Champion living artists and artistic excellence, driving business growth and enriching the UK's visual arts landscape as the next CEO of The Federation of British Artists. Location: Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5BD About the Federation of British Artists (FBA) With living artists and artistic excellence at heart, The Federation of British Artists (FBA) is a major visual arts charity established in 1961 to aid, promote and encourage the study and practice of the fine and visual arts, primarily by living artists. The FBA members are nine of the UK's leading art societies: The Royal Society of British Artists The Royal Society of Portrait Painters The Royal Institute of Oil Painters The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours The Royal Society of Marine Artists The New English Art Club The Pastel Society The Society of Wildlife Artists The Hesketh Hubbard Art Society As a charity, the FBA's mission is to deepen public appreciation for new art and foster meaningful connections between artists and their audiences with an emphasis on education, sustainability, growth and commercial opportunities for artists. With an annual turnover of just over £1.6m supported through a range of income streams, including membership fees, commission on sales, venue hire, and artist submissions, the FBA employs 17 full-time professionals, a freelance team of 20 art technicians, and 6 front-of-house staff. A strong recovery period following COVID-19 has seen visitor numbers increase to nearly 50,000 per annum and venue hire growth. Launching a new website and e-commerce art sales platform has enabled increased reach through digital channels. Access to Society exhibitions has grown through increasing open submissions for non-member artists. About the role As Chief Executive, you will be responsible for delivering the charitable objectives of the FBA at Mall Galleries and ensuring the charity's long-term financial sustainability. You will lead an outstanding and busy operational gallery team that works to high standards and tight schedules to stage a year-round programme of excellent exhibitions that will delight existing visitors and encourage new audiences. With the Board, you will develop the charity's long-term strategic plan around Society exhibitions, gallery hires, and digital growth. You will identify new business opportunities and create a business model that equips the charity to maximise revenue and reputation. You will oversee further development of the organisation's charitable and educational activities, including leading the fundraising for new initiatives, advancing the charity's online presence and profile, and further developing the FBA's web and social media presence. Who we are looking for We seek a dynamic, strategic and thoughtful leader with a commitment to artistic excellence and public engagement and significant experience of business growth. Our new CEO will have a proven track record of working at a senior level, including experience in fundraising, governance and evolving charity business models. You will also have a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape, communication and marketing to build the audience reach of the FBA and raise its profile as a significant contributor to the creative economy of the UK for visual arts. The Board believes this is a defining moment for the FBA - an opportunity for a new Chief Executive to shape the future of the organisation and significantly expand the influence and reach of the FBA and its Member Societies within contemporary British visual art. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 23 rd June 2025.
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Champion living artists and artistic excellence, driving business growth and enriching the UK's visual arts landscape as the next CEO of The Federation of British Artists. Location: Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5BD About the Federation of British Artists (FBA) With living artists and artistic excellence at heart, The Federation of British Artists (FBA) is a major visual arts charity established in 1961 to aid, promote and encourage the study and practice of the fine and visual arts, primarily by living artists. The FBA members are nine of the UK's leading art societies: The Royal Society of British Artists The Royal Society of Portrait Painters The Royal Institute of Oil Painters The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours The Royal Society of Marine Artists The New English Art Club The Pastel Society The Society of Wildlife Artists The Hesketh Hubbard Art Society As a charity, the FBA's mission is to deepen public appreciation for new art and foster meaningful connections between artists and their audiences with an emphasis on education, sustainability, growth and commercial opportunities for artists. With an annual turnover of just over £1.6m supported through a range of income streams, including membership fees, commission on sales, venue hire, and artist submissions, the FBA employs 17 full-time professionals, a freelance team of 20 art technicians, and 6 front-of-house staff. A strong recovery period following COVID-19 has seen visitor numbers increase to nearly 50,000 per annum and venue hire growth. Launching a new website and e-commerce art sales platform has enabled increased reach through digital channels. Access to Society exhibitions has grown through increasing open submissions for non-member artists. About the role As Chief Executive, you will be responsible for delivering the charitable objectives of the FBA at Mall Galleries and ensuring the charity's long-term financial sustainability. You will lead an outstanding and busy operational gallery team that works to high standards and tight schedules to stage a year-round programme of excellent exhibitions that will delight existing visitors and encourage new audiences. With the Board, you will develop the charity's long-term strategic plan around Society exhibitions, gallery hires, and digital growth. You will identify new business opportunities and create a business model that equips the charity to maximise revenue and reputation. You will oversee further development of the organisation's charitable and educational activities, including leading the fundraising for new initiatives, advancing the charity's online presence and profile, and further developing the FBA's web and social media presence. Who we are looking for We seek a dynamic, strategic and thoughtful leader with a commitment to artistic excellence and public engagement and significant experience of business growth. Our new CEO will have a proven track record of working at a senior level, including experience in fundraising, governance and evolving charity business models. You will also have a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape, communication and marketing to build the audience reach of the FBA and raise its profile as a significant contributor to the creative economy of the UK for visual arts. The Board believes this is a defining moment for the FBA - an opportunity for a new Chief Executive to shape the future of the organisation and significantly expand the influence and reach of the FBA and its Member Societies within contemporary British visual art. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 23 rd June 2025.
First Steps ED are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Fundraising and Communications to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of those we support. First Steps ED provide person-centred support to our service users for a range of disordered eating and eating disorder presentations. The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead on the development and implementation of strategies to diversify and grow our income streams, strengthen our brand, and increase engagement with key audiences. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the postholder will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships across trusts and foundations, corporate partners, individual donors, and community supporters. This role will also oversee all aspects of external communications and marketing, ensuring a consistent and compelling voice for the organisation across digital, print, media, and stakeholder channels. The Head of Fundraising and Communications will provide line management and strategic direction to the fundraising and communications team, with accountability for delivering income targets and enhancing the charity s profile and impact. Role Overview: This position requires a strategic leader who will be a proactive engagement lead and support the charities overall strategy and mission. You will have a proven background of successful fundraising activities, diversifying engagement and income and cultivating key relationships through communication strategies. Key Responsibilities: This is an opportunity to develop and shape the fundraising and communications strategy for a growing charity, in an are that is getting more and more attention. The role will require an agile mind to adapt to the ever changing environment, and in return the charity leadership promises flexibility and understanding, as we test learn and adapt these strategies. Some of the area you are expected to work on are the following, and the rest can be defined by you: Budgets and Targets: You are directly responsible for the budgets, and income targets attached to Fundraising and Communications. Engagement and Income Diversification: Develop and implement strategies to diversify income streams, including legacy giving, corporate partnerships, individual donations, and major donors. Marketing and Communications Strategy: Create and implement strategies to reach a wider audience through innovative marketing and communications channels. NHS and Private Sector Opportunities: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the NHS and private sector. Relationship Management: Manage key relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders. Team Leadership: Manage and support Fundraising, Marketing and Communications officers, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals and charity objectives overall. Lead our flagship campaigns: This year we are developing an online campaign, currently called Scroll Safe, to tackle the issues with online safety, we are included in the parliamentary act, and we wish this to be a multi-year campaign. It is in development for 2025, and you are expected to hit the ground running. Other campaigns include Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and Christmas. Digital Agency and PR Management: Oversee the work of digital agencies and PR consultant to enhance online presence and engagement with public relations and media outreach. Ambassadors and Patrons Management: Engage and manage relationships with ambassadors and patrons to leverage their support and influence. Web Development Leadership: Lead the development and maintenance of the charity's website to ensure it effectively supports fundraising and communication efforts as well as providing clear and concise support to our service users, carers and professionals. Manage our portfolio of events: We have an emerging trend in challenge events, and we manage these carefully and mindfully especially long-distance sporting events. This requires key insights in trends and work with our marketing team on key insights. Working with the CEO: You will identify opportunities for strategic communications and growth. You will network with likeminded individuals from other charities and build sector connections. Senior Leadership Team: You will be an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team, which means working across the whole charity on tasks that may pop up, and planning with the team our Organisational Development. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a senior fundraising and communications role, preferably within the charity sector. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Relationship Management, or a related field. Skills: Strong strategic planning and implementation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems. Strong leadership and team management skills. What we offer 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) Enhanced sick pay Company events Blue Light Card Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Wellbeing App Company pension - 5% employee, 3% employer On-site parking Referral programme Work from home (depending on role) Accredited training programme towards CPD This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should we met our target number of applications we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date.
Jun 20, 2025
Full time
First Steps ED are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Fundraising and Communications to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of those we support. First Steps ED provide person-centred support to our service users for a range of disordered eating and eating disorder presentations. The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead on the development and implementation of strategies to diversify and grow our income streams, strengthen our brand, and increase engagement with key audiences. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the postholder will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships across trusts and foundations, corporate partners, individual donors, and community supporters. This role will also oversee all aspects of external communications and marketing, ensuring a consistent and compelling voice for the organisation across digital, print, media, and stakeholder channels. The Head of Fundraising and Communications will provide line management and strategic direction to the fundraising and communications team, with accountability for delivering income targets and enhancing the charity s profile and impact. Role Overview: This position requires a strategic leader who will be a proactive engagement lead and support the charities overall strategy and mission. You will have a proven background of successful fundraising activities, diversifying engagement and income and cultivating key relationships through communication strategies. Key Responsibilities: This is an opportunity to develop and shape the fundraising and communications strategy for a growing charity, in an are that is getting more and more attention. The role will require an agile mind to adapt to the ever changing environment, and in return the charity leadership promises flexibility and understanding, as we test learn and adapt these strategies. Some of the area you are expected to work on are the following, and the rest can be defined by you: Budgets and Targets: You are directly responsible for the budgets, and income targets attached to Fundraising and Communications. Engagement and Income Diversification: Develop and implement strategies to diversify income streams, including legacy giving, corporate partnerships, individual donations, and major donors. Marketing and Communications Strategy: Create and implement strategies to reach a wider audience through innovative marketing and communications channels. NHS and Private Sector Opportunities: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the NHS and private sector. Relationship Management: Manage key relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders. Team Leadership: Manage and support Fundraising, Marketing and Communications officers, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals and charity objectives overall. Lead our flagship campaigns: This year we are developing an online campaign, currently called Scroll Safe, to tackle the issues with online safety, we are included in the parliamentary act, and we wish this to be a multi-year campaign. It is in development for 2025, and you are expected to hit the ground running. Other campaigns include Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and Christmas. Digital Agency and PR Management: Oversee the work of digital agencies and PR consultant to enhance online presence and engagement with public relations and media outreach. Ambassadors and Patrons Management: Engage and manage relationships with ambassadors and patrons to leverage their support and influence. Web Development Leadership: Lead the development and maintenance of the charity's website to ensure it effectively supports fundraising and communication efforts as well as providing clear and concise support to our service users, carers and professionals. Manage our portfolio of events: We have an emerging trend in challenge events, and we manage these carefully and mindfully especially long-distance sporting events. This requires key insights in trends and work with our marketing team on key insights. Working with the CEO: You will identify opportunities for strategic communications and growth. You will network with likeminded individuals from other charities and build sector connections. Senior Leadership Team: You will be an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team, which means working across the whole charity on tasks that may pop up, and planning with the team our Organisational Development. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a senior fundraising and communications role, preferably within the charity sector. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Relationship Management, or a related field. Skills: Strong strategic planning and implementation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems. Strong leadership and team management skills. What we offer 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) Enhanced sick pay Company events Blue Light Card Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Wellbeing App Company pension - 5% employee, 3% employer On-site parking Referral programme Work from home (depending on role) Accredited training programme towards CPD This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should we met our target number of applications we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date.
