Campaigning Jobs in Lambeth, Greater London

Head of Major Gifts - The Institute of Cancer Research - £53,200-69,216

Are you ready to lead transformative fundraising efforts in the fight against cancer? The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is seeking an exceptional Head of Major Gifts to drive our philanthropic success.

• Location: London, UK - 2 days a week in Chelsea office, 1 day a month at Sutton office
• Salary: £53,200-69,216
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time (35 hours/week), flexible options available

Join one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes and be part of ground-breaking discoveries that defeat cancer.

What you'll do as Head of Major Gifts:

• Lead and inspire a team to implement our major gifts growth strategy
• Develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals and secure significant donations
• Work closely with senior leaders and scientists to advance fundraising efforts
• Play a key role in our upcoming £50m campaign for drug discovery research

You'll excel in this role if you have:

• A proven track record in securing five and six-figure donations
• Experience managing complex donor relationships
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• The ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences

Why join the ICR?

• 28 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus 3 days at Christmas
• Excellent pension options (USS or NHS schemes)
• Family-friendly benefits, including flexible working
• Access to sports facilities and discounted season ticket loans

Our culture: At the ICR, we value integrity, innovation, and collaboration. You'll be part of a passionate team making real-world impacts on cancer patients' lives.

Career development: We're committed to helping you reach your full potential, offering ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Ready to make your mark in cancer research? Apply now and help us make the discoveries that defeat cancer!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you analytical, with the ability to review information, ask questions and make informed decisions? Or an approachable, confident and clear communicator, who can convey complex information in an understandable manner? If so, read on…

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with Breast Cancer Now to recruit a Fundraising Compliance Officer. This newly created position will support the Fundraising Compliance Manager to ensure fundraising and marketing activities meet the highest standards in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

This varied role will work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues across the charity. No day will feel the same, as you provide expert advice and assurance on a diverse range of fundraising products and marketing communications, this includes TV ads, prize competitions, social lotteries, and direct marketing campaigns. The role will work closely with individual giving team and our professional fundraising agencies to assure they are meeting compliance commitments.

Key tasks will include;

• Responding to enquires and providing compliance guidance regarding fundraising activities and products
• Managing the internal compliance inbox.
• Supporting the fundraising team to monitor professional fundraisers
• Producing and applying guidance materials, policies and training materials based on fundraising related regulations and best practice.

 This position would suit a candidate with fundraising knowledge or experience  but would like to use their skills in a different way. Or perhaps you’re someone with a compliance or regulatory background who is keen to move into the charity world? An understanding of data protection would be beneficial, but training will be provided.

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week from either their London or Sheffield office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic charity and develop your skills in an important and growing area of expertise. For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

£56,401 per annum

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent contract

London based contract with the option of hybrid working in the office and from home*

Exciting opportunity to join the CSP’s Innovations Team at the CSP in support of our public-good mission. You will be integral in establishing and embedding a programme management function for our Digital Transformation Programme at the CSP in aid of our 65,000 members and the physiotherapy profession.

The CSP is a one-off organisation. We give expert voice to UK physiotherapy, and support our members throughout their education, working lives and retirement. The organisation strives to provide the very best services for all our members, we have an ambitious and exciting programme of digital transformation to support this goal. 

You will be leading the Digital Transformation programme management at the CSP – managing an Innovations team that is focused on driving improvements for colleagues and members across the organisation. This function is the core driver to ensure that digital projects are effectively developed, planned and delivered as part of an overall programme of work.

You will combine professional expertise with personal integrity: we are a values-driven organisation, and delivering change with impact in the most effective and efficient way will be your mantra.

You will drive assurance to the executive and the CSPs highest authority – its elected Council - as well as leading the planning of the important digital transformation work being understaken at the CSP.

This is an opportunity to set out the CSPs Operating Model – ensuring that future digital transformation projects are delivered in a sustainable, assured and effective manner.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Scott-Bryan, Assistant Director, by email at head office.

Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

*The CSP operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work between their home and the office. While we do not stipulate the number of days in the office, employees can decide, through discussions with their line managers, how, when, and where they work best, balancing the needs of the CSP, the team, and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which include a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply online’ tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 2pm, 23 October 2024.

Interview date: 7 November 2024.

If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team.
The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please visit the website.

