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We are looking for someone to help us document the ‘Innovative Manufacturing in Africa’ project.
The project supports ‘makerspaces’ in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. It continues previous work by building their capacity, sharing knowledge and trialling innovative systems to help them generate revenue. It is supported by UK Aid’s RISA Fund and the mAkE Project. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with amazing people across Africa, to learn about new technologies and to share our work around the world.
The Internet of Production is a small, international charity that brings together a global alliance dedicated to building a future of decentralized and distributed manufacturing. We seek to enable a sustainable and globally networked system of production, where products are fabricated using local capabilities and global designs; to complement mass production and global supply chains with ‘production by the masses’ and local enterprise. We work on open standards for networking, support experiments in open digital infrastructures and run projects that develop key parts of a future ‘Internet of Production’ – such as the ‘makerspaces’ in Africa.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Help expert speakers to create content to help build the capacity of makerspaces in Africa
- Publish excellent write-ups of webinar content so that it can be shared more widely
- Review content from the project developed in 2023, and prepare and publish it for sharing
- Help to publish academic-style papers from work done in 2023, ideally in a relevant journal
- Support the Project Manager in monitoring, evaluation and learning processes
- Support the team with communications for monthly project stakeholder meetings
- Contribute project content to the Internet of Production website
- Prepare communications materials for a key series of events in Cape Town in November 2024
- Identify and share relevant content on the Appropedia wiki
Person Specification:
- Experience as a writer, reporter or author of learning materials, articles or papers
- Background in communications, particularly in non-profit, charity or education sectors
- Exceptional written English for a range of formats and a very diverse set of audiences
- Graphic design skills, including for presentations and websites
- Online publishing skills, ideally including learning platforms such as MOOCs and MediaWiki wikis
- Experience of organising events, particularly online events
- Familiarity with Creative Commons or other copy-left and open-source licenses is helpful
- Interest in makerspaces, innovation and distributed manufacturing is helpful
- Interest and perhaps experience of working in African contexts
- Commitment to working in a small organisation and in a highly diverse team
- Good organisational and team communications skills
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and Office tools, and ideally Adobe or other design software
Are you passionate about providing a future for Scotland's wildlife? Do you have a clear understanding of the challenges facing our marine, upland, farmland and wetland wildlife? Are you a team player who wants to have wider impact?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to conserve species and habitats across the islands of Orkney by joining our Orkney team as our Senior Conservation Officer.
Senior Conservation Officer
Reference: FEB20245766
Location: RSPB Scotland – Orkney, Stromness KW16
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
About the Role
In your role you will be responsible for developing, delivering and overseeing RSPB’s wider countryside conservation work and managing associated staff on the islands to ensure conservation of the many species and habitats of international importance and so ensure delivery of relevant outcomes of RSPB’s Saving Nature Strategy across Orkney. The role will lead, manage and develop the conservation team in the area, helping to deliver a work programme focused on our priority landscapes including some of Scotland’s rarest and most iconic species and habitats.
This will be achieved by using detailed knowledge and experience of the appropriate conservation toolkit to ensure we achieve our objectives. This may include site safeguard casework, species recovery work, land management advice, overseeing conservation projects and engagement in land use and marine policy.
This post will have a key role in instigating and managing programmes and projects across the Area and in association with RSPB colleagues. This includes those led by RSPB in the local area such as Species on the Edge and those where delivery is achieved across wider partnerships. You will be proactive with other island stakeholders to deliver ambitious targets for key marine, upland, wetland, peatland & farmland species and habitats. The position will have an important external role, building positive relationships with key partners and stakeholders so that RSPB’s policies and messages are understood and furthered within relevant partnerships and fora. As the conservation leader within the area team, you will contribute expertise to the Area management structures, monitoring and reporting on the work plan and development of new work plans and/or project ideas. You will also be expected to contribute expertise and experience to RSPB’s policy and advocacy work and contribute to the delivery of our funding and communications objectives, through communicating our conservation messages in various ways.
