About Scope

Scope is a major UK pan disability charity that is embarked on a programme of fundamental change to deliver its goal of ‘Everyday equality’ for disabled people.

About the role

This role will play an important part in making sure Scope builds external communications on strong knowledge of audiences, enabling us to grow our impact and income. You will work within an Insight team that is customer-led and focused on improving the lives of disabled people and parents and careers of disabled children. The team is focused on digitally driving the organisation forward in the area of research and engaging with disabled people in the best possible way.

The Insight team sits alongside, working collaboratively with research, evaluation and impact to meet the organisations goals and strive for everyday equality.

You will also lead on key relationships both internally and externally to obtain and manage trackers and large data sets and liaise with the Scope online community, social teams, services and agencies to respond to project requests from across Scope to support a broad range of audience and market insight requirements. You’ll be responsible for market Insight data collection, storage and security and consent, message testing, audience insight. The candidate will also be responsible for key agency relationships relating to brand and audience insight, ensuring we obtain best value, and that agencies deliver to our specification and in line with Scope’s principles. You’ll support the Customer and Market Insight Manager in delivering the team objectives, aligning with Scope’s values and ensure all research is designed to provide clear and actionable insight, and work with teams to support an evidence led approach and application of findings.

About you

This role would suit somebody with excellent analytical ability and outstanding communication skills both orally and written. Online research experience is essential, and the candidate will preferably have worked in an agency environment. You’ll need a strong interest in all areas of Market Research and the ambition to get involved with all aspects of our organisation is essential. You’ll have recent experience in managing the full life cycle of a research or insight project from writing the questionnaire, scripting, analysis, reporting and presenting. The candidate should be well organised, with proactive initiative and excellent people skills. You will be working with a small team of hard-working people, so somebody with a can-do attitude and keenness to work is essential. Given the wide range of duties in this role, career progression opportunities could be diverse for any successful candidate. 

To apply

We offer an excellent benefits package including flexible working, 27 days’ holiday and generous pension.

As a disability equality charity, Scope strives to make all opportunities to get involved as inclusive and accessible as possible. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We will consider any reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements that make this role more accessible.

Following a hugely successful £13.5m capital appeal, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice have reached a pivotal stage in their history where they need to diversify income and focus on financial sustainability. This is a newly created senior position, leading on the strategy for individual supporter acquisition and engagement. 

As Senior Head of Supporter Engagement you will:

• Develop the supporter stewardship strategy for new and existing supporters, focussed on long-term and regular support
• Innovate the ways the organisation connects with and retains donors through the development of sophisticated supporter journeys
• Drive significant growth in the number of donating to and fundraising for Noah’s Ark through engaging campaigns and events
• Devise a legacy and in-memory strategy, underpinned by the principles of supporter care

The position would best suit:

• An individual with experience of running an Individual Giving programme – acquisition and retention, raising £500k+ across various channels
• Someone focussed on supporter engagement and donor journey
• An applicant with experience of legacy tools and marketing

Further details can be found via the Apply link, or in the attached job pack.

If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact Naomi Carruthers at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment - details via the Apply link.

The closing date for applications is Friday 4 September.

Corpus Christi College is seeking to appoint a Head of Communications who would help to present the College externally – in particular, promoting the College through digital content, social media, printed materials and press releases, and by ensuring consistent and effective messaging. The Head of Communications will engage with a range of audiences through multiple platforms (website, social media, newsletters) and in multiple registers (from informal social media posts and videos, to journalistic articles and formal press statements). The postholder will work collaboratively with College departments – in particular, tutorial, admissions, development, the Parker Library and the Master's office – to identify opportunities to advance the College’s key priorities.

This exciting new post will report to the Bursar. Applicants will need to be strategic thinkers with a strong news sense, an extensive understanding of social and digital media, a keen eye for a story, and excellent writing, editing and design skills. They will need to have a flair for working with complicated information to make it both compelling and accessible to a range of audiences. They will have outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as hands-on experience of managing social media and other digital platforms. The Head of Communications needs to be committed to the College’s academic mission and to the College’s values: excellence in teaching and research, and mutual support and respect for all in its community. Above all, they should be enthusiastic about promoting these core collegiate values and priorities in a consistent and coordinated way across a wide range of print, social and digital media.

