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Do you value the principles of restorative practice?
Are you passionate about providing the best possible service for children, young people, families and communities at every opportunity?
Can you think creatively about services and identify opportunities for improvement or impact?
Are you able to inspire a team to deliver effective and efficient person-led support?
We are a leading charity in the UK offering Family Group Conferences in the South. We are at an exciting point in our history where we are exploring and actively building new and innovative ways to work alongside families and the community. If you are keen to get creative and explore new opportunities alongside managing and leading an excellent core service, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled strategic thinker able to inspire and lead a remote team to deliver high-quality support services.
They will also be able to design, launch and embed creative, innovative services that embody the principles of restorative, solution-focused and person-led support.
Successful candidates will be positive communicators who enjoy building and nurturing relationships internally and externally.
As a pivotal brand ambassador our next Director of Services will demonstrate and promote our values, and strive towards delivering our mission and vision in all that they do.
Experience in delivering Family Group Conferences is desirable but is not essential for this role. We are looking for senior operational leaders with experience in and passion for restorative practices.
The role offers flexible, hybrid working with a requirement to be in our Eastleigh, Hampshire office two days a week (Tuesday is an essential day). A successful candidate would need to actively work in person with commissioners, external partners, and our teams throughout our programme areas on a regular basis, depending on service needs.
Willingness to travel to other areas, depending on service need and growth is also needed.
DETAILS
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid with two days a week in our Eastleigh, Hampshire Head Office – requirement for Tuesday in the office
Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible
We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
SAFEGUARDING
Daybreak is firmly committed to the belief that all children, young people and vulnerable adults have a fundamental right to be protected from harm, and fully recognises its responsibility for safeguarding and child protection.
Safeguarding determines the actions that we take to keep people safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their engagement with Daybreak. The safety and protection of all beneficiaries that Daybreak supports is paramount and has priority over all other interests.
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, DBS checks will be required prior to commencing work with Daybreak. This policy is available on our website.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please download and complete our application form. Whilst we also will accept a CV and Covering Letter, note that anyone invited to an interview will be required to complete a full application form prior to the interview as per our safer recruitment policy.
Please ensure that you have read the full recruitment pack on our website, prior to applying.
Should you like an informal chat with our CEO, please request via head office.
If you need any help with your application or have any questions, please contact us via email or phone
CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST 2024 | INTERVIEWS: WEDNESDAY 14TH & FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£102,000 annum
Fixed Term – 12 months (Parental Leave cover)
Part Home/Part Office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Director of Partnerships.
The role is responsible for leading the Corporate, Foundations and Sport Partnerships teams which is an income portfolio of circa £50m annually, and the delivery of UNICEF UK’s ambitious strategies and plans to raise funds and leverage child rights advancing support through partnerships.
You will have strong team leadership skills and proven expertise in setting an ambitious and proactive growth culture, enabling fundraisers to prioritise their output and deliver the organisation’s ambition of higher value, multi-year partnerships whilst managing the budgets in line with the financial modelling set out in the 2023-26 strategy. You will be able to evidence effectively working in large complex organisations and have experience of working in a collaborative leadership role and will represent UNICEF UK and lead teams forward against the delivery of our strategic framework.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 8 August 2024.
Interview date: Monday 9 September and Friday 13 September 2024.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a recruitment platform called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
In this role, you will develop and sustain partnerships, promote our work, report on social value impact, and advise partners and companies on delivering social value. Collaborate with Group functions and regional teams to integrate social value into our products and services, and guide partners in identifying and reporting social value outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support the delivery of Group Social Value Strategy.
- Working with the Business Manager and Group Social Value Manager, engage with Scottish Procurement Alliance’s partners and appointed companies to understand their social impact priorities and perspectives,
- Assist in delivering the Community Benefit Fund by identifying social value projects, distributing funds, and reporting on community impact.
- Follow business's social value measuring standards to effectively report on social impact using sector-recognised methodologies.
- Contribute to developing Group policies, procedures, and standards related to social value management and reporting.
- Provide guidance and training to Scottish Procurement Alliance staff on social value principles and practices.
- Offer social value advisory services for Scottish Procurement Alliance partners and appointed companies.