You will ensure we can identify threats to priority species and habitats and work with internal staff and external stakeholders to develop and implement projects, strategies and programmes of work to address these threats. You will lead on casework response in the islands and manage projects and internal budgets and staff. You will help shape where we carry out species recovery work across the islands and help spot out future opportunities to work on our key species and habitats. You will help shape and deliver the Orkney Local biodiversity action plan in partnership with stakeholders. You will liaise with our research, planning and policy colleagues to conserve our island wildlife
This is a fantastic opportunity to play your part in being at the forefront of delivering RSPB Scotland's conservation work within an area of Scotland that is incredibly rich in biodiversity - if that sounds like the job for you, we would love to hear from you.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or ability to show equivalent work experience
- Experience of managing staff or volunteers
- Experience of managing projects
- Knowledge of the wildlife and habitats of Orkney and relevant delivery mechanisms available to conserve them
- Ability to form effective teams (both internal and partnership) and work effectively as a team player and leader
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentational) – including an ability to speak confidently and cogently in public and advocating a position to those who may have a different view
- Experience of working to survey, protect and/or manage important sites, species or habitats
- Ability to rapidly analyse significant quantities of information, prioritise and balance a diverse workload often to tight deadlines
- Sufficient understanding of landscape scale conservation; land use and management; planning systems; to be able to lead casework response and advise staff on appropriate responses and interventions.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of raising funds from external sources for projects
- Experience of public engagement work
- Experience of major site conservation casework
- Specialist conservation knowledge in relevant areas, such as wetland, upland, farmland, marine conservation
- Experience of living in remote areas
Closing date: 23:59, Thursday 20th June 2024
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
PLEASE only read on if you are a people person who is full of energy with a passion for making a difference to people experincing homelessness in Bedford. If this is you and you are a fantastic fundraiser please apply!
Job Title: Fundraising Officer
Location: Bedford (Prebend Centre), with outreach to Bedford
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,605 per annum
Are you a passionate and experienced fundraiser looking for a rewarding challenge? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people in Bedford? If so, SMART CJS wants to hear from you!
About Us:
SMART CJS has been providing life-changing services to individuals with complex needs since 1996. Our purpose is to offer immediate support and long-term solutions for those experiencing homelessness in Bedford. We strive to prevent homelessness, eliminate stigma, and empower communities through education.
Our vision is a future where homelessness in Bedford is rare, brief, and non-recurring. We aim to ensure every individual has access to safe housing, necessary support services, and opportunities to lead a fulfilling life.
Our mission is to stop the downward spiral to homelessness by offering comprehensive support services shaped by people with lived experience. We provide robust prevention programs, addressing both immediate needs and root causes of homelessness. We respect and support the diverse lifestyle choices of our service users, delivering all interventions with dignity and respect.
The Role:
As our Fundraiser, you will develop and lead our community fundraising strategy, aiming to raise £100,000. You’ll manage individual giving, lead events, engage with local businesses, and inspire community support. Your efforts will help us continue our vital work in Bedford.
What We Offer:
A supportive and passionate team and the chance to make a tangible impact.
Flexible working arrangements, including some home-based work.
- 27 days Annual Leave (rising to 30) + Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Birthdays off
- Generous Pension scheme
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- Access to a Charity Worker Discount scheme
- Access the company health and wellbeing service including support with mental health, legal advice and more
- Access to an online GP service (same day appointments)
What We’re Looking For:
Proven fundraising experience or a relevant qualification. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A proactive and driven attitude. Local knowledge and a connection to the community. Flexibility to attend events outside normal hours. A car driver with access to a car. Your main fundraising responsibilities:
Individual Giving : To manage individual giving to increase regular donors and one off donations, stewarding existing donors to uplift average gifts.
Events : Working with the volunteer officer to lead on events to ensure income and exposure for SMART.
Corporates : To establish relationships with companies locally and nationally to increase income.
Community : To work with local organisations, delivering talks and inspiring gifts and donations, monetary or goods in kind. Stewarding friends of SMART groups.
Digital : To manage all aspects of online fundraising, across our website, CRM and social media platforms.
Appeals : To manage our annual winter appeal, creating new opportunities for support.
Marketing : To work with the Business Team to create inspiring campaigns and marketing materials.
Reporting : To create meaningful reports to help further support and donations.
Essential Criteria :
- A minimum of a level 3 qualification in a relevant fundraising, marketing, media, event management or business qualification. OR A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a fundraiser in the charitable sector.
- A proactive attitude, with the ability to carry out projects through to completion and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels.
- Demonstrable experience of building and maintain relationships to support fundraising.
- Demonstrated ability to gain sponsorship deals.
- Demonstrated experience in volunteer recruitment and management.
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing homeless/rough sleeping individuals.
- Demonstrable ability to meet financial targets.
- Strong administration skills.
- An understanding of HR processes with regard to volunteers (including recruitment).
- Good organisational and project management skills.
- Good working knowledge of a range of computer software packages. including (but not limited to) Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and CRM tools.
- Ability to manage time effectively & multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Demonstrate an empathic and adaptable approach to individuals with complex needs.
- Car driver and access to a car.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal office hours.
