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Key Details

Salary: £60,150 per annum with generous benefits including 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays, enhanced pension contribution, private medical health insurance, life assurance, and flexible/hybrid working.

Hours: 35 per week over 5 days

Contract type: This is a full time permanent role. Some flexibility on hours may be available.

Location: Hybrid working with office in central London and options for flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to attend our central London office regularly.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Campaigns, the post-holder will lead and oversee the design and development of Good Law Project’s digital marketing strategy and implement successful digital marketing campaigns to achieve audience impact, ambitious growth plans that engage existing and acquire new donors and supporters through Good Law Project’s owned digital channels.

The link to our job pack which includes the full job description, personal specification, Good Law Project values, and structure chart can be found below.  Alternatively, click "Apply via Website" to view the job pack on our website.

What we're looking for

• Proven ability to design and deliver effective digital marketing strategies in either a nonprofit or political campaigns setting
• Proven experience of growing an audience and increasing supporters, donors and customers for a cause led brand
• Proven ability to design successful growth marketing campaigns to engage and acquire new supporters across a range of channels 
• An excellent eye for design, with experience producing posts on Canva, Photoshop or Illustrator 
• Ability to write compelling copy for Facebook and Instagram 
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations based on the results 
• Experience of effective line management and of supporting a high performing team working in an agile, reactive environment 
• Experience managing a campaign budget 
• Proactive in suggesting creative ideas for new compelling content 
• Experience commissioning content and managing freelancers 

What we do

• Good Law Project (GLP) is a not-for-profit campaigning organisation which holds power to account and fights for a fairer, greener future. We believe in people-powered justice.

• We had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019. We successfully challenged the Government’s operation of a fast track ‘VIP lane’ for awarding lucrative PPE contracts to those with political connections and our campaigning played a key role in the Met Police opening an investigation into Boris  Johnson over the Partygate scandal. In July 2023, we forced the Government to accept that its flagship Net Zero strategy is unlawful and to develop a better plan.

• Our close-knit team of staff work across three core areas: campaigning, legal and operations. We are nimble and reactive to external events which means Good Law Project suits people who thrive in a fast-paced, at times quite pressured environment. You must share our passion for using the law to hold power to account. Our culture is one of openness and innovation which encourages all staff to pitch ideas and influence the organisation’s direction. We are brave, honest and decisive – those are Good Law Project’s values. We recognise the value of our employees, individually and collectively, and are committed to investing in their welfare and development.

• See our website for more about what we do.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click on "Apply via Website" to be redirected to our website where you will be asked to complete an online application form and upload your CV.

Contact

If you have any questions about this role, please email the contact details in the job pack below. Or click "Apply via Website" to view our contact details on our website.

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 case study officer to join our talented and ambitious press, PR and celebrity team.

The successful candidate will support all elements of the charity’s case study function including recruiting and engaging new individuals with the charity who are willing to share their personal experiences of breast cancer to support our work and managing and nurturing key relationships day-to-day so they have the best possible experience when supporting the charity.  

A key element of the role will be supporting colleagues in the press, PR and celebrity team to identify and seize opportunities for case studies to share their experiences to raise awareness of breast cancer, Breast Cancer Now and how we’re here for anyone affected by this devastating disease.  

You’ll will work with teams across the organisation to support them in sharing the voices of people affected by breast cancer through their work. Liaising closely with colleagues to understand where case study support is required, you’ll identify the people who, through sharing their personal experiences, can best support activities to deliver on charity objectives. Key to this will be gathering the relevant insight and identifying ways we can engage case studies with our work in a way that’s mutually beneficial.

About you

You’ll have a good understanding of issues impacting people affected by breast cancer. With this you’ll have an awareness of, sensitivity to and ability to adapt to their changing needs and circumstances and how this might impact their ability or wish to support the charity’s work.  

When engaging individuals with sharing their story to support us, you’ll approach this work with professionalism, sensitivity and care at all times, being sure to identify opportunities bring about mutual benefit for both parties.

Handling sensitive information appropriately at all times is key to this role, and requires you to have a knowledge of GDPR regulations and a commitment to[VS3]  following Breast Cancer Now’s compliance and confidentiality regulations. You’ll also be proficient in using CRM tools to store and record interactions and sensitive data relating to supporters.