In return the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment including a pension scheme, private healthcare, High Table lunching privileges, generous holiday entitlements, car parking and use of College facilities.

Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

We are recruiting a Communications Officer to develop and implement the charity’s communications strategy and support the Fundraising Manager. The post will work closely with senior staff to manage internal and external communications and marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the charity, engage new audiences and existing stakeholders, and generate income.

We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications and 3 years’ experience in a similar communications role. The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. Graphic design skills would be desirable but not essential.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.

To apply for this role, please read through the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 9th September 2020, 5pm.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

We are seeking a Communications Officer (Project Support) to help us continue to improve the quality of FFI’s communications across our global portfolio. This is a challenging and exciting role, with the chance to use your skills to make a real difference to FFI as we strive to protect threatened species and habitats around the world.

The primary focus of this role is to provide content for FFI global communications, and to support and guide colleagues to ensure that their communications activities are well thought through and of a high standard. The role is less focused on developing creative materials, although this may be required from time to time. The role will be well suited to a highly organised individual with excellent people skills who is passionate about the role that communications plays in modern-day conservation and who enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues.

You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

The closing date for applications is Monday, 31 August 2020.

Are you passionate about healthcare in Yorkshire? Do you get excited about charity marketing campaigns?

Two years ago, Leeds Cares became an independent charity and re-launched with a new brand. Our aim now is to make the charity a household name in the Leeds area and ensure we’re instantly recognisable. We’re looking for the right candidate, with an excellent eye for detail and huge enthusiasm, to lead on this brand development work.

You’ll join our Communications and Marketing team, who play a crucial role in telling the story of our work and its impact. You’ll be part of building our profile, our media presence, our brand and managing our reputation. As part of our ongoing commitment to increasing awareness and understanding of our work, we are expanding and reshaping the team to enable us to adopt a more strategic, pro-active and integrated approach to our communications activities.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Marketing Manager will have a key role in the team, transforming our current brand into something that’s emotive and engaging. You’ll work on improving visibility of the charity across the hospital sites and out in the community. By working with colleagues from across the organisation, you will ensure our marketing activities achieve our fundraising goals and provide a good return on investment.

You will use a range of different channels to raise awareness of the charity and support the team in developing extensive marketing collateral. You will also be instrumental in forging partnerships with businesses, individuals and other charities, to raise the profile of the Leeds Cares brand.

The role is a varied one and involves working across the charity and the NHS on many projects at any given time.

**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our digital channels from the ground up.

In this newly created role, you will be the focal point for the day-to-day editorial management of the charity’s social media channels and website. This will include content creation, scheduling, community engagement, analytics and campaign support.

Your first focus will be the launch of our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You will also manage our new website, working closely with the digital fundraising team.

The role sits with the Communications team which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement with the charity’s fundraising activity, UNHCR’s humanitarian work and the broader refugee cause.  You will collaborate with teams across the charity, including digital fundraising (who manage paid social advertising, display, search and email marketing), partnerships, special appeals, community fundraising and events. You will also be the key focal point for our coordination with UNHCR’s global and UK Branch Office social media teams.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES 

Planning and coordination

• Launch and grow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels
• Deliver and schedule content on a daily basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice
• Provide timely responses to supporter queries on social media, coordinating with Supporter Care colleagues on messaging and follow up needs
• Respond quickly to sensitive issues and foster the growth of our online supporter community
• Manage the charity’s website to ensure high quality, timely content that supports all areas of the charity, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, legacies, PR campaigns, advocacy and governance
• Responsible for website maintenance and UX best practice

