Brand Jobs

We’re seeking a creative and motivated Junior Designer to join our team, supporting the Lead Designer in strengthening our product and graphic design capabilities. You will have the opportunity to expand your skillset in a prayerful and collaborative environment across a range of design disciplines. While extensive experience is not required, a strong design sense and a keen eagerness to learn are essential.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Team: Brand and Marketing

Location: Remote

Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £46,284 per year

Contract: fixed-term contract until 31st January 2026

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Brand Project Manager:

- Provide comprehensive management of brand implementation workstreams from concept through to implementation and evaluation

- Responsible for all aspects of the project management process including, planning, management and delivery of projects

- Programme budget management

- Main point of contact for key brand re-development workstreams

- Manage and lead project teams

- Deliver real, sustainable change across the organisation

About the Project Management Office team:

The Brand programme sits within the Brand and Marketing team who are responsible for raising brand awareness and deepening relationships with our existing and future supporters

What we’re looking for in our Brand Project Manager:

- Experience in delivering a brand programme

- Experience in project planning and resourcing

- Experience of budget management

- Experience working in the charity sector and/or a volunteer-based organisation

- Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working

- An influential and persuasive communicator with the ability to communicate with people at all levels within the organisation

- Strong Microsoft Office skills

- Proven ability to work on own initiative, accurately and under pressure

- A flexible and adaptable individual with a hands-on approach

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 6th January 2025

Virtual interview date: 17th January 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Based anywhere in the UK, this role is critical for increasing MyBnk’s visibility, engaging stakeholders, and driving brand advocacy. 

As part of our Fundraising and Communications Directorate, this new role will play a critical part in our small but mighty communications team. The Brand Engagement Manager will lead MyBnk’s offline communication efforts, with a primary focus on public relations, public affairs, and event management. This role is critical for increasing MyBnk’s visibility, engaging stakeholders, and driving brand advocacy. You will work closely with the Senior Strategic Communications Manager to oversee the organisation’s public-facing presence through impactful events, campaigns, and strategic media outreach, while maintaining the organisation’s brand reputation.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and creative professional with a background in public relations, advocacy campaigns, events, or stakeholder engagement. You will have a passion for storytelling and a commitment to using your skills to drive MyBnk’s mission forward.

If you are interested in applying, more details can be found in the Candidate Pack.

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

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

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

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

Our mission is to:   

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

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

Our four key objectives guide our efforts:

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

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

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

• Volunteering: Growing and nurturing volunteering opportunities.

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

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: £53,500 outside of London, £55,500 inside of London
• Hours: 35/week
• Contract type: Permanent 
• Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Bristol offices 
• Closing date: 5 January 2025
• WC interview date: 13 January 2025

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Head of Brand and Content  to join our Brand and Marketing Communications team.  This is a brand new role and exciting opportunity to bring your passion and experience to deliver bold, impactful and innovative work.

Your creative flair and highly strategic approach to developing brands will enable you to establish the Brand and Content team as a centre of excellence, trusted and respected in the sector and across the organisation.

You will be motivated to achieve system change in cancer care for children and young people, able to inspire and drive change, trying new ways of working and collaborating with colleagues across the charity to work in an integrated way to achieve shared goals.

We will become an audience-led organisation, driven by insight and outcomes and we can’t wait for you to join our team to make this happen.

Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you. 

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the UK with regular visits to our London and Bristol offices and occasional visits to our accommodation services across the UK.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Leading a team and developing a culture in which people are supported to reach their potential and deliver high quality work with demonstrable impact.
• Demonstrate the importance of diversity, accessibility and inclusion in everything we do.
• Lead the team and colleagues across he organisation to embed our brand positioning
• Establish a brand activation programme that enables the delivery of our organisational strategy 
• Deliver a step change in our creative output, internally and with agencies. Stay on top of trends and audience insight and external innovation and inspiration.
• Take an active role in team planning, developing and embedding new ways of working, establishing relationships with other teams, raising the profile and reputation of the Brand and Marketing Communications team across the charity.
• Proactively seek external opportunities to represent and advocate on behalf of Young Lives vs Cancer’s work and work collaboratively in development of the Children’s Cancer Care or the wider voluntary sector.

