Vetlife is a charity that provides independent, confidential and free help and support to the veterinary community.  Our charity provides a 24/7 phone and email helpline, professional mental health support, financial assistance, information and resources.  Vetlife is governed by an enthusiastic Board of Trustees elected from a membership within the veterinary community. We have close ties with all the major veterinary stakeholders and are based in Central London.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Donor Relations Manager to provide a sustainable income stream for the charity and steward our commercial supporters and major donors. You will be responsible for developing and sustaining relationships to grow income for the charity.

Your communication skills must be well honed to help deliver a range of activities central to the fulfilment of the planned income growth for the charity including identifying a range of potential supporters, stewarding existing relationships, and representation of the charity’s interests at appropriate events.

An organised and confident individual, your work will help to increase funding and increase awareness of services we provide.

You must possess excellent time management skills as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain successful working relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative, organised and enthusiastic individual to help our charity to ensure we continue to effectively meet our aims and objectives.

If you are interested pursuing this opportunity please visit the Vetlife website to find out more about Vetlife. The role is 5 days per week with a starting salary of £41,528, plus a generous benefits package.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining clearly how your skills and experience fit the role profile and giving an indication of your current salary to Anita Maddox via the Charity Jobs application button.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 29th June 2021.

First round interviews will take place remotely on Monday 5th July 2021 with second interviews on Monday 12th July 2021.

No agencies please.

Communications Manager

Location: Working from home or from the office on The Strand, London

Reports to: CEO

Cancer Support UK provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, both during and after the treatment period. We support people with all kinds of cancer across the UK.

The Role

The communications manager plans and delivers communications to key groups, such as supporters, volunteers, service users and journalists. The post holder will be an excellent writer and editor and will write, edit, coordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, and within printed and online marketing materials. 

They will manage the Communications intern and support communications and marketing campaigns to raise awareness or funds, while progressively improving organisational understanding of what works for different audiences.

• Maintain social media accounts, actively posting content to build engagement and communities

• Produce regular reports detailing social media and website activity 

Website

• Develop, manage and update content for website and any related blogs

• Produce regular reports detailing website activity using Google Analytics

Publications

• Lead on copy-writing and production of service user materials and key publications eg. Annual Review

• Design, copy-write and distribute monthly e-bulletins 

• Oversee the management of a case study database, actively collating stories and images, gaining relevant permissions

Communications

• Produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal  audiences, dealing sensitively with those whose personal experiences might be featured

• Provide communications support for fundraising campaigns as required

• Help market and communicate forthcoming events (fundraising) and training (transactional fundraising)

Brand

• Ensure consistent branding is used

• Help maintain and build reputation

• Act as a brand champion

• Maintain library system for press cuttings, monitor cuttings and report

Publicity and media

• Increase the organisation’s profile across media, and with influencers and organisations

• Act as a spokesperson when necessary

• Develop relationships with target media representatives

• Write releases, articles and statements

• Respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics

• Provide support to PR consultant activities as required

 Other

• Participate in cross-functional projects as required

• Manage any volunteers and interns as required

• Manage relationships with suppliers as required

Person Specification

• Demonstrable ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders in support of strategic objectives

• Knowledge of design and brand development

• Experience of developing marketing and communications strategies

• Experience of hands-on delivery of related operational activities

• Successful leadership of projects and campaigns

• High quality writing and proof-checking copy for internal and external communications

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Macmillan Engagement Lead
£32,000 - £38,000 FTE
Permanent
Full-time (34.5 hours per week & open to part-time applicants)
Dual Location: London (Vauxhall) and Home Based

Do you have excellent organisational skills and experience of leading on community engagement projects?  We are seeking an experienced community engagement professional to provide expert leadership and facilitation skills to the geographic team to ensure that Macmillan’s community engagement work delivers meaningful outcomes for people living with cancer.

You’ll enable communities across London to influence new service developments and improve existing services, by working with people affected by cancer, in line with our community engagement framework.

