, create, oversee and monitor the Trusts social media, and working with our Public Affairs department and wider teams across the organisation support internal and external communications output, including supporter newsletters.

This role is offered hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days a week in our Central London office.

The Senior Communications Officer should be able to demonstrate the following:
• Proven talent, ambition and proactive working style;
• Highly organised, Ability to work well under pressure in a busy communications team; Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Highly skilled working across different social media platforms;
• Excellent attention to detail.

Key activities for the post holder:
• Work with the Public Affairs team to create an innovative and effective media and social media strategy and timeline, including the creation of social media assets. As well as scheduling and posting on social media and monitoring social media responses.
• Identify and oversee communications opportunities to further the Trust’s campaigns.
• Monitor the UK media to identify proactive media opportunities and needs.
• Support with creating content, such as press releases, website updates, newsletters, annual reports, and other marketing materials.
• Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders on developing new and engaging communications initiatives.
• Manage media administrative tasks including but not limited to media monitoring, updating media contact lists, and database subscriptions as required.

Like the rest of the Holocaust Educational Trust team, you will also benefit from:
• Flexible working
• A generous annual leave policy
• Enhanced Parental leave packages for employees with more than eighteen months service
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay, Income Protection and Life assurance policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans

Please note:
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK at time of application.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Therefore, all applicants will undergo strict vetting procedures and safeguarding checks before appointment and relevant pre-employment checks (this includes but is not limited to: DBS checks, qualification checks, reference checks and identity checks). This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, therefore It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Uplift have an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Press Officer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to promote the UK’s ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK. Uplift is a campaigning and research organisation helping to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future and to support a just transition away from fossil fuel production.
 

The role
As Uplift’s Press Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring that our messages, research, and campaigns influence public and political debate through the media. Your role will involve working with researchers and campaigners in Uplift to place stories, making the most of reactive opportunities, and ensuring key journalists are fully briefed on the public case for the UK’s transition away from oil and gas extraction. The role involves understanding the politics of UK energy policy, including the influence of the oil and gas industry, and how this can be challenged and shaped in the public interest through the media.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Monitor coverage and react to stories with comment and spokespeople
• Draft and issue proactive and reactive press materials, such as press releases, briefings and comment
• Plan to make the most of opportunities around relevant calendar hooks and announcements
• Maintain and update media lists and a network of spokespeople
• Coordinate with colleagues in research and campaign teams on wider campaign strategy and tactics

 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working within a similar press officer role
• Track record of securing national, regional and broadcast coverage
• Good relationships with relevant UK national journalists
• Creative thinking and excellent writing skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of audiences, for example, political audiences, or tabloid press
• Excellent news sense, with a strong working knowledge of the UK media
• Keen interest in and understanding of UK politics
• A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice.

The Press Officer will report to Tamasin Cave, Uplift’s Strategic Communications Advisor

 
Location: UK, can be home-based
Hours: Standard working hours 9.00 - 17.30, but some availability for early starts and weekends will be required
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, consideration of flexible working requirements and work/workplace adjustments where required
Starting date: ASAP
Proposed Interviews: We are shortlisting applicants and inviting them to interview on a rolling basis. 

The Talent Set is excited to be working with a fantastic Charity in Scotland as they search for an Interim  Senior Press Officer to support them on an initial 3-month contract with the chance of extension.

The Press and Communications Officer needs to have a strong sense of what makes a good news story and the confidence to pitch stories to the Scottish national media. You should also have a fluent writing style, adapting it to the channel they are writing for.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creation of press releases, comment pieces, case studies, blogs and statements for a varied audience.
• Reactive and proactive opportunities across a range of Scottish media outlets.
• The creation and sourcing of case studies.
• Deliver and develop both online and mainstream media activity with a focus on key outlets and audiences.
• Support of other teams in their approach to reaching targeting audiences as well as helping to aid spokespeople regarding interviews – this would include any potential Q&A briefing and messages.
• Continue the successful development of key, and new relationships with local, regional, and national journalists to gain further support.