The Philanthropy team at Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing donations from individual major donors, grant-making trusts and foundations. The role of Philanthropy Officer is key to the success of the Philanthropy team, working closely with other team members and stakeholders across ARUK. At the heart of the Philanthropy team is our desire to help our supporters change the world, in a way that is meaningful and exciting to them. We work with a growing portfolio of individual donors and charitable trusts, getting to know them - through meetings, events, lab tours, reporting on the impact of their donations and regular touchpoints - so that we can match their philanthropic goals to our research initiatives. We work hard to provide bespoke stewardship, build relationships, and impart scientific information to promote ARUK and give donors the best possible experience of working with us. By nurturing these relationships, we gain long-term meaningful support from donors and their networks, and as a result can secure significant donations which range all the way up to eight figures. We are looking for an articulate, proactive and people-orientated individual to join our highly successful team. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills, a high degree of emotional intelligence, and will be an ambitious self-starter. We are seeking someone who understands the importance of investing in dementia research and can convey that with passion to our supporters. In return, we can offer an exciting, supportive working environment and the opportunity to join a small major gifts team that punches well above its weight. Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Relationship building and income generation Build relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective major donors and charitable trusts, gauging their level of interest in our work, providing them with opportunities to engage with ARUK, and encouraging them to invest in our research. Develop an engagement plan for each relationship, taking full ownership and moving each donor / trust forward through qualification, solicitation and stewardship. Fundraise for different aspects of ARUK s work, including key research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance. Think ambitiously and creatively in producing compelling and persuasive written communications for donors, including letters, proposals, applications and progress reports. Solicit donors for gifts at face-to-face meetings, where appropriate. Provide an exceptional level of stewardship to donors, ensuring they are thanked and updated and that their relationship with ARUK grows in depth and value. Think innovatively and support the team s goal to embed the use of digital in our work. Work with senior volunteers and senior staff, where appropriate, empowering them to open their networks and ask for support. Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in the Science Communications, Media and Engagement, Research and Finance teams. CRM Ensure donor records are kept up-to-date through daily use of Salesforce. Use Salesforce to track income and activity, and as a planning tool. Events Support the Donor Relations Manager in planning bespoke events / lab tours for our supporters, by providing guest lists, communicating with invitees and updating Salesforce records. Represent ARUK at Philanthropy team events, and at other ARUK events where major donors or the representatives of charitable trusts may be attending. What we are looking for: Experience gained working in a major gift fundraising or client relationship management role Demonstrable experience of developing long-term / strategic relationships Demonstrable experience of developing / influencing relationships through face-to-face conversations Demonstrable experience of working effectively without close supervision Ability to communicate with, and enthuse, a wide variety of people in a compelling, professional manner Exceptional listening skills Strong writing skills with the ability to write persuasively for a range of audiences Ability to absorb and process new information quickly Ability to grasp complex scientific concepts to a reasonable level (ie. well-informed lay person) Ability to plan, prioritise and set goals, and to follow through each piece of work to completion Ability to work collaboratively and see the bigger organisational picture An understanding of the principles of major gifts fundraising Excellent IT skills, including strong working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint High levels of emotional intelligence Genuine interest in people Curious and creative, enjoys investigating and solving problems Driven and highly proactive - adept at spotting opportunities and maximizing them Feels strongly that dementia research is valuable and vital Confident and personable Diplomatic and discreet; has integrity Belief in the importance of striving for excellence Flexible approach, with willingness to undertake occasional evening work Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 6th July 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. . click apply for full job details
Jun 20, 2025
Full time
The Philanthropy team at Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing donations from individual major donors, grant-making trusts and foundations. The role of Philanthropy Officer is key to the success of the Philanthropy team, working closely with other team members and stakeholders across ARUK. At the heart of the Philanthropy team is our desire to help our supporters change the world, in a way that is meaningful and exciting to them. We work with a growing portfolio of individual donors and charitable trusts, getting to know them - through meetings, events, lab tours, reporting on the impact of their donations and regular touchpoints - so that we can match their philanthropic goals to our research initiatives. We work hard to provide bespoke stewardship, build relationships, and impart scientific information to promote ARUK and give donors the best possible experience of working with us. By nurturing these relationships, we gain long-term meaningful support from donors and their networks, and as a result can secure significant donations which range all the way up to eight figures. We are looking for an articulate, proactive and people-orientated individual to join our highly successful team. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills, a high degree of emotional intelligence, and will be an ambitious self-starter. We are seeking someone who understands the importance of investing in dementia research and can convey that with passion to our supporters. In return, we can offer an exciting, supportive working environment and the opportunity to join a small major gifts team that punches well above its weight. Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Relationship building and income generation Build relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective major donors and charitable trusts, gauging their level of interest in our work, providing them with opportunities to engage with ARUK, and encouraging them to invest in our research. Develop an engagement plan for each relationship, taking full ownership and moving each donor / trust forward through qualification, solicitation and stewardship. Fundraise for different aspects of ARUK s work, including key research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance. Think ambitiously and creatively in producing compelling and persuasive written communications for donors, including letters, proposals, applications and progress reports. Solicit donors for gifts at face-to-face meetings, where appropriate. Provide an exceptional level of stewardship to donors, ensuring they are thanked and updated and that their relationship with ARUK grows in depth and value. Think innovatively and support the team s goal to embed the use of digital in our work. Work with senior volunteers and senior staff, where appropriate, empowering them to open their networks and ask for support. Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in the Science Communications, Media and Engagement, Research and Finance teams. CRM Ensure donor records are kept up-to-date through daily use of Salesforce. Use Salesforce to track income and activity, and as a planning tool. Events Support the Donor Relations Manager in planning bespoke events / lab tours for our supporters, by providing guest lists, communicating with invitees and updating Salesforce records. Represent ARUK at Philanthropy team events, and at other ARUK events where major donors or the representatives of charitable trusts may be attending. What we are looking for: Experience gained working in a major gift fundraising or client relationship management role Demonstrable experience of developing long-term / strategic relationships Demonstrable experience of developing / influencing relationships through face-to-face conversations Demonstrable experience of working effectively without close supervision Ability to communicate with, and enthuse, a wide variety of people in a compelling, professional manner Exceptional listening skills Strong writing skills with the ability to write persuasively for a range of audiences Ability to absorb and process new information quickly Ability to grasp complex scientific concepts to a reasonable level (ie. well-informed lay person) Ability to plan, prioritise and set goals, and to follow through each piece of work to completion Ability to work collaboratively and see the bigger organisational picture An understanding of the principles of major gifts fundraising Excellent IT skills, including strong working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint High levels of emotional intelligence Genuine interest in people Curious and creative, enjoys investigating and solving problems Driven and highly proactive - adept at spotting opportunities and maximizing them Feels strongly that dementia research is valuable and vital Confident and personable Diplomatic and discreet; has integrity Belief in the importance of striving for excellence Flexible approach, with willingness to undertake occasional evening work Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 6th July 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. . click apply for full job details
Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians. Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles. Overview of the Philanthropy Manager role and the team Barnabas Aid is seeking a proactive and experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our International Outreach team. This new role is integral to ensuring the growth and sustainability of our work through regular or one time organisational and personal donations. The Philanthropy Manager will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy in support of this, targeting potential supporters who wish to leave a lasting impact through Barnabas work. The role will involve cultivating relationships with current and prospective organisational and private UK based and international supporters, overseeing communications and marketing strategies, and ensuring that Barnabas Aid s fund raising programme is promoted effectively across all channels. As part of a dynamic fundraising team, the Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Campaigns, the Living Streams Officer, and the Head of Communications. The role will also involve engagement with donors, ensuring that Barnabas Aid is at the forefront of supporters' minds when it comes to making donations or leaving a legacy for future generations of Christians in need. Main duties and responsibilities Fund Raising Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive donation, legacy marketing and stewardship strategy, with the aim of increasing the number of organisational, regular and one-off individual donations in addition to legacy gifts to Barnabas Aid. Adherence to the Code of Fundraising Practice within this strategy. Fund Raising Marketing: Create and execute marketing campaigns that inspire organisations and supporters to consider making one off or regular donations to Barnabas Aid. This will include writing promotional materials, organising events, and developing digital campaigns to raise awareness of the variety of ways of making donations and legacy giving. Donor Stewardship: Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated. Provide regular updates and tailored communications to supporters to ensure long-term engagement and support. Engagement & Retention: Work to retain donors by developing a robust stewardship programme that encourages ongoing involvement and loyalty. Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Campaigns and the communications team to ensure that the fund raising programme is integrated into wider campaigns and communications strategies. Reporting & Tracking: Maintain accurate records of gifts and supporters, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations eg The Fundraising Regulator s Code of Practice, charity law etc. Report on campaign outcomes, analysing data to identify trends and optimise future strategies. Promote Donor Giving: Represent Barnabas Aid at events, meetings, and speaking opportunities to promote the many different ways to donate and build awareness within all supporter communities. Target Achievement: Set and achieve specific targets for the acquisition of new gifts and be a key player in meeting the overall goals for Barnabas Aid. Collaboration with Regional Offices: Work with the National Directors of our Regional Offices worldwide to promote donor giving in different geographical areas and ensure strategies are relevant to regional contexts. Training & Development: Provide training and resources to staff and volunteers to ensure the fund raising message is communicated consistently across the organisation. Other duties The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of Barnabas Aid. Knowledge , Skills and Experience Essential Fundraising Expertise: Proven experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies, ideally within a (faith-based)charity or not-for-profit environment. Campaign Management: Strong background in developing, planning, executing, and measuring marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including print, digital, and face-to-face engagement. Demonstrable success in increasing donations o Experience in major donor relations, or planned and unplanned giving campaigns. Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in building long-term relationships with high-value and individual donors, including legacy supporters. Data Management: Strong organisational and data management skills, with experience using CRM systems to track supporters, donors and gifts. Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, develop long-term plans for on going income, and adjust tactics as needed to meet targets. Communications Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling appeals and impact stories. o Sound judgement and problem-solving skills Knowledge of Legal and Regulatory Issues: Understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements related to all donations including legacy giving - working with wills, estates and legal professionals, whilst ensuring compliance at all stages of the process. Christian Faith: o A personal commitment to the Christian faith is essential, as this is an occupational requirement. Desirable A degree in a relevant field (such as Marketing, Fundraising, or Communications) or equivalent experience. Person specification Personal resilience and adaptability Discretion and sensitivity with understanding of issues of confidentiality A flexible approach to work, with a cooperative and collaborative attitude, ensuring excellent standards of service are maintained at all times From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be required. The offer of employment will subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the UK. Barnabas Aid provides our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and to do their best work collectively and individually. Join us and you will find a friendly and vibrant workplace with a positive outlook on the future. Other Information This role requires the post-holder to be based in the Swindon office full-time. Occasional national and international travel may be required for meetings, events, and field visits to see the charity s work first-hand.
Jun 19, 2025
Full time
Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians. Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles. Overview of the Philanthropy Manager role and the team Barnabas Aid is seeking a proactive and experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our International Outreach team. This new role is integral to ensuring the growth and sustainability of our work through regular or one time organisational and personal donations. The Philanthropy Manager will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy in support of this, targeting potential supporters who wish to leave a lasting impact through Barnabas work. The role will involve cultivating relationships with current and prospective organisational and private UK based and international supporters, overseeing communications and marketing strategies, and ensuring that Barnabas Aid s fund raising programme is promoted effectively across all channels. As part of a dynamic fundraising team, the Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Campaigns, the Living Streams Officer, and the Head of Communications. The role will also involve engagement with donors, ensuring that Barnabas Aid is at the forefront of supporters' minds when it comes to making donations or leaving a legacy for future generations of Christians in need. Main duties and responsibilities Fund Raising Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive donation, legacy marketing and stewardship strategy, with the aim of increasing the number of organisational, regular and one-off individual donations in addition to legacy gifts to Barnabas Aid. Adherence to the Code of Fundraising Practice within this strategy. Fund Raising Marketing: Create and execute marketing campaigns that inspire organisations and supporters to consider making one off or regular donations to Barnabas Aid. This will include writing promotional materials, organising events, and developing digital campaigns to raise awareness of the variety of ways of making donations and legacy giving. Donor Stewardship: Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated. Provide regular updates and tailored communications to supporters to ensure long-term engagement and support. Engagement & Retention: Work to retain donors by developing a robust stewardship programme that encourages ongoing involvement and loyalty. Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Campaigns and the communications team to ensure that the fund raising programme is integrated into wider campaigns and communications strategies. Reporting & Tracking: Maintain accurate records of gifts and supporters, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations eg The Fundraising Regulator s Code of Practice, charity law etc. Report on campaign outcomes, analysing data to identify trends and optimise future strategies. Promote Donor Giving: Represent Barnabas Aid at events, meetings, and speaking opportunities to promote the many different ways to donate and build awareness within all supporter communities. Target Achievement: Set and achieve specific targets for the acquisition of new gifts and be a key player in meeting the overall goals for Barnabas Aid. Collaboration with Regional Offices: Work with the National Directors of our Regional Offices worldwide to promote donor giving in different geographical areas and ensure strategies are relevant to regional contexts. Training & Development: Provide training and resources to staff and volunteers to ensure the fund raising message is communicated consistently across the organisation. Other duties The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of Barnabas Aid. Knowledge , Skills and Experience Essential Fundraising Expertise: Proven experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies, ideally within a (faith-based)charity or not-for-profit environment. Campaign Management: Strong background in developing, planning, executing, and measuring marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including print, digital, and face-to-face engagement. Demonstrable success in increasing donations o Experience in major donor relations, or planned and unplanned giving campaigns. Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in building long-term relationships with high-value and individual donors, including legacy supporters. Data Management: Strong organisational and data management skills, with experience using CRM systems to track supporters, donors and gifts. Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, develop long-term plans for on going income, and adjust tactics as needed to meet targets. Communications Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling appeals and impact stories. o Sound judgement and problem-solving skills Knowledge of Legal and Regulatory Issues: Understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements related to all donations including legacy giving - working with wills, estates and legal professionals, whilst ensuring compliance at all stages of the process. Christian Faith: o A personal commitment to the Christian faith is essential, as this is an occupational requirement. Desirable A degree in a relevant field (such as Marketing, Fundraising, or Communications) or equivalent experience. Person specification Personal resilience and adaptability Discretion and sensitivity with understanding of issues of confidentiality A flexible approach to work, with a cooperative and collaborative attitude, ensuring excellent standards of service are maintained at all times From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be required. The offer of employment will subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the UK. Barnabas Aid provides our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and to do their best work collectively and individually. Join us and you will find a friendly and vibrant workplace with a positive outlook on the future. Other Information This role requires the post-holder to be based in the Swindon office full-time. Occasional national and international travel may be required for meetings, events, and field visits to see the charity s work first-hand.
PLEASE NOTE - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please send your CV and a well thought through covering letter (in one document please) detailing how you would develop the fundraising function and why your experience aligns with the role. Think of the cover letter as a fundraising approach based on the role spec and sell your skills and the value you will add! The cover letter should be no more than 2 A4 pages Join our team and help power change in your local community. Role: Fundraising Officer Location: Hybrid (home-based with occasional travel to Ely and surrounding areas) Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours/week Salary: £27,000 £32,000 (depending on experience) Contract Initial fixed-term 12 months (with potential to extend if targets are achieved) Do you have a passion for making a difference? Are you a natural communicator, fundraiser, or relationship builder? We want to hear from you. Ely Foodbank is a small, dynamic charity working to tackle hardship in our local communities. We don t just provide emergency food we also help people access financial support, essential non-food items, and advice services through our Hardship Fund. We re looking for a proactive and organised Fundraising Officer to help us grow and diversify our income. You ll work across a range of fundraising activities grant applications, individual giving, events, digital campaigns, and corporate support helping us build sustainable funding so we can support more people in need. Why work with us? - Flexible hours and hybrid working - Supportive, purpose-driven team - Opportunity to shape a new role and make real impact Job Description About Ely Foodbank: Ely Foodbank is committed to supporting people facing hardship in our communities. While we are best known for our emergency food support, we are expanding our work to include financial resilience, advice services, and our Hardship Fund which helps clients with non-food essentials. As a small, dynamic and growing charity, we are seeking a proactive and creative Fundraising Officer who can help us develop and deliver a diverse and sustainable fundraising strategy. _ Job Purpose The Fundraising Officer will lead on generating income from a wide variety of sources, including community fundraising, individual giving, grant applications, events, and corporate partnerships. This role will play a key part in securing the funds needed to support our expanding services and help us meet growing demand. Key Responsibilities: Income Generation & Relationship Building - Develop and deliver creative fundraising initiatives across various income streams (grants, individuals, events, corporates, community groups). - Research and apply for funding from local trusts, foundations, and statutory sources. - Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, funders, local businesses, and community organisations. - Manage stewardship journeys to retain donors and encourage repeat giving. - Create supporter journeys that encourage long-term relationships and increased giving. Event Planning & Campaign Delivery - Plan and deliver Ely Foodbank-led events and manage supporter involvement. - Support third-party fundraising activities and provide fundraising toolkits. - Attend community fairs, school assemblies, and local events to promote fundraising. - Coordinate annual fundraising campaigns in line with Ely Foodbank s calendar. - Coordinate local fundraising events and campaigns including challenge events, seasonal campaigns, and third-party events. - Provide support and guidance to community fundraisers and volunteers. - Represent Ely Foodbank at local events, talks, and networking meetings. Supporter & Community Engagement - Build partnerships with schools, churches, businesses, and local groups. - Deliver inspiring presentations and talks about the foodbank s work. - Support and recognise volunteers and fundraising champions in the community. Use fundraising platforms (e.g., LocalGiving) to facilitate giving and track results. - Identify opportunities for digital innovation in fundraising (e.g., QR codes, virtual events). Administration & Compliance - Ensure all supporter and donation data is accurately recorded and stored in line with GDPR. - Track income, provide financial reports, and support gift aid processes. - Liaise with finance colleagues to ensure proper reconciliation of donations. - Monitor fundraising KPIs and adapt strategies based on performance insights. Organisational Contribution - Collaborate with colleagues across the foodbank to identify funding needs. - Contribute to the development of the annual fundraising strategy and budgeting. - Represent Ely Foodbank at local networking and sector events. - Stay up to date with fundraising trends, regulations, and training opportunities. Digital Fundraising & Communications - Create engaging fundraising content for email, website, and social media to drive online donations. - Use tools such as JustGiving, Localgiving or other digital platforms to facilitate giving. - Collaborate with CEO and colleagues to promote campaigns and celebrate supporter impact. Monitoring, Reporting & Administration - Maintain accurate records of donors, supporters, and income using CRM software (Monday). - Monitor KPIs and report on fundraising progress to the CEO and Board. - Ensure all fundraising activities are compliant with regulations and best practice (e.g. GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice). Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience - Demonstrable experience of fundraising or relevant transferable skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong organisational and project management skills. - Proven ability to build relationships with donors, supporters, and external partners. - Confident with digital tools including social media and CRM systems. - Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative. - Alignment with Ely Foodbank s mission and values. Desirable Skills & Experience - Experience with corporate, trust and grant fundraising. - Experience in community fundraising or donor engagement. - Knowledge of fundraising compliance and GDPR. - Familiarity with CRM databases and digital platforms. - Driving licence and access to a car.