What You Need:
- Relevant experience in corporate social responsibility, social impact, and innovation, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Knowledge of social value approaches and measurement frameworks used in the public sector.
- Demonstrable understanding of the importance of social value in securing positive change.
- Experience in working with the public sector, charities, housing, or construction is beneficial.
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience, with a strong academic background.
- High level of IT literacy, proficient with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work sensitively with confidential information, with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Collaborative team player with a flexible approach, able to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Positive, supportive attitude with an open, honest, and approachable demeanour
What You Get:
- Basic salary £33,359
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit).
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- 36-hour week.
- Personal training and development plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Discounts.
If you're passionate about the Social Value Advisor role, and have the skills and experience we're looking for, apply quickly to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
We improve lives and places through the impact of our products & services and social value generated through our community benefit funding & activity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Global Communications Officer
Reporting to: Senior Global Communications Manager
Contract Type: Full time (37.5 Hours) Permanent
Principal Location: London
Salary: £27,000-£30,000
Part 1: Role Purpose:
Street Child is looking for a dynamic, confident individual with a passion for communications and a drive to make a difference.
We need a Global Communications Officer who is adaptable, personable, has an attention to detail and is ready to tackle any task with gusto. We are looking for someone who can drive forward our owned channel development, grow our website traffic and social media channels whilst maintaining strong platform engagement rates to generate fundraising.
Our ideal candidate will also create fresh campaigns with market cut through, develop clear, creative collateral, support our growing global advocacy efforts and identify opportunities for telling stories from Street Child’s programmes around the world. An eye for design and some basic editing skills is a bonus.
Part 2: Key Responsibilities:
1. Social channel content creation, maintenance and development
- Lead on the development and maintenance of the Street Child social channels, pushing forward our social strategy with a relentless focus on growth and engagement. Develop, create, and manage engaging content for our social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok), including identifying strategies for viral and timely content.
- Craft compelling copy and visuals that align with our brand voice and promote Street Child programmes around the world.
- Identify and leverage emerging trends and opportunities for Street Child’s social media presence.
2. Day-to-day website content updates & maintenance
- Lead on the day-to-day content updates and maintenance of the Street Child website, working to a turnaround time of 48 hours for business-as-usual activity.
- Work with external web developers to ensure Street Child’s website is optimised for raising awareness of our work, engaging supporters and raising funds.
- Develop high-quality written and visual content optimised for web, including managing our blog to ensure a steady output of content on Street Child programme areas, including primary education work, education in emergencies, and humanitarian programmes.
3. Communications resource for global fundraising teams
- Support the strategic development and communications needs of European and North American entities, ensuring a strong cohesive global voice for Street Child.
- Support global fundraising teams on all communication resource needs, including but not limited to event publicity/promotion, key appeal content and community resource generation.
- Support the creation of content/collateral for fundraising teams.
- Support the development of corporate communications, including but not limited to the design of impact reports, event promotion and publicity.
- Work with colleagues in other fundraising teams to establish communication calendars and plan for their respective areas of work, identifying communication needs and deadlines ahead of time.
4. Global advocacy communications support
- Support the delivery of global advocacy events, such as UNGA and World Economic Forum.
- Support corporate communications strategies around global advocacy events, such as UNGA and World Economic Forum.
- Craft compelling advocacy messages for Street Child-owned channels, working closely with our global programmes experts to position the organisation as though-leaders in the global education sector.
5. Wider MMC support
- Support the delivery of key content and assets for media.
- Support the contracting of in-country photographers and videographers.
- Support the individual giving donor mapping and communications development, helping to deepen and develop our donor relationships and increase unrestricted fundraising.
- Able to represent Street Child appropriately both internally and externally.
- Carry out all reasonable requests that are within the broad remit of the role.
- Support the delivery of the Annual Report.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Aga Khan Foundation, one of the world’s leading charitable foundations, is looking to strengthen its communications department with a Graphic Design Officer who can elevate AKF’s communications by developing visually powerful graphics to add creativity to AKF’s communications and enrich the stories we tell.
This role will work with the broader communications team to produce visually engaging content for use across AKF’s communications channels and refresh AKF’s brand image.