Content creation and campaign support

• Produce or commission multimedia content, including video stories, infographics, blog posts, web stories and other content to support charity activity
• Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevance content to the audience
• Adapt content from UNHCR head office and field comms to localise for UK audiences
• Develop digital editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events
• Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner, and be quick to respond to news and emergencies
• Support development of an online influencer strategy to enable passionate advocates to get involved and spread the word about UK for UNHCR’s work
• Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies

Analytics and best practice

• Deliver analytics on social media and organic website activity, recommending changes in strategy or mix to improve effectiveness
• Maintain a search engine optimisation routine, working closely with the digital fundraising team and UNHCR HQ digital team
• Keep up to date with digital communications and content trends, platforms and tools
• Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects Work with external experts, such web developers, UX and SEO specialists, to deliver periodic reviews and bespoke solutions when required
• Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience of managing social media channels to deliver engagement, campaigns and audience growth, preferably in the charity sector
• Experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) and website maintenance
• Experience of delivering digital comms that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action
•  Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in using Google Analytics and social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements 
• Knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to improve content and engagement
• Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar to edit and produce basic assets
• Strong communication skills, applying tact and diplomacy in community management  
• Proficient in social media planning tools and platforms to schedule and post content  
• Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies
• Understanding of GDPR principles
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience in a start-up environment and establishing channels from launch

As Communications Manager you will report to our Communications Director and manage our communications activities, ensuring the SW AHSN continues to extend its reach and influence internally,
regionally and nationally.

Working across an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation, you will develop impactful communications that inform, inspire and connect our staff, stakeholders and external audiences.

We are looking for someone who can use a variety of methods and combine data with patient stories to demonstrate the impact of our work and its outcomes for people receiving health and care services across the South West.

You will advise and support colleagues on all aspects of brand, content, design, media and digital communications. With line management of a Digital Marketing Assistant (Apprentice), you will also manage relationships with external consultants, agencies and suppliers to create strategic, content-led internal and external communications.

Key success factors

• Able to use a variety of methods and combine data with patient stories to clearly demonstrate the impact of our work and its outcomes for people receiving health and care.
• Able to see the bigger picture and demonstrate the benefits of the SW AHSN’s work with its many partners.
• Comfortable with change and uncertainty in a fast-paced setting.
• A proactive, solutions-focused completerfinisher, with a can-do attitude.
• Enabling direct reports to make the most of their skills and develop their capabilities.

For further details please visit our website for the full job pack.

Head of Public Engagement Strategy, Insights and Marketing Services

Salary: £47,584 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes

World Vision is the world’s largest international children’s charity.

Operating in almost 100 countries, we seek to bring hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places.  We believe that by working together with children, their communities, and our supporters and partners, the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children can be transformed. As a Christian organisation, we aspire to reflect God’s unconditional love in all we do.

Would you like to use your expertise in fundraising strategy to help us inspire more people to support us, and so see the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children transformed?

To lead the development and implementation of our cause led, audience focused marketing strategy and facilitate the delivery of exceptional fundraising which inspires new and existing supporters to achieve our give, act and pray ambitions.

Job Purpose

Despite a time of uncertainty, our donors and child sponsors have remained unwavering in their commitment to our mission and our voluntary income position is proving resilient. We have a strong fundraising leadership team in place and your role will be to support this team by ensuring there is a strong strategic purpose behind everything we do.

You will develop and embed an inspiring marketing and fundraising strategy to deliver growth. You will be utilising a range of insights and data, as well as your proven track record of marketing, fundraising and/or strategic planning to inform and develop this strategy.

There will be a direct responsibility for our audience insights, our fundraising products, and our internal fundraising training programme. However, as a key enabling role you will be involved in all areas of our work to engage the UK public, meaning you’ll be in the unique position to influence and shape our whole fundraising programme and the culture of the department. Winning the hearts and minds of stakeholders at every level of the organisation to bring about positive cultural change and ensure we are more than the sum of our parts.

