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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based at our Crisis Skylight South Wales, 163 St Helen’s Rd, Swansea SA1 4DQ, with the option of hybrid working in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.
About the role
As Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer (Wales), you will play a crucial role in our work to end homelessness in Wales.
You will create and drive forward a bold communications strategy for Wales, collaborating with colleagues across multiple departments to showcase the depth and breadth of Crisis’ work in Wales with maximal impact.
You will share our passion for equity and for ensuring that the voices of those with lived experience of homelessness are at the heart of our work.
The successful candidate will have a natural interest in campaigning for positive change and will work closely with our policy team, joining the team at an exciting time as we anticipate proposals for new legislation to better support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Wales.
About you
The successful candidate will:
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Have an excellent working knowledge of the media landscape in Wales.
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A proven track record for designing and delivering impactful communication strategies or substantial experience as a journalist.
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Be experienced in working with people to share their stories in a positive and meaningful way.
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Have exceptional communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with wide-ranging audiences and partners.
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Have a good understanding of Welsh politics and take a keen interest in campaigning for positive policy change.
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Be passionate about working as a team to help end homelessness in Wales.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 17 November 2024 23:55
Interview date: Tuesday 26 November 2024 at Crisis Skylight South Wales, 163 St Helen’s Rd, Swansea SA1 4DQ
Interview process: This will include an interview looking at competency and values-based questions with our recruitment panel as well as a discussion with some of our members with lived experience of homelessness here at Crisis. As part of the interview, candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation and to complete a short-written task.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to take on a dynamic role, using your project management skills to develop, execute and evaluate a project to create and deliver a new volunteer-led peer support service for women affected by ovarian cancer?
If you’re passionate about making a difference, fostering relationships, and championing the voices of those navigating this challenging diagnosis, we want you to join us in transforming lives and creating a supportive network for all!
We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.
We are looking for a Project Lead (peer support) who will manage all aspects of a new project, from developing detailed plans and timelines to collaborating with our steering committee to define objectives and success criteria. You’ll take charge of volunteer management, ensuring adherence to policies, leading recruitment and training sessions, and providing ongoing support to our dedicated volunteers. By building strong links with the community and engaging with existing support groups and healthcare professionals, you’ll help to create a robust network for those affected by ovarian cancer. Additionally, you’ll oversee communication strategies, produce high-calibre progress reports, and continuously evaluate the project’s impact. This project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund
The role is a full time, 35 hours per week, 3 year fixed-term contract position.
We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office in Angel, London when required. Please contact us using the details in the recruitment pack if you would like to find out more about how frequently you would likely be required in the office for this role.
Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter using the details in the recruitment pack. Please also complete the equalities monitoring form. Please submit your application by 23.59 on 04/11/2024.
If you would like to receive a paper copy of the recruitment pack, please contact us using the details in the recruitment pack.
We want to make our recruitment accessible to all, if there is a way we can support you in your application, please contact us using the details in the recruitment pack.
The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, proof of your right to work and two satisfactory references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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KCLSU is looking for a Student Voice Coordinator work within the Student Voice team to coordinate the development and delivery of representation practices, and embed these processes across KCLSU’s Community Engagement Department and our student voice partnership work with King’s College London. This will be focused on Student Futures, a large-scale transformation portfolio King’s College London is undertaking.
Student Futures aims to improve student experiences in key areas across the next three years. These areas include improving core processes and systems for education delivery; ensuring the university is able to provide proactive and personalised support for student wellbeing; and delivering a distinct, valuable extra and co-curricular student experience.
At times, the post-holder will also be required to support other King’s Transformation Office programmes, such as Campus Futures, which is overseeing the development of King’s campus spaces and facilities in the next few years.
This role is funded for the next three years, the planned timeline of the Student Futures portfolio, and is offered as a 3-year fixed-term contract.
Job Specification
ENHANCING REPRESENTATIVE PROCESSES
• Act as central point of contact for colleagues across King’s and KCLSU for centralising and sharing information about student voice and representation structures related to Transformation Office projects;
• Set up and oversee systems for the management of student representative data between KCLSU and various King’s project teams;
• Ensure that all areas of student representative recruitment, induction, and support are conducted smoothly;
• Record student attendance and other participation data to support evaluation processes and ensure appropriate remuneration;
• Support the payment of remuneration and/or incentives to student participants where required, working with the KCLSU Finance and relevant King’s teams to ensure this is appropriately administered and recorded.
