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Who We Are:
Fuel Bank Foundation is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to helping people who can’t afford to pre-pay for their energy, ensuring they aren’t left without heating, light, or the means to cook.
Our mission is to:
- Help people escape immediate fuel crises.
- Empower individuals to stay connected to their energy supply.
- Influence governments, energy suppliers, and regulators to address the root causes of fuel poverty for good.
We are guided by our core values:
Empathy, Collaboration, Commercial Head & Kind Heart, Ambition, Bravery.
Who You Are:
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for making a real difference? Join us as our Communications Executive and use your skills to help amplify our mission.
About the Role:
As Communications Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our internal and external communications. Collaborating closely with our Head of Communications, you will create impactful content, manage digital channels, engage with media outlets, and ensure our brand and mission resonate with key audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Creation: Develop compelling written and visual content for multiple platforms.
- Social Media and Digital Presence: Oversee and grow our digital footprint.
- Internal Communications: Foster clear and engaging communication within the team.
- Media Relations: Build relationships with media outlets and secure positive coverage.
- Event Support: Assist in planning and promoting events and campaigns.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Connect with donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
- Brand and Reputation Management: Safeguard and enhance our public image.
- Administrative Support: Provide operational support for communications activities.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:
- Education: Degree in Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related fields is preferred but not essential with equivalent experience.
- Experience: 1-3 years in communications, marketing, or PR, ideally within the charity or public sector.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in content creation tools, social media platforms, and CMS systems.
- Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication.
- Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Creativity: A flair for storytelling and design.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic and compassionate.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused.
- Culturally aware with a passion for social impact.
Why Join Us?
At Fuel Bank Foundation, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to providing a flexible and supportive work environment where your voice matters.
We are proud to be a Great Place to Work and an accredited Living Wage Employer. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- 27.5 days annual leave (FTE).
- Benenden Healthcare plan.
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about using your skills to drive meaningful change and want to help us combat fuel poverty, we’d love to hear from you!
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PR and Communications Manager
- North, West or South London centre (hybrid considered with at
least three days a week office-based) - Full time
- Permanent
- £29,000-£34,000
Interviews for this role will take place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December. We ask that all candidates keep these dates available for virtual interviews.
About Smart Works
Smart Works is a UK charity that exists to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job. The Smart Works community brings this mission to life, working together to support and empower women in their professional pursuits.
We’re dynamic, high profile and fast-growing. Powered by volunteers, the Smart Works service is delivered in 11 centres across the UK. Since 2013, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women, and we’re on track to support 10,000 women this year alone. After visiting Smart Works, two thirds of clients secure a job within a month. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. Find out more on our website.
About the role
We are seeking a PR and Communications Manager to join our ambitious team. We know that incredible work goes on behind the scenes at Smart Works, and that what we do meaningfully helps to change the lives of thousands of women every year. But we need you to help us shout from the rooftops about our service and impact, actively seeking media opportunities and press coverage, to increase our public profile. Your work will make a real difference – spreading the Smart Works message not only to the women we exist to support, but fundraisers, referral partners, volunteers and the public too.
Duties and responsibilities
- You will amplify and lead existing integrated campaigns, including the Smart Works Unemployment Index, International Women’s Day and International Day of the Girl. With the support of the Digital Marketing Manager, Graphic Design Manager and Digital Communications Manager, you’ll ensure our campaigns are widely noticed and talked about, in the press, online and local community.
- You will develop and manage media opportunities (proactive and reactive), including owning our press office, writing and distributing press releases, building relationships with journalists, tracking coverage, and briefing spokespeople.
- You will lead and develop our Client Champions programme and case studies, ensuring the client remains central to the charity’s external voice, proactively seeking opportunities to tell their stories to encourage support/donations from external communities, and managing any nationwide communication moments/events.
- You will support our engagement with Patrons and Ambassadors, managing relationships where appropriate and seeking new advocates who can authentically help tell our story, to reach more people.
- You will lead the coordination of our internal communications calendar and reporting, working with internal stakeholders across Partnerships, Operations and our local centres to ensure that key moments are recognised, with support at a national level where appropriate.
- You will support with other team tasks, such as social media scheduling and content creation.