The person in this role is expected to have formal training in graphic design, experience of developing high quality digital and print graphics and content for social media. Skills in animation, motion graphics and illustration are not required but are desirable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Produce high quality and visually engaging graphics for use on AKF’s website and social media channels as well as for printed collateral
• Design info-graphics to bring data to life for use across AKF’s various communications products
• Support the communications team to develop creative and engaging content for digital media
• Update AKF’s brand guidelines to ensure they encompass all of AKF’s design touchpoints and ensure communications colleagues know how to apply the guidelines
• Ensure all designs align with the AKF’s branding guidelines and messaging. This includes maintaining a consistent use of colours, fonts, images, and tone across all material
• Update social media templates to enrich AKF’s storytelling across Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Facebook
• Update AKF’s PowerPoint, Word and InDesign templates to ensure staff across the organisation have the tools to create high quality on-brand products
• Support Partnerships and Programme teams to develop high quality presentations and reports for institutional donor engagement
• Organise and maintain a library of images, logos, and related assets
• Coordinate with external vendors for printing, publishing, or other services, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the final products
• Keep up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies, and continually develop your skills and knowledge in these fields
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES & INTERESTS
Required qualifications and skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in graphic design and 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience of working in a reputable branding and/or design studio or marketing agency
• High standards for the accuracy and quality of communications and marketing materials
• Organisational skills, including the ability to effectively and nimbly manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A drive to learn, problem-solve, and troubleshoot both independently and collaboratively
• Expertise in the use of graphics, video and animation software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, the broader Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and Figma
• Experience of using Wordpress to upload rich and engaging content
• Skills in animation, motion graphics and illustration are not required but are desirable
• Web design and development is not required but are desirable
Attributes & Interests
• A love of visual story-telling
• Respectful of diversity and other cultures, values, and faiths
• Emotional intelligence
• Pro-active self-starter
TO APPLY
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Please submit:
• Your CV and a cover letter about why you are suited to the role
• Five examples of your graphic design work demonstrating your ability to produce visually engaging design for websites, social media, and print. Please include examples of animation, motion graphics and illustrations if you have produced them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a role that will change the future of Brain Tumour Research in the UK? If you’re excited to take on such a key position, then Communication Officer is the role for you.
Position: Communications Officer
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer a hybrid working model, where team members are expected to be in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
Salary: £35,00 per annum, pro rata
Contract Maternity Cover
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, death in service policy, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About the Role
At Brain Tumour Research, we are looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing and Communications team, as well as giving assistance to our fundraising team, as they drive to meet remarkable income targets. We would like to hear from anyone with experience working in communications and a passion to make a difference for brain tumour patients and their loved ones.
This is an amazing chance for an individual to become a pivotal figure in one of the most advanced and exciting fundraising charities in the UK. Through this role, you will develop your skills and knowledge as Communications Officer, gaining experience of working with a contact management system. Your day will involve creating captivating content for our website and newsletters for our different audiences as well as establishing different models that will encompass many who are in support of the charity.
About You
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Communications professional looking to further their career, whilst making a difference at one of the most innovative and ambitious medical research funding charities in the UK as a Communications Officer.
Do you have:
- Demonstrable excellence in copywriting and editorial skills
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, media communications or a related field, or similar professional level of experience of at least two years
- Understands importance of brand and producing powerful and engaging content that delights and inspires our loyal supporters
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
Closing Date: August 4th 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Digital Communications Coordinator, Media Officer, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Multimedia Officer, Fundraising, Project Support Officer, Content Creator, PR and Media Assistant.
No agencies please.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated People professional to join our HR team as a Head of People & Development.
The postholder will be tasked with overseeing the operational delivery of the HR service within the Students' Union, with a headcount of 87 Non-Student and 145 Student staff, ensuring they are providing a high-quality service covering areas such as recruitment & selection, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, reward and remuneration (including payroll) and employee relations.
This role is being supplemented by a Director level post to take on strategic responsibilities, however the post holder is expected to influence how the service functions and will have the opportunity to recommend improvements to overall service delivery.
The role holder will also be expected to realise benefits achieved through the continued implementation of an HR information system designed to streamline processes and automate transactions.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement HR systems and processes aligned with the organisation's overall goals.