Person specification:

• Experience within a media/press/PR role in Scotland.
• Creative, innovative, and flexible with the ability to write persuasively.
• Experience of writing case studies in a sympathetic and sensitive manner.
• Background in Communications or press office.
• The ability to build relationships, and network with people at all levels including journalists and senior members of the organisation.
• Experience of developing and delivering integrated media plans.
• Experience of writing reactive and proactive PR and media releases at a very busy desk.

What's on offer:
This is a full-time, remote role and is offering £105 to £150 per-day PAYE for the successful candidate.

It’s important to note that the candidate must have the right to work within the UK, therefore applications from outside of the UK cannot be considered.

This is a fast-moving process, so please apply today so you don’t 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.

Job Title: Press Officer, RHS Gardens and Retail

Location: London SW1/hybrid

Salary: circa. £35,000 per annum, plus benefits

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Details of our great benefits can be found here.

Overview of the Role:

Are you seeking an exciting Press Officer role at an ambitious, leading UK charity? Are you creative, proactive and organised and looking to join a friendly, busy communications team? We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Press Officer to help promote the five world-class RHS Gardens: RHS Wisley (in Surrey), RHS Rosemoor (Devon), RHS Hyde Hall (Essex), RHS Harlow Carr (North Yorkshire) and the newly-opened RHS Bridgewater (Salford) which together attract more than 3 million annual visitors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with a proven record of delivering excellent high-profile PR results to drive visitor numbers for attractions or events.  Experience of issues management, working effectively with multiple stakeholders and managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment are important requirements for this role. You will have a positive and proactive approach, and be a great communicator. Knowledge of the current UK media landscape and of carrying out PR for a consumer-facing heritage organisation or charity are also highly desirable.

To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to inspire everyone to grow. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.

Known globally for our inspirational Shows and five spectacular Gardens, our work extends to leading ground-breaking climate research, running community outreach programmes, and setting the standards in horticultural education. With the recent opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater and Hilltop, the world’s first dedicated Centre for Gardening Science, at RHS Garden Wisley, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey to make the UK a greener, and more beautiful place.

And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.

Application deadline: Friday 15 December, 2023

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note:  We may review applications as soon as we receive then so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. 

Work with us to promote civilian rights through implementing projects to strengthen military accountability and improve the scope for reparations where civilian rights have been violated, including in relation to UK military operations (main focus), Ukraine/Russia and the Middle East.

Responsibilities:

1. Policy promotion

- to coordinate the production of policy reports and briefs related to military accountability, protection of civilians and promotion of reparations, including management of expert authors/researchers, submission of freedom of information requests, editing of drafts, liaison with designers and proof-reading.

- to coordinate the holding of expert seminars involving legal experts, officials, academics and the policy and humanitarian community, including drafting agendas and preparing seminar materials, invitation of speakers and participants, coordination of logistics with partner organisations, and preparation of seminar reports.

- to liaise with relevant UK officials concerned with civilian protection and military accountability, including in the Ministry of Defence, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the UK’s armed services, including briefing officials and drafting submissions to government consultations.

- to liaise with MPs and Peers, including members of relevant parliamentary Committees, to promote constructive parliamentary debate on relevant issues, including suggesting parliamentary questions, briefing for debates, drafting amendments, etc.

2. Communications

- to help coordinate one or more social media accounts for Ceasefire.

- to coordinate the production of short public awareness videos for use on social media channels.

- to liaise with the press and broadcast media, including preparation of media briefs and releases, briefing of journalists, coordination of contact lists and dealing with media inquiries.

- to prepare communications on programme outputs and achievements for donors, supporters and partners.

3. Programme implementation

- to maintain and develop relationships with partner NGOs, including in UK and Ukraine, supporting and facilitating their work

- to coordinate and/or support advocacy networks and advocacy activities in support of civilian rights

- to handle all aspects of programme coordination and administration, including preparing plans and schedules, managing programme budgets, and preparing narrative and financial reports on programme implementation.