If you have a solid understanding and experience of PR and campaign work, this is an incredible opportunity to use your expertise to change women’s lives.
The successful candidate will report to our Director of Communications and Marketing. The role has no line management responsibility but will work closely with colleagues – including our Digital Marketing Manager, Digital Communications Manager and Graphic Design Manager – so you should be used to collaborating with others, in a dynamic environment.
Personal specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a PR, communications, or similar role, ideally within the charity.
- Demonstrable success in securing media coverage, developing and delivering PR plans, managing relationships, and working with ambassadors.
- Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail, including when working with limited resource and/or under pressure.
- Ability to craft compelling stories, press releases and pitches.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently.
- Both strategic and operational thinker.
- Excellent, proven project management and planning skills.
- Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Friendly and approachable, can work independently and as part of a team.
- Passionate about the Smart Works mission and our values, with a commitment to our EDI strategy.
Benefits, terms and conditions
- North, West or South London centre (hybrid considered with at least three days a week office-based).
- Full time, 9am-5pm.
- Permanent.
- Salary of £29,000-£34,000, depending on experience.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression.
- Free/discounted access at selected Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops.
- All successful applicants must provide two satisfactory references and complete a Basic DBS check.
How to apply
Please use the portal on our website to submit your CV and cover letter by midday on Friday 6th December. Your cover letter should address the following questions:
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works?
- What specific PR experience and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role?
- In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge in the current PR and communications space?
Closing date for applications
midday Friday 6 December
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than 5.30pm Friday 6 December
Interviews
First round interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 10 December. The timings for these are:
- 8.30am – 9.25 am
- 9.30am – 10.25am
- 10.30am – 11.25am
- 11.30am – 12.25pm
- 12.30pm – 1.25pm
Second round interviews will be a chance to meet the team virtually on Wednesday 11 December. The timings for these are:
- 8.45am – 9.30am
- 9.30am-10.15am
For the first-round interview, you will be asked to discuss your response to the following:
We want Smart Works to become a household name, and the go-to charity when media want to speak to a charity for comments on women’s unemployment. From what you know about our work (including the Smart Works Unemployment Index), how would you go about making this happen in time for International Women’s Day in March 2025?
You’ll have ten minutes in total (including time for any questions). We’re happy to hear this response verbally or you’re welcome to put together a short PowerPoint presentation – what we’re interested in is how you would approach the hurdle and what steps you would take to reach the end target.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact the recruitment team about submitting an application (see job pack for contact details).
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Us
Population Matters is an environmental charity, working to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.
We campaign for people to consider choosing smaller families and to consume sustainably; we believe in a multifaceted approach to confronting climate change and tackling biodiversity loss.
Our vision is of a future in which our population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.
Our mission is to drive positive, large-scale action through fostering choices that help achieve a sustainable human population and regenerate our environment.
You
Are you a creative strategist with expertise in digital content and social media? Do you thrive on creating and managing impactful campaigns that drive change and engagement?
We are looking for a skilled Content Specialist to play a leading role in planning, creating and adapting digital content strategies that amplify Population Matters’ mission. With your innovative approach, you will ensure our campaigns remain timely, impactful and responsive to emerging trends.
As part of our small, collaborative team, you will develop engaging content across multiple formats, commission high-quality material from internal and external creators and use your expertise in social media and analytics to grow our influence and connect with diverse audiences.
If you are successful, you will be a key player in shaping our campaigns and maximising our global impact.
How we’ll do things
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law.
We will use blind recruitment practices to minimise unconscious bias.
The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 18 December. We will hold interviews on w/c 6 January, remotely, with Dominic Nutt, Interim Head of Campaigns and Communications, Ben Stallworthy, Digital and Communications Manager and Madeleine Hewitt, Campaigns and Media Officer.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
Salary: £36,000, non-negotiable.
Working Pattern: We promote and encourage flexible working all types, in line with our new flexible working policy.
Location: Home-based in the UK or internationally, with occasional travel and access to our office space in London.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave pa; additional three days’ closure over Christmas; employer pension contribution 6-8%, employee matching contribution min 2%; Employee Assistance Programme; we fund and encourage CPD.