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Extensive experience of developing brand strategy and identities for high profile corporate and/or not for profit brands.
• Leading teams to deliver, implement and evaluate brand, creative and content strategies which demonstrate impact.
• Extensive experience of leading creative teams to deliver outstanding work which has an impact on brand awareness, engagement and income generation.
• Passionate about leading and developing teams, driving a high performance culture through your ability to coach, inspire and empower people.
• Creative thinker, with a passion for working in a creative environment, drawing on insight and the external environment to inspire teams and encourage innovation.
• Involving people with lived experience through co-creation, co-production and evaluation.

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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The Senior Talent Brand Lead is responsible for creating and executing strategies that enhance the brand and perception of Mercy Ships’ volunteers, crew role opportunities, and associated team members.

In sub-Saharan Africa, 9 out of 10 people cannot access safe, affordable surgery when they urgently need it. Our Talent Brand should showcase our ships and offices around the world, as places where people can use their talents to change lives and play their unique part in solving the urgent global surgery crisis.

The role includes commissioning engaging content for online and offline channels, shaping the organization’s online presence through our dedicated volunteer website, and collaborating with internal teams to align our brand messaging to best attract and retain volunteers. They will also help ensure that every volunteer becomes an advocate and ambassador for our work, serving to recruit the next wave of volunteers.

You are the ideal candidate for this role if you enjoy a blend of branding, marketing, and HR for Nonprofit Organizations, and you have a passion to elevate Mercy Ships’ reputation and reach.

This cross-functional role coordinates with key leaders and experts in various countries to establish and implement a unified talent brand strategy across our internal and external talent lifecycles: the stages that a volunteer or employee moves through, from initial recruitment to departure.

Brand and Content Adviser 

Location: Global remote

Salary: £55,00 - 60,000

Closing date: 15 January 2025

Our vision at UnitedGMH is a world where everyone everywhere can access mental health support. We use our expertise in advocacy, financing and campaigning to advance this vision, focussing on rights, health systems, ecosystems, and field building to deliver progress. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Brand and Content Adviser to help increase our profile and impact through effective brand, social media and creative content approaches.

Reporting to the Communications Director, this new role will be part of a small international communications team covering strategic communications and media for UnitedGMH and the Global Mental Health Advocacy Network (GMHAN). You will have responsibility for helping manage freelancers and engaging with partners.

This is a great opportunity for a creative and entrepreneurial individual to help us tackle the challenges facing people with mental health needs worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Working with the Director of Communications  and wider team, contribute to the development of a long-term global brand, content and channels strategy which harnesses the strengths, expertise and impact of UnitedGMH to best effect.

• Provide clarity, guidance and insights to inform the development of our online channels and products.

• Work with colleagues to plan and deliver creative and informative content that reaches and engages audiences with our work and brand.

• Produce and commission multimedia resources to tell the story of UnitedGMH’s mission and impact.

• Monitor social media performance and provide insights on brand, content and channel effectiveness. Drive the continuous improvement and optimisation of our content.

• Provide guidance and quality assurance to ensure that our online content reflects the brand in a consistent and compelling way, wherever you are in the world. 

• Share and promote best practices with colleagues, and collaborate effectively to support our shared goals.

• Regularly review and update our website content and structure to optimise it for our audiences.

• Provide direction, management support and mentoring to the Communications Officer.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Experience of shaping and delivering brand, content and social media strategies for international organisations.

• Deep understanding of tools, techniques and approaches to monitoring and analysing data, and of using insights to continually inform and evolve content strategies.

• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills. Able to engage and support colleagues in developing content and promoting a unified brand externally.

• Strong creative instincts with the ability to produce, commission and curate technical information in an engaging way to a diverse global audience.

• An understanding of global advocacy communications and campaigns approaches.

• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Line management experience. 

Desirable

• Experience of working in global health, mental health or international development sectors.

• A network of freelance contacts, e.g. photographers, videographers, graphic designers.

• Knowledge of other language/s. 

This is a global remote role and you must already have the right to work in the country where you are based.

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via the Charity Job website by 12pm GMT on 15th January 2025. No direct applications will be accepted.