You’ll plan, deliver and evaluate community engagement activity, facilitate conversations around cancer care and patient experience and co-produce solutions to local health inequalities. You’ll also support the delivery of our London Cancer Community project and connect communities to our new support grants.

It’s particularly important that you demonstrate a sound knowledge of best practice standards for community engagement and have significant experience of facilitating engagement practises such as listening events and co-production sessions. You will also have a good understanding of working in both community settings and health systems, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills.

And what do we offer you in return? We’ll commit to your personal development and offer competitive benefits.

You’ll be joining a talented team of staff and our dynamic London Cancer Community committed to ensuring no one in London faces cancer alone.

The role is home based, but involves regular travel across London and occasional travel across the UK. Some evening and out-of-hours work will also be required.

We have exciting plans for our community engagement work and your passion for helping others will be pivotal in delivering meaningful outcomes for people living with cancer.

Interviews will be held on 12th July 2021

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) wants to inspire and mobilise more people with its message of freedom, justice and equality. To do this, we are searching for a Supporter Acquisition Manager who can deliver and grow AUIK’s multi-channel supporter recruitment programme. If you have a passion for innovation and a flair for creativity, then this role is for you.

About the role

You will be joining the Individual Giving team at an exciting time as we work to diversify and build our core income streams to continue growth in the programme. A new approach to innovation is being embedded across the fundraising department and through this work we’ve successfully launched a new family giving product. You will lead and inspire the Acquisition team to manage and deliver successful donor recruitment campaigns which will include Door to Door, SMS, DRTV, press inserts and paid social.

About you

You will have significant experience of leading and delivering successful supporter acquisition programmes across multiple marketing channels. You will have an entrepreneurial and innovative approach, with a proven track record in recognising and developing key opportunities for new supporter recruitment and engagement. 

You will understand the importance of gathering supporter insight and using this to create audience personas which inform the development and optimisation of our product portfolio and associated supporter journeys.

You will be a motivating and dynamic leader, bringing your team with you to deliver a successful acquisition programme that strives for growth.  

Do you want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world? If your answer is yes, then we would encourage you to apply.

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave FTE (including bank holidays) moving to 37 after 5 years service
• Generous pension where 2-5% employee contribution is matched at 6-9% by AIUK
• 6 months full pay enhanced maternity / adoption / shared parental
• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Opportunities to volunteer at major events
• Flexible working wherever possible
• Interest free Travel / Bike / Computer loans
• Range of wellbeing and social activities
   

Amnesty International UK puts equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural discrimination and prejudice, and we are committed to becoming an actively anti-racist organisation. Part of this commitment means we are looking to increase diversity in our organisation. We therefore welcome applications from communities across the UK and particularly encourage applications from people of colour, those identifying as trans or non-binary and disabled folk as they are underrepresented at the organisation.

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please see the job description on the AIUK website. To apply, please complete an application form in word or pdf format by 27 June 2021. The vacancy may be removed from job boards and our website early if it receives an overwhelming amount of applications so please download the documents and make a note of the deadline.

Applications are anonymised before they are seen by the hiring panel. Please do not send CV’s or covers letters and ensure all information to be considered is included in the application form.

Interviews will be held virtually on Teams in the week commencing 12 July.

Please note that unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship, and to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

35 Hours – Permanent

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

If you enjoy delivering a fantastic customer service within a fast-paced working environment, you can help us meet our goal of delivering an excellent supporter experience, every time.

We have ambitious plans to deliver a memorable and proactive service to anyone engaging with Mind. Our unrivalled service will support our three-year fundraising objective; increasing the number of supporters donating to us by 33%.

As part of Income & Operation, in Minds Supporter Relations team, you will be responsible for accurate banking, thanking and reconciliation of all fundraising income, ensuring that supporters stewarded appropriately and made to feel valued.

The role is varied and fast-paced - efficiency, accuracy and teamwork are at heart of this role and it will require someone who is energetic and well organised.

You will be required to work with the Income & Operations Officers to implement improvement processes to ensure we are delivering an excellent service, every time.