Join Us:
If you’re ready to use your fundraising skills to change lives and support a charity that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something special at SMART CJS.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Finance Officer
Contract: Interim (6 months with potential to renew)
Part-Time: 14 hours per week
Salary: 30,000 - 36,000 FTE day rate negotiable
Role Purpose:
Irish Chaplaincy (IC) Purpose:
To be a leading and innovative charity which provides high quality services and support to excluded, vulnerable and isolated Irish emigrants in Britain. The IC is one of the oldest Irish welfare charities in Britain and our aim remains to galvanise the whole Irish community to work together to improve the lives of those most vulnerable of Irish emigrants and ensure that no member of our community is forgotten.
The Irish Chaplaincy works to address social inequalities in the Irish community in England and Wales through:
• Advocacy, advice and support for Irish prisoners and their families, Irish Travellers, and elderly Irish People.
• Research into issues affecting the rights and wellbeing of Irish people in Britain.
Job Purpose:
Oversight of all aspects of the finance of the Irish Chaplaincy: including pay roll, payment of bills, preparation of regular management accounts and the annual budget.
Reporting Lines:
Post holder reports to the CEO.
Staff reporting to this post:
• None
Key Responsibilities:
Internal & External Communication
• Organising monthly payroll, including pension payments.
• Processing receipts (cash, cheque, online, BACS) and payments in a timely manner, whilst ensuring good record keeping.
• Preparing reconciliations - bank, credit card and balance sheet.
• Preparation and presentation of finance reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Assisting with preparation of Statutory Accounts.
• Preparation and submission of expense and Gift Aid claims.
• Preparation of Annual Budget, in collaboration with the CEO.
• Assisting with any audits which need to be undertaken.
• Liaising with banks where necessary.
• Maintaining the monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Liaising with external stakeholders to resolve any outstanding queries.
• Ensuring that all transactions are entered promptly and accurately in the Quickbooks accounting system.
• Prepare figures for reports for external funders on a regular basis.
• Responsible for the provision of any other financial information or forecasts which may be required.
General
• To comply with, and participate in, the development of the Irish Chaplaincy's policies, procedures and practices.
• To undertake other duties commensurate with the post to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
• To maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times.
• Attend and prepare for monthly supervision and participate where possible at monthly IC staff meetings, team development days, AGM and other similar events.
Skills and Competence:
Essential:
1. Qualified management accountant.
2. A detailed understanding and experience of working with the Quickbooks accounting software package.
3. Experienced in Fund account management, relevant to charities.
4. Able to work independently, with sound judgement, good time management and prioritisation skills. Consistent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines is critical.
5. The ability to problem solve and seek appropriate support where necessary.
6. Excellent written and verbal skills.
7. Excellent level of IT literacy, including MS Excel and MS Word.
PLEASE NOTE :
Immediate start required (end of June 2024).
To apply or to find out more send your CV before 5pm on 21st June.
PLEASE NOTE :
Immediate start required (end of June 2024).
To apply or to find out more send your CV before 5pm 21st June.
The Irish Chaplaincy is a leading social action charity, rooted in faith, providing high quality services and support to excluded Irish emigrants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Humane Society International/UK is a global animal protection organisation, striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. HSI/UK is a leading force for animal protection, with hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country. We are an effective voice for animals, with active programmes in wildlife protection, alternatives to animal experiments, and farmed animal welfare. A small but effective team, HSI/UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.
About the position
This is an exciting opportunity to create change at scale, informing and promoting a practical transition to plant-based diets, in order to reduce the number of animals suffering in factory farms. Part of our Farmed Animal Campaigns team, the role will work to increase the quality and availability of plant-based options with major caterers and universities in the UK, impacting hundreds of thousands of meals daily.
This role also includes an opportunity to support the delivery of a campaign to end the use of farrowing crates, one of the worst forms of cruelty to farmed animals in the UK today. In this role you will support the Senior Manager for Farmed Animal Campaigns to create public-facing campaign assets, and develop compelling research to underpin our policy and industry engagement.
If you are results-oriented, persuasive, organised and, ideally, have knowledge of food and/or farming systems, along with a commitment to animal welfare, then we would like to hear from you.
Key areas of responsibility:
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Initiate and maintain relationships with universities, food service companies and public sector institutions to support and oversee their delivery of goals to reduce meat/animal products
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Work with consultants to develop and deliver our Forward Food culinary training programme to food service professionals, to support their understanding of plant-based food and marketing, and their role in the just protein transition.
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Identify and support opportunities to encourage people to eat fewer animal products, including working with media and celebrity ambassadors.
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Conduct environmental impact assessments on menus and food procurement to effectively monitor and report on progress towards meat-reduction goals
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Deliver compelling and informed advocacy to UK political stakeholders to encourage the adoption of policies that catalyse a just protein transition and better farmed animal welfare.