Are you an experienced marketing professional looking to use your skills to make a real difference? At St Catherine’s Hospice, we are seeking a Marketing Manager to lead our marketing efforts and help embed a supporter-centric, data-driven approach across our organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a marketing strategy that will raise awareness, engage the community, and drive the essential income that sustains our vital care. If you’re ready to build something impactful from the ground up, build and lead a passionate team, and use your expertise for a meaningful cause, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As Marketing Manager, you will:

• Develop and Implement Strategy: Create and deliver a comprehensive marketing strategy and annual plan, working closely with the Director of Marketing and Engagement.
• Raise Awareness and Support: Inspire our community by sharing powerful stories, recognising supporters, and elevating the Hospice’s profile.
• Deliver High-Impact Campaigns: Oversee multi-channel campaigns to promote our initiatives, drive brand awareness, and support fundraising goals.
• Lead Digital Excellence: Manage and optimise our website and digital platforms to enhance user experiences and meet audience needs.
• Analyse and Refine: Use data and insights to evaluate performance, identify growth opportunities, and continuously improve our marketing efforts.
• Build and Mentor a Team: Lead and inspire the marketing team, fostering collaboration and ensuring their development and success.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record in business-to-consumer or not-for-profit marketing, with expertise in leading teams and delivering successful campaigns.
• Leadership: Skilled in mentoring, strategic thinking, and building relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in digital marketing techniques, CRM systems, and campaign management with creative literacy and an understanding of brand.
• Creativity and Pragmatism: A visionary thinker who can turn ideas into impactful action.
• Resilience and Emotional Intelligence: Sensitive to the needs of patients and families, with the emotional intelligence to navigate challenging situations.

Why Join Us?

At St Catherine’s Hospice, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find purpose. Here, your work will directly contribute to providing care and support to those who need it most. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to shape your team and plans while being part of an organisation that values innovation, compassion, and community.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Degree in marketing or extensive equivalent experience
• Expertise in campaign planning, digital marketing, and brand building
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and make informed decisions

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and your birthday off
• Access to an employee assistance programme with a wealth of wellbeing resources
• Competitive pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
• Life insurance
• Hybrid working opportunities
• On-site free parking
• Opportunity to lead a growing marketing team
• A chance to use your skills for a cause that makes a difference every day

Join us in shaping the future of St Catherine’s Hospice and making a lasting impact on our community.

Apply Today
Be part of something extraordinary. Submit a CV and covering letter by Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 5.00 pm

Interviews will take place on 22nd January 2025

We are looking for a dynamic, confident individual with skills and expertise in marketing and communications to take an active and leading role in raising our profile, promoting our services, demonstrating our impact and managing targeted campaigns and initiatives.

You will be a passionate advocate of children’s literacy, with a strong background in digital media, able to create engaging content and communicate effectively and creatively across multiple platforms, telling our stories and demonstrating our impact.  You will be experienced in creating, running and evaluating marketing campaigns and initiatives, confident in your own abilities, with a creative flair and eye for opportunity.

You will see first-hand how our projects work and the impact reading for pleasure makes and play a key role in telling our stories and increasing our reach and support.

In return, we offer a varied role in a small friendly team, with an exciting blend of strategy and delivery which you can shape and make your own; a flexible approach; and training and development opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

MARKETING & DESIGN

• Lead impactful marketing campaigns, from concept to execution, across multiple channels.
• Monitor campaign progress, analyse data, and implement strategies to boost engagement and conversion.

· Manage Google AdWords – develop and optimise our AdWords campaigns.

• Develop innovative approaches to increase brand awareness and support.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Volunteering, Delivery and Fundraising to create integrated campaigns for those areas.

· Work with colleagues to create in-house design elements using Canva and/or InDesign for online and offline documents including - flyers, adverts, reports, Annual Review.

· Draft and coordinate content for, and manage the creation of, a quarterly newsletter to our list of subscribers.

· Act as brand custodian for the charity – ensuring staff and partners are adhering to Brand Guidelines.

COMMUNICATIONS

· Monitor all Marcomms channels including the website for engagement and activity – keeping a record and producing a quarterly report.

· Be responsible for the Charity’s website, working with our external digital partner to maintain and develop content and functionality and improve accessibility and reach.

· Collaborate with our delivery and volunteer team to co-create “on-the- ground” content from our projects each month (images, GIFs, video, copy) for publishing across our social media channels.

· Manage a monthly digital content plan – developing and scheduling content according to key dates in the calendar, posting to relevant channels (additional support of 4 hours per week is provided).

· Be the first port of call for the media, passing calls on to Senior Managers.

HR and Line Management

· This role reports into the Head of Operations as the line manager, but involves some matrix management from the CEO who will provide guidance and support in specific areas.