ORGANISING REPRESENTATION PRACTICES
• Lead on the practical organisation of Student Futures representation practices – calendar management, room booking, procuring materials, etc.;
• Liaise with KCLSU and King’s College London colleagues across a range of teams to ensure smooth operational delivery;
• Provide support with other Transformation Office representation practices where necessary.
DATA & COMMUNICATIONS
• Support the Policy & Research Coordinator with the capture and analysis of datasets relating to the student experience, including data from relevant representation practices;
• Contribute to the scrutiny of evidence, trends, and datasets to identify to identify insight relevant to key Student Futures projects;
• Contribute to student-facing communications related to Student Futures and other Transformation Office programmes as relevant, including updating KCLSU webpages
• Contribute to the delivery of training, guidance, and ongoing support for Student Officers and other student representatives across KCLSU, equipping students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to thrive in their roles and feel empowered to grow as leaders.
GENERAL
• Operate in accordance with health and safety regulations;
• Ensure compliance with GDPR in handling student and any other personal data;
• Undertake any other task appropriate for the grade and responsibilities of the post that may from time to time be reasonably requested.
Candidate Specification
KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• (Desired) Basic understanding of representation systems and practices in universities and students’ unions
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience of working with people via email, audio or video call, and face-to-face
• Experience of providing administrative support
• Experience of working with data
• Experience working as part of a busy team
• (Desired) Experience of working with young people, students, or similar
• (Desired) Experience of working in successful partnership with a range of stakeholders
• (Desired) Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) or membership management systems
SKILLS:
• Organised and methodical, with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to explain processes or provide instructions clearly and succinctly
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and use initiative and creativity to resolve problems
• Ability to manage working time effectively, prioritise appropriately, and ask for help when necessary
• (Desired) Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce insights
• (Desired) Competent IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
APTITUDE:
• Proactive working style with a commitment to learning, development, and innovation
• A commitment to the principles and practices of equality and diversity
The list above is not exhaustive. For further details, please review our Job Pack.
Application Process
If this is you, please apply by providing a supporting statement and addressing each key requirements of the role.
You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
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
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- Death in Service
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are 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
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
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Community Fundraiser – East Anglia
Brain Tumour Research is looking for a Community Fundraiser to provide support, and to help our donors and supporters fundraise, building connections to ensure a lifetime relationship between the charity and individual.
Position: Community Fundraiser – East Anglia
Location: Home based, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Salary: Circa £28,500 pa
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum , excluding UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK.
As Community Fundraiser for East Anglia, you will help deliver our strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing income through community fundraising activities. Our community fundraisers also help raise awareness by engaging people with our work, and recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.
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.
Do you have:
- Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
- Good communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically
- Excellent time management skills; able to work proactively unsupervised and use own initiative
- Experience working to and meeting targets
- A high level of empathy for our cause
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: 16th November 2024
First Interviews: Week commencing 18th November 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: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive
No agencies please.
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.
We are looking for a talented Media and Public Relations Officer to join Scope’s dynamic press office.
Permanent, 35 hours a week
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home most of the time.
The role
This role is varied and offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and abilities. You will help us deliver our exciting new strategy (An Equal Future) as we position ourselves as a diverse, vibrant and proud campaigning organisation.
You will:
- Use your media and public relations skills to help drive social change and join us to campaign for an equal future with disabled people.
- Be heavily involved with our work to promote our Scope Awards that celebrate people and organisations that champion disability equality.
- Be working on disability employment, and on the extra costs disabled people face.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the Apply via Website link.
About you
We are looking for someone ambitious who:
- Has worked in a press office environment and helped to deliver successful social change campaigns.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate with stakeholders in a clear, meaningful and effective way.
- Has the ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities.
- Has excellent organisation and planning skills.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 10 November 2024.
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
The successful candidate will need to pass a basic DBS check.
Interview date: W/C 11th November
The Individual Giving Team have seen incredible growth over the last five years and we are excited to build on this with ambitious goals for where we see the programme in 2030 and beyond. Stewardship is a vital part of this ambition. We plan to recruit record numbers of supporters in the coming years and the stewardship team is essential for engaging these supporters and encouraging them to support us long term.