Jun 18, 2025
Full time
PLEASE NOTE - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please send your CV and a well thought through covering letter (in one document please) detailing how you would develop the fundraising function and why your experience aligns with the role. Think of the cover letter as a fundraising approach based on the role spec and sell your skills and the value you will add! The cover letter should be no more than 2 A4 pages Join our team and help power change in your local community. Role: Fundraising Officer Location: Hybrid (home-based with occasional travel to Ely and surrounding areas) Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours/week Salary: £27,000 £32,000 (depending on experience) Contract Initial fixed-term 12 months (with potential to extend if targets are achieved) Do you have a passion for making a difference? Are you a natural communicator, fundraiser, or relationship builder? We want to hear from you. Ely Foodbank is a small, dynamic charity working to tackle hardship in our local communities. We don t just provide emergency food we also help people access financial support, essential non-food items, and advice services through our Hardship Fund. We re looking for a proactive and organised Fundraising Officer to help us grow and diversify our income. You ll work across a range of fundraising activities grant applications, individual giving, events, digital campaigns, and corporate support helping us build sustainable funding so we can support more people in need. Why work with us? - Flexible hours and hybrid working - Supportive, purpose-driven team - Opportunity to shape a new role and make real impact Job Description About Ely Foodbank: Ely Foodbank is committed to supporting people facing hardship in our communities. While we are best known for our emergency food support, we are expanding our work to include financial resilience, advice services, and our Hardship Fund which helps clients with non-food essentials. As a small, dynamic and growing charity, we are seeking a proactive and creative Fundraising Officer who can help us develop and deliver a diverse and sustainable fundraising strategy. _ Job Purpose The Fundraising Officer will lead on generating income from a wide variety of sources, including community fundraising, individual giving, grant applications, events, and corporate partnerships. This role will play a key part in securing the funds needed to support our expanding services and help us meet growing demand. Key Responsibilities: Income Generation & Relationship Building - Develop and deliver creative fundraising initiatives across various income streams (grants, individuals, events, corporates, community groups). - Research and apply for funding from local trusts, foundations, and statutory sources. - Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, funders, local businesses, and community organisations. - Manage stewardship journeys to retain donors and encourage repeat giving. - Create supporter journeys that encourage long-term relationships and increased giving. Event Planning & Campaign Delivery - Plan and deliver Ely Foodbank-led events and manage supporter involvement. - Support third-party fundraising activities and provide fundraising toolkits. - Attend community fairs, school assemblies, and local events to promote fundraising. - Coordinate annual fundraising campaigns in line with Ely Foodbank s calendar. - Coordinate local fundraising events and campaigns including challenge events, seasonal campaigns, and third-party events. - Provide support and guidance to community fundraisers and volunteers. - Represent Ely Foodbank at local events, talks, and networking meetings. Supporter & Community Engagement - Build partnerships with schools, churches, businesses, and local groups. - Deliver inspiring presentations and talks about the foodbank s work. - Support and recognise volunteers and fundraising champions in the community. Use fundraising platforms (e.g., LocalGiving) to facilitate giving and track results. - Identify opportunities for digital innovation in fundraising (e.g., QR codes, virtual events). Administration & Compliance - Ensure all supporter and donation data is accurately recorded and stored in line with GDPR. - Track income, provide financial reports, and support gift aid processes. - Liaise with finance colleagues to ensure proper reconciliation of donations. - Monitor fundraising KPIs and adapt strategies based on performance insights. Organisational Contribution - Collaborate with colleagues across the foodbank to identify funding needs. - Contribute to the development of the annual fundraising strategy and budgeting. - Represent Ely Foodbank at local networking and sector events. - Stay up to date with fundraising trends, regulations, and training opportunities. Digital Fundraising & Communications - Create engaging fundraising content for email, website, and social media to drive online donations. - Use tools such as JustGiving, Localgiving or other digital platforms to facilitate giving. - Collaborate with CEO and colleagues to promote campaigns and celebrate supporter impact. Monitoring, Reporting & Administration - Maintain accurate records of donors, supporters, and income using CRM software (Monday). - Monitor KPIs and report on fundraising progress to the CEO and Board. - Ensure all fundraising activities are compliant with regulations and best practice (e.g. GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice). Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience - Demonstrable experience of fundraising or relevant transferable skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong organisational and project management skills. - Proven ability to build relationships with donors, supporters, and external partners. - Confident with digital tools including social media and CRM systems. - Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative. - Alignment with Ely Foodbank s mission and values. Desirable Skills & Experience - Experience with corporate, trust and grant fundraising. - Experience in community fundraising or donor engagement. - Knowledge of fundraising compliance and GDPR. - Familiarity with CRM databases and digital platforms. - Driving licence and access to a car.
Hybrid: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) & homeworking Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all. At Turn2us, we know that strong, data-led digital campaigns will take our work to the next level. Whether that's helping new audiences find our tools and information or generating income so we can offer even more support. Straddling the worlds of communications and fundraising, the role will lead on digital content planning, performance analysis, and brand visibility, ensuring the organisation is agile in responding to emerging trends and opportunities. A key focus for this role will also be partnerships. We know that to extend our own reach as an organisation, we can't work alone. If we're going to grow, we need to be working with other organisations in our space, as well as influencers who can use their platforms to expand our reach. This role will sit within our friendly, passionate Brand and Communications team, but will have a strong link to our expert Supporter Engagement team. In terms of experience, we're looking for a creative and analytical digital communications professional with experience in accessible content creation; campaign planning and evaluation; and working closely with cross-organisational teams to optimise content. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 1 day a week. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us. Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 - 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Closing date: 11:59pm,13th July 2025 Interview date: 24/25 July for first interviews, 31 July for second interviews
Jun 17, 2025
Full time
Hybrid: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) & homeworking Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all. At Turn2us, we know that strong, data-led digital campaigns will take our work to the next level. Whether that's helping new audiences find our tools and information or generating income so we can offer even more support. Straddling the worlds of communications and fundraising, the role will lead on digital content planning, performance analysis, and brand visibility, ensuring the organisation is agile in responding to emerging trends and opportunities. A key focus for this role will also be partnerships. We know that to extend our own reach as an organisation, we can't work alone. If we're going to grow, we need to be working with other organisations in our space, as well as influencers who can use their platforms to expand our reach. This role will sit within our friendly, passionate Brand and Communications team, but will have a strong link to our expert Supporter Engagement team. In terms of experience, we're looking for a creative and analytical digital communications professional with experience in accessible content creation; campaign planning and evaluation; and working closely with cross-organisational teams to optimise content. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 1 day a week. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us. Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 - 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Closing date: 11:59pm,13th July 2025 Interview date: 24/25 July for first interviews, 31 July for second interviews
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play a crucial role in the strategic and operational leadership of Art History Link-Up. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO, the COO will be responsible for overseeing the charity's day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently, in addition to supporting capacity build and taking the lead on strategic fundraising and operational excellence to expand our reach and impact. This role will involve working closely with the small team of three employees, managing resources, and driving the successful implementation of the strategic plan for growth. The COO will also act as a key support to the Founder and CEO, Rose Aidin MBE, providing guidance on organisational development and helping to steer the charity towards its long-term goals. The Duties: Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of AHLU, ensuring that all activities are aligned with the charity's mission and strategic objectives. Implement and manage systems and processes that support the efficient functioning of the organisation. Supervise and support the small team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Strategic Planning & Execution: Work closely with the Founder & CEO to implement the strategic plan for the growth of AHLU. Monitor progress against strategic goals, identifying opportunities for improvement and addressing any challenges that arise. Lead on specific projects and initiatives set by the CEO that align with the charity's growth objectives. Support the charity's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensure the effective management of resources to support the charity's activities and growth. Governance & Compliance: Ensure that AHLU adheres to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Support the Founder & CEO in maintaining effective governance practices and reporting. Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure the charity's compliance with regulations and best practices. Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with designated stakeholders, including partners, funders, alumni students, and the wider community. Represent AHLU at external events and meetings, at CEO's direction, promoting the charity's mission and activities. Collaborate with the Founder and CEO, and Communications Consultant, on communications and public relations efforts. Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to support AHLU's growth, focusing on major donors, partnerships, and sustainable revenue streams. Build Donor Relationships: Collaborate with the CEO to engage funders, partners, and stakeholders, cultivating relationships that secure vital funding. The Person: We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate: Essential Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or education sector. Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of successfully implementing growth strategies. Excellent financial management skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, with strong organisational skills. Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage a small team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of governance and compliance requirements within the charity sector. Passion for art history and education, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sector. Familiarity with digital tools and platforms that can support the charity's operations and growth. Experience in fundraising and donor management. Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, to find more information and apply today, please click here . Together, we'll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.
Jun 04, 2025
Full time
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play a crucial role in the strategic and operational leadership of Art History Link-Up. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO, the COO will be responsible for overseeing the charity's day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently, in addition to supporting capacity build and taking the lead on strategic fundraising and operational excellence to expand our reach and impact. This role will involve working closely with the small team of three employees, managing resources, and driving the successful implementation of the strategic plan for growth. The COO will also act as a key support to the Founder and CEO, Rose Aidin MBE, providing guidance on organisational development and helping to steer the charity towards its long-term goals. The Duties: Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of AHLU, ensuring that all activities are aligned with the charity's mission and strategic objectives. Implement and manage systems and processes that support the efficient functioning of the organisation. Supervise and support the small team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Strategic Planning & Execution: Work closely with the Founder & CEO to implement the strategic plan for the growth of AHLU. Monitor progress against strategic goals, identifying opportunities for improvement and addressing any challenges that arise. Lead on specific projects and initiatives set by the CEO that align with the charity's growth objectives. Support the charity's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensure the effective management of resources to support the charity's activities and growth. Governance & Compliance: Ensure that AHLU adheres to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Support the Founder & CEO in maintaining effective governance practices and reporting. Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure the charity's compliance with regulations and best practices. Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with designated stakeholders, including partners, funders, alumni students, and the wider community. Represent AHLU at external events and meetings, at CEO's direction, promoting the charity's mission and activities. Collaborate with the Founder and CEO, and Communications Consultant, on communications and public relations efforts. Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to support AHLU's growth, focusing on major donors, partnerships, and sustainable revenue streams. Build Donor Relationships: Collaborate with the CEO to engage funders, partners, and stakeholders, cultivating relationships that secure vital funding. The Person: We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate: Essential Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or education sector. Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with a track record of successfully implementing growth strategies. Excellent financial management skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, with strong organisational skills. Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage a small team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of governance and compliance requirements within the charity sector. Passion for art history and education, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sector. Familiarity with digital tools and platforms that can support the charity's operations and growth. Experience in fundraising and donor management. Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to lead with a focus on fundraising and operational excellence, to find more information and apply today, please click here . Together, we'll create a future where every young person can explore and benefit from art history.
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with The Charity for Civil Servants to find their Supporter Acquisition Manager. The charity offers a flexible working environment with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Cheam, Surrey. Working alongside colleagues across the Charity, the Supporter Acquisition Manager will play a key role in driving growth in new supporters and income, innovating, developing and delivering products and campaigns that inspire their audiences and underpinning the Charity s work through growing sustainable income. Key Responsibilities: • Supported by the Head of Individual Giving and Legacy, and working with your team, you will drive the development and implementation of a multi-channel acquisition strategy. This will drive lead generation and acquisition of new supporters, growing the charity s base of supporters, planning, testing and refining approaches to build a scalable programme which delivers volume whilst maximising long-term ROI. • Identify opportunities to engage key audiences at moments that matter, such as inductions, promotions, training and development programmes, transfers, secondments and retirements, working in collaboration with colleagues and in partnership with external stakeholders to design and implement new approaches. • Work with the appointed agency to develop a regular giving proposition that delivers a strong sense of community across supporters and the Civil Service; valuing those who function as custodians of the nation and each other. • Work with organisational processes and develop strong project governance to launch supporter acquisition activities across our product range, including but not limited to; Direct Mail, email, telemarketing, social & digital activity and events. • Manage the Supporter Acquisition budget, ensuring income and expenditure budgets and forecasts are achieved with any critical variances being reported promptly. • Working with the Supporter Engagement team develop and implement a cross-channel programme of regular impact stewardship for new donors designed to engage, retain and inspire future support, with a focus on payroll and direct debit donors. • Work with the Supporter Engagement team to implement key cross-sell opportunities to our current donors through insight-driven customer journeys. • Manage and grow the Charity s payroll giving programme and represent the Charity as needed in key sector forums on payroll giving. • Manage the Donor Acquisition Officer to continue to expand our lottery programme as well as introduce new methods of engagement. Person Specification: • Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful donor acquisition programmes across a range of marketing channels. • Understanding of digital platforms and how to maximise them for the benefits of fundraising and supporter engagement. • Understanding of fundraising performance metrics and KPIs, with experience of interpreting campaign analysis and supporter insight to drive continuous improvement. • Understanding and experience of payroll giving and working with with Professional Fundraising Organisations and Payroll Giving Agencies. • Understanding of audience segmentation and its application for campaign targeting. • Experience of creating and delivering an effective case for support for potential donors, with demonstrable results. To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with The Charity for Civil Servants to find their Supporter Acquisition Manager. The charity offers a flexible working environment with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Cheam, Surrey. Working alongside colleagues across the Charity, the Supporter Acquisition Manager will play a key role in driving growth in new supporters and income, innovating, developing and delivering products and campaigns that inspire their audiences and underpinning the Charity s work through growing sustainable income. Key Responsibilities: • Supported by the Head of Individual Giving and Legacy, and working with your team, you will drive the development and implementation of a multi-channel acquisition strategy. This will drive lead generation and acquisition of new supporters, growing the charity s base of supporters, planning, testing and refining approaches to build a scalable programme which delivers volume whilst maximising long-term ROI. • Identify opportunities to engage key audiences at moments that matter, such as inductions, promotions, training and development programmes, transfers, secondments and retirements, working in collaboration with colleagues and in partnership with external stakeholders to design and implement new approaches. • Work with the appointed agency to develop a regular giving proposition that delivers a strong sense of community across supporters and the Civil Service; valuing those who function as custodians of the nation and each other. • Work with organisational processes and develop strong project governance to launch supporter acquisition activities across our product range, including but not limited to; Direct Mail, email, telemarketing, social & digital activity and events. • Manage the Supporter Acquisition budget, ensuring income and expenditure budgets and forecasts are achieved with any critical variances being reported promptly. • Working with the Supporter Engagement team develop and implement a cross-channel programme of regular impact stewardship for new donors designed to engage, retain and inspire future support, with a focus on payroll and direct debit donors. • Work with the Supporter Engagement team to implement key cross-sell opportunities to our current donors through insight-driven customer journeys. • Manage and grow the Charity s payroll giving programme and represent the Charity as needed in key sector forums on payroll giving. • Manage the Donor Acquisition Officer to continue to expand our lottery programme as well as introduce new methods of engagement. Person Specification: • Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful donor acquisition programmes across a range of marketing channels. • Understanding of digital platforms and how to maximise them for the benefits of fundraising and supporter engagement. • Understanding of fundraising performance metrics and KPIs, with experience of interpreting campaign analysis and supporter insight to drive continuous improvement. • Understanding and experience of payroll giving and working with with Professional Fundraising Organisations and Payroll Giving Agencies. • Understanding of audience segmentation and its application for campaign targeting. • Experience of creating and delivering an effective case for support for potential donors, with demonstrable results. To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Fundraising and Communications Executive is a new role and will play a pivotal part in advancing our communications and fundraising strategies. As OTR continues to grow, this position will be instrumental in expanding our online presence and ensuring we connect with a broad audience, including young people, families, professionals, and supporters of our mission. It s an ideal opportunity for someone who is both creative and analytical, skilled in producing compelling content and using data to amplify digital impact. This role would suit someone who can take initiative, think proactively, and confidently manage projects independently qualities that are especially important in our small, dedicated team. You ll work on a wide range of projects, creating engaging content that aligns with OTR s brand and values across our website, social media, and email campaigns. This includes developing multimedia content (including graphics, videos and blogs) to promote our work and highlight our impact in the local community. From a fundraising perspective, you will help drive our fundraising activities and ensure efficient administration using the newly acquired Donorfy database. This includes leading on the stewardship of donors and community fundraisers, managing our fundraising CRM database, and working on small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. You ll also support digital campaigns and new initiatives, to encourage sustained support for our work. You ll directly help to secure the financial support needed to expand OTR s services and reach more beneficiaries. In addition, you ll analyse the performance of our digital channels interpreting website analytics, social media metrics, and email campaign results to provide recommendations that enhance our communications strategies and ensure ongoing impact. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team. If you re a skilled communicator driven by purpose, enjoy creating compelling digital content, building strong relationships with donors, and using data to inform creative strategies, this could be the role for you. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Fundraising and Communications Executive Location: Hybrid or office-based OTR has two offices, both based in Leigh Park. PO9 3SU and PO9 5BG. Reports to: Head of Fundraising Contract type: Permanent Hours: Part time (22.5 hours a week) Salary: £13.50-£14.00 per hour JOB PURPOSE The Fundraising and Communications Executive will play a key role in implementing OTR s fundraising and communications strategies. The role involves planning, creating, curating and managing high-quality digital content across our website, social media platforms and email marketing campaigns. Furthermore, you will support key areas of our fundraising strategy, including trust and grant applications, horizon scanning and ensuring excellent fundraising administration across all areas of activity. This position is instrumental in supporting the Head of Fundraising in developing and strengthening OTR s income streams and increasing awareness of OTR s services through effective communications. Specific role duties Supporting the fundraising strategy • Lead on OTR s donor and community fundraiser stewardship through excellent communication and effective relationship management. • Lead on the implementation of fundraising communications across channels. • Responsible for small to medium size trust and grant applications, including horizon scanning • Support the stewardship of small and medium-sized trusts and foundations including scoping, applications, reporting and funder management. • Create engaging content and campaigns to drive income generation. • Help build the small pool of regular donors. Website and CRM maintenance • Work with OTR s Head of Fundraising, the Administration Manager and web developer to maintain, update and enhance the OTR website. • Monitor website performance, user engagement and SEO trends, suggesting and implementing improvements to enhance user experience and visibility. • Lead on ensuring our CRM (Donorfy) is utilised effectively to record, monitor and report on fundraising activity and income. Social media • Working with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and Volunteer Coordinator and Business Support Officer, contribute to OTR s social media presence by creating and scheduling engaging, accessible, and informative content that resonates with our audience and supports OTR s mission. • Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and appropriate responses to comments and messages. • Identify new opportunities to grow OTR s social media reach, building awareness of our services, fundraising and outreach work. • Regularly report on social media performance, using insights to inform future content and strategy. • Utilise paid ads to support fundraising and training. Email marketing • Support the planning, creation, and delivery of OTR s, soon to be launched, email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, fundraising initiatives and service information and signposting. • Ensure all email communications are engaging, well-structured, and in line with OTR s brand and tone of voice. • Assist in the promotion of key OTR events, such as the Big Charity Bash and annual Great South Run and other special events. • Manage and grow OTR s email marketing lists, ensuring they are up to date and GDPR compliant. • Track and analyse the performance of email campaigns, providing reports and insights to the Head of Fundraising. Content creation • Create engaging, accessible, and informative content for OTR s digital channels, including the website, social media and email marketing. • Develop multimedia content (for example, videos and graphics) to enhance OTR s communication methods and increase engagement. • Contribute to blogs, news articles and case studies that highlight OTR s work, impact and achievements in the sector. Brand and tone of voice • Ensure that all digital content aligns with OTR s brand, tone of voice and style, maintaining a cohesive and recognisable identity across all platforms. • Promote OTR as the leading place to turn to for support, ensuring that our content reflects our professionalism, reputation and expertise. Analytics and reporting • Use analytics tools to track the performance of OTR s digital communications, including website traffic, email engagement and social media reach. • Provide regular reports on digital performance to the Head of Fundraising, including insights and recommendations for improvement. • Provide regular reports from the CRM and other online fundraising platforms to the Head of Fundraising. Promote • Promote OTR as an exceptional and specialist charity. Equality and diversity • Promote good equality practice and play a key role in ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace. • Observe all relevant law relating to equality of opportunities. • Encourage a working atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Any other duties • The post-holder will work collaboratively with all OTR trustees, staff and volunteers to provide a seamless service. • Any other duties commensurate with the post. PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge, training and qualifications Essential • Understanding of charitable organisations. • Understanding of principles of communications, marketing and fundraising. Desirable • Understanding of issues facing families in Havant and South East Hampshire. Experience Essential • Experience of working in a communications or marketing role. • Experience in planning, creating, and managing digital content across websites, social media, and email marketing. • Experience in developing and managing content using online platforms including JustGiving, Mailchimp and Canva. • Experience of managing a diverse workload in a busy environment. Desirable • Experience in utilising a CRM database to improve administrative systems. • Experience in creating multimedia content, such as graphics and videos, to enhance digital communications. • Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives, including donor stewardship and relationship management. • Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics and social media insights) to monitor and report on digital communication performance. • Experience in upholding and applying brand guidelines in various forms of content. • Experience in communicating expert information/advice to wider audiences. Skills Essential • Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on creating engaging, accessible, and audience specific content. • Exceptional customer service skills with proven ability to respond appropriately and effectively to enquiries on the phone, on social media, and by email. • Strong time and project management skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and to be impactful with people of varying levels and experience. • A flexible . click apply for full job details
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE The Fundraising and Communications Executive is a new role and will play a pivotal part in advancing our communications and fundraising strategies. As OTR continues to grow, this position will be instrumental in expanding our online presence and ensuring we connect with a broad audience, including young people, families, professionals, and supporters of our mission. It s an ideal opportunity for someone who is both creative and analytical, skilled in producing compelling content and using data to amplify digital impact. This role would suit someone who can take initiative, think proactively, and confidently manage projects independently qualities that are especially important in our small, dedicated team. You ll work on a wide range of projects, creating engaging content that aligns with OTR s brand and values across our website, social media, and email campaigns. This includes developing multimedia content (including graphics, videos and blogs) to promote our work and highlight our impact in the local community. From a fundraising perspective, you will help drive our fundraising activities and ensure efficient administration using the newly acquired Donorfy database. This includes leading on the stewardship of donors and community fundraisers, managing our fundraising CRM database, and working on small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. You ll also support digital campaigns and new initiatives, to encourage sustained support for our work. You ll directly help to secure the financial support needed to expand OTR s services and reach more beneficiaries. In addition, you ll analyse the performance of our digital channels interpreting website analytics, social media metrics, and email campaign results to provide recommendations that enhance our communications strategies and ensure ongoing impact. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team. If you re a skilled communicator driven by purpose, enjoy creating compelling digital content, building strong relationships with donors, and using data to inform creative strategies, this could be the role for you. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Fundraising and Communications Executive Location: Hybrid or office-based OTR has two offices, both based in Leigh Park. PO9 3SU and PO9 5BG. Reports to: Head of Fundraising Contract type: Permanent Hours: Part time (22.5 hours a week) Salary: £13.50-£14.00 per hour JOB PURPOSE The Fundraising and Communications Executive will play a key role in implementing OTR s fundraising and communications strategies. The role involves planning, creating, curating and managing high-quality digital content across our website, social media platforms and email marketing campaigns. Furthermore, you will support key areas of our fundraising strategy, including trust and grant applications, horizon scanning and ensuring excellent fundraising administration across all areas of activity. This position is instrumental in supporting the Head of Fundraising in developing and strengthening OTR s income streams and increasing awareness of OTR s services through effective communications. Specific role duties Supporting the fundraising strategy • Lead on OTR s donor and community fundraiser stewardship through excellent communication and effective relationship management. • Lead on the implementation of fundraising communications across channels. • Responsible for small to medium size trust and grant applications, including horizon scanning • Support the stewardship of small and medium-sized trusts and foundations including scoping, applications, reporting and funder management. • Create engaging content and campaigns to drive income generation. • Help build the small pool of regular donors. Website and CRM maintenance • Work with OTR s Head of Fundraising, the Administration Manager and web developer to maintain, update and enhance the OTR website. • Monitor website performance, user engagement and SEO trends, suggesting and implementing improvements to enhance user experience and visibility. • Lead on ensuring our CRM (Donorfy) is utilised effectively to record, monitor and report on fundraising activity and income. Social media • Working with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and Volunteer Coordinator and Business Support Officer, contribute to OTR s social media presence by creating and scheduling engaging, accessible, and informative content that resonates with our audience and supports OTR s mission. • Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and appropriate responses to comments and messages. • Identify new opportunities to grow OTR s social media reach, building awareness of our services, fundraising and outreach work. • Regularly report on social media performance, using insights to inform future content and strategy. • Utilise paid ads to support fundraising and training. Email marketing • Support the planning, creation, and delivery of OTR s, soon to be launched, email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, fundraising initiatives and service information and signposting. • Ensure all email communications are engaging, well-structured, and in line with OTR s brand and tone of voice. • Assist in the promotion of key OTR events, such as the Big Charity Bash and annual Great South Run and other special events. • Manage and grow OTR s email marketing lists, ensuring they are up to date and GDPR compliant. • Track and analyse the performance of email campaigns, providing reports and insights to the Head of Fundraising. Content creation • Create engaging, accessible, and informative content for OTR s digital channels, including the website, social media and email marketing. • Develop multimedia content (for example, videos and graphics) to enhance OTR s communication methods and increase engagement. • Contribute to blogs, news articles and case studies that highlight OTR s work, impact and achievements in the sector. Brand and tone of voice • Ensure that all digital content aligns with OTR s brand, tone of voice and style, maintaining a cohesive and recognisable identity across all platforms. • Promote OTR as the leading place to turn to for support, ensuring that our content reflects our professionalism, reputation and expertise. Analytics and reporting • Use analytics tools to track the performance of OTR s digital communications, including website traffic, email engagement and social media reach. • Provide regular reports on digital performance to the Head of Fundraising, including insights and recommendations for improvement. • Provide regular reports from the CRM and other online fundraising platforms to the Head of Fundraising. Promote • Promote OTR as an exceptional and specialist charity. Equality and diversity • Promote good equality practice and play a key role in ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace. • Observe all relevant law relating to equality of opportunities. • Encourage a working atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Any other duties • The post-holder will work collaboratively with all OTR trustees, staff and volunteers to provide a seamless service. • Any other duties commensurate with the post. PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge, training and qualifications Essential • Understanding of charitable organisations. • Understanding of principles of communications, marketing and fundraising. Desirable • Understanding of issues facing families in Havant and South East Hampshire. Experience Essential • Experience of working in a communications or marketing role. • Experience in planning, creating, and managing digital content across websites, social media, and email marketing. • Experience in developing and managing content using online platforms including JustGiving, Mailchimp and Canva. • Experience of managing a diverse workload in a busy environment. Desirable • Experience in utilising a CRM database to improve administrative systems. • Experience in creating multimedia content, such as graphics and videos, to enhance digital communications. • Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives, including donor stewardship and relationship management. • Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics and social media insights) to monitor and report on digital communication performance. • Experience in upholding and applying brand guidelines in various forms of content. • Experience in communicating expert information/advice to wider audiences. Skills Essential • Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on creating engaging, accessible, and audience specific content. • Exceptional customer service skills with proven ability to respond appropriately and effectively to enquiries on the phone, on social media, and by email. • Strong time and project management skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and to be impactful with people of varying levels and experience. • A flexible . click apply for full job details
Digital Engagement Officer Location: Hybrid role based between home and office in East London with a minimum of two days per week in the office Contract: Permanent role with lots of flexibility around working hours, offered on either a full or part time (four day per week) basis Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 (FT) per annum Benefits: Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, and extra time off between Christmas and New Year, and matched pension scheme Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 9th March Interviews: Monday 17th March, ideally in person at the charity office in Aldgate Are you an experienced digital communications professional keen to play a crucial role in developing and delivering impactful digital campaigns for an organisation working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London? Charity People is delighted to be working with a poverty-alleviating charity to recruit a Digital Engagement Officer who will lead on communications across a range of digital platforms, predominantly socials, web, and email marketing. About the charity Based in the East End of London since 1984, this charity provides vital advice and support, working in partnership with the local community to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Values led, in addition to providing services within the local community, the organisation also works to influence policy and systemic change, shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality across wider London and the UK. As Digital Engagement Officer, your core responsibilities will include: Lead on email marketing and social media campaigns that raise awareness of the organisation's work Create email communications for a range of audiences that tell powerful stories of the work happening at the charity Manage email automations and develop segmented email journeys to maximise engagement Manage website and social media channels, creating compelling content and increasing traffic and engagement with content and the site including ensuring that links and content are all up to date and relevant Lead on sharing stories on social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram) to reach new people and audiences Analyse data from campaigns, providing insights and suggestions for improvements Collaborate with the wider fundraising team to plan and deliver inspirational digital and social media campaigns Create a library of compelling case studies that tell the charity's story and demonstrate the impact of its work Support the development of digital strategies to attract new donors and retain existing ones Creation of promotional marketing materials for our various projects Lead on the design and production of charity reports (for example impact report, people report, annual report We'd love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience: Excellent verbal and written communications skills including a proven ability to adapt messages for different audiences. Experience in email marketing or managing digital fundraising campaigns A solid understanding of how to engage audiences through a range of digital channels including social media channels and websites Proven success in delivering fully integrated digital content, adaptable to a range of audiences An analytical mindset to drive insights and improvements Experience of working with Photoshop, WordPress, Canva, DotDigital, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Google Analytics and Facebook advertising to support digital communications Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask across different workstreams, managing time effectively and resolving conflicting priorities to meet deadlines. A good eye for design and print, and confidence in using design software How to apply To formally apply we will need a CV and Supporting Statement. If you would like to apply for this role or to have an informal confidential chat, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV in the first instance or email Alice Wood at Charity People: to find out more. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Alice if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you. At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Digital Engagement Officer Location: Hybrid role based between home and office in East London with a minimum of two days per week in the office Contract: Permanent role with lots of flexibility around working hours, offered on either a full or part time (four day per week) basis Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 (FT) per annum Benefits: Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, and extra time off between Christmas and New Year, and matched pension scheme Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 9th March Interviews: Monday 17th March, ideally in person at the charity office in Aldgate Are you an experienced digital communications professional keen to play a crucial role in developing and delivering impactful digital campaigns for an organisation working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London? Charity People is delighted to be working with a poverty-alleviating charity to recruit a Digital Engagement Officer who will lead on communications across a range of digital platforms, predominantly socials, web, and email marketing. About the charity Based in the East End of London since 1984, this charity provides vital advice and support, working in partnership with the local community to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Values led, in addition to providing services within the local community, the organisation also works to influence policy and systemic change, shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality across wider London and the UK. As Digital Engagement Officer, your core responsibilities will include: Lead on email marketing and social media campaigns that raise awareness of the organisation's work Create email communications for a range of audiences that tell powerful stories of the work happening at the charity Manage email automations and develop segmented email journeys to maximise engagement Manage website and social media channels, creating compelling content and increasing traffic and engagement with content and the site including ensuring that links and content are all up to date and relevant Lead on sharing stories on social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram) to reach new people and audiences Analyse data from campaigns, providing insights and suggestions for improvements Collaborate with the wider fundraising team to plan and deliver inspirational digital and social media campaigns Create a library of compelling case studies that tell the charity's story and demonstrate the impact of its work Support the development of digital strategies to attract new donors and retain existing ones Creation of promotional marketing materials for our various projects Lead on the design and production of charity reports (for example impact report, people report, annual report We'd love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience: Excellent verbal and written communications skills including a proven ability to adapt messages for different audiences. Experience in email marketing or managing digital fundraising campaigns A solid understanding of how to engage audiences through a range of digital channels including social media channels and websites Proven success in delivering fully integrated digital content, adaptable to a range of audiences An analytical mindset to drive insights and improvements Experience of working with Photoshop, WordPress, Canva, DotDigital, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Google Analytics and Facebook advertising to support digital communications Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask across different workstreams, managing time effectively and resolving conflicting priorities to meet deadlines. A good eye for design and print, and confidence in using design software How to apply To formally apply we will need a CV and Supporting Statement. If you would like to apply for this role or to have an informal confidential chat, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV in the first instance or email Alice Wood at Charity People: to find out more. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Alice if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you. At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with one of the oldest military charities to recruit a Supporter Marketing Officer to join their team. The charity offers support to a community of over one million people and helps over 85,000 people to overcome difficulties ranging from physical and mental wellbeing issues to financial struggles annually. Supporter Marketing Officer Contract: Permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week Salary: starting salary £28,785, increasing to £30,300 after successful completion of the probation period of six months Location: hybrid between home and the organisation's HQ just outside of Central Leicester with ideally three days per week in the office with potential for flexibility Closing date for applications: midnight on Monday 17th March Interviews: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th March ideally in person As Supporter Marketing Officer you will be responsible for the planning and execution of supporter acquisition and stewardship activities across Membership, Legacy and In-memory offerings, to maximise the profile of the Association and contribute to the overall fundraising objectives to grow sustainable income. The role will act as the day-to-day contact for membership, legacy and in-memory supporter marketing and forge strong relationships with key agencies and suppliers. Core responsibilities within your role will be to: Coordinate and drive delivery of membership, legacy and in-memory acquisition and stewardship elements of a wider personalised supporter engagement programme, in order to achieve sustainable growth in income and engagement Coordinate and drive delivery of integrated supporter-centric acquisition campaigns, creating cost-effective leads and achieving successful conversion and maximising retention and satisfaction Coordinate day to day with agencies and suppliers to plan and execute integrated activity, utilising their expertise to maximise value and success Design and deliver membership, legacy and in-memory activity to generate income, grow the supporter base and retain existing supporters, increasing LTV Work closely with stakeholders to understand priorities in order to design mutually-agreed activity deliverables specifically relating to renewals and recruitment activity. Work with the Customer Engagement Team to ensure supporter experience opportunities are maximised and managed in line with the overall Engagement plan Liaise with Supporter Marketing Manager to ensure that marketing plans are harmonised with Association's overall wider marketing, communication and fundraising plans We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: Experience in a direct marketing, individual giving, marketing or communications role Experience of delivering campaigns or appeals Working knowledge of applicable legislation and ethical codes of practice Able to communicate with the highest standards of accuracy, fluency, grammar and expression (written and verbal) Able to impart information and key messages clearly, concisely and convincingly Able to build strong relationships with suppliers, employees and external stakeholders We're particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is in no way essential: Experience working on membership marketing Experience working across legacy and in-memory products Professional experience in a digital marketing or a communications disciplines If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at . Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with one of the oldest military charities to recruit a Supporter Marketing Officer to join their team. The charity offers support to a community of over one million people and helps over 85,000 people to overcome difficulties ranging from physical and mental wellbeing issues to financial struggles annually. Supporter Marketing Officer Contract: Permanent full time role working 37.5 hours per week Salary: starting salary £28,785, increasing to £30,300 after successful completion of the probation period of six months Location: hybrid between home and the organisation's HQ just outside of Central Leicester with ideally three days per week in the office with potential for flexibility Closing date for applications: midnight on Monday 17th March Interviews: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th March ideally in person As Supporter Marketing Officer you will be responsible for the planning and execution of supporter acquisition and stewardship activities across Membership, Legacy and In-memory offerings, to maximise the profile of the Association and contribute to the overall fundraising objectives to grow sustainable income. The role will act as the day-to-day contact for membership, legacy and in-memory supporter marketing and forge strong relationships with key agencies and suppliers. Core responsibilities within your role will be to: Coordinate and drive delivery of membership, legacy and in-memory acquisition and stewardship elements of a wider personalised supporter engagement programme, in order to achieve sustainable growth in income and engagement Coordinate and drive delivery of integrated supporter-centric acquisition campaigns, creating cost-effective leads and achieving successful conversion and maximising retention and satisfaction Coordinate day to day with agencies and suppliers to plan and execute integrated activity, utilising their expertise to maximise value and success Design and deliver membership, legacy and in-memory activity to generate income, grow the supporter base and retain existing supporters, increasing LTV Work closely with stakeholders to understand priorities in order to design mutually-agreed activity deliverables specifically relating to renewals and recruitment activity. Work with the Customer Engagement Team to ensure supporter experience opportunities are maximised and managed in line with the overall Engagement plan Liaise with Supporter Marketing Manager to ensure that marketing plans are harmonised with Association's overall wider marketing, communication and fundraising plans We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience: Experience in a direct marketing, individual giving, marketing or communications role Experience of delivering campaigns or appeals Working knowledge of applicable legislation and ethical codes of practice Able to communicate with the highest standards of accuracy, fluency, grammar and expression (written and verbal) Able to impart information and key messages clearly, concisely and convincingly Able to build strong relationships with suppliers, employees and external stakeholders We're particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is in no way essential: Experience working on membership marketing Experience working across legacy and in-memory products Professional experience in a digital marketing or a communications disciplines If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at . Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Compassion In World Farming International
Godalming, Surrey
Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer Job Type : Full time (37 hours per week) Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office) Salary: Up to £33,000 (Depending upon skills and experience) Join our award-winning fundraising team and use your skills to help change billions of lives. Make a difference as our Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer, help by driving donor engagement, boost campaign performance, and shape the future of fundraising! About Us: Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet. Our international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and our six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe. About the Role: We're looking for a skilled and passionate Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer to join our vibrant UK team. In this role, you'll manage the planning, execution, and optimisation of direct marketing campaigns, including key projects such as the Lottery and Raffle. Responsibilities will include collaboration both internally and with external agencies, ensuring campaigns are efficiently managed from conception through to delivery while prioritising cost-effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Head of UK Fundraising, the primary objective is to support direct marketing initiatives and ensure the financial success of our fundraising program. About You: To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities. These include proficiency in direct marketing campaign planning and creation, print and digital production management, and project and supplier management. Additionally, experience in developing prize-led giving content and campaigns will be an advantage, as well as a track record of delivering full-funnel marketing communications, would be beneficial. Knowledge of digital marketing techniques, data marketing techniques, and CRM databases such as Salesforce would be advantageous. You'll need to be a confident and creative communicator, a persuasive copywriter with excellent written English and grammar, and a strong team player, with outstanding attention to detail. Why Should You Apply: Passionate about marketing and making a difference? Join our award-winning fundraising team to drive donor engagement and support our mission to end factory farming. Enjoy a flexible hybrid role with great benefits while creating lasting change. Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way: - Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays. - Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan - MHFA support - 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme - Free onsite parking, - Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme. - Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities - Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location) - A defined contribution pension scheme - Enhanced discretionary company sick pay - Premium Subscription to Calm App To Apply: If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. Application Information: Cut-off date: 11th March 2025 1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 18th March 2025 2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: 1st April 2025 No agencies please. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. REF-219764
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer Job Type : Full time (37 hours per week) Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office) Salary: Up to £33,000 (Depending upon skills and experience) Join our award-winning fundraising team and use your skills to help change billions of lives. Make a difference as our Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer, help by driving donor engagement, boost campaign performance, and shape the future of fundraising! About Us: Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet. Our international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and our six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe. About the Role: We're looking for a skilled and passionate Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer to join our vibrant UK team. In this role, you'll manage the planning, execution, and optimisation of direct marketing campaigns, including key projects such as the Lottery and Raffle. Responsibilities will include collaboration both internally and with external agencies, ensuring campaigns are efficiently managed from conception through to delivery while prioritising cost-effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Head of UK Fundraising, the primary objective is to support direct marketing initiatives and ensure the financial success of our fundraising program. About You: To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities. These include proficiency in direct marketing campaign planning and creation, print and digital production management, and project and supplier management. Additionally, experience in developing prize-led giving content and campaigns will be an advantage, as well as a track record of delivering full-funnel marketing communications, would be beneficial. Knowledge of digital marketing techniques, data marketing techniques, and CRM databases such as Salesforce would be advantageous. You'll need to be a confident and creative communicator, a persuasive copywriter with excellent written English and grammar, and a strong team player, with outstanding attention to detail. Why Should You Apply: Passionate about marketing and making a difference? Join our award-winning fundraising team to drive donor engagement and support our mission to end factory farming. Enjoy a flexible hybrid role with great benefits while creating lasting change. Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way: - Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays. - Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan - MHFA support - 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme - Free onsite parking, - Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme. - Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities - Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location) - A defined contribution pension scheme - Enhanced discretionary company sick pay - Premium Subscription to Calm App To Apply: If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. Application Information: Cut-off date: 11th March 2025 1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 18th March 2025 2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: 1st April 2025 No agencies please. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. REF-219764
Senior Community Fundraising & Events Manager UKIM is one of the premier faiths based civil society organisations working in the UK to serve the needs of the Muslim community in the UK. UKIM is going through a major organisational reform to re-establish itself as an effective civil society organisation and fulfil its mission. The reform includes major changes at governance and executive level and relocating its Head Office from London to Oldham. The job holder is expected to provide inclusive and visionary leadership that inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners. To deliver UKIM s vision and mission and to develop the organisation s leading position within UK s civil society community. Applicants should be sympathetic to Islamic principles and values and have a solid understanding & experience of Muslim communities in the UK. Brief about the role UKIM is looking for an experienced individual with demonstrated relevant experience of media engagement, marketing (including digital), communications with internal and external stakeholders, along with suitable relevant qualifications, diverse skills and sector knowledge. The Senior Manager Media, Marketing and Communications will be overall responsible for the various functions/ scope of the Media, Marketing and Communications Department, including administrative matters, human resources aspects, budget preparation, monitoring & reporting, along with providing strategic leadership to the team, setting objectives for the team members, monthly 1-2-1 performance reviews, develop teams, develop fundraising campaigns/ coordinate fundraising activities/ appeals, prepare work plans against organisational strategic objectives and prepare quarterly reports for the Trustees. Main Responsibilities: To support the Executive Director to strategise and lead on related organisational development activities and projects, for the whole UKIM. Admin Aspects: To be responsible for admin aspects in relation to the departmental work. Leadership & Supervision: To provide leadership to the dynamic team and keep an oversight on the performance of the team members on regular basis, provide guidance and supervision as required, to organise monthly 1-2-1s with the team to provide support in achieving their objectives. Strategy: To develop and lead on effective and coherent Community Fundraising Strategy along with work plans, defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor departmental performance. Partnerships: To identify strategic fundraising partners and engage with the relevant stakeholders to enhance the UKIM s donor base and fundraising profile within the sector. Fundraising Campaigns: To develop various Community Fundraising Campaigns (calendar)/ Community Outreach, appeals (including TV/ radio), identifying suitable presenters/ fundraisers, street collections, organising fundraising events/ challenges, secure sponsorships from small & medium businesses etc. Budgets: To prepare departmental budget, monitor progress of income targets and expenses incurred. Prepare quarterly reports for the Executive Director and Trustees and present the progress to F&GPC regarding Community FR and other income streams and expenses incurred. Coordination: To regularly coordinate with the Finance Team and Media, Marketing & Comms Team regarding the status of fundraising income recorded and follow-up with any pledges made by the donors. Donor Engagement: To actively engage with high net worth donors/ individuals and identify 1-2-1 sponsorship for profile-based projects. Reporting: To ensure that any profile-based project reports are shared with the respective donors. Working as part of team: To work with other Heads and Managers to ensure effective delivery of all fundraising campaigns and activities. Communication: To effectively communicate with other departments to coordinate and streamline all fundraising activities. Management: Manage a dynamic team to ensure UKIM s International, UK and other programmes/projects maximise in their fundraising income. Horizon Scanning: To undertake horizon scanning, to continually review the sector trends, identify new fundraising approaches, identify innovative fundraising ideas. Regulatory Compliance: To comply with the regulatory bodies guidelines including FRSB, ICO (including GDPR), Charity Commissions etc. Reporting: To be able to produce Brief Reports regarding departmental activities and plans. CRM System: To keep the organisational CRM system up to date, including keeping regular contact with the donors for profile-based projects. Complaint Handling: To handle and respond to any donor complaints in a timely manner. Recruitment: To undertake recruitment (as required) for casual workers engaged during campaigns/ appeals. Website: To ensure that all fundraising campaigns/ events information is always up to date on UKIM s website and is aligned with the CRM system and with the Finance systems. Person Specification: Education at a minimum of Graduation, Masters in preferable in relevant field/ discipline. Experience of raising a charity s profile through developing and delivering creative, engaging Community Fundraising Campaigns and organising fundraising events. Experience of managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring. Excellent writing skills and ability to consistently create content that is clear and engaging. High level of digital competence and creativity to support strategic goals Proven Fundraising experience. Experience in managing budgets. Experience in developing team strategies and plans. People management experience. Knowledge of varied funding sources and structures and BME and faith-based communities. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of fundraising techniques. Understanding of the Charity Act and other legislation affecting fundraising ventures. Inter-personal communication skills. Make a Difference Join Our Team Help transform lives in the UK and abroad. If you are a talented and motivated professional who shares a strong commitment to UKIM s values and mission, we would love to hear from you. Important Information: We can only accept applications from candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications that require sponsorship. Applicants must be sympathetic to the values of UKIM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UKIM is an equal opportunities employer. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitable candidates and we only contact applicants who have been shortlisted. You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Fundraising Director, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Communications Manager, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, etc. REF-219768