Be assured that you will be well supported to succeed, with subject matter experts in your team and direct access to the resources of the global World Vision partnership. As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. We would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority groups, as they are under-represented within World Vision UK at this level.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking at our Milton Keynes Office. Like many organisations we’re mainly working remotely right now, and longer-term this role could be carried out in part remotely. The role will have a significant team leadership component to it as well as a strong emphasis on networking and relationship building internally, so the postholder would need to be in the Milton Keynes office 2-3 times per week.

At World Vision UK, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the Organisation’s values and how we work. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within our charity at senior management level.

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 1st September 2020

Interview Dates: w/c 7th September 2020

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

No agencies please.

Flexible work location with the requirement to be in Poole weekly

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.

We are looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to join our Legacy Marketing Team. Legacy fundraising is undergoing a transformation at the RNLI. For the first time the three teams of Legacy Marketing, Engagement and Administration have been brought together with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years and beyond. Legacies account for over two thirds of the RNLI’s annual income today and will continue to be a vital fundraising stream for many years to come. In this role you’ll lead a growing team of fundraisers and be responsible for developing and expanding our legacy pledger recruitment & retention and our In Memory giving programmes.

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working location, with a requirement of working from our Poole office weekly
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan

Your role

As a Senior Marketing Manager in the Legacy Team, you will be focused on:

• Planning, development, delivery and evaluation of our marketing programmes aimed at growing our legacy pledger pipelines and our In Memory Giving programme
• Working closely with our Legacy Engagement team to support plans to embed our legacy messaging throughout our community networks
• Developing medium/long term growth plans for your programmes and products
• Maintaining excellent and effective relationships with other internal stakeholders and ensuring that campaign plans are integrated with RNLI activity across multiple departments
• Managing resources through our internal creative and digital teams and working with external agencies and other specialist suppliers
• Ensuring that your team of Managers and Executives are supported, developed and motivated.

About you

As an experienced legacy marketing fundraiser, you’ll be comfortable developing and overseeing the delivery of pledger acquisition and retention programmes and In Memory giving. To be considered for this role you’ll need to have:

• Demonstrable experience in successfully developing and running integrated multi-channel acquisition and retention programmes for legacy and/or in memory fundraising.
• Strong communication and management skills to engage and influence stakeholders and suppliers
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion to seize opportunities and overcome challenges to deliver an outstanding donor-centric experience for our supporters.
• Ability to work in an organised and structured manner balancing your time appropriately to meet short-term and longer-term goals.

So, if you have a passion for legacy fundraising and are looking to be part of a successful and growing team with ambitions to grow further this could be the role for you.

Please apply via the button shown.

Closing date: 23 August 2020.

Interview date: w/c 7 & 14 September 2020.

Advert for Director of Marketing and Communications

Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Hours: 37.5 per week worked Monday – Friday (with flexibility)

Salary: £56,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Holiday: 33 days per year (includes Bank Holiday allowance)

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are looking for a creative, strategic thinking and collaborative Marketing and Communications professional to join their Senior Management Team. In this key role you’ll be fully involved in the Charity’s strategy development and delivery, providing vision, expertise and leadership in the field of marketing and communications, as well as leading a young, innovative and enthusiastic marketing and communications team.

The successful candidate will be able to develop and deliver marketing and communication strategy and plans which respond to the changing and challenging landscape of the charity sector and the impact and opportunities for fundraising, particularly within the digital arena. You will be a strong, emotionally intelligent, team player who is open to change, personal development and learning and who can work in close partnership with other members of the team, in particular with the Director of Fundraising.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• To be an integral member of the SMT, setting a strong personal example to guide staff sensitively through a period of organisational change.
• To work closely with the CEO and SMT to provide vision, leadership, support and guidance in the area of Marketing and Communications to aid strategic decision-making and operation of the charity.
• To lead the development and implementation of a marketing and communications strategy that is seamlessly integrated with  other organisational strategies, which maximises the reach, impact and longevity of fundraising campaigns, donor recruitment and engagement as well as the profile and presence of the charity.
• To provide leadership and oversight for all marketing and communications required to promote the Charity and support media and fundraising campaigns, particularly in the area of digital marketing and communications as well as developing and maximising data capture opportunities.
• To lead on developing and managing the charity’s brand, messaging and communication strategy, ensuring absolute coherence with the Charity Values (Teamwork, Dedication, Openness and Professionalism) at all times.
• To develop and implement communications plans for internal and external stakeholders as appropriate, leading on media strategy and delivery.
• To support and prepare the CEO and other members of the SMT, as necessary for internal and external communications including high profile, urgent and crisis media and press coverage.
• Through the setting of a strong personal example, to lead, motivate, support and develop the marketing and communications team, using effective recruitment, performance management, mentoring, training and development planning to ensure the marketing and communication function can deliver at a high standard, both today and into the future.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) or Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM) professional qualification at Level 4 (or above)or equivalent

