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Job title- Events & Marketing Manager

Reporting to – Head of External Affairs

Location – London

Hours – Full time, 35 Hours Per Week

Salary – £39,400 - £41,400 per annum

Main Purpose of this Role

The Events Manager will be responsible for delivering all FareShare events, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and delivering maximum impact. This includes fundraising and high-donor events, joint partner events, internal staff events, and political stakeholder engagements. The post-holder will be pivotal in enhancing FareShare’s profile, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and showcasing the organisation’s mission and impact.

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.  Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.  For more information visit our website.

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us!

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Delivery

• Plan, manage, and execute a diverse portfolio of events, including high-profile fundraising galas, joint events with partners, internal team events, and political stakeholder engagements.
• Lead on all logistical aspects of event delivery, including venue selection, supplier coordination, guest management, and on-the-day execution.
• Create detailed project plans for each event, ensuring deadlines and resources are allocated effectively.
• Develop tailored event concepts and themes that align with FareShare’s mission and objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams, including fundraising, marketing, and external affairs, to ensure events meet organisational objectives.
• Engage with key stakeholders such as corporate partners, donors, and political representatives to deliver impactful and memorable events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for partners involved in events, ensuring strong communication and relationship management.

Marketing and Promotion

• Develop and oversee marketing campaigns to promote events, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement from target audiences.
• Create high-quality promotional materials, including invitations, programs, and post-event reports.
• Work closely with the Communications and Digital teams to amplify event success across social media and other channels.

Budget Management

• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring value for money and financial efficiency.
• Track expenditures and provide regular updates to the Head of External Affairs.
• Seek opportunities for cost-saving without compromising on quality.

Evaluation and Reporting

• Evaluate the success of events against objectives using metrics such as attendance, feedback, and ROI.
• Prepare post-event reports and share key insights with relevant teams to inform future planning.

Innovation and Development

• Stay informed about trends and best practices in event management to continuously improve FareShare’s events.
• Propose innovative ideas to enhance the impact and engagement of events.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience planning, organising, and delivering high-quality events, including corporate engagements, fundraising galas, and political stakeholder events.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Experience working with various stakeholders, including corporate partners, donors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated success in delivering fundraising events that have raised significant funds, ideally in the five to six-figure range.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create compelling event materials and liaise with stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrable experience managing event budgets and ensuring cost efficiency.
• Proficiency in event management software, project management tools, and digital platforms for virtual or hybrid events.
• Understanding of legal and ethical issues related to fundraising and event management.

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Familiarity with the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience delivering virtual or hybrid events.
• Knowledge of FareShare’s mission and values.
• A degree or professional qualification in event management, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience leading community fundraising initiatives and engaging with local businesses and supporters.
• Proficiency in digital and social media marketing to promote events and engage with audiences.
• Experience managing team members and volunteers involved in event planning and execution.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop engaging event concepts.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Passion for social impact and FareShare’s mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste.
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Competencies and behaviours 

• An understanding of and commitment to FareShare’s mission. 
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities. 
• Flexibility and collaborative style of working across FareShare and with all our stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager and effective communicator with an understanding of Health and Social Care legislation.  As Carers Hospital Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating an effective support service for family carers who support patients in hospital with the aim of reducing and avoiding hospital readmissions and supporting carers to sustain the caring role.  You will be working in hospitals settings across Redbridge, to provide comprehensive support and information to families and carers. To raise awareness of carers’ needs with professionals in the hospital environment and contribute to carer friendly policies. Your role will be key to the early identification and referral of carers to RCSS and other support services. 

The post holder will need to demonstrate a good understanding of health and social care legislation, be confident in liaising with professionals at all levels and ideally have experience of working with carers or having undertaken a caring role.  The role requires delivery of advice, information and informal advocacy and peer group sessions to carers. The post holder must have at least 2 years’ experience of successful project management and be able to set, record and evidence outcomes.

This new work is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) as part of the Accelerating Reform Fund. Redbridge is one of 7 North East London (NEL) boroughs funded to deliver Carers Hospital Support Coordinators.  The post holder will liaise with fellow Hospital Support Coordinators across NEL to develop effective peer networks and contribute to learning and impact reporting.  This is 12 month fixed term post with the possibility of extension subject to funding. 

Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Fundraising professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Fundraising Manager to attract grants and donations from a variety of different sources, ensuring that annual voluntary income targets are met and that all fundraising activity across our Diocese is safe, legal and compliant.