· The role currently has no direct reports, but includes four hours’ support from an existing member of staff

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

1. Significant experience of delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns

2. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person on a variety of platforms and to a wide range of audiences

3. Experience of social media management, with knowledge of design tools

4. Demonstrable experience of generalist marketing and communications, including digital, written and storytelling

5. Ability to develop engaging supporter journeys that deepen relationships and drive action

6. Effective and willing collaborator, able to work with other colleagues in other teams to achieve shared objectives, and inspire and engage stakeholders

7. Proven design ability, with confident use of design tools such as Canva

8. Able to manage own time and well-being effectively, ensuring targets/objectives are met while work/life balance is effective

9. Ability to see the bigger picture and translate thoughts and ideas into strategic plans

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience/knowledge of the charity sector

2. Familiarity with website functionality and design

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Communications Officer plays a key role in executing the organisation’s communication strategy. This role involves creating and managing content for various platforms, supporting media relations, and contributing to the overall communication campaigns and public relations efforts. The Communications Officer will work closely with other team members and the marketing team to ensure that all communication activities are aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals and effectively engage target audiences.

About the Role:

1. Create engaging content for the organisation’s communication platforms ensuring that all content aligns with the organisation’s messaging and brand guidelines.
2. Collaborate with the marketing team to engage followers and improve reach.
3. Manage the collation, storage and dissemination of the organisation’s digital archives in line with established guidelines and operational requirements.
4. Prepare stakeholder media summaries and reports on the organisation’s media coverage and its key issues.
5. Maintain a database of media contacts that can be used to strengthen stakeholder management.
6. Report on the performance of communication activities using data and insights to inform future communication strategies and activities.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
2. An understanding and awareness of the value of social media and their fundraising potential.
3. Experience in content creation, social media management, and media relations.
4. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to create content for different platforms and audiences.
5. Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and graphic design tools.
6. Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Communications Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping our communication strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to create and manage impactful content across various platforms, support media relations, and contribute to meaningful communication campaigns that align with the organisation’s strategic goals. Apply now to bring your creativity and expertise to a role where your contributions will have a tangible impact on communities around the world.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

About Us

Three times Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE founded Race Against Dementia in 2016, following his wife’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia.

At Race Against Dementia we identify, fund and guide pioneering dementia scientists from across the world.

We offer an innovative support package, inspired by high-performance Formula 1 and the world’s most inventive companies. We help researchers forge cross-discipline and cross-industry collaborations. We guide them on leadership, communication, teamwork and management.

Our researchers work to achieve better diagnoses, understand risks, develop treatments find a cure for dementia.

With over 55 million people affected globally and someone diagnosed every three seconds, Race Against Dementia is taking immediate action to drive significant breakthroughs and develop leaders in the field.

 Our Mission

To equip dynamic and driven dementia researchers with funds and a Formula 1 mindset to accelerate a cure for dementia.

Our Vision

A world with preventions and cures for dementia.

Our Values

Innovation: We harness forward-thinking approaches and cutting-edge ideas to drive positive change and challenge the norm.

Teamwork: We foster a culture of teamwork and respect. We apply our individual expertise and we work collaboratively towards our mission.

Resilience: We are focused and motivated on our mission and support each other in moments of adversity.

Ambitious: We are conscientious and driven. We are motivated to push boundaries and achieve success.

Integrity: We are honest, fair and equal. We listen to each other and make decisions with consistency, transparency and integrity.

About You

• We are looking for someone who is committed to helping us achieve our mission and vision.
• You will need to be adaptable, able to multi-task and work as part of the team.
• You will need a keenness for learning and new challenges with a high level of commitment and passion for our cause.

Our Team

We are a small dynamic and hardworking team.  We have a positive and inclusive culture and believe we are made up of open-minded, agile, determined and fun individuals who really want to make a difference.

 What can we offer you?

• You will be joining a team who put people first and will make you feel valued, help you to learn, and support you to thrive in your role and within the charity.
• Quarterly in person team meeting days where we take a break from the screens, reflect on the last couple of months, plan ahead and use the day to work collaboratively.
• Hybrid working with an office in London.
• Pension contribution.
• 33 days’ holiday a year (including eight English public holidays), and we encourage you to use them all!
• Discretionary holiday allowance around Christmas.
• Laptops provided for all employees.
• Learning and development budget

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Based In: Hybrid working with two days a week to be worked in the London office

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible For: UK fundraising and global marketing

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, worked flexibly to include evening and weekend work where necessary

Leave: 25 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays

Contract: Permanent

Pension: Up to 3% matched contributions

Travel: Travel throughout the UK and overseas as appropriate

Purpose of the role

To be a key member of the senior leadership team, working collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team to set and deliver the overall fundraising and marketing strategy. To lead and develop a high performing fundraising and marketing team. Grow income generation to enable Race Against Dementia to achieve ambitious future aims.