4. Programme development

- to identify opportunities for further policy and programme development, including relevant partnerships.

- to undertake and write up research to support future programme development and fundraising.

5. To undertake any other tasks as may from time to time be requested by your line manager.

6. To maintain high standards of personal and organisational integrity, including confidentiality, and commitment to the safety and security of Ceasefire’s partner organisations.  

Occasional foreign travel may be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Education:

First degree in a relevant subject, such as law, politics/sociology, international relations or strategic studies.

Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian law (law of armed conflict)

Desirable: Knowledge of international human rights law.

Experience:

Essential: Two years of professional experience in advocacy work either related to UK policy and practice at the national or international level, and / or related to military accountability and civilian protection in armed conflict.

Desirable: Professional experience working in a humanitarian or military environment.

Skills:

Policy and advocacy: Excellent policy analysis and advocacy skills, including legal accuracy, and ability to draft letters, briefs and submissions to high standard.

Communications: a) Excellent professional media skills, including understanding of mainstream media, and social media (Twitter), with ability to build and sustain constituencies.

b) Very high level of professional presentation, both in writing and in person. Ability to interact with senior individuals from a wide range of professional and international backgrounds, including government and military, and inspire confidence. 

Organisation: Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including planning, budgeting, evaluation and reporting, event organisation, computer skills, problem-solving. High level of accuracy.

Languages: Essential: English to first language standard. Desirable: Proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian or Arabic.

Motivation and status:

Commitment to human rights and equality, ability to work for an impartial and neutral organisation, willingness to be self-servicing and to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to work in the UK and to travel as required. November 2023

This post is supported by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and the Open Society Foundations.

We are looking for a collaborative, creative and ambitious leader who can build on our continued success, in serving individuals and communities, to reduce health inequalities.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with skills in strategic and operational development successful implementation and identifying new and innovative opportunities to continue our work. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and the energy and persistence to see tasks through to successful completion as you continue to develop our thriving organisation.

You will require a comprehensive understanding of and enthusiasm for non-clinical interventions, including Social Prescribing and community-based health development programmes to tackle the wider social determinants that impact on health and wellbeing. 

Huggard is Wales’s leading charity for people who are homeless and sleeping rough on the streets of Cardiff. Founded in 1988, Huggard has provided practical help to people who experience homelessness and are vulnerable for over 30 years through the provision of overnight accommodation for 120 in 2 hostels and a day centre open 24/7 - a safe place offering lounges, activity areas, advocacy centre, kitchen serving hot meals, washing facilities, luggage store, 24-hour needle exchange, 7 days a week drop in substance misuse service, and a harm reduction service.

Employing c. 60 staff, with 45 volunteers and annual income of £3.4m, the organisation’s aim is to help people have a home again, tackle the causes that led to them sleeping rough, and support them in getting training or a job. The organisation is non-judgemental and offers practical and personal support when people are ready to seek this, on their terms and based where they are. There are no barriers to accessing this help.

The CEO has decided to change career after 15 years with the organisation. The Board are looking for a person with the drive, vision and compassionate leadership to help them write the next chapter in Huggard’s story. With homelessness having increased significantly in Cardiff as a result of the cost of living crisis, there has never been a more pressing time to lead this amazing charity, supporting people facing huge challenges every day.

Reporting to the Chair and Board, the appointee has responsibility for strategic and operational leadership across Huggard. They will share Huggard’s belief in establishing and maintaining engagement with people who have experienced complex homelessness and may face substantial barriers to accessing services.

They will have experience of leading an organisation, or ready to take this step from sectors including homelessness, complex trauma, health and social care, not for profit, public or private sectors. An effective communicator with diverse stakeholders in a variety of contexts, they will have resilience and determination, and be a values driven, compassionate leader.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5th January 2024. For further information, including how to apply, please call the Odgers Wales team for a confidential conversation in English or Welsh and ask for Steffan Griffiths or Jemma Terry.  All applications will be acknowledged and are welcome in Welsh or English. 