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Support development and delivery of HSI UK’s farmed animal campaigns strategies
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Research and present on industry-related trends and developments in the plant-based food market and alternatives to cage confinement.
About you
Our successful candidate will be confident, articulate and creative with a proven track record of supporting the delivery of effective campaigns through research and advocacy. You’ll be a proactive self-starter, and someone who brings positive energy to work within teams. You’ll have a keen eye for detail and accuracy, as well as experience and ability to produce compelling and effective advocacy materials, including analysing scientific data and translating it into meaningful language for stakeholders. You’ll have experience of building strategic relationships in the private or public sector to deliver agreed goals. You will have an ambition and drive for creating positive change for animal welfare, and a willingness to regularly evaluate our progress and impact with a view to further improving our strategies.
We are searching for a campaigns professional to make a difference and be part of a successful global team. If that’s you, please get in touch!
This role can remote, office based or hybrid. It involves UK travel to workshops, meetings and events.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via the CharityJob website by June 9, 2024. Applications without covering letters will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
This role is crucial in supporting the Head of Strategy in developing the organisational strategy and operational plans, making sure that everything stays on track.
This will include assisting in monitoring the progress of strategic planning, planning workshops to facilitate internal communication and learning, but also supporting in routineday-to-day tasks including scheduling, managing the flow of, filing, archiving and securing of important/confidential information, facilitating smooth and effective communication with relevant stakeholders and by providing administrative support on small-scale projects.
We need someone who is a quick learner, proactive, and can adapt quickly. Your work directly impacts the future strategic direction of Muslim Aid.
About the Role:
- Assist in the development and implementation of organisational strategies and plans.
- Support in the monitoring of key deliverables against identified indicators in the operationalisation of the strategy, including effective coordination with relevant departments to ensure milestones are met.
- Undertake small-scale project work including researching, analysing and recommending next steps.
- Where necessary, read, research, and summarise documents, reports, and articles, advising the Head of Strategy on current sector developments.
- Develop a thorough understanding of Muslim Aid's work areas in order to ensure strategic linkages/appropriate dissemination of information or assignment/follow up of actions.
- Analyse data and metrics to provide insights and identify opportunities for improvement or innovation
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
- Experience of organising and coordinating meetings and events.
- Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and maintain a structured workflow.
- Ability to create, organise, and maintain both physical and digital records, ensuring easy retrieval and secure storage.
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and all stakeholders to relay information and ensure alignment on goals and objectives.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and be able to quickly adjust plans and schedules as necessary.
Why you should apply:
Join us as a Strategic Support Officer and play a crucial role in driving our strategic initiatives. Facilitate stakeholder communication, manage strategic documentation, and assist in research and analysis to advance Muslim Aid’s mission. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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As part of our ongoing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, we are continuing our journey towards building an RSPB where everyone can thrive.
Part-Time Race Equity Officer (Fixed-Term)
Reference: MAY20243780
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Pro Rata
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term for 20 months
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we know we need more people, and more diverse people, to act. Yet, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds are significantly underrepresented in UK conservation.
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Team is looking for a Race Equity Officer to co-ordinate and support organisational-wide race equity workstreams and specialist projects included in our Achieving Race Equity Taskforce.
What's the role about
This is a key role working alongside our Project Manager and Senior Race Equity specialist to shape our ways of working to be more inclusive. This will include coordinating activities, supporting taskforce members, researching, create content and training materials with support.
The role would suit somebody with strong organisational and communication skills with a background in race equity work who wants to apply these skills in the conservation sector, or someone with demonstrable coordination/administration skills and EDI knowledge and experience that wants to step into the race equity space.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of coordinating and synchronising resources and people, in the delivery of anti-racist or EDI related activities and events.
- Awareness of the intersectional impact of protected characteristics, the Equality Act 2010 and barriers to people of colour, disabled people and people in other protected groups at work.
- Experience of generating ideas that relate to EDI topics, creating short written or visual content, making information accessible to different audiences as a blog, video, infographic or other content formats.
- Strong administration and organisational skills, including the ability to manage data or records, manage own time and prioritise, create basic project plans and meet agreed deadlines.
- Experience of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and calendar or similar
- Strong IT skills across a range of software including knowledge or willingness to learn using SharePoint to a good standard.
- Experience of working with ethnically diverse groups or networks in a workplace or voluntary setting with a coproduction approach.
- Ability to recognise and communicate sensitive topics and consider how differences in background and experience might affect how this needs to be planned and delivered.
- Ability to work as part of a team to build trust and strong positive relationships with others, modelling compassion, active empathy and the values of the organisation.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of supporting behaviour change in large and complex settings.
- Experience of working with a Taskforce or group dedicated to achieving race equity or an EDI related area.