2. To support the organisational culture to promotes inclusivity, engagement, and high performance.
3. Oversee HR operations including recruitment, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance.
4. To support managers in addressing cases related to dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and redundancy.
5. To deliver appropriate learning and development activity aligned to the overall learning plan.
6. To manage the payroll bureau service.
In order to gain a better understanding of the role, please check our Job Pack which contains the essential criteria and person specification.
About you:
You must have:
- Significant HR management experience, with a proven track record of success.
- Extensive knowledge of HR principles, including UK employment legislation.
- Strong people management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and integrity.
You ideally have:
- Professional HR qualification, such as CIPD.
- Experience in change management and organisational development.
- Experience in pay and reward.
- Proficiency in HR software management.
About us:
King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU) is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36,000 students at King's College London. KCLSU offers a fun, social and flexible work environment attracting talented professionals who want to make an impact on a diverse student body.
We welcome you to join us.
Benefits of working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- Wellbeing allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to KCL Libraries
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At KCLSU, EDI is at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e.a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
- Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
- Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure. Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Officer to join our team, based in London. You will be working on a part-time, permanent basis (up to 30 hours per week negotiable, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,000 pro-rata.
About us:
We’re a community hub in south Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages. We run after-school clubs, employment support, gardening for older people and much more. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities, and we have several outdoor spaces for visitors to enjoy. Our aim is to alleviate poverty, social problems and poor health throughout the local area. We do this by delivering a wide range of services, and keeping our community centre open for those that need it.
The Senior Communications Officer role:
As our Senior Communications Officer, you will assist with the development and the delivery of the Communications Strategy through use of our various communications channels and functions: websites, social media, newsletters, leaflets, posters, press releases, events etc. You will also increase the visibility of St Luke’s and its brand to the wider community, with the aim to reach new target groups for membership, increase visitor participation in our events and activities and generate income from fundraising and commercial activities.
Responsibilities of our Senior Communications Officer will include:
- Support the Senior Communications Manager to develop and deliver the Communications Strategy for St Luke’s across the spectrum of communications disciplines: media and public relations, internal communication, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, social media and production of materials.
- Design and produce key marketing materials promoting larger events at the Centre. Also oversee production of materials for all activities and events through structured templates and training to members of staff. This involves adherence to St Luke’s Brand Guidelines.
- To shoot and edit film assets and footage for our social media channels, managing our YouTube channel and giving people an insight into daily life at the Centre through our videos.
- To co-ordinate an online events calendar through our membership database, working with Service Managers to ensure events are publicised through the relevant channels including website, newsletter, social media, etc.
- Manage the website content (WordPress) and the membership database, Membership Works, co-ordinating other users who access the system and providing training where needed.
- Provide content for daily updates on social media channels, expanding our scope and keeping up-to-date with developments. Manage sponsored posts. Provide support for staff needing to update social media, including occasional drop-in workshops.
- Manage the photograph library, and assist if staff require specific photos for publicity. Arrange photographers for events and photo sessions at the Centre. Advise staff on GDPR rules around photography where necessary.
Essential Skills, Experience & Abilities we are looking for in our ideal Senior Communications Officer:
- Experience of contributing to and working in a team to deliver a Communications Strategy
- Experience and knowledge of managing and delivering campaigns to build a reputation
- Experience of writing articles, press releases and managing websites
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently, effectively and creatively
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, particularly with regards to spelling and grammar
- IT Literate, with knowledge of using social media and design and digital software as well as standard office programs and databases
- Creative flair/mind and an eye for graphic design and understanding of current trends and visual communications
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and demonstrate initiatives in improving our communications’ systems
- Prioritisation and planning skills
Closing Date: we will close this vacancy when we receive a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, to apply for this role please ensure that you upload a cover letter and include it on your CV.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to join us as our Senior Communications Officer, then please click apply today! We’d love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
The Air Ambulance Service provides two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. Our objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with our work centered on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
We are at the forefront of innovative clinical care, and we challenge boundaries.
Every day our charity is tasked with a unique set of missions which we respond to with our fantastic services, all of which are funded entirely by voluntary donations, trading and fundraising activities we undertake. This ethos remains at our core; we are here to work alongside and help the NHS without using their available funds. The impact we make with our services is to keep people alive, keep families together, to let children grow into adults and to enable the NHS to carry out more work than they would have been able to without our support
We also impact our communities by creating jobs, taking actions to improve the environment, bringing people together as volunteers and creating worthwhile training and experience opportunities.