Within this role you will create inspiring supporter journeys for new and existing supporters using a variety of channels including direct mail, email, telephone and SMS. You will be responsible for sourcing case studies and information which demonstrate the impact of our supporters’ donations. You will use this content to create engaging communications which bring supporters closer to our work, making them feel excited about supporting Alzheimer’s Society.
You will have the opportunity to continuously test and learn to create the best journeys for our supporters and you will collaborate with the team to create the long-term stewardship strategy. You’ll work closely with our strategic creative agency and you’ll also have the opportunity to work on our brand-new supporter magazine!
You will work together with the other teams within Individual Giving and other internal stakeholders to ensure that your communications go out to the right people and are as personalised as possible and you will be responsible for monitoring campaign results, making suggestions for improvements throughout.
You will:
- Create engaging communications
- Build, test and improve amazing supporter journeys
- Work closely with teams from across Alzheimer’s Society to source inspiring content
- Work across multiple marketing channels
- Give our supporters the best experience of Alzheimer’s Society
About you
You’ll be a team player, who is able to work effectively with stakeholders within and outside of the organisation, inspiring everyone to give their best through giving clear feedback, providing useful resources, and celebrating successes.
You will have good copywriting and editing skills. You will be able to tell a story in a clear and engaging way and be confident making complicated subjects easy to understand for supporters.
You will use your strong project management skills to deliver multiple campaigns on time and to budget. You will monitor performance and quality to ensure campaigns are delivering against targets . You will be analytical and want to delve into results to understand the impact of our stewardship communications and you will be motivated by problem solving and excited to continuously test and learn and make improvements.
You will be supporter focussed and want to give our supporters the best journey possible and finally you’ll be passionate about working for Alzheimer’s Society. Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges of our time and you will be joining a team passionate about bringing real change for people living with dementia, their families, and carers.
You will be:
• A great copywriter and editor
• A strong communicator
• A confident project manager, able to manage multiple campaigns
• Supporter focussed and passionate about supporter experience
• Analytical and keen to understand the impact of your campaigns
Fundraising Officer
Reference: SEP20241259
Location: Home based/RSPB Cymru
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Introduction
This is an exciting role within the Fundraising team in Wales that will enable RSPB Cymru to deliver impact. The role will primarily focus on high value including grants, charitable trusts and corporates, generating funds and support for the RSPB against annual income targets and contributing to the organisation's' purpose of saving nature. This role is home based (within Wales preferably), with travel to meetings in a range of locations and some overnight stays required.
What's the role about?
As Fundraising Officer you will be part of a busy fundraising team within RSPB Cymru, proactively researching and pursuing funding opportunities and relationships that meet the need of Wales Delivery Plan and overall strategic objectives of the RSPB.
You will work to agreed income targets, maximising funding opportunities and playing your part in delivering the agreed fundraising plan, working with a range of departments on specific projects to meet funder and project timescales.
You will be responsible for managing the delivery of funding conditions to maximise revenue and maintain positive supporter relationships. You will compile financial claims and monitor and report progress, and action needed against targets and KPIs to stakeholders to ensure appropriate oversight of income streams.
You will play a critical role in updating and utilising contact databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate records are kept to facilitate effective contact management across the organisation.
You will provide excellent customer experience to all existing and potential funders, donors and supporters to ensure ongoing relationships, future donations and support, and safeguard the RSPB's reputation and brand.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Charities Act regulations and guidelines.
- Relevant understanding of fundraising, including supporter motivations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it with clarity.
- Persuasive negotiator with the ability to influence.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office.
- Able to work under own initiative and prioritise work in order to get the right things done, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
- Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with external and internal stakeholders, delivering a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences.
- Good level of numeracy; ability to analyse data, identify trends and make recommendations for change.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Working knowledge of fundraising and Welsh fundraising landscape
- Welsh speaker
- Management of volunteers
Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 18th November 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 2/12/24.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
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At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals.
The successful candidate will be working as part of the Events Logistics Team for a 15-month maternity cover to run a series of our Fundraising and Cultivation events throughout 2025 and into early 2026.
To be successful in this role you will:
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Have 1-3 years events experience including developing events plans, risk assessments and income and expenditure documents
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Be self-motivated and highly organised
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Be good at managing competing priorities
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Have experience of managing stakeholders and suppliers
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Have excellent communication and relationship management skills
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Have the ability to lead events as well as work as an events support with the wider Events Team
What we offer:
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
- Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
- Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Free flu jabs
- Paid volunteer time
- Charity events throughout the year
- Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries and will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 7th November with interview dates being held on Thursday 14th November at our Head Office - 5 Rowchester Court, Whittal Street, Birmingham B4 6DH.