The Mayor’s Fund for London is looking for a Project Support Officer to work across its school numeracy programmes until the end of the academic year.  This role will play an integral part of the Employability and Skills team, supporting the Project Manager to plan and deliver a range of activities with young people, teachers and business volunteers, with the aim of helping young Londoners to feel more positive about maths.

This a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and experience in the third sector, with a particular focus on events administration and youth participation. A passion and empathy for raising the aspirations and confidence of young people in education is essential, but please note an expert knowledge of maths is not!

We offer a role in a friendly, enthusiastic, fast-moving organisation. We will provide an induction into the role and the organisation, and offer tailored training and personal development opportunities throughout the seven months including safeguarding and Equity Diversity and Inclusion. 

Please click on the Quick Apply button below and download the job pack for full details of the role.

Application deadline: 10am on Wednesday 3rd January 2024

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online by sending in:

• Your CV
• A covering letter, (maximum two A4 sides) describing your suitability for the position and how your experience matches the job description and person specification.

Interviews will take place week beginning 8th January 2024

the3million is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation and make sure it stays at the forefront of protecting the rights of the EU citizens and their family members living in the UK. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving our mission, strategy, and operations. You will lead a passionate team, work with stakeholders, and be a key advocate for our cause. We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record in nonprofit management and advocacy, along with a deep understanding of immigration and human rights issues.

About the3million

We are the leading organisation representing EU citizens and their family members in the UK. Our vision is a world where EU citizens can thrive, reach their potential and have an equal voice in UK society. Our work ranges from monitoring the implementation of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, advocating for the inclusion of EU citizens throughout all sections of society, informing people of their rights, and giving EU citizens a voice in British society to build powerful allyships in order to change the narrative on migration as a whole. 

We are a grassroots and non-partisan organisation, working with a variety of stakeholders, from MPs to NGOs, legal advisors and the media on specific issues affecting EU citizens’ rights. We regularly engage with the Home Office and its monitoring bodies to advocate for change. 

We were formed through the efforts of volunteers from many different backgrounds who came together in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit referendum in 2016. We hold on to that can-do, nimble spirit and informal, friendly and non-hierarchical collegiality.

the3million was incorporated as a limited by guarantee not-for-profit company with Companies House in November 2017. As such, the role of members of the Board of Directors is similar, though not identical, to that of Charity Trustees. 

What does the role involve? 

This role offers a unique opportunity for the right candidate to work with the Board, staff, and the wider grassroots network and make sure the vision, strategy and direction of the organisation are up to date and relevant to the needs of those we work with.

The purpose of the job is to lead the3million on a day-to-day basis within the parameters required by law, in conjunction with the organisation’s Board of Directors.

The post-holder will have particular regard to the obligations of the3million as a limited liability company to ensure that the organisation remains financially viable, as well as identify, manage and mitigate risks in a timely manner working with the Board.

Specific responsibilities will include: 

Leading and managing the organisation 

1. To provide vision, leadership and direction on all work at the3million. 

2. To help define the organisation’s strategy, in consultation with the Board, staff and our grassroots communities. This will include vision and mission, and how to operationalise and resource them, keeping the values of the organisation at the core of the activities.

3. To implement, deliver and review the organisational strategy.

4. To ensure that the organisation has the appropriate policies, procedures, systems and processes in place and that they are being implemented. 

5. To oversee the work of all employees of the3million and persons sub-contracted to provide services to, or on behalf of, the3million, whilst ensuring that all such work of employees and sub-contractors is carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of funding which has been procured for the purpose of each aspect of the3million’s work and taking full account of the3million’s aims and values. 

6. To review projects and activities and provide guidance to staff members individually and collectively on actions to advance the3million’s goals. 