Our work is only made possible by the wonderful support and generosity of the public, together with the dedication, skill and enthusiasm of staff and volunteers in all areas of operation. This support enables us to invest into our operational services, into developing staff and volunteers and into our future financial stability to protect the services needed now and in the future.
Job title: Challenge Events Manager
Location: Rugby - Hybrid (40% office based)
Full time: 37.5 hours
Annual Salary: £33,345
Job Purpose
Do you have a knack for finding innovative ways to recruit participants and ensuring an incredible experience?
Are you excited about creating memorable opportunities for our supporters to undertake a challenge of a lifetime, and leading a team to create memorable opportunities & events, that not only generate vital income for our charity, but also significantly boost supporter numbers and awareness?
Do you have proven experience of working within fundraising & the charity sector and want the opportunity to begin to design and build your own events, whilst simultaneously managing third party events support?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then we want YOU to join our events team! We want you to boost supporter numbers, amplify our brand awareness, and raise vital funds for our charity. Have a focus on our current challenge events portfolio orchestrating the entire event lifecycle and have a vision for building bespoke events for The Air Ambulance Service in the future.
This journey won't happen overnight, but with your drive and creativity leading the way, we'll give you the tools to make waves in the world of events, so get ready to mould the blueprint in events for The Air Ambulance Service and fly!
Key Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of our current events strategy & delivery model, building appropriate supporter journeys for all event participants/attendees, whilst providing outstanding customer service
- Develop and execute participant recruitment plans to meet registration targets.
- You will have a good understanding of effective marketing channels and digital advertising campaigns for driving participation
- Ensure that events remain within budget and that expenditure is monitored continuously and income targets are met.
- Manage the continual review of the challenge event portfolio.
- Selection & development of our UK & overseas challenge events portfolio
- Begin to design a strategy for creating & building our own events.
- Review and develop where necessary appropriate materials for events.
- To set the strategy and budgets for Events, short and long-term in partnership with line manager.
- Work with our Safeguarding and Health and Safety Managers to ensure events are safe.
Person Specification
- Experience of running successful challenge event programmes.
- Experience in both in person and virtual event management.
- Manage a team with multiple responsibilities to exceed KPI’s and income targets.
- Experience in due diligence of event suppliers and excellent risk management skills.
- The ability to think strategically and take data-driven decisions as well as work operationally to get things done.
- Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
- Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.
- Passion for the work that TAAS does.
Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
• Health & Safety and Environment.
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants.
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Job Purpose
Our mission is to inspire, involve and empower older people in Scotland, and influence others so that people can enjoy better later lives. To help us achieve that, our Individual Giving fundraiser will aim to acquire new donors and maximise income from existing donors.
As an Individual Giving Fundraiser you will plan, develop and implement a programme of individual giving campaigns to acquire new one-off cash and regular donors, secure repeat donations from our warm database and upgrade donors to maximise and grow our induvial giving income.
You will analyse and monitor performance of campaigns and make tactical and strategic recommendations to enhance results using the full marketing mix. You will lead on developing donor journeys for our existing and new supporters ensuring donors feel valued and understand the impact their donations make.
Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring and empowering our teams, so that together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.
What you’ll do
Individual Giving
· Using a storytelling technique develop and deliver all aspects of direct marketing appeals ensuring effective and emotive copywriting and by working collaboratively with colleagues and external suppliers to deliver within budget and meet income targets.
· Co-ordinate all aspects of Age Scotland’s donor acquisition programme to develop and build our individual donor base using traditional and digital channels.
· Lead the creation and implementation of donor journeys to recruit, retain, upgrade and re-activate donors. Review and make recommendations where appropriate.
· Explore, develop and test new ways of recruiting new donors and generating income.
· Lead the creation of a strategy to re-activate lapsed donors.
· Develop and implement plans to recruits payroll giving donors.
· Work with colleagues throughout the organisation to identify, engage and cross-sell individual giving opportunities to key stakeholder groups.
· Evaluate all campaigns and prepare reports and recommendations for the development of individual giving based on data and insight.