Desirable:

• Membership of a professional body in the field of marketing and communications.

Experience:

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years proven and demonstrable experience in a similar role, where you have provided strategic advice, vision and leadership in the area of marketing and communications to ensure the organisation’s strategic objectives were met.
• At least 3 years proven experience of developing and delivering marketing and communications strategy
• Proven experience of developing, leading and delivering successful digital marketing and communication strategy and plans
• Proven track record of leading successful communications projects including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Proven ability to work effectively with other departments/teams and members of a senior management team.
• At least 2 years’ experience of leading and managing a small team and supporting individuals, through a period of change, to become high performers, delivering and exceeding objectives.
• Experience of using data analysis, metrics and insight to inform, evaluate and plan marketing and communication activities effectively.
• Providing specialist guidance, leadership and management of internal and external communications, brand, media and public relations.

Desirable:

• Working at a strategic level in marketing and communications in the third sector

Skills:

Essential:

• The confidence and ability to contribute, collaboratively, at a strategic level, clearly articulating vision, ideas and guidance as a specialist in the field of marketing and communication
• Detailed technical understanding and experience in testing a range of digital approaches, messages and calls to action
• To have empathy with the cause
• To have sensitivity and personal resilience necessary to communicate both good news and tragic news professionally and compassionately, including managing sensitive case studies and preparing beneficiaries for occasional participation in media interviews
• Excellent organisational skills, methodical approach to planning and attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload as well as manage own and others conflicting priorities while meeting deadlines
• Flexible approach to working
• Excellent use of English - verbal and written
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• A positive and enthusiastic team player who is able to work collaboratively with other members of a Senior Management Team.
• Personal insight and understanding of the impact of own behaviours on team dynamics.
• Access to reliable and efficient means of transport to travel to different sites across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight without delay and occasionally at very short notice.

Desirable:

• Media trained

To Apply:

Please send a covering letter and CV  Your CV should clearly show how you meet the above criteria and the letter should explain why you’re interested in the role and working for the Charity.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on 30th August 2020.

Recruitment Timetable:

• Shortlisting will take place week commencing 31st August
• First Interviews will be on Friday 11th September.
• Second Interviews will be on Friday 18th September.

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Currently with the opportunity for some working from home whilst Covid safe working is in place

Information about the Charity and role: Further information about the Charity can be found on our website and if you would like to discuss the role is more detail please contact the Director of Fundraising, Rachel Leaman at:

rachel @ hiowaa . org.

Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) helps young people avoid homelessness across North and East Yorkshire by offering a place to stay in the homes of volunteers, keeping them safe at a time of crisis.  We support them to change their lives and build a positive future.  Our ambition is that those we help never face homelessness again.

Job Purpose and Summary

To lead on fundraising activities and campaigns that generate income to support the work of SASH in helping young people avoid homelessness.  Work within the local communities that the charity serves to build relationships with key supporters including; corporates and major donors, individual givers and community led organisations to secure revenue.