Working closely with the Supporter Care team you will be responsible for and carrying out daily administrative tasks which are essential to our fundraising stewardship, such as ensuring fundraising materials are sent in a timely manner.

You will need:

• Experience of and passion for, delivering excellent customer care
• Experience in cash/donation processing, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures Experience in handling, processing and manipulating large volumes of data, on a variety of difference programs and platforms, with accuracy and efficiency
• Experience in using your own initiative to identify and solve problems

Closing Date: 5th July 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team)

Equality & Diversity

We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

We are looking for a Supporter Engagement Officer to join a new team and play a vital role in the development and delivery of the Supporter Engagement strategy, supporter journeys, retention and reactivation campaigns across a range of channels

The Company
A well loved homelessness charity.

The Role
The Supporter Engagement Officer will play a vital role in the development and delivery of the Supporter Engagement strategy, supporter journeys, retention and reactivation campaigns across a range of channels including direct mail, digital and telephone - with the aim of increasing value and engagement of supporters.
You will work with a number of agencies and external partners to create innovative and engaging campaigns and journeys
Management of direct mail and telemarketing campaigns within the supporter engagement programme working with various agencies, suppliers, internal stakeholders to deliver them and meet agreed objectives.
Working closely with the Digital and Communications teams to maximise the potential of digital and identify new and innovative opportunities to expand our digital reach.
Implement audience segmentation in content planning and across journeys and campaigns.
Working with internal services and external agencies to find engaging content and propositions that will feed into journeys, campaigns and the Supporter Engagement programme.

The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of working in a busy direct marketing environment, working to tight deadlines
Proven experience of DM campaign management ideally including
developing new creative approaches, and sourcing, managing,
negotiating and liaising with suppliers
Understand the value of audience insight and analysis.
Innovative and creative thinker

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Supporter Data Executive - TEMP - ASAP

Our client a large well known homeless charity are seeking an experienced Database Executive to support ASAP on an interim basis, you will have advanced knowledge of Raiser's Edge (RE.7) and able to deliver complex data selections.

Working with the Supporter Data Team, the Supporter Data Executive will assist the team in data management, processes and development for Fundraising Supporter Appeals

As Supporter Data Executive you will support the team in producing data selections, large and small, for a range of communications that go out to our wonderful supporters through various channels to update them on our work and what they can do to help. You also get to work alongside the creative teams and help with live laser proofs for mailings to ensure the data you've supplied is being used as intended.

To be successful in this role you will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have extensive experience of producing data selections using Blackbaud's Raisers Edge 7 and either Excel or Access for data manipulation. Have the ability to work on own initiative, and strong proactive approach to ensuring delivery, especially at the moment whilst we are working from but also a key player and part of a team whereby, we work together to ensure all deadlines are met.

This role will be working fully from home, you will be required to use your own PC/Laptop as they are not able to supply for temporary workers.

Supporter Data Executive
Temporary - ASAP start 2 months approx.
Remote working
J74931PMR
£21.11ph + holiday pay

Family Engagement Manager

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Position: Family Engagement Manager
Location: HMP Belmarsh - London
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 26.25 hours per week, Monday to Sunday with Occasional evening work
Salary: £17,500 per annum pro rata (FTE £25,000.00 per annum)

Closing date for applications: 2nd July 2021
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

You will lead and deliver a service that ensures prisoners, their children, carers and other relatives have access to appropriate advice, guidance, learning opportunities, care, and support to better enable them to maintain or enhance positive relationships. You will oversee the delivery of family services in HMP Belmarsh, with support from Family Support Workers, play staff, volunteers, and student placements.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will be knowledgeable of the criminal justice system and have an awareness of the impact of custody on prisoners and on their children and families. Furthermore, you will have the ability to act as a role model to volunteers and an ambassador for Pact, always conducting yourself professionally, with high standards of personal integrity and accountability. You will also have experience of managing and coaching a team and experience of playing a lead role in delivering front-line services.