A strong verbal and written communicator with high levels of organisation, you’ll be prompt in responding to supporters and colleagues appropriately and with clear and accurate information. You will also be a quick learner and work well as part of a fast-paced press, PR and celebrity team.

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 Tuesday 26 November 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 2 December 2024

The Sutton Trust believe that every young person deserves access to the skills, networks, and opportunities needed to succeed in. We deliver a suite of programmes which offer young people the opportunity to explore university, apprenticeships and a range of the UK’s leading professions, and the work of our programmes team Intern is essential to this mission.

The Sutton Trust are currently recruiting for two Interns within the programmes team. One will focus on supporting our Employability programmes including our Pathways to the professions programmes and our Alumni Careers Plus programmes which includes two new strands of the programme in Tech and Consulting launching in 2025. The other will work across the programmes team on our University Access programmes (eg Sutton Trust Summer Schools and Sutton Trust Online ) and Alumni programmes and activities

The Programmes Interns will play an integral part in the team to help deliver on these initiatives and the long-term aims of the organisation. The roles are varied and will support student communication and delivery across our school age (16-18) programmes and university (post 18) activities for alumni. This is an extremely exciting time to be at the Trust and the roles will require individuals to be creative, flexible and to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Main duties

• Manage student logistics including booking travel, reimbursements and accommodation across a range of programmes.
• Responding to multiple student-facing email inboxes to ensure timely and effective communication with beneficiaries.
• Being the first point of contact on the Sutton Trust main phone line, answering questions from a range of stakeholders
• Being a main point of contact for students around activity attendance, eg following up with students who haven’t attended
• Assisting with planning and delivery of a range of in person events eg, residential conferences for students on Pathways programmes, employability events for Sutton Trust alumni and online webinars
• Updating content on Sutton Trusts website, digital student platforms (Sutton Trust Online and Sutton Trust Alumni) and materials needed for programme delivery
• Updating appropriate databases, for example on student information or university details to ensure this is accurate
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as universities and employers to support logistical and administrative elements of programme delivery
• Supporting on the creation of reports for funders and programme partners based on student engagement and feedback data, including pulling together data and creating visuals for reports
• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Has enthusiasm for and experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Has an interest or understand of the education or not for profit sectors (knowledge of the UK higher education system is helpful, but not essential)
• Can prioritise their workload when working to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Has a high degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for small projects with support
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
• Personable, flexible and able to fit in to a small team

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
• Has excellent attention to detail;
• Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings;
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full time, Fixed term until August 29th 2025
• Salary: London Living Wage (currently £13.85 an hour)
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
• DBS check may be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 2nd December, with interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 10th December and Wednesday 11th December.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Location: Hybrid working between Shrewsbury office and home

Start: As soon as possible

Post is subject to a DBS check.

Are you passionate about making a difference, making society fairer and working for an organisation that values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination? 

If so, you can help us, we recruiting a Shropshire Information, Advice and Support Service Manager

You will be responsible for managing the Shropshire SEND IASS service providing information, advice and support in a range of subjects including Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), social care and health through a number of different channels.

Context of role

The vision of SENDIASS is that: Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities and their parent carers will be better informed about the options available to them and will be more able to make positive decisions about how they live their lives. Information, advice and support for children and young people with SEND and their parent carers will be easily accessible, comprehensive, accurate and impartial, delivered through a single point of entry, with a focus on empowerment and early intervention.

Responsible to the CEO, the SENDIASS Manager will be responsible for managing the Shropshire SENDIASS team.

The role requires advice and supervisory skills and specific subject knowledge.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider trainee positions.

Closing date:9am on Wednesday 27th November  2024

Interviews:  w/c 2nd December

As a Grant Operations Officer, you’ll take on a varied role where you’ll be involved with:

• Supporting the logistical and secretariat process for the senior grant advisory and review panels. 

• Lead on the preparation of administrative aspects of all funding streams, including setting up funding rounds and applications on the Grant Management System (GMS; Grant Tracker).

• Supporting in the peer review process.

• Managing grant funding operational and administration processes. 

If you’re looking for an environment where you can lead on process improvement projects and work in a dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience within a grants funding position.

• Exceptional attention to detail. 

• Previous administration experience. 

• Project Management skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

This role focuses on scientific and healthcare grants, so any experience working or studying within a scientific discipline is highly desirable. 

How to apply

Please click on the apply button, where you will be taken to our careers page.

Closing date: 25 November 2024

Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse. 