Reporting to: Communications and Fundraising Manager

Direct Reports:  Community Fundraiser

Based at: Office (SASH York Office) Based and Home Working

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Lead and oversee all community fundraising activities across York and in time develop fundraising support within the Scarborough area.
• Manage a series of fundraising events including annual sponsored ‘Sleepouts’ and challenge events to maximise income revenue.
• Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of donors and supporters, including the corporate sector and individual giving to achieve an individual fundraising target.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative initiatives which reflects SASH’s ethos.
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure long term commitment to the organisation.

• Recruit, support and motivate volunteer fundraisers.
• Maximise income from all possible income streams including but not limited to, Corporates, events, community fundraising, individual giving and legacies.
• Actively identify opportunities for new fundraising initiatives and opportunities and work collaboratively with other team members to develop these, taking the lead on implementation.
• Work with the communications team to deliver a stewardship strategy to ensure supporters and donors are kept up-to-date with charity developments, the impact it achieves for young people and are thanked appropriately.

Team Management

• To line manage and supervise the Community Fundraiser through day-to-day  supervision, support, appraisal and team meetings.
• Support the Community Fundraiser to enable the post holder to:

1. Gain support from community groups, faith groups and retail, hospitality and educational groups.
2. Deliver ‘Eat. Drink. Give’ and ‘Sleepout’ events.
3. Promote and encourage sign-up of Challenge Events

• To ensure that the team meets targets and deadlines.
• To recruit new members of the fundraising team as funding and need arises and to develop fundraising initiatives within a geographical area of need.
• To ensure that the team works effectively in partnership with other SASH teams.

General duties

• Take responsibility for GDPR compliance including consent, data input, amendment and generating reports.
• Maintain records and correspondence files.
• Attend regular team meetings and supervision.
• Provide regular reports to the Communications and Fundraising Manager or other Senior Managers as required.
• Undertake training and development opportunities as identified in personal development planning.
• Other duties relevant to the organisation as may be identified from time to time by the Communication and Fundraising Manager or Chief Executive.

Pay and Conditions

This is a full-time post (37 hours a week). Standard office hours are 9.00- 17.00 Monday to Friday, but the role will entail occasional evening and weekend work, with time off in lieu being available.

SASH will make a pension contribution of 5% gross annual salary into the appointed pension scheme.  Annual leave is 28 days per annum plus bank holidays.

To Apply:

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information on this role on the charity website, where you'll find further details on how to apply.

Within HWE, the Communications & Insight Officer will be responsible for a variety of internal and external communications. You will produce creative, impactful communications which support the work of the engagement, research and information teams. You will be comfortable dealing with the media and have a flair for developing innovative communication plans which promote and enhance the brand of Healthwatch Essex. Internally, you will ensure that staff and volunteers have access to timely, relevant and accurate information to support their work, and help our staff focus on the most appropriate stakeholder audiences, providing the pertinent context to frame our findings and recommendations, and therefore effectively promote our activity and work.

 To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be comfortable gathering and interpreting information to ensure that Healthwatch has access to an accurate picture of local and national health and social care policy and practice. You will be able to identify key stakeholders and craft communications which can influence effectively and raise awareness of the organisation’s activities. 

 Your role will involve finding innovative ways to present this intelligence to key audiences ranging from face to face conversations with partners and funders through to producing imaginative communications which resonate with our key audiences. You’ll work closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead to help inform activity and to support all marketing and communications activities and initiatives, both internally and externally. 

 You will also be expected to help staff and teams realise the full potential of the impact their reports by targeting key audiences with a selection of different communications products cascaded across multiple channels. Part of your role will be to work with report authors and others to provide context and advise on timing and approach when it comes to the issue of dissemination and communication of the work we produce. 

 You will be a key over-arching source of information about the performance of the organisation and the effectiveness of different strands of work, as you will collate this information throughout the year, and use it to help advise on future workstreams and to inform the production of the organisation’s Annual Report.

We have an exciting new opportunity at BTO for a Digital Marketing Manager to drive a step-change in our fundraising. With an income stream target of £445k, you will develop and lead a new digital fundraising strategy that increases our income, delivered through digital channels.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held remotely on Thursday 6th August so please get your application in as soon as possible,

For further information see the attached role description.