Please ensure to complete your cover letter detailing why you feel you would be a suitable fit for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A new Labour Government has been elected with a mandate to deliver key policies to improve the UK’s environment and climate – from transitioning our energy system to one based on renewables and improving the energy efficiency of our homes and business; to improving our biodiversity and protecting our nature; cleaning up our rivers and beaches, and making our farming more sustainable.
Labour’s Environment Campaign – SERA is the Labour Party’s affiliated environment campaign. We helped to provide the evidence and political will to develop many of these policies in Opposition and campaigned to elect a record number of Labour MPs to help deliver these policies in Government. Supporting environment and climate policies for the Welsh and Scottish Labour Parties ahead of the 2026 elections in each nation is also a key priority for us.
We are a membership organisation, and the Labour Party members who subscribe to Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA are our backbone. We also work with Labour politicians at all levels, trade unions, other Labour Socialist Society affiliates, NGOs, think tanks, and civil society organisations.
We are looking for someone with the experience to lead Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA through its next phase of development, cementing its influence within the Labour movement on climate and nature matters.
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
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Commitment to the policies, values, principles and objectives of the Labour Party and the wider labour movement, particularly trade unions and Socialist Societies, and to environmental and social justice.
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Experience of leading or senior management in an advocacy, campaigning or policy organisation
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Demonstrable knowledge of the political conditions in which the organisation operates, and a high level of political judgement.
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Excellent networking, advocacy and influencing skills.
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Experience in fundraising, income generation and financial management.
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Experience in staff management and leadership and the ability to enthuse and motivate.
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Strong communication skills including the ability to represent the organisation effectively in public forums and the media.
Desirable
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A strong knowledge and understanding of current political and public policy issues and debates around climate and the environment.
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Understanding of the Labour Party and the labour movement and relationships with key figures within both.
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Ability to build excellent relationships with the environmental sector, business and the media.
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Understanding and knowledge of the administrative, financial and legislative requirements of managing a political organisation.
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Experience working in a membership organisation.
This crucial role is part of the growing team we are recruiting to deliver on our policy and campaigning priorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a storyteller with a keen eye for detail?
We are looking for a creative written communicator with an excellent eye for detail to tell the story of The Listening Place, our volunteers and our visitors.
The Listening Place offers free, confidential, face-to-face support for people feeling suicidal, provided by highly trained volunteers using active listening skills. Over eight years, the charity has grown rapidly, with now over 800 volunteers delivering up to 150 appointments daily across three sites. TLP receives 750 new referrals every month and will provide support to 8000 people struggling with suicidal feelings this year. This growth, achieved without waiting lists, highlights how TLP balances ambition with a commitment to high-quality, person-centered support. With plans to expand to East London and strong donor and media interest, it’s an exciting time to join this effective, community-led service.
This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for giving TLP a voice across external and internal communications. Through dependable, precise and creative communications, you will help TLP meet its three key communication objectives:
- To inspire and retain volunteers and supporters.
- To influence public and stakeholder opinion on how to deliver effective suicide prevention services.
- To help recruit new volunteers.
All your copy should be clear, concise and help deliver against one of these key objectives.
We are seeking an individual with an excellent eye for detail who is a self-starter, able to seek out stories and respond to opportunities as and when they arise. This means over the course of a day you could be covering an event, interviewing a volunteer, setting up targeted paid adverts or responding to messages from supporters.
Your success will be judged on your ability to deliver all communications with a meticulous attention for detail and a clear understanding of TLP’s voice.
Core Responsibilities:
The Communications Coordinator will:
Working under the direction of the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for the development, delivery, analysis and growth of TLP’s communications through effective copy for internal and external stakeholders. This includes:
- Leading on day-to-day account management and content creation for organic and paid activity on TLP social media channels.
- Planning and executing activities for national campaigns including World Suicide Prevention Day and Mental Health Week.
- Working with and supporting teams from across the organisation to execute engaging internal and external communications and digital campaigns including monthly volunteer and supporter newsletters.
- To act as a point of contact for teams for communications related queries, maintaining a good understanding of approaches, channels and technologies in order to do this.