We have grown rapidly in recent years, and now have an exciting and varied programme of work which is funded from a wide range of sources. We have long-standing, high-value relationships with organisations such as the Mayor’s Office, Esmée Fairbairn and Clifford Chance, and continue to grow our income from a range of supporters from trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and community fundraisers.

We now have a need for two Development Officers to work closely with the Development Director and Development Manager in developing our trusts and foundations and statutory income streams, managing the accounts of existing supporters and generating income through securing new funding relationships. This role will involve a diverse range of work, from identifying prospects, creating compelling funding proposals, through to successfully managing relationships with funders.

One of the new Development Officers will have line management responsibility for a Development Coordinator, while the other Development Officer will not have any line management responsibilities. If you have a preference for one or other role, please note that in your application.

Success in this role would mean that, after six months you can:

• Confidently write and speak about Tender’s work, and how we prevent violence against women and girls, to a range of different funders.

• Write clear, compelling funding applications for five-figure sums to a range of funders.
• Proactively maintain positive relationships with funders you are responsible for managing.
• Support and work flexibly with other members of the Development team so that we can collaboratively reach our fundraising goals.
• Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies.

Please see the “Guidance Notes for Applicants” section at the end of the application pack for full details of how to apply. We ask for a copy of your CV and a 1 – 2 page supporting statement. We are happy to consider alternative application formats, such as video applications.

JOB TITLE | Finance Officer
SALARY | £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
LOCATION | Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA. Hybrid working available.
LINE MANAGED BY | Finance Manager
CONTRACT | Full Time, permanent HOURS | 35 hours (1.0 FTE) per week (excludes one hour lunch break)
ANNUAL LEAVE | 25 days per annum, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days. Plus bank holidays. PROBATION PERIOD | Three months
NOTICE PERIOD | Two months’ notice in writing on either side on successful completion of probation.
START DATE | December 2024 / January 2025
CLOSING DATE | 12pm on Friday 22 November 2024
INTERVIEW DATE | Week commencing 2 December 2024

Rich Mix is a dynamic arts centre and creative hub in the heart of Shoreditch in East London. Launched in 2006, we connect some of the city’s most adventurous and diverse audiences to a vital, exciting and ambitious programme of contemporary culture.

The Finance Officer will play a key role within a small but busy finance function. They will be responsible for administering the day-to-day finance activities of Rich Mix Cultural Foundation and its trading company Rich Mix Cultural Enterprises Ltd. They will support the Finance Manager and Head of Finance, ensuring that the department runs smoothly by providing timely and accurate data processing and meeting deadlines to facilitate report delivery. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of using finance software systems, ideally SAGE.
• Book-keeping qualification or qualified by experience.
• Excellent numeracy and IT skills, especially using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• An organised individual with strong attention to detail.
• A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to work independently and take initiative, and to work as part of a team, asking for help when needed.
• Ability to prioritise, follow up on outstanding matters and keep to deadlines.
• Proactive verbal and written communication skills, with ability to provide regular and accurate information to team members as necessary.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
• Knowledge of the charity/arts sector is desirable.
• A passion for music and film and a keen interest in the work of Rich Mix.
• Understanding of the importance of inclusion and diversity.
• Understanding of the importance of environmental sustainability and working in a sustainable manner. 

To apply for this role, please head to the Rich Mix website, where you can find the full job pack and details on how to apply via our online application form. 

Executive Support Officer

Do you want to make a difference every day?  Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?

Are you excited to support the Chief Executive on high profile projects and in meeting important stakeholders working together to bring change for victims?

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Executive Support Officer to support the Chief Executive in this new and exciting role, where you will play a key role in delivering the Chief Executive's day-to-day tasks as well as being a key part in new projects and research.

Position: Executive Support Officer

Location: Homebased (with regular travel to London and other locations as required)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours Monday- Friday (flexible working)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,000

Closing Date: 22nd November. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.

The Role

As Executive Support Officer, you will:

• Support the CEO in the delivery of their role by providing secretarial and administrative support.
• Proactively manage the CEO’s diary, identifying and resolving conflicts before they arise.
• Arrange and support at a range of meetings, ensuring that the CEO is adequately prepared and taking minutes as required.
• Act as a first point of contact for the office of the CEO, responding to emails, calls and correspondence appropriately and effectively
• Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on designated projects, conducting research and preparatory work.