About the Diocese

The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 88 parishes, including the Channel Islands, Rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Faith, our mission is to bring people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church and to highlight the inspiring work of our parish communities in sharing the Gospel and building God’s Kingdom. We have recently launched our Ten-Year Mission Plan You Will be My Witnesses which will shape the diocese over the next decade. 

Job Purpose

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to support the Diocese’s mission, including stewardship of major campaigns, identifying and securing grant funding, promoting digital and online giving, and fostering local fundraising initiatives in parishes. The role is pivotal in enabling parishes and the Diocese to serve their communities effectively while ensuring alignment with the Catholic Church’s teachings and values.

The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, “You Will Be My Witnesses.”

Please note there is a travel requirement, you must be able to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.

Hybrid/Flexible Working by agreement with the Line Manager. Core hours in office to be confirmed on appointment. Some out-of-office hours may be required on an ad hoc basis.

Key Internal and External Relationships

• Chief Operating Officer
• Parish Priests and Administrators
• Finance Department
• Estates department
• Caritas and Bamenda leads
• Communications Manager
• Grant-making bodies and major donors
• Fundraising teams in parishes
• Diocesan Data Protection Officer
• Catholic Dioceses of England and Wales Fundraising Network

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Campaigns

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet agreed targets, including stewardship of recent and existing major campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure alignment of fundraising activities with financial goals and accountability and with the Estates team to align with Estates Strategy and priorities.
• Identify and secure grant funding opportunities, including preparation of high-quality applications and maintaining relationships with funders.
• Work with parishes to design and deliver local stewardship campaigns, ensuring consistency in messaging and impact.
• Procure and deliver a user-friendly CRM platform, working with other teams to ensure that solution is fully optimised.

Digital and Online Giving

Support parishes in growing regular and ad hoc online donations by:

• Develop and promote digital giving solutions across parishes, providing training and support for implementation.
• Expand online giving platforms to increase accessibility and engagement.

Stewardship and Reporting

• Foster a culture of stewardship across the Diocese, emphasizing shared responsibility and accountability.
• Provide regular updates and high-quality reports which are driven by defined Key performance Indicators,  on fundraising performance and initiatives to senior management and Trustees.

Parish Support and Capacity Building

• Support parishes with the tools, training, guidance and where necessary practical assistance for successful local fundraising initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and support sessions for parish fundraising committees.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the Communications Manager and Communications team to ensure fundraising messages are aligned with Diocesan values and the Mission Plan.
• Share compelling stories of impact across the Diocese to encourage participation and giving.
• Build and maintain strong positive working relationships across the DSAS and wider Diocese to support the successful delivery of fundraising objectives

Meeting Attendance and Reporting

• Attend meetings of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee and any other meetings required, to provide briefings, regular written reports and seek approvals as needed from the Board of Trustees about Fundraising related matters.
• Attend in person meetings in parishes across the Diocese as required.
• Professional approach to Online meetings.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant current  legislation, including data protection, gift aid regulations, and fundraising codes of practice.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to uphold high standards of fundraising governance across the Diocese.
• Monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, providing training and guidance to employees and parishes where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities, donations, and grants, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Advise senior leaders on legal and ethical implications of fundraising practices, contributing to the Diocese’s reputation for integrity and professionalism.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Carry out additional duties as requested by line manager.

Values

• Maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church, positively promoting its teachings and activities.
• Role model the Diocese’s core values of integrity, dignity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship.

Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree level education
• Proven track record of delivering significant fundraising results in the charity sector, with demonstrable experience of achieving and exceeding financial targets.
• Experience and aptitude for detailed project planning and record keeping.
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• Experience in grant writing and securing substantial funding.
• Numerate, with outstanding writing and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrable experience in building and sustaining relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Competent in use of Microsoft office and CRM platforms.

Desirable

• Formal degree level qualification relevant to sector.
• Familiarity with digital giving platforms and tools.
• Experience in training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., Chartered Institute of Fundraising).

Want to find out more?

Please refer to the attached Applicant Briefing Pack - Fundraising Manager for more information and for contact details, if you would like an informal discussion with the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth's Chief Operating Officer about this role.

Pharmacist Support, crowned Small Charity of the Year 2023 at the Association of Charitable Organisations Awards and recognised for excellence in workplace wellbeing at the 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards, is looking for a Senior Marketing & Communications Officer to join our dynamic team.

Who Are We?

We’re the pharmacy profession’s independent charity, providing vital support to pharmacists, former pharmacists, and pharmacy students. Over the last five years, we’ve undergone transformational change and are now gearing up to deliver our next five-year strategy, driven by our wellbeing-focused vision and mission.