- Recognise, mitigate and appropriately escalate communications related incidents and risks including reputation management, information governance and sensitivity issues.
- Regularly reviewing website content, looking for ways to constantly improve user experience.
- Compiling regular monthly statistics and analytical reports, evaluating our online performance against agreed metrics.
- Ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR and the Institute of Fundraising policies.
We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities, and creating inclusive teams.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process or your ability to work with us, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Attributes and Skills:
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail in all written language.
- Strong news sense, as well as digital copywriting and editorial skills.
- Self-motivated, energetic and able to use own initiative.
- Broad understanding of social media platforms, insight software and campaign management.
- Strong commitment to and good understanding of TLP’s mission and values.
- Proactive and self-motivated - able to plan and prioritise workload effectively and multi-task.
- A flexible and helpful approach - willing to go the extra mile.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including willingness to respond to some out-of-hours communications activity.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities as well as the ability to apply a sensitive approach to all areas of work.
- Tactful and able to safeguard sensitive or confidential information.
Experience:
Essential
- Working in a communications role, or demonstrable transferable experience/qualifications
- Experience of developing and delivering communications materials and information for wide and targeted audiences
- Experience of working across teams or with multiple stakeholders to coordinate the production of communications
- Planning and deploying paid-for social media, digital campaigns, and email marketing
- Content creation – for websites and social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
- Digital skills including Office 365 systems (inc. Teams and SharePoint), WordPress, Photoshop, Google ads and Canva
- Developing an engaging end to end digital customer experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the charity sector and the mental health landscape
- Analytics and data skills including Google Analytics
- Search engine optimisation.
Hours
22.5 hours a week, office hours, with occasional evening and weekend work to meet operational requirements.
Location
1 Cambridge Court, 210 Shepherd’s Bush Road, Hammersmith, London W6 7NJ and remote working
Reporting line
The Digital Communications Officer will report to the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
Salary: £17,955 per annum (£29,255 FTE) at 3 days a week plus benefits (3% employer contribution towards pension, 25 days annual leave (FTE) per annum (plus public holidays), Employee Assistance Programme, access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover.)
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter of no more than one side by November 1st. Interviews will take place w/c 11th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full time permanent contract (35 hours per week)
£27,021 to £30,060 per annum dependant on experience
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Digital Fundraising Officer to drive an increase in our fundraised income through engagement with our digital audiences.
In this new role you’ll work right across our digital ecosystem - from our website to our social media platforms, email marketing software and beyond - to develop and deliver highly targeted online interactions and campaigns that convert engagement into long-term financial support, especially through membership.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be an outstanding communicator with experience in planning and implementing highly compelling, audience targeted and brand-reflective digital content and campaigns to meet income, membership and engagement targets. Highly organised, skilled in collating and analysing performance data and using it to demonstrate impact and inform our plans, our ideal candidate will also be an innovator who can help us to adopt new digital tools and technologies to create more effective fundraising solutions, run more profitable campaigns and futureproof the Trust. Experience of the charity/third sector environment and expertise in driving membership acquisition is preferred.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: Monday 25th November at 9am
Interview date: Monday 9th December at our Head Office at St. Georges Place, York
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Job title: Service Coordinator (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
Post no: 606
Working base: Bedford Wellbeing Centre, Woburn Rd, Bedford
Hours: 12 hrs per week
Working pattern: 2 days per week tbc (Monday – Friday), 6 hrs per day (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Salary: £24,720 per annum FTE (£8,017.30 per annum Actual)
About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford Mental Health Prevention service for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence.
As Service Coordinator you will be responsible for implementing working recovery models and coordinating the operational plans for the service to ensure that people are able to manage their mental health, move through their recovery journeys and achieve positive outcomes.
Along with coordinating service delivery to meet its aims, objectives and Key Performance Indicators, you will also line manage the service Recovery Workers and lead on recruitment, onboarding and management of volunteers in the service.
Additionally you will conduct assessments of individual’s suitability for the service, leading on more complex cases and guiding people through the range of available interventions that can support them to achieve the outcomes that matter to them.
In addition to managing the day-to-day delivery of the service you will also contribute to the direct provision of the service by leading and facilitating group sessions where needed and by offering informal 1-2-1 mental health and wellbeing support that reduces the chance that people will fall through gaps, be isolated and ensuring the right support and the right time that manages a range of needs.
You will lead opportunities to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and to build links with local organisations and agencies.