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Community Fundraising & Events Manager UKIM is one of the premier faiths based civil society organisations working in the UK to serve the needs of the Muslim community in the UK. UKIM is going through a major organisational reform to re-establish itself as an effective civil society organisation and fulfil its mission. The reform includes major changes at governance and executive level and relocating its Head Office from London to Oldham. The job holder is expected to provide inclusive and visionary leadership that inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners. To deliver UKIM s vision and mission and to develop the organisation s leading position within UK s civil society community. Applicants should be sympathetic to Islamic principles and values and have a solid understanding & experience of Muslim communities in the UK. Brief about the role UKIM is looking for an experienced individual with demonstrated relevant experience of media engagement, marketing (including digital), communications with internal and external stakeholders, along with suitable relevant qualifications, diverse skills and sector knowledge. The Senior Manager Media, Marketing and Communications will be overall responsible for the various functions/ scope of the Media, Marketing and Communications Department, including administrative matters, human resources aspects, budget preparation, monitoring & reporting, along with providing strategic leadership to the team, setting objectives for the team members, monthly 1-2-1 performance reviews, develop teams, develop fundraising campaigns/ coordinate fundraising activities/ appeals, prepare work plans against organisational strategic objectives and prepare quarterly reports for the Trustees. Main Responsibilities: To support the Executive Director to strategise and lead on related organisational development activities and projects, for the whole UKIM. Admin Aspects: To be responsible for admin aspects in relation to the departmental work. Leadership & Supervision: To provide leadership to the dynamic team and keep an oversight on the performance of the team members on regular basis, provide guidance and supervision as required, to organise monthly 1-2-1s with the team to provide support in achieving their objectives. Strategy: To develop and lead on effective and coherent Community Fundraising Strategy along with work plans, defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor departmental performance. Partnerships: To identify strategic fundraising partners and engage with the relevant stakeholders to enhance the UKIM s donor base and fundraising profile within the sector. Fundraising Campaigns: To develop various Community Fundraising Campaigns (calendar)/ Community Outreach, appeals (including TV/ radio), identifying suitable presenters/ fundraisers, street collections, organising fundraising events/ challenges, secure sponsorships from small & medium businesses etc. Budgets: To prepare departmental budget, monitor progress of income targets and expenses incurred. Prepare quarterly reports for the Executive Director and Trustees and present the progress to F&GPC regarding Community FR and other income streams and expenses incurred. Coordination: To regularly coordinate with the Finance Team and Media, Marketing & Comms Team regarding the status of fundraising income recorded and follow-up with any pledges made by the donors. Donor Engagement: To actively engage with high net worth donors/ individuals and identify 1-2-1 sponsorship for profile-based projects. Reporting: To ensure that any profile-based project reports are shared with the respective donors. Working as part of team: To work with other Heads and Managers to ensure effective delivery of all fundraising campaigns and activities. Communication: To effectively communicate with other departments to coordinate and streamline all fundraising activities. Management: Manage a dynamic team to ensure UKIM s International, UK and other programmes/projects maximise in their fundraising income. Horizon Scanning: To undertake horizon scanning, to continually review the sector trends, identify new fundraising approaches, identify innovative fundraising ideas. Regulatory Compliance: To comply with the regulatory bodies guidelines including FRSB, ICO (including GDPR), Charity Commissions etc. Reporting: To be able to produce Brief Reports regarding departmental activities and plans. CRM System: To keep the organisational CRM system up to date, including keeping regular contact with the donors for profile-based projects. Complaint Handling: To handle and respond to any donor complaints in a timely manner. Recruitment: To undertake recruitment (as required) for casual workers engaged during campaigns/ appeals. Website: To ensure that all fundraising campaigns/ events information is always up to date on UKIM s website and is aligned with the CRM system and with the Finance systems. Person Specification: Education at a minimum of Graduation, Masters in preferable in relevant field/ discipline. Experience of raising a charity s profile through developing and delivering creative, engaging Community Fundraising Campaigns and organising fundraising events. Experience of managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring. Excellent writing skills and ability to consistently create content that is clear and engaging. High level of digital competence and creativity to support strategic goals Proven Fundraising experience. Experience in managing budgets. Experience in developing team strategies and plans. People management experience. Knowledge of varied funding sources and structures and BME and faith-based communities. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of fundraising techniques. Understanding of the Charity Act and other legislation affecting fundraising ventures. Inter-personal communication skills. Make a Difference Join Our Team Help transform lives in the UK and abroad. If you are a talented and motivated professional who shares a strong commitment to UKIM s values and mission, we would love to hear from you. Important Information: We can only accept applications from candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications that require sponsorship. Applicants must be sympathetic to the values of UKIM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UKIM is an equal opportunities employer. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitable candidates and we only contact applicants who have been shortlisted. You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Fundraising Director, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Communications Manager, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, etc. REF-219768
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a health related charity to recruit for the Individual Giving Officer Acquisition & Events Fundraising (Hybrid/Remote). Location: Bath (Hybrid 1 day per week in the Bath office, or fully remote if over 1 hour from Bath) As part of a dedicated team, you will support the growth of our Individual Giving, Membership, and Events Fundraising programmes, driving engagement and acquiring new supporters, while fostering lasting relationships with the charity existing community. Whether in person or online, your role will directly contribute to the success of campaigns aimed at delivering life changing impact. In this role, you will report to the Acquisition Manager and primarily focus on the acquisition of new donors and members through various channels. Your efforts will support events and community fundraising initiatives, providing stewardship to the charity supporters and maximising engagement. As an Individual Giving Officer you will: Support the planning and delivery of targeted campaigns for new and existing supporters Coordinate campaign materials with external suppliers, ensuring they align with the charity brand and are delivered on time and within budget Develop and write copy, ensuring high quality, engaging content Support and grow the acquisition of new members through face to face, digital, and telemarketing channels Assist in managing fundraising events and community fundraisers, ensuring excellent stewardship Collaborate with internal teams to increase supporter engagement and lifetime value Provide accurate data handling and reporting, ensuring GDPR compliance Occasionally travel within the UK to support fundraising events To be successful, you must have experience: Essential: A passionate, team oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines High attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience in coordinating digital and direct marketing campaigns Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast paced environment Strong numeracy skills for campaign analysis and budget management Experience with CRM databases and data handling Data Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) required Desirable: Experience in Individual Giving fundraising Experience in Events fundraising Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) to update digital content and donation pages Salary: £26,175 - £29,083 per annum Contract type: Full-time, permanent Location- Bath, hybrid 1 day per week in the Bath office, or fully remote if over 1 hour from Bath Closing date: On rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a health related charity to recruit for the Individual Giving Officer Acquisition & Events Fundraising (Hybrid/Remote). Location: Bath (Hybrid 1 day per week in the Bath office, or fully remote if over 1 hour from Bath) As part of a dedicated team, you will support the growth of our Individual Giving, Membership, and Events Fundraising programmes, driving engagement and acquiring new supporters, while fostering lasting relationships with the charity existing community. Whether in person or online, your role will directly contribute to the success of campaigns aimed at delivering life changing impact. In this role, you will report to the Acquisition Manager and primarily focus on the acquisition of new donors and members through various channels. Your efforts will support events and community fundraising initiatives, providing stewardship to the charity supporters and maximising engagement. As an Individual Giving Officer you will: Support the planning and delivery of targeted campaigns for new and existing supporters Coordinate campaign materials with external suppliers, ensuring they align with the charity brand and are delivered on time and within budget Develop and write copy, ensuring high quality, engaging content Support and grow the acquisition of new members through face to face, digital, and telemarketing channels Assist in managing fundraising events and community fundraisers, ensuring excellent stewardship Collaborate with internal teams to increase supporter engagement and lifetime value Provide accurate data handling and reporting, ensuring GDPR compliance Occasionally travel within the UK to support fundraising events To be successful, you must have experience: Essential: A passionate, team oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines High attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience in coordinating digital and direct marketing campaigns Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast paced environment Strong numeracy skills for campaign analysis and budget management Experience with CRM databases and data handling Data Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) required Desirable: Experience in Individual Giving fundraising Experience in Events fundraising Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) to update digital content and donation pages Salary: £26,175 - £29,083 per annum Contract type: Full-time, permanent Location- Bath, hybrid 1 day per week in the Bath office, or fully remote if over 1 hour from Bath Closing date: On rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
YESS is seeking a vibrant and engaging person with relevant leadership experience to take over as CEO, to consolidate and build on recent growth and maintain YESS s reputation as a leading national employment law advice charity. About Us Your Employment Settlement Service (YESS) is a legal advice charity and a company limited by guarantee. Established in 2014, we provide free and affordable employment law advice to people and organisations who cannot source this elsewhere. We do not litigate; our focus is on maintaining working relationships where possible or reaching negotiated agreements where it is not. We are approachable, collaborative, and constructive. Aggressive or adversarial styles have no place at YESS. As well as advice work, we also have a growing mediation practice. We contribute to many working groups and panels to represent the needs of lower paid and vulnerable workers in the development of legal advice provision and employment law. Typically, 10-20% of our work is grant funded, benefiting clients on low or no income (although this is currently under 10%). A small amount comes from donations. The remainder comes from paying clients. The Role As CEO, you will lead our dedicated team of lawyers and support staff, oversee the delivery of our strategic goals, and act as the public face of the charity. You will work with and advise the Board of Trustees, in relation to YESS s activities, performance and strategic direction. You will raise awareness of our approach and activities, to bring in new work and funding, and contribute to the public discourse on employment relations and employment law. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of YESS s charitable objects particularly the delivery of free and affordable advice services to lower paid and vulnerable individuals. Provide leadership to a small hybrid-working team, ensuring effective working supported by appropriate resources and supervision. Maintain and develop sources of revenue-generating legal work. Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations, and donors. Strategically manage YESS s finances. Ensure processes are in place for the effective engagement, motivation, performance management and support of staff, consultants, and volunteers. About You We are looking for someone who is experienced in the delivery of legal advice services with strong leadership experience, ideally gained in the charity sector. You may be a currently practising employment lawyer, but this is not imperative as no client work is required. Essential attributes: Experience in the delivery of revenue-generating employment legal advice services gained in charity and/or private practice settings (in the capacity as either a qualified lawyer or as someone who has managed/directed qualified lawyers in the delivery of such advice). Commitment to YESS s fundamental principle of resolving workplace disputes without litigation. Experience of leadership and strategy development. Excellent at relationship-building and communication, with proven networking skills. A desire to spread awareness of YESS s work and influence policy development in employment relations and employment law. Experience in organisational growth and change management. Understanding of finance including budgets and cashflow. Commitment to implementing technology to make the most of YESS s limited resources. Desirable attributes: Fundraising and donor management experience Administration of grants and evaluating project outcomes Understanding of charity finance Understanding of finance in a legal services context, including work in progress, utilisation and lock up. Experience of working with trustees or other volunteer governance roles Experience of leading/managing staff remotely What We Offer Salary: £65,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Discretionary bonus dependent on organisational performance. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) Home working with flexibility of office attendance Pension contribution A supportive, inclusive work culture that values flexibility and work-life balance If you are ready to lead a dedicated charity that is making a real difference to people with problems at work, we would love to hear from you. A full digital information pack is available on request. An informal and confidential conversation about this position with the current CEO, Karen Teago, is encouraged before applying. Please contact us in confidence to arrange this, giving a selection of your available dates/times to speak. Application format: CV and covering letter Closing date for applications: 14th March 2025 Interviews: First interviews are likely to be offered in the week of 17th March with second stage assessment to be arranged thereafter.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
YESS is seeking a vibrant and engaging person with relevant leadership experience to take over as CEO, to consolidate and build on recent growth and maintain YESS s reputation as a leading national employment law advice charity. About Us Your Employment Settlement Service (YESS) is a legal advice charity and a company limited by guarantee. Established in 2014, we provide free and affordable employment law advice to people and organisations who cannot source this elsewhere. We do not litigate; our focus is on maintaining working relationships where possible or reaching negotiated agreements where it is not. We are approachable, collaborative, and constructive. Aggressive or adversarial styles have no place at YESS. As well as advice work, we also have a growing mediation practice. We contribute to many working groups and panels to represent the needs of lower paid and vulnerable workers in the development of legal advice provision and employment law. Typically, 10-20% of our work is grant funded, benefiting clients on low or no income (although this is currently under 10%). A small amount comes from donations. The remainder comes from paying clients. The Role As CEO, you will lead our dedicated team of lawyers and support staff, oversee the delivery of our strategic goals, and act as the public face of the charity. You will work with and advise the Board of Trustees, in relation to YESS s activities, performance and strategic direction. You will raise awareness of our approach and activities, to bring in new work and funding, and contribute to the public discourse on employment relations and employment law. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of YESS s charitable objects particularly the delivery of free and affordable advice services to lower paid and vulnerable individuals. Provide leadership to a small hybrid-working team, ensuring effective working supported by appropriate resources and supervision. Maintain and develop sources of revenue-generating legal work. Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations, and donors. Strategically manage YESS s finances. Ensure processes are in place for the effective engagement, motivation, performance management and support of staff, consultants, and volunteers. About You We are looking for someone who is experienced in the delivery of legal advice services with strong leadership experience, ideally gained in the charity sector. You may be a currently practising employment lawyer, but this is not imperative as no client work is required. Essential attributes: Experience in the delivery of revenue-generating employment legal advice services gained in charity and/or private practice settings (in the capacity as either a qualified lawyer or as someone who has managed/directed qualified lawyers in the delivery of such advice). Commitment to YESS s fundamental principle of resolving workplace disputes without litigation. Experience of leadership and strategy development. Excellent at relationship-building and communication, with proven networking skills. A desire to spread awareness of YESS s work and influence policy development in employment relations and employment law. Experience in organisational growth and change management. Understanding of finance including budgets and cashflow. Commitment to implementing technology to make the most of YESS s limited resources. Desirable attributes: Fundraising and donor management experience Administration of grants and evaluating project outcomes Understanding of charity finance Understanding of finance in a legal services context, including work in progress, utilisation and lock up. Experience of working with trustees or other volunteer governance roles Experience of leading/managing staff remotely What We Offer Salary: £65,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Discretionary bonus dependent on organisational performance. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) Home working with flexibility of office attendance Pension contribution A supportive, inclusive work culture that values flexibility and work-life balance If you are ready to lead a dedicated charity that is making a real difference to people with problems at work, we would love to hear from you. A full digital information pack is available on request. An informal and confidential conversation about this position with the current CEO, Karen Teago, is encouraged before applying. Please contact us in confidence to arrange this, giving a selection of your available dates/times to speak. Application format: CV and covering letter Closing date for applications: 14th March 2025 Interviews: First interviews are likely to be offered in the week of 17th March with second stage assessment to be arranged thereafter.