Please address the person specification in your covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join its team, raising vital support for displaced people around the world through creative campaigns such as the Refugee Dictionary, Cuppa Hope as well as fundraising appeals and partnerships.
Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, the Digital Communications Officer will have particular focus delivering day to day social media communications, including community management, publishing, content management and development. This role will also support wider digital communications activities, such as with the Senior Digital Communications Officer who manages the website.
This involves identifying opportunities to amplify appeals, campaigns and partnerships through social media to support UK for UNHCR’s fundraising and public advocacy objectives. Raising awareness of global refugee crises and UNHCR’s humanitarian operations forms a central part of this storytelling, as well as thematic campaigns and PR moments throughout the year.
One of your first focuses will be helping grow and verify UK for UNHCR’s TikTok account and LinkedIn presence, in addition to transitioning the charity’s channels to a new social media management tool. You will also work closely with the wider Communications team in supporting online and offline fundraising appeals.
The Digital Communications Officer will also work with the wider Communications team to identify and support storytellers (including refugees and supporters) to share their stories through the charity’s social media channels.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, coordination and growth
- Deliver and schedule social media content on a daily and weekly basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice.
- Produce or commission multimedia content, including videos, graphics and photography to support charity activity on social media.
- Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevant content to the audience.
- Adapt content from UNHCR’s head office and field communications to localise for UK audiences.
- Develop social media editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events.
- Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner and be quick to respond to news and emergencies.
- Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies.
- Deliver on a paid media strategy to amplify social media content more broadly, with a focus on Meta ads manager.
- Update and maintain community management guidelines on a regular basis.
- Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to monitor and moderate all of the charity’s social media channels.
- Other support for digital communications as required, such as helping cover website activities when colleagues are on leave.
Analytics, reporting and best practice
- Deliver regular reports outlining the performance of our content and channels, ensuring we’re on track to reach 100k followers by the end of 2026.
- Create and lead on a testing roadmap, leveraging new features across all social media channels.
- Keep up to date with social media content trends, news and tools to inform best practice and strategy.
- Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects.
- Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience using native social media tools, like Meta business manager and YouTube Creator studio, to manage online communities.
- Experience of creating social media content that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action.
- Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Proficient in using social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
- Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar, to edit and produce basic assets.
- Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles.
- The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure.
- Good attention to detail, strong ability to proofread and pick up inconsistencies.
- Understanding of data protection principles.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- An interest in global humanitarian affairs.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation.
- Experience with refugee issues or field work.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th December 2024
First stage interviews: Week commencing 9th December 2024
Second stage interviews: Week commencing 16th December 2024
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£57,000 per annum
Fixed term - 12 months (maternity cover)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Public Relations Manager.
As a senior leader sitting within our Media Team, you will be responsible for leading the strategic thinking and delivery for UNICEF UK’s public fundraising media and communications work, including Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
You will manage high level external stakeholder relationships including funding partners, celebrity publicists, UK media, PR agencies and broadcast partners; and you will manager a small and talented PR team.
We are looking for someone ambitious, strategic and solutions focused. You are a team player and will be a skilled communicator adept at managing a complex range of stakeholders and getting things done!
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 9 January 2025.
Interview dates: First round: Wednesday 22 January 2025 (via MS Teams). Second round: Wednesday 29 January 2025 (in person at UUK offices).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your response and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you because by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
SENIOR OFFICER (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & CAMPAIGNS)
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Manager (Strategic Communications & Campaigns)
Department: ?Policy, Information and Communications
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Officer (Strategic Communications & Campaigns). We need you to help drive the implementation and delivery of high-impact, national communications, media, and public relations campaigns that align with the charity's broader organisational goals. This role is pivotal in working in a team that shapes the charity's external image through targeted national corporate and consumer PR campaigns.
What will I be doing?