What we offer:

Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

You may have experience of the following: Case Management, Rehabilitation, Family Services, Support Work, Criminal Justice System, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, Social Work, Advocacy, Mentor, Mentoring, etc.

Ref: 100077

Location: London, with flexibility to work remotely

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Digital Content & Engagement Manager in the Digital & Innovation department at SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity.

About the role

We are seeking a Digital Content & Engagement Manager for adapting, improving, and maintaining a wide range of digital content, to increase engagement and income across all our digital channels.

You will play a key role in designing digital content and how it meets the user needs by transforming and optimising digital content on the website and other channels.

You will be working closely with the Digital, Marketing & Brand, PR, Volunteering, Fundraising and Services teams to plan, tailor, and deliver digital content, campaigns, and communications to reach and engage new and existing audiences, driving growth.

You will manage a team that consists of a Digital Campaigns Manager and Email Marketing Executive. You and the team will the lead the delivery of digital content, paid activity, email marketing and engagement projects, reporting and analysis, monitor trends in digital development, and support and develop your team to drive a performance-based culture.

Your role is pivotal with the development and delivery of an integrated digital content strategy to support fundraising, volunteering and broader organisation to raise awareness of the SSAFA brand.

About you

To carry out this role successfully, you will have a solid understanding of digital content marketing and strategy implementation, which drives the best engagement and response amongst different target audiences. You will have a proven track record in crafting, commissioning, designing and publishing a range of creative digital content.

You will have strong project management skills in project managing multiple projects ensuring digital content and engagement objectives are met to maximise income, engagement, and ROI. You will have demonstratable experience understanding of user research, data analytics and user testing methods to make content more relevant to audience groups.

You will have previous line management experience with the ability to coach and develop your team.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

For further information

You can review the job description by visiting our website via the Apply button. 

Closing date: Midnight on 11 July 2021.

Interview Date: 1st stage interviews 19th and 20th July.  2nd stage interviews 22nd July.  Please note that this will be a two stage interview process and you will be asked to do an aptitude test and prepare a presentation, followed by set questions in the interview.

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Can you imagine facing Court Alone? Representing yourself when life changing decisions may be made?

Support Through Court (STC) is an independent charity which provides much needed practical and emotional support to people dealing with the court process without the benefit of legal representation. Most are frightened of and unfamiliar with the courts and may be facing serious issues that could affect their children and relationships, finances, or the roof over their head. The number of agencies available to support them is shrinking fast so demand for our services is rising month by month.  We are passionate about our vision that no one should face court alone.

We are looking for a Communications Manager to work with the CEO to raise the profile of STC in the legal sector and beyond. The right candidate will have the skills tolead on the communication of core messages and campaigns externally and internally, to reach the strategic aims of service delivery and fundraising.  To ensure Support Through Court brand and voice are conveyed to best effect through all communications channels and marketing materials, with an awareness of different styles needed for different audiences. 

This is a new role to STC and we are looking for a candidate who can bring energy and enthusiasm to our communications. 

This is an ideal post for someone with 3 years’ experience in a communications and marketing role within a charity.If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application, further details on how to apply can be found on the Job Description. 

The deadline for applications is  midnight Monday 19th July  2021. Interviews will be held via Zoom.If you are shortlisted for the post we will provide you with further information about the interview process by Friday 30th July2021. If you do not hear from us by that date, then you should assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We are looking for a Digital Engagement Officer to join us at a crucial and exciting stage in our development. You will have a genuine passion for all things digital. You'll be a technical specialist with a creative eye, comfortable analysing data, creating interesting and engaging content for a range of channels. Our mission is to connect to, advocate for and educate about Africa and its diaspora, you will ensure that our communications reflect our ambitions.

An excellent communications professional experienced in developing digital campaigns and writing for print, web, and social media, the Digital Engagement Officer will work as part of Outreach and Engagement to  deliver our overall strategy, and to champion our digital engagement. 

As Digital Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for creating exciting and impactful digital content, as well as coordinating and promoting activity across all digital and social media channels, whilst looking to maximise reach, awareness, and fundraising opportunities for The Africa Centre. You will also work to keep the Charity's website up to date through regular content edits and uploads, assisting with the planning and creation of new pages and features. 