Duties and Resonsiblities

•  Work with the Chief Executive Officer and board of Trustees to set and agree the vision and direction for significant UK income generation for the charity.
• Deliver the agreed strategy for fundraising, marketing and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage and deepen the charity’s relationships with key funders, partners and stakeholders, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Trustees as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to develop new relationships with individual donors, corporates, trusts and foundations and other potential income streams.
• Provide inspirational leadership, support and management to a small fundraising and marketing team.
• Build on current systems and processes to maximise the efficiency of the fundraising and marketing team and deliver best in class donor relationship management.
• Identify opportunities to elevate the profile of the charity in the UK and build reputation.
• Own the brand and tone of voice for the organisation. Deepen brand visibility through paid campaigns, digital and social channels, content marketing and communications activity.
• Support the team with day-to-day digital and social media content to retain and build the online community.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to develop a fundraising budget and monitor progress against targets. Present progress regularly to the Trustees.
• To be an active member of the senior leadership team, supporting overall team culture and moral.
• To attend, where appropriate national and international events organised by the charity, including an annual Forum.
• To administer your own workload, including meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Race Against Dementia appraisal system.
• To attend relevant CPD training events as required and work within the guidelines of Race Against Dementia’s policies and procedures.

About You

• Proven track record of acquiring new major donors and partners and raising funds of over £1million for a non-profit organisation.
• Significant experience managing existing major donors, corporate partners and other key relationships.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing creative marketing strategies and experience of planning and overseeing targeted campaigns across a range of platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate information to management and charity Trustees.
• Experience working with senior leadership and boards of Trustees.
• A good understanding of wider charitable sector considerations and fundraising regulations.

The Age UK led We Are Undefeatable campaign is a transformational campaign working to address misconceptions around long-term health conditions and physical activity.

To support the further development and delivery of We Are Undefeatable, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Social Media Executive to join this fantastic project team on a fixed-term-contract until the 31st March 2028.

Utilising their expertise in social media and content creation, the successful applicant of this multi-faceted position will work with charities, local partners and real-life case studies to create engaging and inspiring content for our social media channels and have a passion for community management.

With support from the Brand Marketing & Social Media Manager, the Social Media Executive will collaborate with various stakeholders, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the We Are Undefeatable social channels, providing content planning, social media asset creation, scheduling and community engagement. You will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the campaign content performance.

If you have a passion for working with people, content creation & social media, and would like to use your skills and experience to support this ground-breaking campaign, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates for this role must be UK based and within a reasonable commuting distance to central London, as the role will require attending regular meetings in our modern co-working hub. The hub is based in central London, surrounded by excellent amenities and fantastic views overlooking Tower Bridge. We expect that candidates would be able to attend the office 1-2 days a week.

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:

Application= A, Interview= I, Presentation= P

Must haves:

* Stakeholder and partner collaboration and management. A,I
* Day-to-day management of social media channels and community management. A,I
* Social media content creation, including copy execution across multiple channels and tailored for specific audiences. A,I
* Execution and production of content, including social- first images and short-form videos. A,I
* Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of social channels using insight tools to refine plans in real time and make recommendations for the adaption of plans or future strategies. A,I
* Strong personal skills and sensitivities to working with people living with long-term health conditions. I
* Build relationships and develop effective ways of working with social teams. I
* Creative individual and passion for social-first content creation. A,I

Great to haves:
* Experience of working with external creative agencies. A,I
* Experience executing Facebook and Instagram lives. I
* Experience taking part in workshops with internal social media stakeholders. I
* Writing briefs and working with campaign case studies to develop content. A,I
* Writing social media monthly reports for organic activity. A,I
* Team player who can manage their own time and workload effectively. I
* Proactive self-starter. I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

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Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Role Description
This role focuses on raising awareness of Together Active’s mission, growing engagement with our work, and supporting income generation through creative marketing. As our Marketing Officer, you’ll plan and deliver impactful campaigns, develop our digital presence, and create high-quality content to reach key audiences.