· Provide expertise and guidance on all matters relating to Gift Aid, including maximising income, and work closely with the fundraising and database administrator to ensure gift aid declarations are processed timely and accurately.
· Project and forecast income.
· Support the development of a mid-high level donor strategy.
Fundraising administration and processes
· Work closely with the Fundraising & Marketing Assistant to warmly thank donors for their support and ensure an exceptional level of donor care.
· Capture monthly income from the different individual giving income streams on the fundraising database.
· Lead on tracking individual giving income to meet targets and ensuring costs are within budget.
· Project and forecast income and contribute to annual operating plan.
· Ensure the website is up to date with individual giving fundraising activity.
· Ensure all individual giving activity is run in compliance with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising codes of practice.
· Maintain accurate and up to date records and accept responsibility for the safe and secure handling and storage of confidential information, and in accordance with GDPR and Age Scotland’s own data protection policies.
· Work with the fundraising and database administrator to ensure gift aid claims are processed accurately and timely.
Other Duties
· When required, support in taking donations or setting up regular donations over the phone.
· During peak campaign periods support in the processing of donations.
· Attend, present and participate in events and meetings, as appropriate, to represent and promote Age Scotland’s interests.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that each income stream feeds into and supports others so that funds are maximised.
· Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory conditions.
What you’ll bring
Experience:
· Minimum 2 years’ experience within a similar role.
· Demonstrable experience of delivering direct marketing appeals and a proven track record of securing income using the full marketing mix.
· Experience of managing individual relationships.
· Experience of developing existing income streams and new successful fundraising initiatives.
· Experience of ensuring activities and fundraising materials are aligned with brand and tone of voice.
· Experience of working in a target driven environment and of meeting or exceeding targets.
· Proven experience of copywriting and storytelling to create engaging content.
· Experience in project management, reporting and analysing results (desirable).
· Experience of using website content management systems (desirable).
· Experience of monitoring budgets (desirable).
· Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM (desirable).
· Experience of monitoring budgets (desirable).
Qualifications:
· Member of the Institute of Fundraising (desirable).
Knowledge, Skills & Qualities:
· Knowledge of Gift Aid, GDPR and fundraising best practice.
· Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – and the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences and write concise and engaging copy.
· Ability to work on own initiative but to also work closely with colleagues and managers across a variety of functions to achieve objectives.
· Strong people skills with the ability to develop and cultivate relationships.
· Excellent interpersonal, listening, communications, presentation and networking skills including the ability to make a compelling case for support.
· Ability to win people over and convey ideas succinctly and persuasively.
· Good organisational skills, ability to work flexibly, prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
· Team approach and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that each income stream feeds into and supports others so that funds are maximised.
· Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
· Knowledge of current fundraising trends and social and political issues particularly in relation to Scotland’s older people (desirable).
· Ability or knowledge of storytelling techniques in fundraising (desirable).
· Confidence in public speaking and to a range of audiences (desirable).
Additional requirements
· Desire to seek out professional development opportunities and to shadow other fundraisers to learn and grow.
· The role requires occasional travel in Scotland and occasional weekend work.
· Commitment to the aims and vision of Age Scotland and the ability to demonstrate our values (Empowering, Inspiring, Inclusive & Integrity) in your work.
· Commitment to work alongside and support volunteers.
· An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
· Willingness to work from the Edinburgh Office as part of the role (NB, travel costs from home to the office will not be reimbursed by Age Scotland.)
· Employees are expected to have a suitable homework space with a good broadband connection for occasional home working.
· Employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their Line Manager.
· Employees enrolled in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA or 2FA) will be expected to install and maintain an app on either their personal or work mobile device.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers is looking for an Individual Giving Assistant (Acquisition) - a new role within our expanding team to support the individual giving team deliver excellent direct marketing across the UK and Norway
Salary: £21,741 - £25,578 depending upon experience
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and some home working
We are looking for a proactive assistant to manage the essential administrative tasks which ensure the delivery of effective Sightsavers campaigns within the Individual Giving (IG) Acquisition team. In this role you'll gain great exposure to above the line campaigns such as RTV, acquisition programmes and work within an establish and knowledgeable team.