Reporting to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, the Digital Engagement Officer and working closely with the Programmes Manager you will market and promote our events and other engagement activities. This role will also support venue hire, income generation, and fundraising activities through digital campaigns that drive sales and donations.

It is essential that you have a keen interest in Africa and that you are knowledgeable about and are connected to  African and Caribbean communities in  the UK.

Core responsibilities

• Promote our values and key messages on Strategy, Mission, Vision, Impact and Advocacy work, Fundraising, and Campaigning to existing and potential supporters (individuals and organisations) and wider stakeholder groups, and to positively engage with them via social media and digital channels.
• Plan and  execute The  Africa Centre’s digital marketing activities including digital and social media advertising, brand awareness, lead generation campaigns, online fundraising appeals, and marketing our community engagement and fundraising events.
• Research, create, write or edit optimised engaging and creative content (both copy and visuals)  to publish via our digital channels.
• Work with The Africa Centre team to write compelling short copy which tells engaging stories and inspires people to take positive action through  a range of channels including email, digital media, paid social, Google Ads and The Africa Centre website.
• Develop and monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of digital activities, and analyse, review, and report on the effectiveness of campaigns to maximise results.
• Provide digital support to colleagues across the organisation, driving  new and more effective use of digital activity.
• Champion our digital activity by planning, creating, and promoting content for social media channels and our website. Providing advice and creative input, and ensuring that we leverage opportunities presented by new technologies and communication channels.
• Ensure that colleagues and internal teams are fully briefed on campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to appropriately share relevant stories with stakeholders and other groups.
• Support the development of fundraising documents and engagement collateral including presentations and other related material.
• Be an active member of the Outreach and Engagement committee working with volunteer teams, staff, and the Board, to ensure robust communication around all our activities.
• Any other tasks as reasonably asked by The Africa Centre

Skills and Experiences

• A genuine interest in and passion for Africa and its global diaspora and alignment with the ethos and aspirations of The Africa Centre.
• Firm understanding of the competitive space and wider environment in which The Africa Centre operates.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience working in a broad digital marketing role, either in-house or agency.
• Experience in implementing digital strategies hitting measurable goals, preferably with a focus on digital campaigning or fundraising for social justice causes. This must include experience in:
  • Email marketing
  • Social media management SEO
  • Monitoring and analysing key digital analytics, providing timely and insightful reports on outcomes, and recommending strategic pivots accordingly.
  • Drafting, uploading, and monitoring the performance of website content, using a CMS. MailChimp, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, Hootsuite.
• Great written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Customer service-oriented, results-driven, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with excellent time management and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Creative flair and approach to complex challenges.
• Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and collaborate effectively as part of a small, agile team.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Basic HTML skills and a strong understanding of SEO and Google Ads. Video editing and/or production skills, particularly for social media.
• Basic editing and design skills, including knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, the Programmes Manager will contribute to the development and delivery of events and other engagement activities addressing our mission and values. Developing strategies to attract new audiences to The Africa Centre and retain existing ones, you will nurture these into ongoing supporters of the Charity.

We often work in partnership with external organisations, individuals, corporates, advocacy groups, and institutions, both in  Africa and the diaspora and you will engage with these, building new relationships and strengthening existing ones. This role will shape and develop our programme strategy including how we deliver. We have initiatives in place with the aim of transforming and empowering the diverse communities we serve, particularly young people. You will ensure that the Charity fully understands the needs and expectations of our communities and that we develop relevant evidence based programmes.

You will have a keen interest in Africa, be knowledgeable about and connected to African and Caribbean communities in the UK. Using your communication skills, creativity, networks, and grasp of the wider environment you will deliver programme and activities that can attract audiences, funding and raise the profile of the Charity.