You will need to be empathetic and deliver a person-centred approach in a non-judgemental way, collaborating with people to empower and engage them. SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Wednesday 16 October 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
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.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Patron Fundraising Executive
Location: Head Office (Regents Park, NW1 4RY)
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £36,750 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Business Area: Enabling Functions and Professional Services
Purpose of the role
ZSL’s Patron Executive will maximise fundraising revenue for ZSL through our Patron programme and will drive forward our wider mid-value donation portfolio. The postholder will be responsible for the recruitment, cultivation and engagement of our Patrons, underpinning strategic areas of delivery and generating essential income. The Patron programme is currently under review, and the postholder will support and lead on the review and will launch the new strategy and programme
Key responsibilities:
- Lead on the management of the Patron programme and mid-value donor portfolio.
- Will manage the day-to-day delivery of the Patron programme including coordinating the renewals process and responding to enquiries.
- Develop and deliver the recruitment to the Patronage programme, effectively promoting the programme across a range of audiences. Work with colleagues to identify and recruit prospects to the programme and deliver retention activity to uplift individuals to Patronage
- Develop and deliver the retention programme for Patrons, collaborating with colleagues on stewardship and cultivation plans including a programme of communications and engagements, including events.
- Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager and Development Director to increase income and develop other fundraising opportunities.
About You
- Experience in fundraising and donor development in the charity or cultural sector, or in membership engagement.
- Experience in maintaining a network of contacts through stewardship, cultivation and donor management
- Experience in supporter retention which may include events and communications
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice including Gift Aid and GDPR
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in using MS office suite and presentation software.
- Numeracy skills to work with budgets and financial reporting
- A positive and enabling attitude and a pro-active, creative approach to problem-solving
- Ability to think creatively with strong influencing skills
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
No agencies please.
Director of Supporter Fundraising
Reference: SEP20249533
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £85,000 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
The RSPB, Europe’s leading nature conservation NGO, is seeking a Director of Supporter Fundraising to lead the charity’s work in recruiting and stewarding the next generation of individual supporters to help address the nature and climate emergency.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature, bringing people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. The charity now manages and protects 160,000 hectares of land across the four countries of the UK.
Public support has been at the centre of RSPB’s work since its foundation as a campaigning organisation in 1889. With 1.1 million current members contributing over £95m to the charity’s cause in 2024, the RSPB has set itself a bold ambition to increase supporter numbers and net income from this core area.
Working closely with the Executive Director for Income and Conservation Investment and other senior stakeholders across RSPB, the Director of Supporter Fundraising will ensure that the organisation maintains and increases its income in membership, individual giving, legacies, in memoriam and community fundraising. The role will be responsible for a large team working to develop new strategies and to engage and grow a diverse supporter base, enabling the charity to inspire long-term support and active engagement with their work.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in growing a large and complex individual giving or subscription programme across multiple products and channels. They will also have demonstrable experience of leading successful organisational transformation to create long-term value, as well as of leading projects within a complex stakeholder or matrix management environment. Significant experience in individual supporter fundraising or consumer marketing through direct marketing techniques will be essential.
As a leader, the successful candidate will have strong collaboration skills with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams to achieve challenging goals in a variety of contexts. They will also be able to use their networking and interpersonal skills to build excellent internal and external relationships and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Finally, they will have a commitment to the values and vision of RSPB and to mobilising support for a thriving natural world.
Closing date: 09:00, Wednesday 6th November 2024
Please note: we will be longlisting throughout the campaign so please do apply early to register your interest.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Since 2018, Connect: North Korea (CNK) has grown from a small community start-up into an effective and impactful organisation with an annual income of approaching £500,000, mainly through grants from Trusts and Foundations. We now want to develop our individual giving programme to build our unrestricted income and secure our long term growth.
As our new Head of Individual Giving, you will be responsible for growing our income from our individual and corporate base to help us reach more vulnerable members of our community. You will lead on individual fundraising relationships and initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and all direct marketing activities and communications. You will position us in our supporters’ minds and encourage them to actively support CNK in 2025 and beyond.
Position: Head of Individual Giving
Responsible to: CEO
Based at: Our offices in New Malden KT3 with some remote/home working. We will be as flexible as possible to accommodate the right candidate.