Role Outcomes

• Increased awareness and engagement with Together Active’s programmes and initiatives.
• Successful delivery of multi-channel marketing campaigns, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• A measurable increase in our digital reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Consistent brand representation across all channels and communications.

What Does This Mean Day to Day?

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging marketing campaigns across digital and print platforms.
• Develop compelling content for social media, websites, email newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Manage and grow Together Active’s digital presence, ensuring consistency with our brand.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support communication needs.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights to improve future activities.
• Support fundraising and brand-building initiatives to amplify our impact.

How We Value You

• Generous annual leave allowance: 27.5 days upon commencement of employment plus bank holidays, increasing by an additional day per year after two years of continuous employment (up to an additional 5 days).
• Three concessionary days leave over Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Death in service scheme up to the value of three times actual salary.
• Wellbeing Grant: £50 voucher per year to spend on health and wellbeing.
• Volunteer day to support an organisation or cause of your choice.
• Up to 8% employer contribution to the pension scheme.
• Reimbursement of the cost of a standard eye test as a user of visual display equipment.
• Access to Cyclescheme.
• Annual CPD courses offered by Staffordshire University.
• Online skills training platform for personal and professional development.
• Access to counselling services.

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation is the charity for Cambridgeshire, working towards a better quality of life for people across the county. The Foundation identifies the most critical needs of local communities, raises funds and awards grants to non-profit organisations that make a big impact in addressing those needs.

We are looking for someone to support the Marketing Manager in delivering a range of marketing and communications activities to increase brand awareness, support donor development and develop positive relationships with the charity’s key stakeholders and audiences.

Overview

• Salary: £23,000 (pro rata) per annum, rising to £25,000 (pro-rata) upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• Hours: 15 hours per week. We offer flexible working hours within overall working hours of 08:00 – 18:00. Working hours and days are to be agreed.
• Contract: Permanent, following 6-month probation.
• Reporting to: Marketing Manager
• Location: Hybrid. Predominantly home-based, with occasional work required in the office (Newmarket Road, Cambridge) and other locations across Cambridgeshire.
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum (pro-rata) plus concessionary leave during office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension: A workplace pension scheme with NEST.
• DBS: DBS and security checks must be successfully completed.

Key responsibilities

• General: Provide day-to-day marketing and communications support to the Marketing Manager and the wider team, encouraging and promoting branding and communications best practice across the charity.
• Email: Manage the events email inbox and respond to enquiries.
• CRM: Use Salesforce to input and manage donor, event and campaign data.
• Website: Regularly review and update website content and carry out administrative tasks related to the website’s donation and fundraising system.
• Social media: Support content creation, managing activity, and analytics.
• Storytelling: Build our storytelling resources, such as written and video case studies to demonstrate the impact of our work.
• Copywriting: Create copy as needed for marketing collateral, campaigns and the website.
• Press and PR: Research stories, produce press releases, maintain media lists and record media coverage.
• Design: Design digital and printed marketing collateral, such as reports, posters and event invites.
• Events: Support the planning, promotion and delivery of the charity’s events and attend relevant external events. This will require occasional evening and weekend work.
• Campaigns: Support the planning and delivery of fundraising and brand awareness campaigns.
• Video: Record and edit video content.
• Analytics: Support the evaluation of our marketing activities using analytical tools, as required.
• External suppliers: Liaise with suppliers when required.
• Undertake other duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time by the Marketing Manager.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• A qualification in marketing or a related subject, or two years’ experience in a marketing or communications role (this can include voluntary work).
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience of writing engaging copy for different audiences, channels and functions.
• Experience of using Canva and/or software packages to create print materials, as well as digital and video content.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and personal integrity.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of using the Microsoft Office suite.
• A full UK driving license and access to a car.

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of using social media in a professional environment.
• Experience of using Salesforce or another CRM system.
• Experience of using WordPress or another website management system.
• Experience of supporting the planning and delivery of events and/or campaigns.
• Experience of using marketing analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.
• Understanding of the charity sector.

Interviews

• We aim to hold interviews in the weeks commencing 3 February and 10 February 2025.
• Interviews may be held remotely or in person, depending on circumstances.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We value diversity and we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures. We want to see every candidate shine throughout their job application process. If there’s anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Due to the time constraints of our team, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.