- Excellent knowledge of race equity/equality standards and policies, including best practises within the UK.
- Experience of responding to race equity/equality issues in the conservation sector.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 23rd June 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 15 July 2024.
We will be holding an optional online recruitment briefing session on the date below which is open to all prospective candidates and provides the opportunity to learn more about the role. Please click the link (available on our website) 5 minutes before the start time to attend, amending your name beforehand should you wish to remain anonymous:
Friday 14 June 2024 at 12 noon - 12.45pm
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
At Breast Cancer Now, we’re seeking a Senior Press & PR Officer to join our ambitious press, PR & celebrity team for 12 months. The role is focused primarily on the charity’s Fundraising portfolio, including our corporate partnerships and high-value fundraising events, all of which raise vital funds that help the charity to deliver world-class research and provide life-changing support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About you
As an excellent communicator, you’ll be great at building trusted and influential relationships across a range of stakeholders including colleagues, journalists, external partners and advocates and ambassadors of Breast Cancer Now. This will help you bring our work to life, working collaboratively and effectively and at pace.
With significant experience in developing and delivering impactful PR campaigns, either in-house or in an agency, you’ll tell powerful stories around our fundraising activity to achieve cut-through in the media and drive further engagement and support (including financial) from our key audiences.
Always putting the patient voice at the heart of our work, you’ll be innovative and creative in your approach to secure maximum profile for annual events and campaigns, building on previous years’ successes and bringing fresh angles to this work to maximise engagement with the media and key audiences.
With strong written skills and an instinct for what makes a good news story, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced press office, and always consider how content can be integrated and delivered across communications channels for greatest impact.
The successful candidate will be excited to be part of an ambitious, focused and supportive wider Fundraising, Communications and Engagement Directorate, which has a remit to reach and engage more people with our work than ever before, and to develop our fundraising to become a sustainable organisation for the future.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact us.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date, therefore, this role may close before the advertised closing date.
Closing date 9am on Friday 28 June 2024
Interview date Week commencing 8 July 2024
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The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House is a leading provider of palliative care services in Norfolk. We are an independent charity who delivers innovative and specialist rehabilitative therapy, end of life care and bereavement services.
Following a thorough review of our current marketing and fundraising practice, the Hospice is looking for an innovative and forward thinking Content and Media Officer to work as part of our Marketing and Communications Team. The post holder will be joining the charity at an exciting time of brand repositioning, which you will help to facilitate internally.
You will be driven, detail-oriented content creator, responsible for producing high quality outputs for our business. You will update existing material, generate novel work and identify new ways to reach audiences, appealing to group interests by creating engaging material. You will inform the strategic direction of the Hospice’s marketing as well as executing the plan and promote collaboration between internal stakeholders to ensure consistency of outputs. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and working closely with your colleagues both clinical and non-clinical, you will champion the Hospice’s refreshed brand profile, develop media relationships and promote the leading services that the Hospice provides.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a small, highly experienced team who share a passion to support the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people across Surrey. This is a key new role in the Major Relationships unit to support the CEO and Major Relationships Lead in major donor fundraising, an area which has grown in recent years. This locally based post will enhance the prospect pipeline and facilitate the cultivation of major donor prospects, which will help towards meeting the objectives and financial targets for major donor fundraising. The role will cover three main areas of responsibility: Research, Events (organisation/co-ordination) and Admin. This position requires discretion, confidentiality and administrative judgment.
The Major Relationships unit works alongside Grants, Corporates & Community as well as Individual Giving, as part of the wider Engagement (fundraising/marketing) team at Eikon.
Responsibilities
1. Research
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Identify and prioritise potential major donor prospects in Surrey and beyond, who would be capable of making significant contributions and seem likely to have the propensity to donate i.e. to become major donors.
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Produce high quality, tailored and insightful research on major donors.
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Look at current supporters (all different types/levels) with good contacts/connections/networks and conduct research in order to suggest ways to reach new high net worth individuals across Surrey.
2. Event organisation/co-ordination
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Organise/coordinate internal and externally run events such as dinners, drinks receptions, sporting events.
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Attend key events - approx. 5 each year and sometimes evenings/weekends – welcoming guests and ensuring a positive experience.
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Join the CEO and/or the Major Relationships Lead at specific meetings with MDs/MDPs, occasionally evenings/weekends.
3. Admin
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Day-to-day support for MDs, MDPs and key influencers (KIs) which could include:
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General stewardship including thanking and processing information on Sharepoint and Donorfy (Eikon’s database).
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Regular communication including calls, meetings and sharing reports, presentations and other updates.
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Database admin, including checking opportunity pipelines and reporting requirements.