Supporting the planning and implementation of national media and PR strategies that advance the charity's mission, ensuring all communications activity is aligned with organisational goals and priorities
Planning and delivering national corporate and consumer PR campaigns to support fundraising campaigns, partnerships and events, and key corporate communications activities
Taking ownership of designated media, PR and communications projects, working with senior leaders to deliver impactful campaigns
Cultivating and maintaining relationships with national media to secure coverage that enhances the charity's reputation and impact
Crafting compelling, innovative and bold content, including press releases and pitches, that resonates across traditional and digital media platforms
Leveraging data and audience insights to shape communications activity, ensuring that all campaigns are evidence-based and targeted for maximum impact
Serving as a key point of contact for media enquiries and proactively identifying media opportunities, crafting engaging storylines, and managing media placements to ensure positive coverage
Working collaboratively with other departments to source case studies and leverage celebrity supporters, enhancing the human stories behind the charity's work
Providing support and guidance to the Officer role in the team and contributing to the development of the team by offering strategic input in team meetings and working closely with senior managers to ensure consistency in campaign rollouts.
What skills are you looking for?
Communications expertise: proven experience in leading high-profile national PR campaigns, a strong understanding of media trends, audience insights, and communications best practices
Problem solving: able to confidently identify and solve problems with minimal guidance and show resilience in the face of challenging situations
Decision making: able to use your own initiative to prioritise day-to-day tasks, meet deadlines and make decisions within established guidelines and policies
Communication skills: excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of self-awareness
Influence: able to communicate clearly and influence colleagues to understand different points of view, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
Strategic planning: demonstrates a clear understanding of how the role aligns with and contributes to the broader objectives of the directorate and charity
Experience: you will have demonstrable national PR experience, either in-house or agency, with a proven track-record of delivering excellent results, managing national media relationships and securing high-profile national coverage.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Please note, you will also be asked to complete a short screening question.
Executive Director of Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)
Salary: £97,905 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)
Location: London-based or commutable to London (minimum weekly), with some other UK travel as required.
Plus benefits.
Can you lead Friends of the Earth in our mission to achieve climate justice?
We are seeking to appoint an Executive Director to lead Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) at a crucial domestic and international moment for climate, environmental and social justice.
You will motivate, inspire and build the capacity of a growing and diverse network of people coming together to transform our environment into one which is flourishing, sustainable, and socially just.
You will do this as a passionate and effective advocate for an environment that’s getting better, a safer climate, abundant nature, healthy air, water and food. We work from the grassroots to the global in communities throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to playing our part in the international network of our sister organisations around the world.
We are looking for someone with established credibility and standing within the environmental and/or social justice sectors, someone able to inspire our activists, staff and allies, and to attract funding and resources to enable our vital work; someone with outstanding strategic vision and organisational leadership as well as a collaborative approach to build and deliver transformative work internally and externally.
With exceptional communication and relationship skills and an empathetic approach, you will inspire and lead our engagement across the political landscape and engage with a widening range of communities. Fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, including our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization, you will be key to our work in pursuit of a just and sustainable world for all.
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 2nd JANUARY 2025 (AT 23.59)
For more information please read the information pack.
HOW TO APPLY AND KEY DATES
Please apply by sending a curriculum vitae, supporting statement and Equality & Diversity form to the recruitment team, see how to apply.
Your supporting statement should be no more than 2 pages of A4 and address the key requirements of the person specification with relevant examples of your experience and outline why you are interested in the post. Please state if you wish to be considered under Disability Confident.
To ease administration, please combine into a single Word document. Please do not use PDF format.
We are undertaking direct recruitment via this process. Additionally, Oxford HR are assisting us via an executive search process. If you are engaged with that, please continue to route your application via them. All applications will be reviewed jointly.
Key dates:
Closing date: Thursday 2nd January 2025 (at 23:59)
First stage
1st Interviews: Wednesday 15th/ Thursday 16th January 2025 (online via Teams meeting)
Second stage
Meetings with key stakeholders: Wednesday 22nd/ Thursday 23rd January 2025 (online via Teams meetings) This will include meetings with representatives of our Boards, management, staff, Nations and the recognised union (Unite).
2nd Interviews: Wednesday 29th/ Thursday 30th January 2025 (in person at our London office)
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London (most working currently remote)
Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) works to support the Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom, justice and equality and against apartheid, military occupation and colonisation. We are the biggest organisation in the UK dedicated to securing Palestinian rights and bring together people from all walks of life to work towards our goals. We aim to create mainstream pressure to change the policies of the UK government and to indirectly place pressure on the Israeli government to end its oppression of the Palestinian people. We support the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) until Israel complies with international law and ceases its violations of the rights of the Palestinian people.