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An exciting position has arisen for a Senior Events Officer to join a renowned London based Charity supporting people with terminal illnesses

The successful post holder will be responsible for the driving of events through the development and delivery of the annual calendar for the Charity

Job Responsibilities:

• With support from the Community & Events Manager, organise and lead on the successful delivery of the annual hospice fundraising event programme
• Research, plan and implement new events to diversify the annual programme
• Proactively seek and maintain new relationships to enhance our events
• Conduct presentations and hospice tours to engage supporters and partners
• Prepare feasibility studies, budget and action plans for all events
• Undertake post event data analysis and evaluation for every event, reporting against KPIs, income breakdown, costs against budget

Person Specification:

• Understanding and enthusiasm towards charity fundraising events
• Considerable experience of event management to recruit, engage, inspire and retain supporters
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, working to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a fluent writing style and the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of media and audiences
• The ability to be a proactive self-starter and to use initiative to resolve problems and create solutions to improve results

Agency reference number: J84507
Location: South East London
Salary: £29,000 - £37,500 per annum
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Flexible Hybrid/Remote

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please get your applications in early to avoid missing out!

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

We are excited to be working with Wellbeing of Women to recruit for a newly created role. As Philanthropy Executive you will be responsible for growing income from events, mid level donors, major donors and trusts and foundations.

The charity are in the first year of implementing a new fundraising strategy and you will be instrumental in developing the mid value programme, this is a real opportunity for an ambitious and driven fundraiser to really shape and develop this area for the charity.

This is a hybrid role with two days a week in the London office

The Charity
Wellbeing of Women are dedicated to improving health through pioneering research and campaigns to support those who most need it. You would be joining a driven and enthusiastic work culture, offering some attractive benefits including private health care, employee discount scheme and cycle to work scheme.

The Role
Work with the Community and Digital Fundraising Manager to identify mid level and major donors from appeals, challenge events and other ways of giving
Work with the Community and Digital Fundraising Manager to maximise giving by mid level donors to appeals.
Prospect research across mid level, major donors and Trusts and Foundations.
Support Fundraising events through prospect research, on the day relationship building and assisting with follow up post event.

The Candidate
Previous experience in a philanthropy or fundraising role.
Experience of supporting with major donor fundraising events.
Experience of working with a CRM database.
Excellent relationship building skills

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Talent Set are working with a brilliant Animal Charity to recruit a Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead a newly structured team, leading income growth across Major Donor, Corporate, Trusts and Legacy gifts.

What’s on offer:

Salary: circa £55,000 dependant on experience

Working pattern: Hybrid or Remote, with quarterly travel into Central London

Key duties include:

· Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts and corporate fundraising income streams.

· Maintain relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through the provision of exemplary stewardship including reports, mailings, phone calls and face to face meetings.

· Oversee the continued development and growth of the charity’s global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising, and features, as well as correspondence with supporters, solicitors and other stakeholders.

· Drive the development of the corporate fundraising programme, working with Global Programmes colleagues and partners based in the countries where the charity operates in.

· Provide supportive and dynamic line management for the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team.

· Support the Chief Executive, Directors and senior colleagues to build new funding relationships with key stakeholders.

· Work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to develop and drive the Philanthropy & Partnerships growth plan.

We’re looking for the following skills & experience:

· Demonstrable experience of managing multi-faceted, high value fundraising campaigns across Major Gifts, Trusts, Corporate or Legacy fundraising.

· Experience of developing, building and maintaining relationships with high-value stakeholders.

· Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performing fundraising team.

· Experience of developing and driving income growth across high-value fundraising income streams.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Are you driven by a passion for health equity and justice for women from diverse backgrounds? Do you want to transform lives by amplifying the voices of women who are often overlooked?

At Sister Circle, we are a local, multicultural women-led charity with over 40 years of experience in enabling women from marginalised communities to empower themselves. Our mission is to support those most at risk of poor healthcare outcomes—especially in sexual, reproductive, and mental health—by fostering trusted relationships and delivering culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care.

We are on a mission to reshape how women’s health services cater to those who are least likely to be heard. To achieve this, we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Community Engagement and Communications to lead the way. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in creating the space for women, particularly refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, to directly influence the healthcare services they need and deserve.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced community engager with a deep understanding of working with diverse, marginalised communities of women.
• Is passionate about creating safe spaces for underrepresented women to shape the services that affect them.
• Thrives on collaboration and innovation and brings strong leadership experience.
• Has a proven track record of developing strategies that bring about real, measurable change.

Why Join Sister Circle?

This is a unique opportunity to be transforming women’s healthcare in underserved communities. You will  be part of a small team, working closely with our Chief Executive, senior leaders, team, volunteers and beneficiaries to create real, lasting impact. As we tackle one of the most pressing challenges in women’s health today—improving equity and justice for ethnic minority and underserved communities.