This is the perfect opportunity for a candidate who has excellent organisational skills and is motivated and skilled, to support the Chief Executive of the leading victims' support organisation to deliver her role.

About You

You will need:

• Previous experience of delivering administrative support and diary management
• Good computer skills with the ability to use MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook effectively
• Strong communication skills, able to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to arrange and manage meetings taking notes and providing minutes
• Robust organisational skills, able to manage time effectively and deal with conflicting priorities
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, able to anticipate issues and deliver solutions
• Experience of conducting research and presenting findings

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.

The organisation is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Applicants are welcome from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if they are representative of the communities it serves in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter applicants are particularly welcome from BAME communities

You may have experience in areas such as Executive Assistant, PA, Personal Assistant, Executive Support Assistant, PA to the CEO, EA, EA to CEO, Administration Manager, Senior Administrator, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Secretary, Secretarial.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.  

Fundraising Officer
Reference: SEP20241259
Location: Home based/RSPB Cymru
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave

Introduction

This is an exciting role within the Fundraising team in Wales that will enable RSPB Cymru to deliver impact. The role will primarily focus on high value including grants, charitable trusts and corporates, generating funds and support for the RSPB against annual income targets and contributing to the organisation's' purpose of saving nature. This role is home based (within Wales preferably), with travel to meetings in a range of locations and some overnight stays required.

What's the role about?

As Fundraising Officer you will be part of a busy fundraising team within RSPB Cymru, proactively researching and pursuing funding opportunities and relationships that meet the need of Wales Delivery Plan and overall strategic objectives of the RSPB.

You will work to agreed income targets, maximising funding opportunities and playing your part in delivering the agreed fundraising plan, working with a range of departments on specific projects to meet funder and project timescales.

You will be responsible for managing the delivery of funding conditions to maximise revenue and maintain positive supporter relationships. You will compile financial claims and monitor and report progress, and action needed against targets and KPIs to stakeholders to ensure appropriate oversight of income streams.

You will play a critical role in updating and utilising contact databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate records are kept to facilitate effective contact management across the organisation.

You will provide excellent customer experience to all existing and potential funders, donors and supporters to ensure ongoing relationships, future donations and support, and safeguard the RSPB's reputation and brand.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Charities Act regulations and guidelines.
• Relevant understanding of fundraising, including supporter motivations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it with clarity.
• Persuasive negotiator with the ability to influence.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Able to work under own initiative and prioritise work in order to get the right things done, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
• Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with external and internal stakeholders, delivering a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences.
• Good level of numeracy; ability to analyse data, identify trends and make recommendations for change.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge of fundraising and Welsh fundraising landscape
• Welsh speaker
• Management of volunteers

Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 18th November 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 2/12/24.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Job title: Business Engagement Officer

Salary: £35,233

Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)

Contract/Hours: 35 hours per week, Full time – 12 month Fixed Term Contract  

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Business Engagement Officer to deliver excellent customer service and operational support to all businesses working with Fairtrade.

You’ll need to be a great communicator, enthusiastic and able to prioritise your work in a fast-paced environment.  You will need experience in working independently and as part of a high-performing team, balancing many varied tasks. Accuracy and attention to detail are needed, as well as the ability to explain our processes clearly to businesses with professionalism and diplomacy. You will be working with our internal IT systems on a daily basis. You will be supporting businesses to make the most out of their commitment to Fairtrade and ensuring they have a good customer experience. If you have experience in a compliance role, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect farmers and workers disadvantaged by global trade with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, strengthen their position and have greater control over their future.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

Interviews will take place: 5th and 6th December 2024

We are looking to recruit an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Company Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of Creative Recovery, Barnsley’s leading arts and mental health charity.

Creative Recovery uses the arts and creativity to support mental health and recovery, boost well-being, build community and bring about social change.  

The Company Manager is an exciting new position, which will provide essential organisational and administrative management within our organisation: ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activity, particularly programme and building management, employing efficient systems and processes.The Company Manager will be at the heart of the dynamic growth of our work with communities and partners across Barnsley over the next three years and beyond.  

​As a new role, coming on board during a time of growth, the Company Manager role offers a unique opportunity for a driven, resourceful and collaborative arts administrator to have a real impact on the organisation and our work. 

The role also offers the possibility of additional hours (freelance work, depending on skillset): we are a dynamic and growing organisation and aim for staff to grow with us.