We now have nearly 100 branches taking our campaigns into their local communities, as one of our two Branch Development Support Officers you will support this work and the proactive development of new branches. You will act as liaison between branches and head office, provide guidance and support for branches, and support the delivery of branch campaigns and events.
With experience in a similar context and a good level of knowledge of the key issues regarding the situation in Palestine, you will have knowledge in using a range of campaign tools and techniques, of working in a branch structure and in conflict resolution.
Travel throughout the UK, occasionally internationally and the ability to work flexibly with varying hours is required.
Please visit our website for a full job description and person specification.
Closing date:5pm Friday 29th November
Interview date: Week of 9th December
PSC is an equal opportunities employer; we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.
We are seeking a dynamic Supporter Retention Manager to take MAP’s retention programme to new heights and contribute significantly to sustainable income growth. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement retention strategies and plans with a focus on regular giving and supporter journeys that deepen loyalty and grow life-time-value. You’ll lead multi-channel campaigns and innovate supporter journeys, ensuring MAP’s loyal supporters stay engaged and inspired. You’ll champion excellence in all aspects of campaign planning and execution, introducing new products and propositions that align with MAP’s Individual Giving and Fundraising strategies. You’ll develop and manage annual budgets, including setting income and expenditure targets and providing regular forecasts and risk assessments. Beyond the role’s core responsibilities, You’ll have opportunities for professional growth and access to training and development to further enhance your direct marketing skills.
About You
we’re looking for a motivated and pro-active individual with a strong background in fundraising or marketing. You’ll have a proven track record of planning and executing campaigns that build long-term supporter loyalty and grow sustainable income. Your ability to manage external partners and analyse campaign performance will be key in optimising results. Strong project management, leadership and communication skills, coupled with your pro-active and collaborative mindset, will set you up for success in this role. If you’re a results-orientated individual who takes a a supporter-centric approach and thrives on leading innovative campaigns, we’d love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference for MAP supporters and contribute meaningfully to MAP’s vital mission.
Duties and key responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
• Build and inspire a high-performing, results-oriented team focused on delivering sustainable income to maintain and build on recent growth.
• Hire, performance manage, support and develop the Individual Giving Fundraising Officer.
• Lead the development and delivery of Individual Giving strategies, leading on MAP’s Individual Giving retention strategy with a focus on loyalty, regular giving and lifetime value.
• Work across and develop MAP’s retention products and journeys, including developing loyalty and regular giving appeals.
Planning and Management of Campaigns
• Collaborate with the Head of team and peers to develop team plans aligned with the Fundraising strategy.
• Ensure the team create and optimize insight-driven, supporter-led campaigns, working with the Marketing Manager and Insights lead.
• Ensure processes and systems are in place to track and meet KPIs, including the development of robust testing plans to optimize campaigns based on insights.
• Manage and motivate a range of agency partners and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising legislation and stay updated on changes in relevant thinking and laws.
Innovation
• Lead the investigation, testing, and implementation of product innovations using agile methods to test and learn with efficiency.
• Develop bespoke, audience-led supporter journeys, including ongoing journeys for UK and international supporters.
• Proactively stay ahead of emerging trends, and thrive working in a fast-paced, agile manner, acting on learnings to optimize activity.
Budget Management
• Create annual budgets for the Individual Giving programme, setting income and expenditure targets, with support from the Head of team.
• Manage the retention budget, including the regular giving budget, and report on management accounts, reforecast, and assess risk levels.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education/training
• Relevant direct marketing/fundraising qualification and/or equivalent experience.
Knowledge / Experience
• Relevant experience in fundraising and/or marketing, with experience of direct marketing and developing supporter/customer journeys and campaigns to build long-term loyalty, engagement and income growth.
• Experience managing a regular giving or loyalty programme.