Volunteer Co-ordinator - London TIME

Permanent

35 hours per week

£29,394.04 per annum

Benefits

London Borough of Newham

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.

TYPE OF PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR/ WHAT'S EXPECTED OF THEM

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Experience of developing and delivering training programmes

-Experience of recruiting, training and supporting Volunteers to a high standard, including developing and maintaining a comprehensive programme of support.

-Experience of peer mentoring programmes and/or experience of facilitating participation activities with young people.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is 22nd October 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 8th October 2024 onwards.

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We are proud to be partnering with an education focused charity that work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share their vision to ensure young from lower socio-economic backgrounds are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential

As the Foundation prepares to recruit its third cohort of Scholars, we need an organised and proactive individual to take on the administrative work needed to support their growth. You will work closely with the Head of Strategy and Operations on a day-to-day basis to ensure the Foundation’s operational functions run smoothly. This role will initially be offered on a temp basis for a minimum of 3 months with potential to become permanent. You will be required to work in their London office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 3 days working from home.

Your role will include minuting meetings, diary management, booking travel and accommodation for the team, applicants and Scholars, and overseeing expenses claims for applicants and Scholars. Your role will include supporting assessment centres across the UK. You will work collaboratively with the wider team in support of their recruitment campaigns, assessment centres and events, and play a key role in their work to ensure family income is not a barrier to postgraduate study.

Key Responsibilities:
• Book online and in-person meetings for the CEO and Head of Strategy and Operations as necessary, including communicating with external stakeholders
• Book travel and accommodation for the team, Board members and other stakeholders as necessary
• Schedule Advisory Board meetings
• Schedule Student Advisory Board meetings
• Minute meetings ranging from quarterly Advisory Board to weekly Team meetings, and provide high quality notes and actions log to support smooth running of the organisation Expenses management
• Take on the administration of applicant and Scholar expenses in collaboration with Programme Officer and Purposeful Ventures’ finance team

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

We are delighted to partner with Moorfields Eye Charity to support their recruitment of a brand-new Grants communications officer. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working pattern. The salary for this role is between £35,280-£41,160 depending on experience.

This role will include turning complex scientific and clinical information and the charity’s wide grant making activities into engaging and accessible content.  Working closely with the grants and research team, the postholder be responsible for developing and delivering the charity’s multi-media activity in the area of grant making and impact communications. 

You will support the demonstration of their impact through a steady stream of new and engaging content about the charity for dissemination to supporters, the media, patients, staff and other stakeholders. There will be a focus on increasing visibility of the charity (internal and external), staff and grant applicants (hospital and institute) engagement, along with inspiring potential donors, external partners.

Communicating impact in an engaging way will importantly inspire staff and researchers to put forward proposals for innovation, research and wider grant funding leading to further patient benefit.
This is a varied and highly collaborative role that is critical to the charity’s wider and exiting growth ambitions and success.

Key experience includes:

• Ability to convey scientific (health or medical) information in innovative, engaging and creative ways
• Contribute, as a member of the communications team, to the successful delivery of the charity’s communications strategy with a focus on crafting compelling content for grant applicants and the demonstration of impact and outcomes from charity funding.
• A passion for storytelling and persuasive writing across both on and offline channels
• Managing complex relationships with a breadth of partners and agencies to deliver projects
• Experience managing communications campaigns and projects
• Writing, editing and design commissioning experience across a range of media
• Knowledge of creating both written and graphic/video content

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Join us for a three-month paid internship!

The Women’s Budget Group is looking for an intern to join us for three months compensated at the London Living Wage rate. If you are Black, Asian, mixed heritage or from another Ethnic Minority background; interested in the economics of gender equality; and considering working in communications, policy and influencing government policy, this could be for you. We are particularly interested in candidates who might not have the opportunity to take up an unpaid internship.

Hours:  30 hours per week for full pay (WBG works a shorter working week and is accredited by the 4 Day Week Campaign). 30 hours can be worked over 4 or 5 days per week with flexibility).

We operate a flexible working policy and are very open to applications from people who want to work flexibly or part-time. Some out of hours working may be required for which TOIL will be given.

Location: Hybrid London.  The postholder must be resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK. Office is in Vauxhall, London. Post will be worked as a mixture of office working with two days per week in the office and the other days from home.

Duration: Three months

Compensation: The equivalent of 37.5 hours paid at the London Living Wage as set by the Living Wage Foundation. At time of advertising this is £13.15 per hour equivalent to £493.13 per week. The new rate will be published on 23rd October.  