Core Responsibilities

• Create new programmes (both physical and digital) aligned with The Africa Centre’s mission and expand and execute on existing ideas.
• Identify relevant programme delivery partners, build relationships, establishing an engaged network.
• Contribute to the development of the yearly programme budget and delivery of monthly reporting to agreed annual KPIs and objectives.
• Work closely with the Venue Sales & Operations officer on space availability and readiness for programmed events.
• Support with the production and logistics of programmes, exhibitions, and events. Liaise with third parties and manage the set-up and break down of both internal and external events.
• Track programme attendance, collect data and produce relevant reports
• Coordinate required forms and agreements for programme participants and moderators.
• Keep programmes calendar up-to-date and monitor the group mailbox including managing all programmes related subscriptions and accounts
• Assist with marketing and communication of  programmes including producing invitations, managing ticketing and attendance lists, website updates related to upcoming programming, supporting programme related social media, etc.
• Coordinate the documentation of programming activity through photos, videos, and blogs, etc and participate in reviewing the production, post-production, and archiving.
• Support The Africa Centre’s social media strategy, liaising with Marketing and Comms to ensure that past and upcoming programmes and other related content is published.
• Support the development of fundraising documents including presentation  decks  and  other related material.
• Be an active member of the Outreach and Engagement committee working with with volunteer teams, staff, and the Board, to ensure robust communication around programming.
• Any other tasks as reasonably asked by the organisation.

In this role, you will be expected to show commitment, teamwork, and communication by:

• Acting as a point of contact for external calls and keeping an eye on the group mailbox.
• Actively participating in team and organisation activities.
• Being a trusted advocate of The Africa Centre and positively representing the Charity at all times.
• Engaging with the Charity’s activities, understanding our charitable purpose, and amplifying our key messaging.
• Ensuring cost-effectiveness in all areas of work and that all duties are carried out in accordance with departmental and company policies and procedures.
• A willingness to work outside of office hours and occasionally, during weekends.

Skills and Experience

• A genuine interest in and passion for Africa and its global diaspora and alignment with the ethos and aspirations of The Africa Centre.
• Firm understanding of the competitive space and wider environment in which the Africa Centre operates.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role with a proven track record of conceiving, managing, and delivering successful programmes.
• Digital fluency, a creative flair, and proficiency with IT. Experience with digital marketing, and media production applications desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Agile, adaptive, proactive, and excellent time-management skills.
• Customer service-oriented, results-driven, and excellent problem-solving skills.

A fantastic opportunity for someone who has a deep understanding of the UK IFA / Wealth Management market, strong sales and marketing experience and a passion to address climate change. We are a UK registered charity looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our small team

Our campaign, the Global Returns Project was launched in October 2020.

It is a pioneering initiative which has the potential to raise large amounts of money for climate solutions that are proven, scalable and happening now. It enables individuals to give 0.25% of their savings and investments annually to some of the most effective charities tackling the Climate Crisis: to Reinvest in Earth.

Our target market comprises the Mass Affluent and High Net Worth Individuals (people with savings and investments in the $100,000 - $30,000,000 range). This amounts to about 6 million people in the UK.

Although this is a global initiative, we are starting in the UK.  Our campaign is two-fold:

• First is to ask individual savers to Reinvest in Earth, that is to donate 0.25% of their savings to the most effective charities that we have carefully curated, and
• Second, which is how this initiative is going to scale and have the greatest impact, is to get financial advisers to sign up to the Project and roll it out to their clients.

We are looking for someone who has a proven sales record and a thorough understanding of the IFA market.  You will be persuading them that this is something they should be doing for their clients and for the planet.

Here are some of the many reasons why IFAs should be considering this option for their clients:

• Research has shown that if you have savings and investments, giving just £600 to the best climate charities annually is the most effective action an individual can take: up to 100 x more effective than other lifestyle actions such as giving up meat or avoiding air travel for a year;
• Rules are being introduced that require investment advisors to ask about and ensure that they clearly understand their clients’ sustainability preferences;
• Investment in ESG funds and green bonds is growing fast. We believe that a logical extension to an investment portfolio that has divested from fossil fuels and invested in more sustainable companies is one that allocates at least some capital to initiatives with no financial returns, but global benefits;
• Nearly 2/3 of Brits are willing to sacrifice part of their salary to tackle climate change;
• The younger generation who are inheriting wealth from the baby boomers, are more concerned about the Climate Crisis than their parents and grandparents:  37% of millennial investors currently own ESG-related investments and a further 40% are interested in owning these investments.