What’s the Role?

The Senior Marketing & Communications Officer will play a key role in delivering our marketing, communications, and fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Senior Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement targeted marketing plans to promote our wellbeing focused services and grow awareness of our work.
• Lead the creation of compelling digital and print content, including video production and editing.
• Manage our social media channels, delivering engaging and impactful campaigns.
• Enhance our website’s content and functionality, using analytics to measure and improve performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to amplify our mission, strengthen relationships with supporters, and foster new partnerships.
• Support press and media interactions, developing stories to highlight our impact.
• Contribute to wellbeing and fundraising campaigns and event coordination to drive income and engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a creative and driven individual with:

• At least three years of experience in marketing and communications, ideally within the charity sector.
• Proven expertise in content creation, social media management, and digital marketing tools.
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) and design platforms like Canva or InDesign.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in website management (e.g., WordPress) and data analysis to drive performance improvements.
• A passion for storytelling and generating media coverage to highlight impactful work.

Why Work for Us?

At Pharmacist Support, we take a holistic approach to reward and recognition, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is built on flexibility, inclusion, and wellbeing, offering:

• A focus on physical, mental, and financial wellbeing in alignment with our mission.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters collaboration.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility on where you work. There is a requirement for the whole team to attend monthly in person team meetings in our Manchester office, as well as other ad-hoc in-person meetings.

How to Apply:

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? for information on how to apply please download the job pack.

• Application deadline: 12noon, 3rd February 2025.
• Interviews will take place on: 24th February 2025 at our Manchester office.

 Be part of something meaningful – join us and help shape the future of our charity!

Joshua supports community-driven sustainable development projects to assist vulnerable children and their families in rural Malawi.  We are seeking a self-motivated, experienced individual to oversee and manage our current fundraising streams and develop new ones.  This is a varied role working across Trusts and Foundations to Community Fundraising.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, able to work independently and be able to respond to changing priorities. You will be expected to meet fundraising targets set by the UK Trustees.

 This is a home-based role on a self-employed basis. Ability to work flexible hours to suit, as long as application/reporting deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

 Developing detailed funding applications and providing regular reporting to our current donors/grants/trusts and foundations
 Major and Individual donor – fundraising and relationship building
 Assisting with event planning
 Liaison with community groups (churches/schools/member organisations)
 Supporting individual fundraisers
 Social media – including running online fundraising appeals, updating website, blog, Facebook, Instagram and X
 Working with our in-country team in Malawi to develop project proposals, including budgets working with variable exchange rates

Other areas of responsibility
 Community fundraising and liaison – particularly with schools and churches
 Maintaining the charity’s database
 Liaising and reporting to the UK Trustees
 Liaising with the team in Malawi 

Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive Location: Home based

About The Teaching Awards Trust

The Teaching Awards Trust is a charity committed to raising the profile of the outstanding, life-changing work that takes place in education across the UK. We champion, celebrate and raise the morale of all those who work in education.  Our mission is currently carried out through two powerful campaigns; The Pearson National Teaching Awards and Thank a Teacher.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and results-driven digital marketing professional with expertise in data analysis, social media, and content creation, working remotely within a tight-knit team. The role holder will co-develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across all of our platforms, with a particular focus on enhancing our LinkedIn presence and growing ambassador groups to drive brand awareness and engagement in the Teaching Awards Trust and what we do.  You will also play a key role in designing and delivering email marketing campaigns.

ABOUT YOU

· You will be a creative and results-driven digital marketing professional with at least 4/5 years of experience in data analysis, social media, and content creation.

· You will have excellent organisation skills with a strong attention to detail as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

· The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally is essential for you to be able to hit the ground running in this newly evolved role.

· You will be part of a very small, tight knit remote team.

· Overall, you will be looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in the job you do and to help support the aims of the trust.

· Experience in the education or charity sector would be highly advantageous

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

A salary of £35-38,000 per annum. You will be home based with some need to travel for team meetings and other events.  Annual leave is 25 days excluding bank holidays, Employer pension contributions of 6%, Learning and Development packages are also available.

ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

The closing date for applications is midnight on 7th February 2025 but applications will be reviewed and longlisted as soon as they are received.

To apply, please follow the website link provided, along with a CV and a covering letter including why you are applying for this role and describing your key achievements in your most recent social media and digital marketing role.

Successful candidates will be contacted by phone or email by 7th February 2025 for an initial short phone call conversation followed by remote first interviews around 10/11 February 2025. and final interviews at the end of this same week.