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Supporting individuals or small groups who are fundraising for us e.g. how to set up and promote a JustGiving page.
4. Marketing, Communications and relationships
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Support and liaise with the Marketing and Communications team to deliver relevant and effective content and materials, as well as maximising social media opportunities.
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Co-ordinate communications (including distribution) to all MDs/MDPs/KIs eg CEO Update plus Infographic.
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Support the CEO and Major Relationships Lead to further develop good relationships with Eikon’s MDs/MDPs/KIs.
5. Strategy
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Contribute to Engagement Team strategies, annual plans and budgets.
6. Staff management
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Take part in regular supervision and team meetings.
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No line management requirement
7. Quality and standards
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Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and deliver within Eikon’s safeguarding policies and practices when taking part in fundraising activities.
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Ensure all activities follow the relevant Fundraising Codes of Practice and Eikon’s Ethical Fundraising Policy.
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Carry out risk assessments for all MD/MDP/KI events.
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Ensure consent procedures are followed.
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Carry out required due diligence on new MD opportunities and ensure that there is no obvious conflict with the values or ethical policy of the charity.
8. Finance and resources.
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Operate within organisational approved budgets, policies and procedures.
9. Other responsibilities
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This role requires flexible working outside of normal hours as agreed.
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Keep abreast of sector trends and opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Neighbourhood Watch is the largest volunteer led crime prevention and community development charity in the UK. We are expanding our small paid Central Support Team as we have increased our funding through grants and sponsorship. The Project Coordinator role offers an exciting opportunity to play a fundamental role in a range of impactful projects that drive positive change in communities. Collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team, you'll be at the heart of shaping and streamlining transformative projects, amplifying your skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving. This role is perfect for someone looking to work towards building a just and community focused world.
The Project Coordinator role is responsible for the smooth running of our projects and programmes. Working closely with our Heads of Department, the Chief Executive and our Administrator, ensuring that our projects are delivered to a high standard, and that our partners have a positive experience working with us.
Applicants must submit a CV AND a supporting letter detailing how they meet the job criteria
Our mission is to support and enable individuals and communities to be connected, active and safe, which increases wellbeing and minimises crime.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At St Pauls Advice Centre we fight poverty and injustice in the community by providing professional advice and equipping people with knowledge and skills so that they and access their rights and fulfil their obligations.
We are looking for someone experienced, purposeful and with great people skills to join our well-established, ambitious community advice centre as a Communications Officer. As our ‘brand champion’, you will help to shape our tone of voice and be responsible for co-ordinating our internal and external communications and the development of our new website.
This is an exciting time to join our small team as we embark on several projects to increase our reach and impact in the community. As our Communications Officer you will develop and maintain our online presence, support in the development of visual reports including the Annual Report and Annual Impact Report and design accessible and easy to digest information, publicity and marketing materials.
You will have proven experience within a similar role, and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with all manner of people.
We describe St Pauls Advice Centre as friendly, local and here to help – if that sounds like you too, we look forward to receiving your application.
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We are proud of our accreditation as a Living Wage employer and we offer flexible working and a generous benefits package:
- Salary: £5,853.80
- Flexible working hours: 7 hours per week.
- Fixed term six-month contract (with the possibility of extending)
- Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Extra 3 days annual leave between Christmas & New Year
- Pension Scheme: 5% employer’s contribution
Closing Date: Wednesday 19th 2024 (5 pm)
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024
No CV’s or agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home based – West Midlands (ideally based around Birmingham or Coventry)
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours pw (would consider Part time: minimum 30 hours pw
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal, Social Activities.
Closing date: Wednesday 3 July 2024
Interviews will be held week commending 15 July 2024
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individual to help develop and grow our networks of supporters in the West Midlands. You will have a good knowledge of the area and connections with local areas in this vicinity.
Ideally, you will be a warm and friendly communicator, and have experience of working in a relationship fundraising role, with experience of recruiting and engaging new supporters and volunteers and cultivating existing relationships through events and community outreach activity.
You will have genuine drive and innovative approach to fundraising engagement, to deliver results and your exceptional communication skills will enable you to thrive in a busy, fast paced team, whilst also being able to work on your own to go that extra mile to make the difference.
Reporting into the community, events fundraising manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining valuable lifetime relationships with individuals and organisations, and volunteers developing new opportunities, and maximise engagement in existing products.
This is a great opportunity to play a key part in developing and delivering fundraising growth for an underrepresented charity with a compelling cause and strong ambitions to deliver more for kidney patients sooner.
In this role, you will utilise new and emerging technologies to communicate with both supporters and colleagues through various channels.