7. To otherwise ensure that the3million fulfils all its obligations to be a good employer and to meet the necessary standards of employment law and health and safety regulations, and be a leading example with regard to equal opportunities in terms of staff relations and relations with the general public. 

8. To have responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, including preparation of budgets for agreement by the Directors and ensuring that income is maintained and expenditure is controlled in line with budgets and that potential risks are identified and managed. 

9. To be the3million’s lead person in relation to external partners and stakeholders, representing the3million’s interests in activities that are carried out in partnership with such external bodies. 

10. To maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the organisation. 

11. To ensure that the3million is an anti-oppressive organisation and remains an ally to individuals, groups and communities experiencing oppression and discrimination.

Delivery and Promotion of the organisation 

1. To represent the3million in public forums such as speaking at conferences, attending sector policy forums, producing written material for the organisation’s own publications/promotional material as well as any appropriate external channels (such as policy briefings, newsletters, and social media).

2. To build and maintain effective relationships with all principal supporters and other stakeholders in order to advance the organisation’s aims. 

3. To establish mechanisms for listening to the views of beneficiaries on the3million’s performance, as part of the project management function. 

4. To work with the the3million team to identify and develop key policy and campaign areas. 

5. To seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of the organisation. 

6. To represent the organisation in the press and public appearances when required. 

7. In all other matters to assume responsibility for the work and reputation of the3million which is consistent with its standing as a well-run, dynamic organisation working to advance the interests of migrants. 

Working with the Board 

1. To provide advice and guidance to Board members as required, in order to contribute to the effective governance of the organisation. 

2. To provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities. 

3. To advise the Board on, and to bring forward responses to, any new organisational or policy developments or challenges for the3million as an organisation and with particular regard to the current economic circumstances. 

4. To ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities. 

5. Support the Chair in ensuring the continued engagement/involvement of all members of the Board. 

6. The postholder may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business as requested by the Board. 

Person Specification 

The post-holder will have: 

1. Previous experience of working in a Director/ Chief Executive or Senior Management role of over 3 years. 

2. Comprehensive knowledge of local, regional, and national issues concerning EU citizen migrants' situations.

3. A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the UK political environment, including the issue of the influence of public opinion.

4. Experience or understanding of campaigning, influencing and strategies to achieve policy change.

5. A comprehensive understanding of the NGO environment in the UK and a grasp of the role that other stakeholders play in influencing public opinion and the direction of immigration policy. 

6. Experience and understanding of organisation operations and governance structures. 

7. Understanding and experience of fundraising, with particular reference to the current strained conditions, especially within the not-for-profit sector, including grants, community fundraising and income generation. 

8. Experience of partnership and relationship building within the NGO sectors, and with relevant external organisations and companies. 

9. Proven track record in financial management. 

10. Outstanding communication skills in English. 

11. Ability to deliver projects to the highest standard. 

12. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish credibility quickly with the3million stakeholders. 

13. The ability to supervise the work of staff and volunteers in an appropriate manner. 

14. Firm commitment to supporting the rights of all migrants, irrespective of nationality, immigration status, or other matters. 

The applicant must be currently based in the UK.

Who should apply?

Applications are welcome from everyone with the relevant passion and experience in one or more of the areas listed above. Previous experience in the migration sector or campaigning is desirable but not mandatory, as we value transferable skills gained in diverse settings.

We hold core values of inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression. Our organisation is people-led, and we embrace diversity, recognising the enrichment it brings. We are committed to listening to, engaging with, and representing a wide spectrum of individuals.

We are particularly eager to hear from candidates with lived experience of migration. If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector we also strongly encourage you to apply. This could include coming from a community that experiences racism, living with a disability, not having been to University or having been in receipt of free school meals as a child.

We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.

Salary and Working Conditions 

Staff team: The CEO will be line-managed by the Board of Directors. 

Duration of Contract: This post is a permanent position, with an initial six months probation period.

Gross salary: £46,214 

Place of work: Remote with travel across the UK.

Holiday entitlement: 29 days per annum, in addition to public holidays. 