Second round interviews will take place around on 14th February 2025.

Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive - The Pearson National Teaching Awards

The Teaching Awards Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Role: Warehouse Manager

Salary: £30,000 per annum (gross) FTE
Contract: Fixed term 1 year, 52 weeks per year
Hours: 35 hours per week, core hours 09.30-16.30
Location: Multiple Sites Lewisham & Greenwich
Reports to: Head of Operations
Direct Reports: None
DBS Check: Required

About MammaKind

MammaKind alleviates hardship for mums with young children living in poverty across Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, and Bexley. We gather new and pre-loved donations of clothing, toiletries, and equipment, distributing them through a network of over 100 referral partners, including NHS professionals, local councils, and charities. In 2023, we supported 2,677 individuals, including 1,519 children across 917 families with donations valued at £809,854.

Driven by a dedicated group of parent volunteers focused on reducing child poverty, MammaKind envisions a capital where every child has access to the essential items necessary for thriving.

Purpose of Role

Regifting pre-loved and new baby equipment, clothes, and toys to families in poverty is at the heart of what we do.

The warehouse manager plays a pivotal role managing the warehouse and volunteers to streamline the donation process, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective stock management from donation intake to distribution. Working towards our overall organisational goals of supporting as many children as possible.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

Warehouse management:

· Warehouse layout and organisation, to ensure that the donation and referral process is as efficient as possible. 

· Keeping the warehouse clean and tidy and compliant with health & safety legislation.

· Responsible for adherence to agreed Health & Safety policy in the warehouse, including responsibility for volunteer health & safety induction and their safety whilst on site.

· Managing warehouse budget (cleaning, maintenance) and contractor liaison for maintenance issues.

· Responsible for facilities management and one of the designated key holders for the warehouse.

· Expected to be based in the warehouse 5 days per week between 09.30 and 16.30.

Stock management.

· Ownership of the lifecycle of MammaKind’s stock from start to finish.

· Directing strategy for donations and targeted donation drives/providing guidance to social media channels to ensure that we are trying to obtain the goods we need and not those we don’t.

· Managing incoming donations (which arrive in volatile quantities): checking donated equipment. Ensuring the quality and compliance of donations meets MammaKind’s high standard.

· Liaison with Referrals Manager to ensure that warehouse is appropriately stocked for forthcoming referrals.

· Keeping records of stock levels to ensure that stock of particular items does not fall too low or rise too high.

· Buying of stock to replenish essentials (including collection of stock from suppliers), managing to agreed budgets.

· Download and print manuals for items to be sent to clients, creating instructions where no instructions are available online.

• Driving a delivery van to and from multiple sites moving equipment and stock. Unload and loading delivery van, sorting and placing items on to racks, and shelves and using trollies to move kit around.
• On occasion delivering referrals to referral partners and emergency referrals.

Volunteer Management

· Weekly co-ordination of volunteers for warehouse sessions (sorting and creating bundles for clients).

· Planning and organisation of volunteer sessions in terms of task management (to ensure stock levels are optimally maintained).

· Manage volunteers, ensuring they understand tasks, work to the standard of their training and to MammaKind’s standards. Serve as the point of contact for volunteer queries during sessions.

· Manage volunteer drivers with loading and despatch schedules such as arranging collections of donations and refuse centre trips.

· Coordinate with the Referral Manager and Head of Operations to manage stock levels. Using Salesforce data to determine core stock levels.

Operational Support:

· Actively foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture in line with MammaKind’s values.

· Provide reports of donations to the Head of Operations and collaborate closely to refine and enhance processes as needed.

· Work closely with the Referral Manager & Head of Operations to ensure the smooth running of weekly activities, to ensure any priorities for that week are completed and any outstanding tasks are communicated to the Head of Operations.

· Monthly reporting against budget to Head of Operations.

· Represent MammaKind at community events as needed, including occasional Saturday Big Sorts.

What we are looking for:

· We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team, someone who has a proven track record of taking ownership

· Excellent at juggling multiple competing tasks and still deliver on time

· A strong eye for detail and a great team member

· Able to work autonomously and manage others but also work as part of an effective team

· A knowledge of and passion for our work

· A passion for tackling child poverty and the role we can play in that

· Honesty, integrity and a strong commitment to our values

Essential

· Warehouse management or logistics management or onsite retail management work experience

· Full driving licence

· Experience of inventory management software and systems

· Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

· Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

Desirable but not essential

• Experience of working with volunteers or volunteering

• Experience setting up a warehouse or retail operation

• Experience (direct or indirect) of living in poverty

• Knowledge of Salesforce

What we can offer

· Salary and pension: The salary for this role is £30,000 per annum FTE (gross). If eligible, we will match your contributions by 4% on pensions

· Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

· Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, with core hours 09.30-16.30

· Location: Between Lewisham and Greenwich site

· Contract: This is a fixed term 12-month contract, starting as soon as possible. You will have a probation period of 3 months

Application Process

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please note that this position will require a DBS check.