What we are looking for

A vital part of our ability to accelerate the funding of not-for-profits is to enlist independent financial advisors (IFAs) to offer an add-on service to their clients, enabling them to donate directly out of their portfolios.

You will have a proven track record of selling financial products and services and a deep knowledge of the IFA / Wealth Management market.

You will therefore already have thorough understanding of likely barriers to conversion and how to overcome them as well as a good network of contacts.  You will also be making cold approaches so you will need to able to make compelling pitches and proposals.

You will have skills in lead generation, presenting, relationship-building and conversion.  You will be competent at presenting on Zoom and face-to-face once Covid restrictions allow. You will need to be comfortable with presenting to both small and large audiences.

Once IFAs have signed up, you will also be responsible for managing ongoing relationships.  This will mean liaising with our Communications Manager on marketing and promotion of the IFA partnerships, such as website articles, video testimonials, panel events (for example at COP26), publicity opportunities, and webinars. You will be reporting to two of the Trustees who have their own networks and have started approaching financial institutions over the last few months

In summary, you will have a deep understanding of the independent financial advisor sector – how it operates, how the sector is evolving, how decisions are made and the nature of client relationships.

The role will be well-suited to someone with a significant degree of experience in the sector who is looking for a change of career.

And, of course, you will be someone who is passionate about addressing climate change.

Main duties and responsibilities

Financial Institutions (IFAs and Wealth Managers)

• Lead identification, tracking, and conversion of independent financial advisors, including developing partnerships, and building relationships with key decision-makers;
• Monitoring and evaluating progress on financial institution engagement, specifically with independent financial advisors;
• Monitoring and evaluating take-up of the Global Returns Project by end clients;
• Maintaining and updating relevant marketing materials and presentations;

CRM

• Support on managing company databases, including tracking and managing contact information and regular reporting to the Board of Trustees. Relevant software includes Salesforce, Mailchimp and the website.

General

• Supporting Executive Trustees on tasks as needed

Professional experience required

• Deep understanding of the independent financial advisor sector
• Demonstrable sales experience, including experience of successfully managing the relationship development process from initial lead to closure

Skills required

• Strong interest in addressing climate change
• Self-starter, adaptable and self-motivated
• Sophisticated relationship building skills
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and effective writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Confidence and flexibility
• Strong time-management

Skills preferred but not required

• Experience in the climate charity sector
• Experience with Mailchimp and Salesforce, or other similar CRM systems

We recognise the importance of elevating underrepresented voices in climate action, therefore we highly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across the UK to apply.

Flexible working

Our staff currently all work from home.  Once restrictions are lifted there will be opportunities to meet as a team on a regular basis in central London.  It is expected that the candidate will be located in or near London which is where many of our target IFAs are based.

Applicants should respond by email and send a CV and a cover letter.

In no more than 300 words for each question, your cover letter should answer the following two questions:

1. Please explain why your skills and experience are suited to this role?
2. Please describe your level of knowledge and understanding of the Climate Crisis and related Environmental issues.

Timetable

Applications no later than 2nd July. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Start date: As soon as possible.

The post holder will need to work under the directives of the CDARS Managment team with the objectives of faciltating engagement and provision of therapeutic groupsaimed at Criminal Justice service users. Also to provide 1-2-1 keywork support where required and link service users into addtional psychological support and access to employmnet , training and education (ETE) opportunties. The post holder will be expected to develop good working relationships with staff at all levels within the organisation and to establish key working relationships with other agencies involved within the Criminal Justice System.The post will work across the Borough's of Wandsworth and Richmond and will faciltatae groups at various locations across both Borough's. The need to be able to travel easily and be flexible in working hours and arrangemnets is essential.