• Confident with end-to-end project management, including managing multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Experience leading multi-channel, data-led campaigns, including loyalty and cross/upsell/reactivation activity - with evidence of engagement and income growth across channels including mail, email, SMS and TM.
• Strong track record in developing direct marketing strategies.
• Experience in strategic planning, project management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience managing external stakeholders and agency partners – including creative/DM, print, SMS/TM and fulfilment agencies.
• Experience in analysing and presenting data for informed decision-making, as well as leading others to develop testing plans and optimise campaigns.
Skills
• Able to confidently analyse results, digest complex data, and extract insights to inform strategies and campaigns. This includes regular giving and audience analysis.
• Expertise in digital and written communication, with a supporter-centric approach.
• Able to balance short and long-term priorities and manage opportunities and risks.
• Effective management and leadership skills, with experience of line management.
• Highly proactive - excellent at networking, communicating, and influencing.
Personal attributes and other requirements
• Commitment to maintain high standards to promote trust and confidence in MAP’s fundraising initiatives.
• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work
• Commitment to the aims, values and ethos of MAP.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends/evenings in emergencies, and to travel overseas where necessary.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.
Note: We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they don’t meet all criteria in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At IAM RoadSmart we make better drivers and riders. As the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, formed in 1956, we’ve spent more than 60 years making our roads safer by improving driver and rider skills through coaching and education.
Our qualified experts, our network of over 70,000 members and 164 local groups are our lifeblood. They champion our cause and help drive our vision – to be the best, most recognised provider of coaching and advice for all post-licence drivers and riders, and to help make our roads safer for all.
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead and grow our individual giving programme. This is a new and vital role in our fundraising team, focusing on creating and delivering strategies to increase unrestricted income from individual donors through appeals, regular giving, legacies, and digital campaigns.
You will have the opportunity to work on innovative campaigns, such as our upcoming 70th anniversary celebrations, and play a key role in developing relationships with our 70,000 members and beyond. This role is perfect for someone who is creative, data-driven, and passionate about making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategy to grow individual giving income, including appeals, regular giving, and legacy programmes.
- Plan and deliver engaging fundraising campaigns and communications to attract and retain supporters.
- Manage donor journeys and segmentation to ensure a personal and effective approach to supporter engagement.
- Work collaboratively with our marketing and membership teams to maximise fundraising opportunities across our existing supporter base.
- Analyse and report on performance, ensuring campaigns are data-driven and deliver measurable results.
- Keep up to date with sector trends and best practices to ensure our fundraising remains innovative and compliant.
About You
We are seeking a proactive and creative individual with proven experience in individual giving, legacy fundraising, or a related field, ideally within a charity setting. You will have a strong understanding of direct marketing techniques and donor journey development, excellent communication skills to craft compelling fundraising messages, and experience using CRM systems to manage and analyse donor data. With a results-driven mindset and strong analytical skills, you’ll share our passion for road safety and making a positive impact through fundraising.
IAM RoadSmart are an equal opportunities employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Legacy & In Memory Direct Marketing Officer
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. Our multiple award-winning Income Generation department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income, allowing us to continue to grow to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a Senior Legacy & In Memory Direct Marketing Officer on a fixed term basis, to deliver Battersea’s Legacy and In Memory marketing and fundraising programme by independently managing multi-channel direct and wider marketing campaigns to recruit and attract new Legacy and In Memory donors.
The ideal candidate would have experience planning, implementing and evaluating direct marketing campaigns across a range of media channels, the ability to analyse results of campaigns and a passion for helping dogs and cats.
Please note that this is a 6-month fixed term contract.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 5th December 2024
Interview date(s): 11th / 12th December 2024 (1st round); 18th / 19th December 2024 (2nd round)
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Service Delivery Campaign Co-ordinator - 18-month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £30,000
Hours: 35
Department: Service Delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Background
At the core of RABI’s mission is the commitment to address the individual needs of farming people. We offer one-to-one, expert support, advice and guidance, tailored to the individual circumstances of the farming person. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Service Delivery Team for a Campaign Co-ordinator who will be responsible for the administration and development of RABI’s grant campaigns.
Key Purpose:
Contribute to the implementation and administration of RABI’s grant campaigns leading to a significant positive impact on the delivery of these services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process grant requests and ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Maintain accurate records and produce management information as required.