If you need additional support with your application or interview process, then please do let us know what you need and where we can help make this accessible.

To apply, we would like you to complete this online application form by 5pm on 31st  January 2025. Here, you’ll be able to attach a CV.

Key dates

· Submission of application: 9am on 31st January 2025

All applications will be assessed on the match to the experience and skills set out here.

· First round interview 11th February 2025

This will be a competency-based interview with two members of the MammaKind team. We will confirm who you’ll be meeting as well as the location when this interview is arranged.

· Second round interview: 24th February 2025

This will be a competency-based interview with two members of the MammaKind team. We will confirm who you’ll be meeting as well as the location when this interview is arranged.

The Digital Communications Officer role sits within the Fundraising team which is responsible for the organisation’s income, profile, reputation and supporter base through external and internal communications and campaigns. The primary focus of this role will be social media management, with activities extending to other areas of digital communications, including website content and digital advertising production. Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Manager, the Digital Communications Officer will be instrumental in growing our communities and reach online, promoting Doctors of the World’s UK and overseas operations and advocacy, and driving support for our humanitarian organisation. 

Doctors of the World UK (DoTW) is part of the global Médecins du Monde (MdM) network, which delivers over 400 projects in more than 70 countries, 6,000 volunteers and 5,000 employees. We deliver both emergency and planned medical support, staying to support people in need of healthcare for the long term. We advocate directly for the rights of everyone to access healthcare, no matter who they are or where they are from.

In the UK, we deliver our own domestic programme supporting people excluded from healthcare in the UK, including people seeking asylum and those who are homeless. Across our network we have projects ongoing in countries ranging from emergency responses in Gaza and Ukraine through to development work in Sierra Leone and Myanmar.

This role plays a key part in our fundraising and communications team helping us to meet our fundraising targets and drive growth in both our responsive and strategic communications.

Our vision is of a world in which people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.

Application deadline Friday 7th February 0900.

Interviews week commencing Monday 17th February

Applications should include CV and cover letter (mandatory). Please also attach portfolio (optional).

Reports to: Director of Programmes, with a dotted line to Head of Who’s Losing Learning Campaign

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Hybrid with 50% office presence

Contract:  Permanent; full time

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience (+6% employer pension contribution)

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 2nd February

The Task Ahead

As The Difference moves from its early start-up phase into the delivery of our 2025-30 strategy, our programmes and sector-influencing work are expanding to reach more schools and to deepen our impact. 

As Communications and Marketing Lead, you will be a key member of the Research, Impact & Influence team. You will hold end-to-end responsibility for the communications and marketing function, from developing impactful content to executing high-profile events. You will decide where and how our existing processes could be improved, as well as developing new strategies that will underpin our work as a larger and more established charity. 

The Difference is still a small and growing charity. This means that our work is fast-paced, our roles are broad, and there is a culture of being reactive and flexible, as the needs of the organisation evolve. If this sounds exciting rather than daunting, then this could be the role and team for you!

Areas of Responsibility

The Difference is looking for a Communications and Marketing Lead to lead our this function in the following ways:

Communications

• Storytelling & content relation: Produce engaging and informative content that showcases the impact of The Difference's work and resonates with target audiences. Develop compelling narratives and case studies that demonstrate the value of our programs and services, effectively communicating our impact and expertise.

• Media Relations & brand awareness: Proactively build relationships with journalists and key influencers to secure coverage that advances our mission and drives engagement. Support The Difference team to draft and deliver engaging and high quality content in a range of styles. Cultivate The Difference's profile and influence by planning and placing articles, blog posts, social media campaigns and reports for sector-specific and national press.

Marketing

• Sales & Marketing: Drive sales for our school leadership programmes and events through targeted marketing campaigns, including social media, developing compelling collateral, managing online advertising, and exploring innovative approaches to reach potential clients and partners.
   

• Conference Management: Lead the planning, organisation, and execution of conferences and events, including our annual IncludED conference as well as smaller focus events, designed to generate direct sales and raise awareness of The Difference's work. This includes managing budgets, logistics, marketing, and delegate experience to ensure successful and impactful events.