Application Instructions

To apply, send us your CV including any gaps and reasons in your employment history and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages to recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification marked. Where relevant, use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. If you are on LinkedIn, please share with us the URL of your profile. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

We welcome job share proposals for this role. 

Please also download and fill in the equality and diversity monitoring form. We only use this information to understand the demographics of people we are reaching and to guide us in making the3million equitable. This process is separate and confidential; this information is not reviewed or taken into account in the recruitment process.

Please email all the above to us at recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk. 

Deadline for applications: 10th December 2023, 23:59 

An invitation to interview will be sent w/c 18th December and interviews will take place early January 2024.

Fundraising Officer

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser for an exciting and varied role working with a homelessness charity in Worcester.

Position: Fundraising Officer

Location: Worcestershire, some hybrid working may be considered

Salary: £28,379 per annum rising to £29,645 after 12 months

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (hours are negotiable for the right person)

About the role:

As Fundraising Officer you will be raising vital income for a charity that supports individuals who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming people experiencing homelessness in Worcester and its surrounding areas.

The main purpose of the role is to:

• Generate income from businesses, business network groups, community groups, grant making trusts and individuals.
• Develop and implement a plan that will maximise opportunities for fundraising with businesses and groups and with individual fundraisers and donors.
• Work with and deliver clear objectives and key performance indicators.
• Proactively contribute to the achievement of targets and the ongoing fundraising success of the charity as a whole, while being a supportive, effective, and collegiate team member

About you:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate fundraise to work with a fantastic team, the essential skills and experience needed for this role are:

• Experience in successful fundraising
• Experience in writing grant proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with individual donors and other professional organisations
• Good organisation, administrative and project management skills
• The ability to liaise with other agencies
• The ability to work on one’s own initiative and as part of a team
• To prioritize and manage workloads and keep accurate records
• A good standard of written/verbal communication, including computer literacy
• To have a commitment to, and an understanding of the issues surrounding homeless people.
• A Full Clean Driving License

Although not essential, experience of working with homelessness would be beneficial for this role.

Please note; you will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check for this role.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Lead Fundraising Officer, Lead Fundraiser, Engagement, Engagement Officer, Fundraising Engagement Officer, Fundraising and Communications, Supporter Engagement, Digital Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Income Generation, Income Generation Officer, Major Donor, Major Donor Fundraising, Major Donor Fundraising.

Hours: 35 hours a week, one-year fixed term contract

Salary: £38,993 - £43,097

Location: Hybrid, office-based (London) and homeworking

This is an exciting opportunity for a campaigner who wants to work creatively in a small, agile team.

As campaigns officer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating CPAG’s campaigns to end child poverty in this pivotal general election year.

Our aim over the next year is to put child poverty firmly on the agenda and to get all-party support for a child poverty strategy. Our policy priorities are:

- The abolition of the two-child policy and the benefit cap

- Increasing child benefit by £20 a week

- The expansion of free school meals to all school-age children

You will build on the success of our Imagine campaign, which we launched earlier this year to highlight the devastating effects of poverty on children through a powerful and award-winning film and visual assets.  

You will also support the Changing Realities project, a community of parents and carers on a low income who are campaigning for change.

And you will help ensure our supporters remain engaged and informed, and are given lots of opportunities to support our work in meaningful ways.

We welcome applications from any individuals with the skills and experience listed and we can be flexible in terms of the conditions of employment. We are happy to discuss alternative working hours, days and patterns, and any additional needs or requirements. CPAG also prioritises and has a commitment to equal opportunities, which you can read more about in the job pack.

For more information about this post and to apply, please visit our website.

If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us on the email address provided in the job pack. 

Closing date for applications: midnight, 2nd Janaury 2024.

Interviews will be held on: 9th and 10th January 2024 at our London office.