- Liaise with partners to ensure a seamless delivery of services.
- Support the Senior Service Delivery Co-ordinator in the development of systems for individual campaigns.
- Provide cross functional support across RABI departments during campaigns.
- In the absence of other co-ordinators, support the wider administrative duties of the Service Delivery Team.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- A proactive problem solver.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of naturing strong working relationship.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
- Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a grant making organisation.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
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Fundraising Officer (Retention)
Salary£35,437
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Retention)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £35,437
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1063379
Are you passionate about making a difference through fundraising? Do you thrive on building relationships, creating impactful campaigns, and engaging supporters to help improve lives? If so, this is the perfect role for you. YMCA England & Wales is looking for a motivated Fundraising Officer (Retention) to join our dynamic Public Fundraising Team and play a key role in supporting vulnerable young people across England and Wales.
What you’ll do
In this role you will focus on retaining and growing our base of regular and cash donors. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring our supporters feel valued and connected to the transformative work of YMCA.
Working within the Retention Team, you’ll:
Create Engaging Campaigns: Develop compelling fundraising materials, including cash appeals, newsletters, emails and loyalty programmes, to enhance the supporter experience.
Lead Retention Strategies: Implement targeted strategies to encourage donors to stay engaged and upgrade their support over time.
Manage Key Projects: Oversee exciting initiatives like a new email welcome journey, testing matrix and upgrade strategies.
Leverage Data Insights: Use supporter feedback and profiles to inform decision-making, ensuring campaigns are data-driven and audience-focused.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with colleagues, agencies, and suppliers to deliver seamless campaigns that inspire action.
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with:
Fundraising or Marketing Expertise: Experience in donor retention, direct marketing, or individual giving is essential.
Strong Project Management Skills: Ability to juggle multiple campaigns, manage timelines, and liaise with diverse stakeholders.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data and audience insights to inform strategies and campaigns.
Excellent Communication Skills: Confident in producing engaging copy and working collaboratively with teams and suppliers.
A Passion for the YMCA Mission: Alignment with our values and a drive to support young people in achieving brighter futures.
About Us
The YMCA is a global movement, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity, operating in over 120 countries and reaching more than 65 million people. In England and Wales, our federation comprises 85 independent YMCAs working locally to support young people to belong, contribute, and thrive. YMCA England & Wales acts as the national council, providing support, enabling development, and being a unified voice with Government and decision-makers.
At YMCA, we focus on empowering young people while delivering a wide range of community-based services to meet local needs. Our cash programme is an integral part of this mission, providing critical unrestricted funds to support our work. We are part of a worldwide movement with a strong and recognised presence in the UK.
Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:
- Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme
- Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, that changes the lives of young people
- Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions and advice for local YMCA fundraisers
Please apply today with CV and cover letter and help us continue to build a better future for young people across England & Wales.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking for a senior officer to join our talented and ambitious brand marketing and planning team, to work on our marketing campaigns, to support the brand strategy. It’s an exciting time to join the team, and Breast Cancer Now, as we invest in and develop our brand to deliver our ambition to be recognised as the place to turn for anything and everything to do with breast cancer.
You’ll be responsible for growing brand awareness through planning, developing and delivering brand marketing campaigns to reach target audiences. A key focus of the role will be to manage innovative brand marketing activity to create cut-through and inspire more people to engage with and support our vital work.
You’ll use your skills and experience to project manage marketing campaigns across a full range of paid and owned channels. You’ll collaborate with both in-house and external agencies to develop creative and media plans and monitor and report on campaign performance to drive maximum impact and value from our brand marketing investment.
About you
You’re a passionate marketer, with a can-do attitude and creative mind-set, always determined to deliver the very best. You’ll have excellent experience managing innovative and impact-driven marketing campaigns from start to finish that inspire and engage target audiences.
With experience across a full range of media channels, you’ll have a strong understanding of the creative development, production and media planning processes involved in delivering a multi-channel marketing campaign. As a collaborative individual with exceptional communication skills, you’ll be confident managing external agencies and suppliers, alongside internal stakeholders at all levels.