• Events presence: Identify and map out key events where The Difference should have a presence throughout the year. Support the wider Difference team to ensure delivery and presence feeds back to sales.
   

Person Specification

Essential – We are looking for the following skills, aptitude and experience; though you may be stronger in some areas than others:
 

• Proven track record in marketing and communications, ideally within the children’s services or non-profit sector. This will include:

  • A demonstrable understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing best practices to achieve specific goals (e.g. sales targets and/or creating policy change)

  • Proficiency in social media marketing and campaigning and using digital tools to maximise impact

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to craft compelling narratives with different audiences, including the education sector and local and national government

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into impactful communication and marketing plans. You can connect the dots between The Difference's mission and specific communication and marketing activities.

• Experience engaging with media outlets and creating compelling content for the press. You have a knack for storytelling and can produce high-quality content that resonates with target audiences.

• Experience in planning and executing successful events. You can manage the logistics and deliver engaging experiences for attendees.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team. You are a collaborative team player who can build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Passion for The Difference's mission and improving the lives of vulnerable children. You are genuinely committed to making a difference in the lives of young people facing challenges.

Desired – You are more likely to be successful in your application if you have one or more of the following additional experiences: 

• Political Acumen: Experience providing strategic and tactical political advice to senior leadership on how to create change.

• Leadership & Development: Experience in coaching and developing staff.

• Lived Experience: Insight into the school experiences of marginalised young people, including those with experience of the care system, mental ill health, special educational needs, and racism.

Why Work for The Difference?

Schooling isn’t working for the children who need it most. Every week in England 109 children – equivalent to three full classrooms – are permanently excluded. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Since the pandemic, school suspensions have risen significantly, as has persistent absenteeism. 1 in 5 children are missing more than 10% of their time in school. Children who are excluded or persistently absent are much more likely to already be experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. They are more likely to live in poverty, have additional learning needs, suffer mental health challenges, or experience a lack of safety outside school. Certain ethnicities are also disproportionately affected, notably Gypsy Roma Traveller and black Caribbean children. 

Exclusion and high rates of absence can have a dramatic effect on life chances. These young people are more likely to drop out of education or employment, become vulnerable to long-term mental ill health, or be at risk of criminal exploitation. The Difference believes that children and young people deserve better and that the education system has to change.

Our Organisation 

The Difference is a young education charity, founded to change the story on lost learning.  By 2030, we want rates of exclusion and absence to be falling nationally and for schools to be better equipped to support all children, including those who may be vulnerable.
The Difference was born out of a year of research into school exclusions with think-tank IPPR. This research identified a lack of inclusion expertise in schools and proposed a new leadership development programme to fill this gap. In 2018, Difference founder Kiran hired the team who took this idea from concept to reality, beginning work with our first schools. In September 2024, we published a follow-up report: Who is Losing Learning? This report broadened our definition of ‘exclusions’ to include lost learning from absence, as well as suspensions and permanent exclusions.

The Difference is now a 22-strong team delivering multiple school leadership programmes, alongside a growing research and policy arm. This work is needed more than ever. Effects of COVID-19, coupled with the spiralling cost of living, have substantially increased levels of vulnerability. Schools serving excluded pupils face under-funding. The Difference has had excellent early impact but there is work ahead to capture this, share learning with schools and policy-makers, and grow our capacity to lower exclusions across England.

Our Values

• Relationships underpin success - Strong relationships and the safety they bring are the foundation of achievement - for children, for school staff, in our workplace and in our collaborations. They enable higher trust, challenging feedback, bolder work and stronger impact.
   

• We build stronger from assets  - Every child, family, school and community has strengths and successes. We avoid deficit-labels about teachers, children and families, and instead focus on building from what’s strong. 

• Systems shape opportunities - Actions always take place within systems. These can help or hinder individuals. We recognise the role of policy and structural inequalities and address them directly in our work. 
   

• Agency makes the difference - Bold leadership by individuals can create significant and lasting change. We are proactive in addressing problems and seeking out opportunities. 

How To Apply 

To apply, please complete all sections of the application form by midnight on Sunday 2nd of February.

First round interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday the 3rd of February, over video call. 

If successful in this stage, second round interviews (including a task to be completed the same day) will take place on the week beginning Monday 10th of February, at our office in Bethnal Green. 

Please indicate if you would not be available to attend an interview during this timeframe.

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector such as people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with experience in the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates. 

As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and any protected characteristics redacted.  

Please note that we are not able to provide working visas and therefore cannot hire anyone that does not have the right to work in the UK.