Contract: Permanent. Full-time (35 hours per week) with occasional evening working required. Flexible hours/days possible whilst respecting core hours of 10am-4pm
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 + 5% pension on qualifying earnings, health insurance and gym membership
Benefits: 28 days holidays exclusive of public holidays. We also offer 2 additional days on top of this – 1 recharge day where the whole charity closes and 1 day in the week of a staff member’s birthday.
The role
Your specific objectives will be to:
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Grow our individual supporter base (individual and corporate) by 30% in 2025 through new donor acquisition strategies
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Increasing our unrestricted income from major, mid and low level donors and corporate partners to £100,000 per annum in 2025 and beyond
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Delivering impactful messages, responsive and successful direct marketing and digital fundraising campaigns
This is a really exciting opportunity for a creative ambitious self-starter who enjoys a fast paced fundraising environment, is passionate about communications, building donor relationships and driving long-term income growth.
Funding dependent, we would intend that the role also entails future promotion and staff management potential.
You have:
1) ability and enthusiasm to start up our individual giving programme (low, mid, major donors and corporate) to reach our target to raise £100,000 by end of 2025
2) creativity in creating and communicating personal stories and compelling asks that motivate our supporters to give
3) analytical understanding, strategic acumen and practical experience of the supporter journey from recruitment to regular giving, and ability to deliver this for CNK
Supported by the CEO, your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Strategy:
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Strategise and plan our annual individual and corporate giving programme with targets and performance indicators.This will be a key focus area within our 2025/6 corporate fundraising strategy.
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Report quarterly on progress. Use online analytics, social media insights and other metrics to help us learn, improve and grow our income from low, mid,major donors and corporate supporters.
Annual Corporate and Individual Giving Programmes:
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Develop and deliver CNK corporate and individual giving fundraising programme of events, campaigns and appeals to raise £100,000 in 2025.
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Work closely with CEO and CNK team members to craft information into compelling copy, asks, supporter updates, social media content and personalised campaign appeals.
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Plan and deliver low and mid level individual giving campaigns to cultivate new donors, convert existing supporters from once off donations to regular givers and inspire donors to increase their current support.
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Design and deliver our annual major donor giving programme. Cultivate, communicate and inspire new major donors to join us with the aim of increasing our current major donor pool by 10%. Steward current donors, keep in touch, craft compelling asks to support their progression towards more frequent or higher-value donations.
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Report monthly to the CEO on the success of campaigns and programming, income raised, number of new supporters/followers, conversion rates, offering insight on ROI, learnings and how we will incorporate this learning to improve how we do things in future.
Fundraising compliance:
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Save all profiles, donations, giving history, gift aid agreements, correspondence, and communications with supporters on CNK CRM database. Uphold GDPR and comply with fundraising best practice.
US Individual Giving Programme:
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Contribute towards developing a new US individual giving portfolio through prospect research and crafting compelling fundraising asks.
Staff & Volunteer Management:
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Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to grow individual giving through community events, social media and awareness raising.
The role has no direct line reports at present but there may be in future, budget permitting
Essential skills and experience:
You will have at least five, ideally eight, years experience of:
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individual giving fundraising for a small charity, with a track record of developing and delivering successful individual giving campaigns that have generated 5 figure sums
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building a supporter base - both amongst low value, but also mid level and major donors
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gathering information, case studies, data and finances, distilling and crafting high quality, well articulated compelling funding asks
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growing charity brand and positioning, thorough consistent approach, campaigns, asks,use of language and artwork
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digital marketing including social media, email marketing, and website content management
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designing tools, inputting data and keeping CRM software updated, using data analytics to report on donor journey and drive fundraising decisions
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relevant fundraising regulations and best practices, including GDPR compliance.
You:
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Can work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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Are highly organised, able to act on own initiative, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
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Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to craft compelling asks to engage and inspire donors.
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Have engaging people skills, friendly, approachable with a positive attitude. You enjoy talking to donors about CNK on the phone, by email, in person and are unafraid to ‘make the ask’ Can engage collaboratively and constructively in a small team with an entrepreneurial feel
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Are creative and confident in suggesting ideas and solutions. you are ambitious for what your role can deliver for our community.
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Are committed to supporting and embedding lived experience across CNK
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Are keen to build and develop your role as suits the needs of the organisation
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Can speak Korean although this is not essential to the role.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), LGBTQI+ or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, gender or social class.
Enabling escaped North Korean people to heal, grow, and live the lives they choose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.