You’ll be used to working within a fast-paced team with competing deadlines by remaining calm under pressure and prioritising tasks effectively.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 9 December 2024
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
Interview date: Week commencing 16 December 2024
About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.
We are seeking an experienced legacy professional to lead and grow MAP’s legacy giving programme. This role is instrumental in generating circa £1m annually, directly contributing to MAP’s vital work. You’ll take the lead in building MAP’s legacy programme – from marketing legacies to stewarding prospects, enquirers and pledgers. Working collaboratively across teams, you’ll design engaging supporter journeys that ensure an exceptional experience, strengthening MAP’s legacy pipeline. You’ll also play a pivotal role in strengthening the profile of legacy giving at MAP, building strong connections internally and externally. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build a legacy programme and join a passionate, collaborative and growing team committed to innovation and excellence in fundraising. You’ll have opportunities for professional growth and access to training and development to further enhance your legacy fundraising expertise.
About You
We’re looking for a pro-active individual with a proven track record in building legacy fundraising strategies and delivering multi-channel campaigns. You’ll have excellent project management, leadership and communication skills, and be adept at analysing performance data to adapt and optimise plans. You’ll be skilled in both digital and offline fundraising, with a supporter-centric approach. You’ll have a passion for the power of legacies to bring change, keen to bring this insight to Medical Aid for Palestinians. If you’re ready to lead a dynamic and growing legacy programme that makes a real difference to Palestinian health and dignity, we’d love to hear from you.
Duties and key responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
• Lead the development of the legacy programme, creating a strategic plan that considers audiences, products and channels and which is aligned to MAP’s fundraising strategy.
• Monitor and analyse trends within legacy giving, both internally and externally, using these findings to influence the direction of the programme.
• Manage and support the Legacy Marketing Officer (fixed term) and liaise with MAP’s legacy administration consultant to ensure excellence in both legacy marketing and administration. Assess resources and develop business plans to support team changes as and when relevant.
• Champion legacy giving throughout MAP, influencing and engaging colleagues across the organisation and raising the profile of this income stream.
• Build and manage relationships with external partners including agencies and suppliers including creative, print/fulfilment and free will providers.
Campaign Planning and Management
• Plan, implement and optimise legacy marketing campaigns across various channels, ensuring alignment with MAP’s broader fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop audience-led content and materials that drive engagement with legacy giving.
• Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance, adjusting plans and activity based on insights and trends with a view to maximise ROI.
• Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys tailored to legacy prospects and legacy intenders/pledgers, ensuring a consistent, engaging and inspiring experience.
Innovation
• Lead legacy marketing innovation by identifying and testing new channels, tools and approaches to enhance MAP’s legacy offering.
• Stay updated on trends and legacy marketing best practice, with the goal of developing MAP into a leader in legacy fundraising.
Budget Management
• Create and oversee the legacy budget, setting income and expenditure targets in collaboration with the Head of Individual Giving.
• Manage financial planning, reporting, and risk assessment for the legacy budget.
General Responsibilities
• Support MAP’s mission, ethos and values.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
• Proven track record in legacy programme management across various channels, with evidence of successful development of legacy fundraising strategies.
• Skilled in performance reporting, data analysis and using insights to shape a legacy programme.
• Experience creating acquisition fundraising plans across channels (online and offline) and delivering supporter journeys across a range of audiences.
• Excellent project management skills, including managing multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Experience of day-to-day management of external stakeholders and agencies.
• Experience in planning and budgeting – with proficiency in legacy forecasting.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Able to confidently analyse results and extract insights to inform campaigns.
• Excellent digital, written and verbal communication skills, with a supporter-centric approach.
• Effective management and leadership skills.
• Highly proactive – excellent at networking, communicating and influencing.
Education/training
• Direct marketing or fundraising qualification and/or equivalent experience (desirable).
Personal attributes and other requirements
• Commitment to high standards, fostering trust and confidence in MAP’s fundraising initiatives.
• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policies on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP (Solidarity, Dignity, Impact & Integrity).
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends/evenings in emergencies, and to travel overseas where necessary.
Note: We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they don’t meet all criteria in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.