The role will involve travel when necessary to our Head Office in Peterborough, and events across the UK, (which may involve evenings and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given), support individual fundraising activity, or to explore new opportunities and meet with your wider team. You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £58 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may have experience in the following roles: Community Fundraising Manager, Events Fundraising Officer, Charity Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Community and Events Relationship Fundraiser, Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Fundraising Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Events and Community Fundraiser, Volunteering Coordinator, Fundraising and Events Manager, Regional Fundraiser, Supporter Engagement Officer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
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Exciting Job Opportunity: Project Support Officer with the VCS Alliance
Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your organisational skills and proactive attitude can shine? If so, the VCS Alliance wants you to join our team as a Project Support Officer!
About Us:
At the VCS Alliance, we are committed to empowering communities and driving positive change through our diverse range of projects and initiatives. We work in partnerhip with our cross-sector colleagues, to develop exciting, innovative and ground breaking responses to community health needs, and support our diverse voluntary and community sector organisations to put these exciting programmes into action.
Basic Requirements of Post:
As part of this role you will be required to work and travel across the Bradford District and Craven. While the VCS Alliance supports hybrid working, there is an expectation that you will be in the office for at least two days per week.
Purpose of the Post:
As a Project Support Officer, you will be at the heart of our mission, providing vital support to our project managers and teams:
- Providing essential support to project leads to ensure effective delivery of our projects.
- Providing general support to all our staff across the VCS Alliance to ensure our work can run smoothly and effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Project Leads to arrange meetings.
- Take minutes and actions during meetings.
- Update relevant action logs following meetings.
- Working with the relevant staff to ensure invoices are processed promptly.
- Assist in developing marketing materials.
- Post regular updates on the VCS Alliance website and social media.
- Support to plan and run events.
- Handle administrative tasks such as printing, filing, ordering refreshments, record keeping.
- Support Project Leads to collate and input monitoring information.
- Support Project Leads to prepare reports and progress updates.
- Monitor office inventory.
- Respond to enquiries via phone, email and drop-ins.
- Work with colleagues to develop newsletters, mailing and website updates.
- Complete any other relevant administrative tasks.
General Requirements
- Undertake personal training as required.
- Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
- Support general VCSA administration by handling inquiries via the telephone, email and drop-ins.
- Provide relevant information for VCSA’s newsletter/s, mailings, website and social media
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
- Promote VCSA with all stakeholders during the duties of your work.
- Undertake any other duties prescribed by your line manager.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Be part of meaningful health programmes that make a tangible difference in communities.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the organisation.
- Team Spirit: Work with a passionate, supportive, and collaborative team dedicated to making positive change.
- Innovation: Engage in a dynamic environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated.
Benefits:
28 days annual leave per year (Pro Rata) plus Bank Holidays, and additional day of leave for your birthday. Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, workplace pension, opportunities for professional development and free office parking.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're excited about the prospect of contributing to impactful projects and being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you! Apply today to embark on a rewarding journey with the VCS Alliance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Marketing Officer (fundraising)
£28,567.30 (per annum)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent Contract
Harrogate based (hybrid working available)
Closing Date: 23.59hrs 30th June 2024
Interviews will take place in Harrogate cJuly 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative, dynamic fundraising marketer to join a newly formed team as part of a wider fundraising team. This is a fast-paced role, and we really mean it when we say no two days are the same. We have big ambitions to grow our income generation activity and to explore new ways of connecting with existing and new audiences to drive fundraising income targets. If you’re digitally savvy and can craft everything from a reel to a paid for ad, have an eye for a good story and know your way around e-marketing channels, we want to hear from you!
Key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and Implement comprehensive marketing workplans to promote fundraising activities and retail operations, aligning with our organisational goals and objectives.
- Create engaging content and collateral to support fundraising campaigns, events, and retail promotions across various channels, including digital, print, and social media.
- Manage social media platforms and online channels to raise awareness of fundraising initiatives and drive community engagement.
- Coordinate the design, production, and distribution of marketing materials for fundraising events, including posters, flyers, and digital assets.
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop compelling appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials.
- Work closely with retail staff to promote shops, special offers, and events at charity shops through targeted marketing efforts.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and target audiences for fundraising and retail marketing campaigns.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing activities, tracking key performance indicators and adjusting workplans as needed.
- Represent the charity at community events, networking opportunities, and retail-related activities to raise awareness and drive engagement.
Please see a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role at the bottom of this page.
Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, but we are exploring becoming a sponsorship employer and hope to be able to offer this in the future.
Have you been recommended to this role by a current employee as part of our recommend a friend scheme? Don’t forget to let us know after clicking apply.