Senior Media Officer 

London or Birmingham - Hybrid Working  (minimum 1 day office per week / remaining days home working) 

Salary £36,935 - £38,284 depending on location  

Permanent, Full Time 

Birmingham £36,935 per annum plus pension 

London £38,284 per annum plus pension 

Closing date: 27th January 2025 

Do you have experience as a press officer or journalist or an impressive track record of increasing the profile of a consumer-facing charity brand across a range of media? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then we want to hear from you! 

At the Money Advice Trust, we help people recover from financial difficulty, and aim to stop it happening in the first place. We’re looking for a Senior Media Officer to help us raise awareness of our vital debt advice services by securing high-volume, high-impact consumer facing media coverage, including TV and radio coverage. 

As Senior Media Officer you will need to be confident in developing and implementing effective media strategies, to help us grow the reach and impact of our services and to campaign for change. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent news and media judgement, who can proactively identify and create media opportunities. You’ll also need excellent writing and editing skills and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists. 

In return, you’ll make a real difference by ensuring more people get the support they need, and by helping to prevent financial difficulty. It is an extremely rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment with excellent salary and benefits. 

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• A contributory pension scheme 

• Hybrid working arrangement 

• Generous Life Insurance 

• Wellbeing days 

•  Healthcare cash back scheme 

• Free on-site gym 

• Enhanced maternity pay 

• Long service awards 

• Subsidised parking 

• Social events 

• Birthday voucher 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible. 

We will only use the data you supply to us in CVs or application forms for recruitment purposes. This data will be held for twelve months. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, available on the vacancies page of our website. 

We take diversity seriously and are committed to making diversity and inclusion a part of everything we do. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our vision, underpinned by our values, to put people first, support each other and solve problems, is to be a place where everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and to make the Money Advice Trust an employer of choice. 

We are committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We use a blind recruitment system which hides your personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, educational institution to ensure all candidates are on a level playing field. Personal details will only be revealed once the application has been shortlisted. 

The Communications Manager leads and oversees Global Health Partnership’s communications function.
 

This is an exciting role with lots of autonomy.
 

You’ll be a strategic communications whizz with a flair for creative storytelling, a sharp mind and pen for impactful strategy and messaging, and a focus on efficient planning
and execution.

Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) is a global health charity working in partnership with governments, health institutions, and international bodies to train health workers and strengthen health systems across 31 countries. We do this through grants management and capacity building, alongside research, convening and advocacy towards the goal of Universal Health Coverage. At the centre of our approach, is the model of Health Partnerships, long-term relationships between UK and LMIC health institutions, which improve health services through the reciprocal exchange of skills, knowledge, and experience. At the heart of our work is vision of a world where everyone has access to healthcare.

You’ll be part of a cross-functional External Engagement team with a remit spanning communications, events, advocacy, and our Experts-in-Our Midst programme. This role may at times include deputising for the Head of External Engagement.

You’ll be leading communications for a range of flagship projects working with a range of global partners, from the Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship to the Health Equity for All Advocacy Campaign. Following our recent renaming, you’ll play a critical role in updating our brand, reflecting GHP’s commitment to continually growing and adapting to the changing global health and international development landscape. You’ll be joining a friendly, dynamic cross-functional External Engagement Team with a strong focus on collaboration and learning, within an exciting growing

organisation.

To apply for this role please follow the application link in the attached Job Pack. 

The deadline for applications is midnight on 30th January 2025.

This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

You'll be joining a forward-thinking and collaborative Digital Marketing Team within the wider Marketing & Communications department. Reporting to the Head of Digital Marketing, you'll work closely with content creators, fundraisers, and brand specialists to deliver impactful campaigns. Our team thrives on innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and making a measurable difference in people's lives.

The purpose of the digital marketing team is to support the vision and values which enable Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy and strategic goals:
- To grow our influence, scale and impact to reach more people.
- To grow our brand voice and influence thinking around end-of-life experience.
- To build integrated place-based end-of-life services.
- To build financial sustainability and grow our income.

As our Senior Digital Marketing Manager, you'll be the go-to expert for all things digital, overseeing multichannel campaigns that drive engagement, donations, and brand awareness. Leading a team of digital marketing specialists, you'll shape strategies across paid search, paid social media ads, and organic search (SEO), while collaborating with colleagues on UX, forms, and email strategies for supporter retention. We aim to enhance the digital experience for supporters, patients, and their families. This effort will help us attract significant support and maximise our impact.