Line management: Reports to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs

Interviews will be held on the 19th and 21st November 2024 in London

Start date: January 2025

WBG’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Internship is a diversity initiative aimed at students or those early in their careers from Black, Asian, mixed heritage or Minority Ethnic backgrounds. It is a positive action initiative under the Equality Act 2010 and is part of our commitment to addressing the under-representation of people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds in our organisation and in research, policy and public affairs roles in the wider charity sector.

Women’s Budget Group is an accredited London Living Wage employer.

We have adopted a permanent 30-hour working week reflecting our commitment to live our values and aligning our operations with our vision of a green and caring economy.

The Senior Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering a two-year programme of activities and events at Crystal Palace Park as part of our National Lottery Heritage Funded activity plan to engage and involve existing and new audiences of the park, ensuring we are building relationships and listening to our communities. 

Responsible for: This role is responsible for developing the programme of community engagement at Crystal Palace Park in line with the National Lottery Heritage Fund Activity Plan.

Line Managed By: Senior Community Programmes Manager

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increases by a day each year completed, up to 30 days. Employer Pension Contribution 5%. Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible working by agreement within the role requirements

About the role

The postholder will work with the Senior Community Programmes Manager to establish and deliver a new programme of activities, events and community engagement at the park. You will also work as part of the project team that includes a new Senior Volunteer Officer. 

The role is offered on a two year fixed term contract with Crystal Palace Park Trust. Any extension after 31 December 2026 is subject to funding. 

This role is funded by the NLHF as part of a partnership project between Crystal Palace Park Trust and the London Borough of Bromley. 

How to apply

For more information on how to apply, please download the application pack here. Please submit the required documents to jobs @ crystalpalaceparktrust .org with the subject: ‘Role: Senior Community Engagement Officer’.

Applications must be received by Monday 28 October 2024 

Purpose of the Job
The Dad Matters coordinators deliver a range of universal and targeted interventions aimed at male parents in the First 1001 Days. They support dads and other male carers with attachment and bonding, mental health and access to service. They also work with professionals and perinatal services to ensure dads and male carers are engaged, supported and heard within clinical pathways.

The post holder will:

• Build on the Home-Start Haringey, Hackney and Waltham Forest foundation of peer support by engaging and supporting dads in one to one and group situations.
• Ensure that parent – infant relationships are a thread through every relationship and conversation with dads.
• Raise awareness of the risks of poor mental health for fathers and their families during the perinatal period
• Raise awareness of the impact on fathers of caring for a partner affected by perinatal mental health issues 
• Develop the Dad Matters volunteer role
• Develop close links with other health and voluntary agencies
• Facilitate regular consultation with fathers through outreach and focus groups

Main Responsibilities

Support to Dads

The post holder will provide individual and group support to dads during the perinatal period.  This will involve the following: 

• Meeting dads at ante-natal clinics
• Facilitating or co-facilitating ante-natal Dad Chats in person and online
• Supporting the developments of support offered to dads with children on NICU and those with partners in receipt of care from Perinatal Mental Health teams, Adult Mental Health, IAPT and Parent Infant Mental Health teams
• Signposting and supporting access to other services as appropriate
• Undertake designated responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare
• Ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of work
• Facilitate regular consultation with fathers in order to ensure that all resources are targeted appropriately

Promotion & Awareness Raising:

• Maintain up-to-date information for dads and make this available through the Dad Matters website and a range of social media

• Engage dads through social media, self-referral and email.
• Ensure the integrity of the Dad Matters Brand when engaging dads and professionals.

Recruiting & Managing Volunteers – this will involve:

• Promoting, developing and delivering volunteer recruitment campaigns
• Recruiting, selecting and preparing suitable volunteers

• Arranging and co-ordinating volunteer activity in person and online
• Providing support and supervision for volunteers engaged in working with dads

• To provide further training for Home-Start Haringey, Hackney and Waltham Forest home visiting volunteers as appropriate

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Support the evaluation of the impact of Dad Matters
• Ensure accurate and relevant record keeping and data collection

Working in Partnership

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key health partners, including those from Parent Infant Mental Health teams, Midwifery, IAPT, Perinatal Teams,  Adult Mental Health, Health Visiting and other VCSE groups
• Networking appropriately within the community
• Delivering/co-delivering training to multi-agency colleagues as appropriate

The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.

Application Deadline: 23:30pm on 31st October 2024
Interviews will commence week of 11th November

Are you a strategic and results oriented communications professional? If you’re eager to work in a dynamic, fast-growing membership organisation committed to improving sustainability in the sugarcane sector, we would love to hear from you.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible shaping and delivering Bonsucro´s communications strategy and overseeing the day-to-day management of a small communications function. A crucial part of this role is to ensure that colleagues, the Bonsucro board and external stakeholders are provided with tools and resources to confidently and effectively communicate about the organisation and its mission.