Role Title: Retention Officer Salary: £32,089 to £37,604 (Location dependant salary-Role available from London or Chard, Somerset) Location: London/Chard, Somerset (Hybrid) Tenure: Permanent Full Time ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want. Are you a keen advocate of women and girls rights in emergencies? Are you a creative and data-driven marketer with a passion for engaging supporters and making a real impact? Do you want to be part of an organisation that is driving positive change worldwide? Then we'd love to hear from you! Join ActionAid UK as a Retention Officer and play a crucial role in strengthening supporter relationships and securing long-term funding for our mission to end poverty and injustice. At ActionAid UK, we believe that every supporter plays a vital role in our work. As a Retention Officer, you will help shape the way we connect with donors, ensuring they remain engaged, inspired, and committed to our cause. You will work within the Individual Giving team, delivering innovative, multi-channel campaigns that maximise retention and increase the lifetime value of our supporters. This is an opportunity to experiment with new ideas, data-driven insights, and cutting-edge digital approaches to create powerful supporter experiences. You ll be at the forefront of transforming the way we communicate, ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to the impact of their support. What You ll Be Doing • Developing and delivering engaging fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, and digital platforms, ensuring supporters stay connected to our cause. • Creating meaningful supporter journeys, using data insights to segment, personalise, and optimise communications for maximum engagement. • Analysing campaign performance, gathering insights, and applying learnings to improve future retention strategies. • Collaborating with internal teams across Data and Insight, Digital Marketing, and Supporter Engagement to create integrated, seamless experiences for donors. • Supporting emergency appeals, ensuring we can respond quickly and effectively to humanitarian crises. • Championing innovation, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to our fundraising efforts. You are a motivated and results-driven supporter marketer with a strong understanding of supporter retention and direct marketing. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about using data, creativity, and digital innovation to engage audiences. You will bring: • Experience in direct marketing campaign development, from planning to execution and evaluation. • A data-driven mindset, with knowledge of segmentation, targeting, and personalisation to enhance supporter engagement. • Strong project management and organisational skills, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and within budget. • A collaborative approach, working effectively across teams to develop impactful supporter experiences. • A commitment to ActionAid UK s mission, feminist values, and social justice principles. What We Offer At ActionAid UK, we empower our team to drive change, innovate, and make a lasting impact. As a Retention Officer, you ll benefit from: • A dynamic, supportive environment, where your ideas and creativity are valued. • Opportunities for professional development, with access to training and mentorship. • Flexible working arrangements, supporting your work-life balance. • The chance to work on campaigns that make a real difference, helping to transform lives and communities. If you re ready to take on an exciting and innovative role where your marketing skills can help change the world, apply today to join ActionAid UK as our Retention Officer. Let s inspire lasting change together! Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer. Additional Information: Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities. AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. Referencing and Safeguarding: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work. Working practices: ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process. ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and Company Connection days. Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles. Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options . We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview. Recruitment Processes: Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Role Title: Retention Officer Salary: £32,089 to £37,604 (Location dependant salary-Role available from London or Chard, Somerset) Location: London/Chard, Somerset (Hybrid) Tenure: Permanent Full Time ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want. Are you a keen advocate of women and girls rights in emergencies? Are you a creative and data-driven marketer with a passion for engaging supporters and making a real impact? Do you want to be part of an organisation that is driving positive change worldwide? Then we'd love to hear from you! Join ActionAid UK as a Retention Officer and play a crucial role in strengthening supporter relationships and securing long-term funding for our mission to end poverty and injustice. At ActionAid UK, we believe that every supporter plays a vital role in our work. As a Retention Officer, you will help shape the way we connect with donors, ensuring they remain engaged, inspired, and committed to our cause. You will work within the Individual Giving team, delivering innovative, multi-channel campaigns that maximise retention and increase the lifetime value of our supporters. This is an opportunity to experiment with new ideas, data-driven insights, and cutting-edge digital approaches to create powerful supporter experiences. You ll be at the forefront of transforming the way we communicate, ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to the impact of their support. What You ll Be Doing • Developing and delivering engaging fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, and digital platforms, ensuring supporters stay connected to our cause. • Creating meaningful supporter journeys, using data insights to segment, personalise, and optimise communications for maximum engagement. • Analysing campaign performance, gathering insights, and applying learnings to improve future retention strategies. • Collaborating with internal teams across Data and Insight, Digital Marketing, and Supporter Engagement to create integrated, seamless experiences for donors. • Supporting emergency appeals, ensuring we can respond quickly and effectively to humanitarian crises. • Championing innovation, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to our fundraising efforts. You are a motivated and results-driven supporter marketer with a strong understanding of supporter retention and direct marketing. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about using data, creativity, and digital innovation to engage audiences. You will bring: • Experience in direct marketing campaign development, from planning to execution and evaluation. • A data-driven mindset, with knowledge of segmentation, targeting, and personalisation to enhance supporter engagement. • Strong project management and organisational skills, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time and within budget. • A collaborative approach, working effectively across teams to develop impactful supporter experiences. • A commitment to ActionAid UK s mission, feminist values, and social justice principles. What We Offer At ActionAid UK, we empower our team to drive change, innovate, and make a lasting impact. As a Retention Officer, you ll benefit from: • A dynamic, supportive environment, where your ideas and creativity are valued. • Opportunities for professional development, with access to training and mentorship. • Flexible working arrangements, supporting your work-life balance. • The chance to work on campaigns that make a real difference, helping to transform lives and communities. If you re ready to take on an exciting and innovative role where your marketing skills can help change the world, apply today to join ActionAid UK as our Retention Officer. Let s inspire lasting change together! Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer. Additional Information: Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities. AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. Referencing and Safeguarding: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work. Working practices: ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process. ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and Company Connection days. Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles. Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options . We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview. Recruitment Processes: Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
About the role Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, the Senior Digital Communications Officer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing a Social Media strategy and Digital Communication plans that are aligned and feed into Practical Action's Global Communications strategy. In addition to managing the group social media profiles and digital communities, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will coordinate the creation and optimal utilisation of digital content across various platforms and channels, reaching and engaging a variety of audiences, and making decisions and recommendations based on data insight. The Senior Digital Communications Officer will always be looking for new and effective ways to communicate our key messages online, keeping up to date with digital trends and best practice and eager to share what they learn. They ll collaborate with colleagues from across different teams and geographical locations, providing them the tools and expert advice to represent our brand and work with consistency through digital platforms and achieve our profiling, awareness, fundraising, and advocacy objectives. About you You are a dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies. With a deep understanding of digital trends and best practices, you thrive on using data-driven insights to inform your decisions and enhance audience engagement. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of creativity, knowledge sharing, and consistency across all platforms. You have a strong background in content creation, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences. Your expertise in community management ensures that you can cultivate vibrant online spaces, responding to engagement with thoughtfulness and agility. You are adept at leveraging social listening tools and other analytics to optimise performance and drive meaningful conversations around key issues in social justice, dignified livelihoods, and climate resilience. Passionate about international development, you stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action s work and profile. Your leadership style is collaborative and supportive, empowering colleagues through training and guidance while ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives. If you re ready to take your digital communications expertise to the next level and make a significant impact in a global organisation that is changing the lives of communities at the frontlines of poverty and the climate crisis, we d love to hear from you! Accountabilities Social Media Strategy & Community Management (internal & external) Create and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Practical Action's organizational objectives. Responsible for daily community management on social channels, monitoring engagements, responding to comments and/or escalating as appropriate; including out-of-hours cover during major events or exceptional circumstances. Leverage Social Listening tools to optimise our social activity performance and reach through creative engagement tactics, including reinforcing Practical Action s position as a leader in the international development sector. Create social media toolkits to allow colleagues and partners to use their own social media channels to share our messaging and campaigns consistently and engagingly. Digital Content Creation & Dissemination Collaborate closely with colleagues from the Brand & Communications unit and beyond in the development and constant optimisation of a content calendar; sourcing stories, updates, and relevant content for digital dissemination across multiple channels including social media and websites. Manage the creation of digital content (copy, audio, and graphics including moving image and video), working with cross-functional teams to determine the type of content to produce, and for which platforms, to best meet audience needs and further our objectives. Ensure all digital content is engaging, consistent with our brand identity and narrative, and aligned with Practical Action s strategic objectives. Proactively seek opportunities to promote Practical Action content through digital channels -owned, earned, paid, and shared-, identifying gaps and opportunities to develop or repurpose existing content. Contribute to the development of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives, ensuring strong digital components that complement other channels are factored into the plans. Oversee quality assurance, ensuring best practice is adhered to with regards to platform, target audience, accessibility, and other considerations. Digital Channels Reporting Report on relevant KPIs highlighting key achievements, challenges, insights, and recommendations to inform ongoing optimisation. Support the optimisation of user experience using testing, data and insight to champion an audience centric approach. Stay informed about emerging digital trends, opportunities, and best practices, recommending the incorporation of relevant innovations into our approach. Subject Matter Leadership & Guidance Engage and collaborate with various multi-functional departments across the world, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. Ensure digital channels are consistently maintained across the organisation, working with channel managers to ensure up-to-date branding, messaging, and accurate records of account access. Provide expert advice and proactive recommendations to colleagues, giving best practice guidance and promoting the use of digital content in support of annual business plans. Support the growth of digital capabilities through delivery of guidance, training, and ongoing coaching of staff. In partnership with the Digital Manager and the Head of Brand and Communications, develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of relevant social media policies for employees and teams to follow. PERSON PROFILE Person Specification To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Experience & knowledge (Essential unless otherwise indicated). Proven experience in digital communications, with a strong focus on multi-regional websites and social media strategy and management, ideally in the international development / INGO sector. Demonstrable track record of creating and implementing successful social media initiatives for a wide array of audiences with diverse needs, insights, and digital consumption patterns. Robust experience using digital analysis and reporting tools (including Google Analytics and social listening) and applying data-driven insights to optimise communication strategies. Expert knowledge of each of the major social media platforms (e.g. Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube) unique opportunities and strengths, and how to leverage them to maximise results. Strong understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms. Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and email marketing principles is desirable. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate digital data into insight and interpret it in simple terms to create accessible reports and actionable recommendations data and insights into recommendations and actions. Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social), content creation apps (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and content management systems (e.g. Wordpress). Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g. Mondaycom, Trello, Asana) is desirable. Spotless attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs. Ability to work with a diverse array of colleagues from multiple backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience. Strong sense of collaboration. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent oral, listening and visual communication skills APPLICATION INFORMATION Why join us? The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work. Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station. In addition, we offer the following benefits: Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week. Hybrid/flexible working options 27 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5% Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave. Life assurance (3 x annual salary). Bike to Work scheme. This will be a global role based in the UK . click apply for full job details
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
About the role Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, the Senior Digital Communications Officer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing a Social Media strategy and Digital Communication plans that are aligned and feed into Practical Action's Global Communications strategy. In addition to managing the group social media profiles and digital communities, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will coordinate the creation and optimal utilisation of digital content across various platforms and channels, reaching and engaging a variety of audiences, and making decisions and recommendations based on data insight. The Senior Digital Communications Officer will always be looking for new and effective ways to communicate our key messages online, keeping up to date with digital trends and best practice and eager to share what they learn. They ll collaborate with colleagues from across different teams and geographical locations, providing them the tools and expert advice to represent our brand and work with consistency through digital platforms and achieve our profiling, awareness, fundraising, and advocacy objectives. About you You are a dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies. With a deep understanding of digital trends and best practices, you thrive on using data-driven insights to inform your decisions and enhance audience engagement. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of creativity, knowledge sharing, and consistency across all platforms. You have a strong background in content creation, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences. Your expertise in community management ensures that you can cultivate vibrant online spaces, responding to engagement with thoughtfulness and agility. You are adept at leveraging social listening tools and other analytics to optimise performance and drive meaningful conversations around key issues in social justice, dignified livelihoods, and climate resilience. Passionate about international development, you stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action s work and profile. Your leadership style is collaborative and supportive, empowering colleagues through training and guidance while ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives. If you re ready to take your digital communications expertise to the next level and make a significant impact in a global organisation that is changing the lives of communities at the frontlines of poverty and the climate crisis, we d love to hear from you! Accountabilities Social Media Strategy & Community Management (internal & external) Create and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Practical Action's organizational objectives. Responsible for daily community management on social channels, monitoring engagements, responding to comments and/or escalating as appropriate; including out-of-hours cover during major events or exceptional circumstances. Leverage Social Listening tools to optimise our social activity performance and reach through creative engagement tactics, including reinforcing Practical Action s position as a leader in the international development sector. Create social media toolkits to allow colleagues and partners to use their own social media channels to share our messaging and campaigns consistently and engagingly. Digital Content Creation & Dissemination Collaborate closely with colleagues from the Brand & Communications unit and beyond in the development and constant optimisation of a content calendar; sourcing stories, updates, and relevant content for digital dissemination across multiple channels including social media and websites. Manage the creation of digital content (copy, audio, and graphics including moving image and video), working with cross-functional teams to determine the type of content to produce, and for which platforms, to best meet audience needs and further our objectives. Ensure all digital content is engaging, consistent with our brand identity and narrative, and aligned with Practical Action s strategic objectives. Proactively seek opportunities to promote Practical Action content through digital channels -owned, earned, paid, and shared-, identifying gaps and opportunities to develop or repurpose existing content. Contribute to the development of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives, ensuring strong digital components that complement other channels are factored into the plans. Oversee quality assurance, ensuring best practice is adhered to with regards to platform, target audience, accessibility, and other considerations. Digital Channels Reporting Report on relevant KPIs highlighting key achievements, challenges, insights, and recommendations to inform ongoing optimisation. Support the optimisation of user experience using testing, data and insight to champion an audience centric approach. Stay informed about emerging digital trends, opportunities, and best practices, recommending the incorporation of relevant innovations into our approach. Subject Matter Leadership & Guidance Engage and collaborate with various multi-functional departments across the world, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. Ensure digital channels are consistently maintained across the organisation, working with channel managers to ensure up-to-date branding, messaging, and accurate records of account access. Provide expert advice and proactive recommendations to colleagues, giving best practice guidance and promoting the use of digital content in support of annual business plans. Support the growth of digital capabilities through delivery of guidance, training, and ongoing coaching of staff. In partnership with the Digital Manager and the Head of Brand and Communications, develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of relevant social media policies for employees and teams to follow. PERSON PROFILE Person Specification To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Experience & knowledge (Essential unless otherwise indicated). Proven experience in digital communications, with a strong focus on multi-regional websites and social media strategy and management, ideally in the international development / INGO sector. Demonstrable track record of creating and implementing successful social media initiatives for a wide array of audiences with diverse needs, insights, and digital consumption patterns. Robust experience using digital analysis and reporting tools (including Google Analytics and social listening) and applying data-driven insights to optimise communication strategies. Expert knowledge of each of the major social media platforms (e.g. Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube) unique opportunities and strengths, and how to leverage them to maximise results. Strong understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms. Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and email marketing principles is desirable. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate digital data into insight and interpret it in simple terms to create accessible reports and actionable recommendations data and insights into recommendations and actions. Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social), content creation apps (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and content management systems (e.g. Wordpress). Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g. Mondaycom, Trello, Asana) is desirable. Spotless attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs. Ability to work with a diverse array of colleagues from multiple backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience. Strong sense of collaboration. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent oral, listening and visual communication skills APPLICATION INFORMATION Why join us? The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work. Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station. In addition, we offer the following benefits: Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week. Hybrid/flexible working options 27 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5% Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave. Life assurance (3 x annual salary). Bike to Work scheme. This will be a global role based in the UK . click apply for full job details
Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer Job Type: Full time (37 hours per week) Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office) Salary: Up to £33,000 (Depending upon skills and experience) Join our clients award-winning fundraising team and use your skills to help change billions of lives. Make a difference as their Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer, help by driving donor engagement, boost campaign performance, and shape the future of fundraising! About the Organisation: They are a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. They were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, they have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Their approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. They are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet. Their international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and their six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe. About the Role: They're looking for a skilled and passionate Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer to join their vibrant UK team. In this role, you'll manage the planning, execution, and optimisation of direct marketing campaigns, including key projects such as the Lottery and Raffle. Responsibilities will include collaboration both internally and with external agencies, ensuring campaigns are efficiently managed from conception through to delivery while prioritising cost-effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Head of UK Fundraising, the primary objective is to support direct marketing initiatives and ensure the financial success of their fundraising program. About You: To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities. These include proficiency in direct marketing campaign planning and creation, print and digital production management, and project and supplier management. Additionally, experience in developing prize-led giving content and campaigns will be an advantage, as well as a track record of delivering full-funnel marketing communications, would be beneficial. Knowledge of digital marketing techniques, data marketing techniques, and CRM databases such as Salesforce would be advantageous. You'll need to be a confident and creative communicator, a persuasive copywriter with excellent written English and grammar, and a strong team player, with outstanding attention to detail. Why Should You Apply: Passionate about marketing and making a difference? Join their award-winning fundraising team to drive donor engagement and support their mission to end factory farming. Enjoy a flexible hybrid role with great benefits while creating lasting change. Join the team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way: - Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays. - Their comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan - MHFA support - 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme - Free onsite parking, - Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme. - Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities - Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location) - A defined contribution pension scheme - Enhanced discretionary company sick pay - Premium Subscription to Calm App To Apply: If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. Application Information: Cut-off date: 11th March 2025 1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 18th March 2025 2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: 1st April 2025 No agencies please. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. They are absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within the organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. REF-219700
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer Job Type: Full time (37 hours per week) Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office) Salary: Up to £33,000 (Depending upon skills and experience) Join our clients award-winning fundraising team and use your skills to help change billions of lives. Make a difference as their Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer, help by driving donor engagement, boost campaign performance, and shape the future of fundraising! About the Organisation: They are a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. They were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, they have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Their approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. They are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet. Their international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and their six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe. About the Role: They're looking for a skilled and passionate Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer to join their vibrant UK team. In this role, you'll manage the planning, execution, and optimisation of direct marketing campaigns, including key projects such as the Lottery and Raffle. Responsibilities will include collaboration both internally and with external agencies, ensuring campaigns are efficiently managed from conception through to delivery while prioritising cost-effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Head of UK Fundraising, the primary objective is to support direct marketing initiatives and ensure the financial success of their fundraising program. About You: To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities. These include proficiency in direct marketing campaign planning and creation, print and digital production management, and project and supplier management. Additionally, experience in developing prize-led giving content and campaigns will be an advantage, as well as a track record of delivering full-funnel marketing communications, would be beneficial. Knowledge of digital marketing techniques, data marketing techniques, and CRM databases such as Salesforce would be advantageous. You'll need to be a confident and creative communicator, a persuasive copywriter with excellent written English and grammar, and a strong team player, with outstanding attention to detail. Why Should You Apply: Passionate about marketing and making a difference? Join their award-winning fundraising team to drive donor engagement and support their mission to end factory farming. Enjoy a flexible hybrid role with great benefits while creating lasting change. Join the team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way: - Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays. - Their comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan - MHFA support - 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme - Free onsite parking, - Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme. - Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities - Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location) - A defined contribution pension scheme - Enhanced discretionary company sick pay - Premium Subscription to Calm App To Apply: If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. Application Information: Cut-off date: 11th March 2025 1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 18th March 2025 2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: 1st April 2025 No agencies please. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. They are absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within the organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. REF-219700
Harris Hill has a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Direct Marketer/ Individual Giving Officer, to join a medical/health based charity, covering maternity leave. This role is an ASAP start and will ideally work 2dpw in their office on the Hampshire/ Surrey border. The client is open to come flexibility to this for a strong candidate. What you'll be doing: Plan, manage and execute the delivery of acquisition and retention campaigns across channels. This includes leading on campaigns such as Winter and Spring Appeals, bespoke campaigns (matched funding appeals), prize-led fundraising (Lottery and Raffle), legacy and in-memory and direct mail. The project lead on our new digital acquisition strategy, working alongside an agency to deliver the strategy and increase the number of new financial supporters to the Charity. Develop campaign briefs, budgets and campaign targets to manage campaigns end to end, this will include project management of internal and external teams across Individual Giving campaigns. You will work with the Community Experience Team to optimise campaigns using data insights. Work with internal teams, such as Marketing, as well as external agencies to create and deliver high performing retention and acquisition campaigns. Work with the Community Experience Team to develop and manage an exceptional supporter experience programme that drives engagement through retention, conversion and engagement for our regular givers and one-off donors, as well as to ensure new supporters are welcomed and thanked consistently to drive engagement. Support the Individual Giving Manager to deliver the strategy for acquisition and retention. Support the Philanthropy Officer to develop the mid-value programme to deliver a sustainable engagement and cultivation programme for these supporters. Manage the income and expenditure for acquisition and retention campaigns and monitor all targets. You will keep teams informed of budgets and work with them to optimise cost savings. Monitor and report on campaign activity and analyse results to enhance campaign performance and inform campaign planning, decision making and improvements. Below is the experience required however, the client is also flexible if you don't cover all them, so please talk to us if you don't. Experience: At least 2 years' experience of direct marketing Proven experience of managing and delivering successful acquisition and retention campaigns from end to end, including developing creative approaches, testing campaigns, putting in place a data strategy and managing internal and external teams Excellent working knowledge of Individual Giving/direct marketing techniques, including regular giving, supporter journeys, and ask strategies using a multichannel approach Experience of writing, editing and proofing copy Evidence of using complex data, insights and analytics to inform campaign planning Experience of campaign and budget management Excellent knowledge and experience of data and data segmentation to deliver campaigns Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A sound knowledge of direct marketing using online and offline channels Exceptional knowledge of individual giving and donor acquisition, including legacy and prize-led fundraising Exceptional understanding of supporter development Collaborative and can build great working relationships Ability to build, manage and communicate project plans Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Must be able to use data and analytics to inform strategy and campaign planning Must be able to confidently use CRM system for reporting and supporter management Ability to write and edit engaging copy If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch.