Key duties will include:
- Management and monitoring of team processes, including consistent filing of electronic documents, quality control (call listening, testing numbers during set up, etc) and alerting the team to critical dates
- Supporting the IG Senior Managers and Executives with organising supplier and internal stakeholder meetings
- Managing digital advertisement campaigns with support from the team
- Managing events enquiries
- Managing payroll giving processes
- Providing day to day support to team with ad-hoc tasks and projects
- Taking an active part in the department, contributing to team meetings and the annual planning cycle
- Shadowing members of the team to build up a solid knowledge of fundraising campaigns
Please read the job desription for further details
Ideally you will have some existing administrative, marketing or fundraising experience. To succeed in this role you will need:
- strong written and oral communication skills
- experience of working as part of a team
- confidence working with multiple stakeholders
- an eagerness to learn about fundraising, both in the UK and globally
- a positive and flexible approach.
- excellent communication skills, as the post-holder will need to liaise regularly with internal departments and external agencies and suppliers
- excellent interpersonal skills.
- proven organisation and process management skills
- an ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are met
- a professional, proactive and accountable approach to all areas of work with the desire and commitment to continuously improve
- a positive and flexible approach
- an understanding of and commitment to equality and inclusion
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally attend in-person meetings at our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW). We anticipate that remote interviews will take place w/c 12 August 2024.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
Sightsavers is looking for an Individual Giving Executive (Retention) to work in the Global Individual Giving team
Salary: £28,682 to £38,804 depending upon experience
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath and London, when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
Sightsavers is looking for an Individual Giving Executive (Retention) to work in the Global Individual Giving team. The team is responsible for retaining supporters and building relationships to maximise lifetime value to the charity, predominantly by generating ongoing cash donations, regular gifts and legacy pledges.
We are looking for a passionate fundraiser or direct marketer with a hands-on approach to deliver effective fundraising campaigns across the UK and Norway and work closely with the Italy and Ireland teams to maximise supporter engagement and long-term income growth for Sightsavers.
To succeed in this role you will have:
* experience in Fundraising or Direct Marketing to include implementing successful direct marketing campaigns to mass market audiences
* previous experience with the print process, working with agencies, data and managing campaign budgets
* project management and planning skills as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Sightsavers offers a very flexible and supportive work environment, with the option to work a hybrid working pattern or almost entirely working from home (UK). We'll need the postholder to occasionally attend meetings in London and team meetings/ days (usually the second Thursday of each month) in our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. This is a great opportunity to work within an experienced, proactive team with an integrated approach to supporter engagement across multiple countries.
This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. We anticipate that remote interviews will be held w/c Monday 12 August and are ideally looking for the successful candidate to start in September.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) scheme. Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most game-changing medical research fundraising charities in the UK.
A Junior Graphic Designer is an exciting, innovative and ambitious position and Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity.
Position: Junior Graphic Designer
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer a hybrid working model, where team members are expected to be in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, death in service policy, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly creative individual with strong graphic design skills. As the Junior Graphic Designer, you must be enthusiastic about delivering great work and keen to grow in skills and experience. Intuitive understanding of articulating a brand within design assets, is also key. A sharp eye for detail is essential, as are good communication skills and command of the English language.
You will provide a crucial role in delivering brand design assets for print and digital to help meet key objectives across the organisation. The scope of the role means no two days will be the same – you’ll work on numerous projects, adhering to the master brand guide for the charity and any other brand identities of specific marketing campaigns. You’ll enjoy and take pride in producing clean, typographically elegant, imaginative and impactful work.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Junior Graphic Designer will mainly work with our Graphic Designer, but potentially also with other designers at external creative agencies.
Do you have:
- Proven graphic design experience with examples of pervious work completed.
- A strong eye for aesthetics and details.
- Familiarity with Mac and PC operating systems and software, design software and technologies, especially Adobe Creative Suite.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Artworker, Brand Designer, Digital Communications Assistant, Graphic Artist, Graphic Design Specialist, Illustrator, Junior Motions Designer, Production Artist, Social Media Developer, Web Designer.
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 15th August 2024 (Early applications are encouraged as interviews will likely commence before the closing date)
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Are you passionate about using your communication skills to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity and strategic thinking go hand in hand? If so, The Blagrave Trust invites you to apply for our exciting role as a Communications Officer!