Bonsucro is the global sustainability platform and standard for sugarcane. Our purpose is to collectively accelerate the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane. We work with people and organisations across the sugarcane supply chain, including small scale farmers and some of the world’s biggest brands.

Climate change, human rights, farmer livelihoods, women’s empowerment, pesticide reduction, and water use are some of the issues that Bonsucro works on. As our Communications and Events Manager you will be expected to create narratives on these issues and link this to Bonsucro’s work on standards and certification,  market development and collective action.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in strategy, planning and delivery of communications and events in a comparable organisation. You are versatile and stakeholder-oriented and comfortable working in a busy environment with multiple concurrent priorities, deadlines and activities. Your strength lies in creating compelling content and results-driven campaigns that supports the achievement of higher-level strategic goals. You bring a track record of turning very technical and complex information into compelling content and have some insight into agricultural production systems and/or Bonsucro’s countries of operation outside of the UK.

Key responsibilities

Strategy and delivery

• Develop and execute effective communications strategies to continuously strengthen Bonsucro’s profile, reputation and, as a result, to attract new members and partners
• Develop and manage effective communications tools, channels and partnership with media service providers, to deliver on the agreed communications strategy.
• Develop and implement monitoring processes to assess the effectiveness of Bonsucro’s communications strategies, outputs and channels in order to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Line manage the Communications and Events Coordinator to ensure delivery against plans, timelines and quality work and personal development and growth
• Develop and tailor to stakeholder needs and interest a series of events to contribute to effective member engagement and strengthen Bonsucro’s profile as a convening actor.  
• Develop and deliver the Annual Operational Plan for the Communications and Events function in line with organisational quality standards, adapting to changing context and needs where relevant.

Messaging and content

• Tailor Bonsucro’s key messages to targeted audiences and communications (e.g. articles, press releases and statements) in various languages as needed to ensure consistency of communications across channels, regions and media.
• Develop compelling sustainability ‘impact’ stories from regions and projects and on specific sustainability issues to promote Bonsucro’s impact.

Branding and stakeholder guidance

• Advise and build the capacity of other functional teams on how to effectively communicate about Bonsucro, making them aware of key messages and channels to use to increase the impact of Bonsucro’s communications.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on adherence to brand guidelines to ensure consistency and appropriateness of use.
• Coordinate and monitor services delivered by sub-contractors
• Act as a representative of the company, where relevant, with both internal and external stakeholders.

Channels, reports and events

• Maintain and optimise an effective public facing website and social media presence to continuously strengthen Bonsucro’s external profile and community building.
• Oversee logistics, planning and delivery of key Bonsucro’s events, in particular Bonsucro Global Week.
• Continuously improve and evolve Bonsucro’s external reports (e.g. Outcome report, Annual report etc) to ensure clarity of layout and language and strengthen them as tools to increase Bonsucro’s profile and value back to members.
• Regularly report on operational progress updates to the Director of Engagement and Markets and other teams to identify areas of strengths and continuous improvement.
• Identify, track and monitor appropriate KPIs that assess the effectiveness of the communications strategies and plans and which inform decision-making.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

• Significant prior experience in development and implementation of communications strategies and a full range of media        services, ideally in a global context
• Strong technical acumen in relation to all aspects of communications and events delivery
• Previous line-management experience and experience in managing moderate budgets
• Significant experience in writing, editing and publishing compelling content
• Proven ability to translate complex information into engaging campaigns and stories
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills for a range of media (online and print), including the ability to convey complex          ideas clearly and simply.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal, written and visual
• Strong time/process management skills and ability to establish priorities and work to deadlines
• High level of communications IT proficiency, covering a range of tools and applications
• Knowledge of and experience in working professionally with online tools and social media
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong relationships across the organisation
• Self-motivation and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic environment of a small but growing organisation

 Desirable Criteria

• Previous exposure to sustainable agriculture commodity programmes.
• Fluency in additional languages, especially Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Significant experience in communications and social media activities in a professional environment

How to apply

Please note that we are operating a rolling application process and will consider applications as they come in. We will arrange initial screening calls with suitable applicants on an ongoing basis and are looking to hold first formal, in person interviews w/c 14 October.

The interview process is:

1. Screening call (30 minutes with Recruitment consultant)

2. First interview, in person at Bonsucro office, panel interview (w/c 14 October)

3. Second interview, in person at Bonsucro office, panel interview (w/c 21 October)