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Harris Hill has a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Direct Marketer/ Individual Giving Officer, to join a medical/health based charity, covering maternity leave. This role is an ASAP start and will ideally work 2dpw in their office on the Hampshire/ Surrey border. The client is open to come flexibility to this for a strong candidate. What you'll be doing: Plan, manage and execute the delivery of acquisition and retention campaigns across channels. This includes leading on campaigns such as Winter and Spring Appeals, bespoke campaigns (matched funding appeals), prize-led fundraising (Lottery and Raffle), legacy and in-memory and direct mail. The project lead on our new digital acquisition strategy, working alongside an agency to deliver the strategy and increase the number of new financial supporters to the Charity. Develop campaign briefs, budgets and campaign targets to manage campaigns end to end, this will include project management of internal and external teams across Individual Giving campaigns. You will work with the Community Experience Team to optimise campaigns using data insights. Work with internal teams, such as Marketing, as well as external agencies to create and deliver high performing retention and acquisition campaigns. Work with the Community Experience Team to develop and manage an exceptional supporter experience programme that drives engagement through retention, conversion and engagement for our regular givers and one-off donors, as well as to ensure new supporters are welcomed and thanked consistently to drive engagement. Support the Individual Giving Manager to deliver the strategy for acquisition and retention. Support the Philanthropy Officer to develop the mid-value programme to deliver a sustainable engagement and cultivation programme for these supporters. Manage the income and expenditure for acquisition and retention campaigns and monitor all targets. You will keep teams informed of budgets and work with them to optimise cost savings. Monitor and report on campaign activity and analyse results to enhance campaign performance and inform campaign planning, decision making and improvements. Below is the experience required however, the client is also flexible if you don't cover all them, so please talk to us if you don't. Experience: At least 2 years' experience of direct marketing Proven experience of managing and delivering successful acquisition and retention campaigns from end to end, including developing creative approaches, testing campaigns, putting in place a data strategy and managing internal and external teams Excellent working knowledge of Individual Giving/direct marketing techniques, including regular giving, supporter journeys, and ask strategies using a multichannel approach Experience of writing, editing and proofing copy Evidence of using complex data, insights and analytics to inform campaign planning Experience of campaign and budget management Excellent knowledge and experience of data and data segmentation to deliver campaigns Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A sound knowledge of direct marketing using online and offline channels Exceptional knowledge of individual giving and donor acquisition, including legacy and prize-led fundraising Exceptional understanding of supporter development Collaborative and can build great working relationships Ability to build, manage and communicate project plans Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Must be able to use data and analytics to inform strategy and campaign planning Must be able to confidently use CRM system for reporting and supporter management Ability to write and edit engaging copy If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch.
About FareShare South West FareShare South West joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity, and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive. By joining us, you ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet. FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK.By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people, and many others. Purpose of role: FareShare South West s (FSSW) fundraising need and strategy has developed and diversified rapidly in line with major growth since 2017. As a charity we bring in annually over £700k in fundraised income from trusts and foundations, corporate donations, individual donors, major donors, community, and events. In the next year this is set to grow as we plan exciting new services across Bristol, Devon, and Cornwall. The Fundraising Assistant (FA) is a new entry-level fundraising role that will be vital in supporting our growing team with donor, corporate and events administration and looking after our community fundraising income stream. This role will enable lots of learning experiences in donor support processes and systems, compelling copywriting, data management and supporter stewardship. The FA will be responsible for the development and day-to-day administration of our community fundraising income stream for individuals and corporate community groups, from bake sales to sponsored skydives. They will represent FSSW at events and steward community groups that are fundraising for FSSW, acting as an ambassador in promoting our work across the whole south west. This role will primarily be based in our central Bristol office with the option for some hybrid working and occasional travel to our Plymouth and Bristol warehouses and events locations. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to work on very occasional weekend or evening events, accruing time off in lieu. Duties & Responsibilities: Community and Events Engage community groups e.g. Women s Guild, local faith groups, FSSW volunteers and school/university group who wish to raise funds for FSSW, acting as the primary contact Provide outstanding stewardship of both individual and group fundraisers, where necessary support with JustGiving and other fundraising pages and providing tips on promoting their fundraiser. Develop a calendar of sporting events and other fundraising opportunities to engage new and existing supporters. Work with the FSSW communications team to promote opportunities. Work closely with Supporter Care Officer (SCO) in instances where individual donors engage with fundraising events, as part of the wider strategy of donor engagement. Work with the Communications Officer (CO) to promote develop digital/print collateral and delivery of targeted materials and narratives to ensure strategic/resource-efficient approach to recruitment of community fundraisers. Provide opportunities to create a fundraising culture amongst wider staff team. Work closely with the HOF and SCO to ensure onward stewardship of fundraisers as potential long-term supporters. Corporate Fundraising Support corporate fundraisers raising money through community and events activities, contributing to the success of our corporate income stream. Support the HOF and volunteer team in the strategic development of the Corporate Volunteering Programme. Database Management Management of the fundraising Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, Donorfy. Ensure that information held on the fundraising database is accurate with regular general data cleaning tasks, and responsibility for overall upkeep. (Full training will be given). Keeping all records, permissions, and data preferences up to date. Ensuring that CRM is GDPR compliant. Work with the SCO and HOF on monthly processes such as reconciliation of payments and analysing data to support our campaigns. Develop a good understanding of the capabilities of the CRM to be able to pull detailed reports and support wider fundraising and comms team with analysing data. Hold primary responsibility for updating the fundraising database with information on individuals, groups and corporates taking part in community/events fundraising, as well as corporate volunteering data. Supporting the Fundraising Team Provide excellent supporter service to enquiries from members of the public, via phone, mail and in person, and encourage their support. Be a first point of contact for individuals and community groups wishing to support FareShare South West financially. Work with the SCO and wider team to appropriately triage all enquiries. Support the wider fundraising team to deliver fundraising campaigns, events, and appeals. This includes liaising with other stakeholders to source pro bono support e.g., professional services or raffle prizes. Work with the wider FSSW team on cross-departmental campaigns and events such as warehouse open days. Act as an ambassador for the charity, supporting the SCO and HOF to diversify our supporter base e.g., creating opportunities for volunteers to engage with fundraising. Represent FSSW at events, such as speaking at local faith/community groups. Assist on monitoring progress, impact, and success against KPIs Develop an in-depth knowledge of FareShare South West s impact and operations. Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity. Person Specification Essential knowledge, skills & experience evidence required: Excellent written and verbal communication. Excellent people skills and proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time, prioritise and plan effectively. IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. A clear commitment to the ethos of FareShare South West, and to the agreed plans of the organisation, and able to positively contribute towards its achievement. A willingness to do some travelling within the south west. Confidence in answering the phone and responding to incoming enquiries. Desirable knowledge, skills & experience: Work experience in communications, marketing, fundraising, or relationship-building. Experience working with a database. Understanding of fundraising principles, relationship marketing and supporter care. Experience in public speaking or acting as an ambassador for a cause. Presentation skills. Why work for FareShare South West Real Living Wage employer Benchmarked pay scales Employee Assistance Programme including free legal advice, HR support and counselling Access to a free professional external coach Annual budget for personal development training Staff wellbeing group and trained Mental Health First Aiders Inclusive, welcoming culture Rewarding roles with genuine positive impact on the environment and local people through food, volunteering, and employability skills We actively encourage applications from people of all lived experiences, including but not limited to people from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, a working-class background, not from a University-attending family. We value the positive impact that wide representation has on FareShare South West. We want to work with you to make sure that the recruitment process is accessible for you. Please contact us to let us know how we can support your access needs.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
About FareShare South West FareShare South West joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity, and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive. By joining us, you ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet. FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK.By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people, and many others. Purpose of role: FareShare South West s (FSSW) fundraising need and strategy has developed and diversified rapidly in line with major growth since 2017. As a charity we bring in annually over £700k in fundraised income from trusts and foundations, corporate donations, individual donors, major donors, community, and events. In the next year this is set to grow as we plan exciting new services across Bristol, Devon, and Cornwall. The Fundraising Assistant (FA) is a new entry-level fundraising role that will be vital in supporting our growing team with donor, corporate and events administration and looking after our community fundraising income stream. This role will enable lots of learning experiences in donor support processes and systems, compelling copywriting, data management and supporter stewardship. The FA will be responsible for the development and day-to-day administration of our community fundraising income stream for individuals and corporate community groups, from bake sales to sponsored skydives. They will represent FSSW at events and steward community groups that are fundraising for FSSW, acting as an ambassador in promoting our work across the whole south west. This role will primarily be based in our central Bristol office with the option for some hybrid working and occasional travel to our Plymouth and Bristol warehouses and events locations. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to work on very occasional weekend or evening events, accruing time off in lieu. Duties & Responsibilities: Community and Events Engage community groups e.g. Women s Guild, local faith groups, FSSW volunteers and school/university group who wish to raise funds for FSSW, acting as the primary contact Provide outstanding stewardship of both individual and group fundraisers, where necessary support with JustGiving and other fundraising pages and providing tips on promoting their fundraiser. Develop a calendar of sporting events and other fundraising opportunities to engage new and existing supporters. Work with the FSSW communications team to promote opportunities. Work closely with Supporter Care Officer (SCO) in instances where individual donors engage with fundraising events, as part of the wider strategy of donor engagement. Work with the Communications Officer (CO) to promote develop digital/print collateral and delivery of targeted materials and narratives to ensure strategic/resource-efficient approach to recruitment of community fundraisers. Provide opportunities to create a fundraising culture amongst wider staff team. Work closely with the HOF and SCO to ensure onward stewardship of fundraisers as potential long-term supporters. Corporate Fundraising Support corporate fundraisers raising money through community and events activities, contributing to the success of our corporate income stream. Support the HOF and volunteer team in the strategic development of the Corporate Volunteering Programme. Database Management Management of the fundraising Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, Donorfy. Ensure that information held on the fundraising database is accurate with regular general data cleaning tasks, and responsibility for overall upkeep. (Full training will be given). Keeping all records, permissions, and data preferences up to date. Ensuring that CRM is GDPR compliant. Work with the SCO and HOF on monthly processes such as reconciliation of payments and analysing data to support our campaigns. Develop a good understanding of the capabilities of the CRM to be able to pull detailed reports and support wider fundraising and comms team with analysing data. Hold primary responsibility for updating the fundraising database with information on individuals, groups and corporates taking part in community/events fundraising, as well as corporate volunteering data. Supporting the Fundraising Team Provide excellent supporter service to enquiries from members of the public, via phone, mail and in person, and encourage their support. Be a first point of contact for individuals and community groups wishing to support FareShare South West financially. Work with the SCO and wider team to appropriately triage all enquiries. Support the wider fundraising team to deliver fundraising campaigns, events, and appeals. This includes liaising with other stakeholders to source pro bono support e.g., professional services or raffle prizes. Work with the wider FSSW team on cross-departmental campaigns and events such as warehouse open days. Act as an ambassador for the charity, supporting the SCO and HOF to diversify our supporter base e.g., creating opportunities for volunteers to engage with fundraising. Represent FSSW at events, such as speaking at local faith/community groups. Assist on monitoring progress, impact, and success against KPIs Develop an in-depth knowledge of FareShare South West s impact and operations. Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity. Person Specification Essential knowledge, skills & experience evidence required: Excellent written and verbal communication. Excellent people skills and proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time, prioritise and plan effectively. IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. A clear commitment to the ethos of FareShare South West, and to the agreed plans of the organisation, and able to positively contribute towards its achievement. A willingness to do some travelling within the south west. Confidence in answering the phone and responding to incoming enquiries. Desirable knowledge, skills & experience: Work experience in communications, marketing, fundraising, or relationship-building. Experience working with a database. Understanding of fundraising principles, relationship marketing and supporter care. Experience in public speaking or acting as an ambassador for a cause. Presentation skills. Why work for FareShare South West Real Living Wage employer Benchmarked pay scales Employee Assistance Programme including free legal advice, HR support and counselling Access to a free professional external coach Annual budget for personal development training Staff wellbeing group and trained Mental Health First Aiders Inclusive, welcoming culture Rewarding roles with genuine positive impact on the environment and local people through food, volunteering, and employability skills We actively encourage applications from people of all lived experiences, including but not limited to people from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, a working-class background, not from a University-attending family. We value the positive impact that wide representation has on FareShare South West. We want to work with you to make sure that the recruitment process is accessible for you. Please contact us to let us know how we can support your access needs.
