Job Description
Vacancy: Marketing Executive (Challenge Events)
Marketing Executive (Challenge Events)
Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
£21,000 - 24,000
Full time (would consider 80% FTE)
Permanent
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place
Directorate: Marketing
About us
Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!
We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.
Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.
At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.
Vision:
Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most
Mission:
Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad
Strategic aims:
Within 5 years -
Best in class Muslim Charity
Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for
Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world
Raise over £100 million per annum for good
Key facts:
We are a British Muslim led charity
Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy
About the role
We are seeking a Marketing Executive to provide a comprehensive high calibre support to our Challenge Events portfolio. You will 'own' this activity area, and carry out a range of duties, from writing copy, organising events, co-ordinating online information, tracking analytics, arranging invoices, and speaking to supporters & donors.
The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited. You will learn the ropes of 'all things marketing' and be an essential part of this growing team - ensuring we all pull together in the same direction, offer one another support and comradery, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world.
Key areas:
Assist in carrying out a wide range of marketing activities to support the team, with a special focus on our portfolio of challenge events. Our current offering can be found here, events include trekking to Everest Basecamp, cycling through Spain, and running the half marathon through Coventry.
Produce fresh, engaging content for the website, social media, and other communication channels.
Promote events and activities to target audiences using various channels, including digital, online and offline materials.
Write marketing briefs for agencies and in-house production teams and monitor the outputs.
Manage agencies and suppliers, and control quality, delivery, and service.
Co-ordinate fundraising campaigns and events to encourage increased giving or participation.
Maintain high standards of customer care to our supporters, suppliers, and wider teams
Provide support for the wider activities of the Marketing Department.
About you
For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them.
Required
Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
Two years similar experience
Able to multi-task and prioritise workload
Superb writing skills
Confidence working online and in the digital environment
Attention to detail
Team player and positive attitude when working with others
Adaptable and flexible in working style
Problem solver
Welcomes diversity
Desirable
Marketing qualification
Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)
International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers
Additional information
Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.
Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title.
Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!