Benefits include: -
· 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata)
· Comprehensive Induction Programme
· Refer a friend bonus scheme
· Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
· Lifestyle discounts and savings
· Cycle to work scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to staff support
· Free group life assurance
· Free DBS check
· Free car parking at Crimple House location.
Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice make up registered charity North Yorkshire Hospice Care. You’ll be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to people across North Yorkshire and beyond.
At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding. This impacts our recruitment processes and we have adopted a number of safer recruitment practices, which our HR and People team can talk through with you.
We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including but not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. Costs of pre-employment checks will be met by the organisation.
North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).
Our Values at Work
North Yorkshire Hospice Care is clear about who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is our vision; mission and values that underpin this understanding and all three of these areas continue to evolve as we develop in response to the changing world around us.
We have re-examined our values with our stakeholders seeking to define a sense of who we are today. The result? A set of 10 values/behaviours that crystallize this thinking and act as a yardstick for our thinking and actions.
This shared set of values helps guide our decisions, actions and behaviours and is at the core of our collective aspiration to live in a community where everyone gets the care they need to live their last years, months and days with respect and dignity.
NB: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive but captures those values/behaviours currently at the top of our agenda.
Job Description
Marketing Officer
1.0 Job Purpose
As a Marketing Officer within our charity, your role is pivotal in driving fundraising and retail activities. Your primary responsibility is to devise and execute marketing workplans that effectively promote our fundraising campaigns and enhance the performance of our retail initiatives. By engaging with various stakeholders and utilising creative marketing techniques, you play a crucial role in generating income for our three brands: Saint Michael’s Hospice, Herriot Hospice Homecare and Just ‘B’.
2.0 Key Tasks
- Develop and implement marketing workplans to promote fundraising activities and retail operations, aligning with our organisational goals and objectives.
- Create engaging content and collateral to support fundraising campaigns, events, and retail promotions across various channels, including digital, print, and social media.
- Manage social media platforms and online channels to raise awareness of fundraising initiatives and drive community engagement.
- Coordinate the design, production, and distribution of marketing materials for fundraising events, including posters, flyers, and digital assets.
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop compelling appeals, donor communications, and stewardship materials.
- Work closely with retail staff to promote shops, special offers, and events at charity shops through targeted marketing efforts.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and target audiences for fundraising and retail marketing campaigns.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing activities, tracking key performance indicators and adjusting workplans as needed.
- Represent the charity at community events, networking opportunities, and retail-related activities to raise awareness and drive engagement.
Operational
- Develop and implement marketing plans for fundraising events and campaigns.
- Create engaging content for promotional materials, including social media posts, email newsletters, and website updates.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of marketing materials.
- Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing activities, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Identify real life stories that can be used for communications activities in a sensitive and ethical way that is in line with our values.
Strategic
- Contribute to the development of long-term marketing strategies to support fundraising and retail objectives.
- Identify new opportunities for fundraising and retail growth through market research and analysis.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Manager and Heads of Income Generation to align marketing efforts with organisational goals and priorities.
Financial
- Assist in budget planning and management for marketing initiatives, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Monitor marketing expenses and report on budget adherence to the Marketing Manager.
Regulatory
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines in all marketing activities, particularly in relation to fundraising regulations.
- To ensure that all campaigns, content, and material meet brand guidelines, the law and ethical best practice and to provide support to encourage other teams to meet such guidelines
Management
- Coordinate with volunteers and external agencies to support marketing campaigns and events.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues involved in fundraising and retail activities.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Overarching responsibilities
· To embed the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.
· To live out our values, which drive all that we do, in the context of your everyday work following our behaviour framework.
· To work in accordance, and fully comply, with our organisational policies and procedures.
- To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, regulations, organisational frameworks, recognised professional guidelines and the have a commitment to FREDIE, integration and collective decision making.
The above is indicative of the current responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation with the post holder in line with the service need.
Throughout your time with us we will conduct ongoing employment checks and performance reviews relevant to your role, for example professional registration checks, DBS, appraisals, and regular contact meetings.
3.0 Terms and Conditions
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Responsible for: No management responsibilities
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Hybrid travelling to North Yorkshire Hospice Care sites
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,567.30 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the United Kingdom?
- Have you held a full driving licence for at least 12 months?
- How many years relevant experience do you have?
- Please share any relevant experience you have that complement the needs of this role (Please provide detail up to 250 words):
- Looking at the person specification, please tell us how you meet the knowledge and skills requirements for this role including specific examples of how you feel this meets the requirements of this role (Please provide detail up to 250 words):
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrogate
Application deadline: 30/06/2024
Expected start date: 01/08/2024
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, but we are exploring becoming a sponsorship employer and hope to be able to offer this in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.