About The Blagrave Trust:
At The Blagrave Trust, we fund and collaborate with partners to bring lasting change to the lives of young people. We invest in them as powerful forces for change and act upon their right to be heard in pursuit of a fair and just society. We pride ourselves on our innovative approaches and dedication to equality, inclusion, and diversity. We are looking for a Communications Officer who shares our passion and vision.
About the role:
The Communications Officer will work across all channels to raise the profile of Blagrave and its partners and the work they do. You'll oversee the day to day management of our social media channels, website, and newsletter, and will leverage your creativity and proficiency in copywriting and content creation across the platforms. With a keen eye for detail, you'll work closely with the team to develop comms outputs, effectively delivering our message so that the right content reaches the right audiences, and our digital channels continue to grow.
This role is subject to Basic DBS. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Key responsibilities
Social media
- Maintain Blagrave’s social media accounts, and work with the wider team to ensure a regular social media presence for Blagrave.
- Research, create, and publish content for Blagrave’s social media platforms. This includes writing, getting approval and scheduling content, and creating appropriate imagery that is engaging and aligned to Blagrave’s style guide.
- Proactively monitor our social media channels, responding as relevant.
- Monitor social media outputs of other charitable foundations and youth organisations to inspire and inform Blagrave’s communications output.
- Strengthen Blagrave’s digital output/presence and reach by tracking analytics via monthly reporting on social media performance, making recommendations of how we can engage with audiences more effectively
Website
- Regularly update and maintain the organisation’s website, liaising with colleagues to ensure all content is current and relevant.
- Publish regular blog posts and vacancies, when required.
Wider comms
- Liaise with colleagues in other teams to understand and support them in their comms needs, implementing internal / external comms initiatives as required.
- Design, draft and circulate internal and external comms outputs and suggest new ways to communicate our messages to our audiences.
- Be a guardian of Blagrave’s tone and brand identity, reviewing communications outputs prepared by the team.
- Share relevant comms assets and content to external stakeholders as required.
- Document Comms processes.
- Monitor Blagrave’s communication budget, liaising with the Head of Operations and Finance and Governance Manager.
Other
- Provide general support to the Blagrave team where additional capacity is needed across all areas of work.
- Represent the Blagrave Trust externally at meetings when required.
- Show an active commitment to anti oppressive and anti-racist practices including attending organisational training and reflection sessions to implement into your work and Blagrave's wider work.
- Attend regular training to support learning and development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (EHCVS) is a registered local charity with over 30 years of experience supporting voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing and, since 2012, in Hounslow. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for less advantaged individuals by empowering local charities and volunteer organisations.
In this rapidly changing world where our sector continues to face many challenges and take on new opportunities, it is highly appropriate that Ealing CVS undertake reviewing and planning for the next three years. Consulting with our stakeholders has been a refreshing process. It has allowed us to study how well we delivered our core themes developing, connecting, representing, and innovating with the third sector in Ealing and Hounslow - and to establish new and more relevant work themes for future delivery. Ealing CVS is a second-tier organisation that works with local charities and voluntary organisations in Ealing and Hounslow. Its overall aim is to provide a professional and effective service to local voluntary organisations through assistance, forming consortia, and bidding for major tranches of funding aimed at improving the lives of the local communities.
The Freelance Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies that enhance the visibility and impact of Ealing and Hounslow CVS. This role will support our mission by effectively promoting our services, programs, and events to a broad audience, including local communities, stakeholders, and potential funders.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Communication Strategy:**
- Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy to raise awareness of EHCVS’s work.
- Create compelling content for various platforms, including newsletters, press releases, websites, social media, and other marketing materials.
- Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.
**Marketing Campaigns:**
- Plan and implement targeted marketing campaigns to promote EHCVS’s programs, services, and events.
- Use digital marketing techniques to reach a broader audience, including SEO, email, and social media advertising.
- Analyse the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust strategies as needed.
**Content Creation and Management:**
- Write and edit content for newsletters, blogs, reports, and promotional materials.
- Manage and update EHCVS’s website and social media accounts with engaging and relevant content.
- Coordinate with team members to gather information and stories that highlight EHCVS’s impact.
For more information see the recruitment pack.