FINANCE OFFICER

UKIM is one of the premier faith based civil society organisations working in the UK to serve the needs of the Muslim community in the UK. UKIM is going through a major organisational reform to re-establish itself as an effective civil society organisation and fulfil its mission. The reform includes major changes at governance and executive level and relocating its Head Office from London to Oldham.

The job holder is expected to provide inclusive and visionary leadership that inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners. To deliver UKIM’s vision and mission and to develop the organisation’s leading position within UK’s civil society community.

Applicants should be sympathetic to Islamic principles and values and have a solid understanding & experience of Muslim communities in the UK.

How to apply

If you have what it to takes to be part of this interesting and promising journey, please press the apply button.

Main Responsibilities:

•    Assist the Head of Finance in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of Finance across all UKIM;
•    Assist the Head of Finance with financial management, treasury, loans, accounting support and general advice.
•    Responsible for the production and delivery of timely and accurate financial information.
•    Maintain systems to enable relevant Managers to have up to date financial overview of UKIM project spending, across all departments.
•    Collection of funds and issuing receipts.
•    Competency required in Accounting software such as Capium. Sage, IRES, Quick Books and Xero
•    Extracting data from WorldPay Merchant Web Donations, Cardsave Merchant, Cheque Deposit spreadsheets and FastPay direct debit spreadsheets.
•    Dealing with expenses and petty cash.
•    Responding to relevant telephone, post and email enquiries.
•    Dealing with supplier invoices and queries.
•    Depositing cheques in the bank accounts, which includes:
•    Extracting data from the UKIM Info system.
•    Sorting each cheque according to the bank account it needs to be deposited in.
•    Double checking that all amounts on the cheques are correct and correctly entered in the finance system.
•    Going to the bank with all the cheques and relevant deposit slips.
•    Assistance in preparing the branch accounts.
•    Data entry during Appeals.
•    Assistance in the preparation of gift aid claims.

Person Specification:    

•    Zero to three years of experience within a finance position.
•    Experience of working within the charity and development sector, would be ideal.
•    Experience of maintaining financial management systems.
•    An overall understanding of business planning processes and their application within the organisation.
•    Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
•    Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
•    Strong analytical skills.
•    Good IT skills with an ability to understand the intelligent use of IT within the finance environment.
•    Ability to work well on own initiative.
•    Commit to withhold the integrity and standards of UKIM, its values, approach and priorities.

You may have experience of the following: Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Finance, Financial Administrator, Credit Controller, Accounts Officer, Accounts, Finance, Payroll Officer, Finance Assistant, CIPP, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Administration, Finance Administrator, etc.

REF-210036

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a well-known energy saving organisation to find their new Senior PR and Communications Officer.

The organisation offers a flexible hybrid working environment with the need to be in their London office 1 day per week.

As Senior PR and Communications Officer you’ll play a key role in increasing the reach of key messages via the media, while ensuring the organisation is represented accurately and positively.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the PR Manager to develop and deliver proactive PR to increase the reach of energy saving advice.
• Develop PR materials including press releases, pitch angles, interview briefs and media lists.
• Coordinate accurate and timely responses to in-bound media enquiries, liaising with journalists and spokespeople.
• Work with the Insights team to ensure media lines are kept up to date and accurate in line with external developments.
• Coordinate the delivery of PR to promote the work of the organisation’s Foundation.
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, and newswires, for opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with the content and Internal Comms teams to ensure web and social media content relating to the news is up to date.
• Help provide support to colleagues regarding use of the media contacts database and monitoring platform.
• Coordinate record keeping around media relations information including accurate monitoring and reporting. #

To do this the right candidate will have experience in the following key areas:

• Experience in media relations and communications activity.
• An understanding of press office processes and communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication and proofing skills.
• Understanding of social media channels and content creation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including negotiating and presenting.
• Creative team player exhibiting flexibility, determination, enthusiasm.
• Well organised with ability to work on multiple tasks and priorities in a fast paved environment.
• A willingness to learn about, engage with and support our efforts to become a more diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. 

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

Along with the client 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.