Main responsibilities:
- Working closely with the Head of Digital Marketing, you will look across Marie Curie's digital ecosystem, ensuring the best possible experience for our audiences across digital marketing touchpoints. This involves identifying any leaks across the funnel and plugging these as well as looking for opportunities, enabling us to attract and sustain more support-whether through time, money, or voice.
- Leading multichannel campaigns that drive fundraising, brand awareness, and community engagement.
- Managing and mentoring a team, fostering continuous learning and innovation.
- Overseeing digital marketing budgets, ensuring maximum ROI through analysis, performance tracking, testing, and optimisations. By delivering actionable insights to stakeholders, you will play a key role in driving data-informed decisions and improving overall effectiveness.
- Collaborating with the Fundraising, Brand, and Content teams to ensure a seamless, integrated approach to marketing.
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR and best practices in digital marketing.

Key Criteria:
- Experience in digital marketing campaign planning, delivery, and optimisation.
- A history of leading teams and driving performance through innovation.
- Strong knowledge of paid search, SEO, and multichannel strategies.
- Expertise in performance analysis, using insights to inform strategy.
- Familiarity with GDPR regulations and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience, and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Jan 31, 2025.

Salary: £44,550 - 49,489 per annum (+ 3,500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Hybrid - Home-Based and Embassy Gardens office in London

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Content Manager to join us at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)!

Following a period of exciting change, including the redevelopment of our website, member magazine and brand, the Content Manager has a vital role within the organisation, leading on the ways we communicate with and engage our members, so that they feel connected and supported across their careers. 

You will support the development of our content strategy, overseeing its delivery and maximising opportunities to expand the ways in which we develop and deliver content to members. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure key messages are landing with our audiences, and that we are communicating their work effectively. 

This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to be creative and inventive, shaping the ways we engage with our members in a collaborative team environment.   

What you’ll do:

• Lead on content planning and development across all owned channels.
• Support the development and delivery of the content strategy, identifying key points of engagement with our audiences.
• Continue to enhance the quality and breadth of content, exploring different formats and topics to ensure we adapt to audience needs. 
• Strategically grow and develop our channels, building interaction and dialogue with our audiences. 
• Use insight and analytics to inform decision making, ensuring a personalised, user-led experience with all RCR communications.
• Oversee and manage all operational activity for the content team, including budget, policies and line management. 

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in delivering successful content plans and writing impactful and engaging copy. 
• Experience in successfully using content marketing to drive interaction and activity.
• Experience in leading and inspiring teams to innovate, develop and achieve. 
• A skilled storyteller, with the ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way.
• Confidence in communicating to a wide range of stakeholders, with an interest in collaborating and coordinating ideas across teams.
• Knowledge of how to use and interpret data to inform content development. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your passion and experience in a charitable organisation with a great cause and ambitious goals, please find out more about the Content Manager role, the RCR and how to apply by visiting the RCR website and reading the candidate pack. 

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for someone who can think outside the box, embrace new ideas, and work collaboratively to elevate our organisation's brand and messaging. A highly motivated and innovative Brand and Media professional who is passionate about using their skills to drive positive change in the nonprofit sector.

As the Head of Brand, Media and Digital, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our brand, driving engagement, and amplifying our impact. You will lead in developing and executing our communications strategies that resonate with our target audiences and elevate our position within the non-profit making sector.

VANS, a dynamic local independent charity, has been a champion of the non-profit making sector for over 25 years. This year we’ve fine-tuned our mission to better serve our community, ensuring we’re making the biggest possible impact. We are ready to get our message across more clearly to our sector, our key stakeholders and our funders and this role will be critical to us achieving our objectives. 

As we embark on a new chapter, we are looking for someone who can help us to drive this transition.  We're seeking a visionary Head of Brand, Media and Digital to drive our brand and digital strategy to new heights. Someone who is energetic and who is looking for a challenge.  Someone who will work with us to radically improve our communications to benefit the non-profit sector we serve. 

Our mission is to:   

‘To inspire, lead, support, advocate and influence people to take positive action in creating a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for everyone’.

We know that our work is more crucial than ever, and the heart of what we do is about building strong partnerships—because, together, we can truly make a difference in our community

Our four key objectives guide our efforts:

• Advocacy and leadership: Empowering non-profits to lead and thrive.

• Partnerships and collaboration: Developing and encouraging partnerships and collaborations.

• A dynamic sector: Creating, developing, and strengthening a vibrant non-profit community.

• Volunteering: Growing and nurturing volunteering opportunities.

Want to be part of shaping the future of VANS?   Apply now.