We welcome applications from people from outside the field of Arts and Mental Health who may be looking for a new challenge. Please ensure you can evidence as many of the essential criteria as possible in your cover letter, considering transferable skills and personal experiences that may be relevant.

About the role  

Reporting to Arts Development Director

Term Part-time (21 hours per week), 3-year fixed term contract (with potential for renewal, subject to funding) 

Salary £16,800 (£30,000 FTE) (with the potential for extra paid hours, subject to skillset and need)

The usual hours of work will be within the envelope 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work. The specific days/times to be worked will be agreed by negotiation with the successful candidate.

Location Prospect House, Prospect Street, Barnsley, S70 2NR. This will be the primary location of work, with regular travel to venues across Barnsley routinely required along with further travel to conferences etc.

Application deadline 06.00 PM UK time, Thursday 28 November 2024 

Start date December 2024 / January 2025 

What we offer 

• 18.5 days paid holiday
• Contributory workplace pension scheme 
• Ongoing training, alongside regular appraisals and opportunities for development
• A welcoming community of arts and mental health practitioners

​Accessibility is important to us. Should there be a more accessible format in which you would prefer to send an application, please do get in touch!

To Apply:

Download our recruitment pack for details of the key responsibilities and person specification. Please click on the 'How to apply' button to access this.

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

The purpose of the direct marketing executive role is to support the charity’s prize-led fundraising activity, which currently consists of two products – the Breast Cancer Now raffle and the Pink Ribbon lottery. Working closely with the direct marketing officers, you will assist in delivering a wide-range of campaigns across multiple channels (direct mail, email, telemarketing, digital and face-to-face marketing), which recruit and retain supporters to these products. And, you’ll provide vital administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the team and the lottery. 

The workload is varied and an average day might consist of proof-reading campaign materials, processing invoices, recording campaign results, helping to brainstorm ideas for an upcoming campaign, briefing internal teams, calling a lottery winner, helping to resolve queries, shadowing our face-to-face fundraisers, or writing copy for an email campaign.

With combined individual giving income growing strongly at over £21 million per annum, this is the perfect time to join an experienced and effective individual giving team. And be part of an overall directorate that won the 2024 charity times award for fundraising team of the year.

About you 

You might be looking for your first role in a fundraising, or direct marketing. Experience in these specific areas is not essential, as long as you can clearly demonstrate the skills required for the role, and the desire to work in the sector. You have excellent communication skills; you’d be at ease liaising with external suppliers, briefing internal teams, and could turn your hand to writing compelling copy for our direct marketing activity. You’d enjoy a role with a variety of responsibilities, including some administrative support but also having creative input into direct marketing activity. You can use your excellent time-management and organisational skills to complete a varied work-load, always working to agreed targets and deadlines. You’re a team player, with a positive attitude, looking to be part of a friendly and high performing team, where you can see the results of your work. You’re competent with windows-based software, particularly Excel. You can follow processes, are quick and eager to learn new tasks, able to work accurately and pay close attention to detail.

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 either or London or Sheffield 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 contact Breasr Cancer Now recruitment. 

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 21 November 2024

Interview dates: w/c 25 November and w/c 2 December 2024 via Teams

About the role
 
Contract: Permanent, Part-time 14 hours per week (salary will be pro-rata'd). 
 
As an expert in self-neglect, you will be bringing knowledge, evidence and insight, and best practice acumen in developing and applying approaches and measures which operate to reduce the likelihood of safeguarding concerns arising, specifically in relation to self-neglect and suicidal ideation. 
 
Passionate about safe practice and delivering strength-based preventative approaches, your role will be crucial to equipping our staff and volunteers to better recognise and respond to early indicators and ensure that safeguarding risk reduction measures are built into service design.   Working collaboratively with policy, research, and influencing teams you will look to create opportunities for meaningful change in the external environment relating to practices and responses to self-neglect.
 
You will:

• Provide expert knowledge, advice, support, and guidance relating to the self-neglect of adults, and suicidal ideation, particularly focusing on those affected by dementia.
• Develop, create, implement evidenced-based resources and tools to support in the delivery of high-quality safeguarding in both the prevention from harm and protection from harm where risks of self-neglect and/or suicidal ideation exist.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and other continuous learning opportunities relating to self-neglect and suicidal ideation.
• Working collaboratively with teams across Alzheimer’s Society to identify opportunities for meaningful systems change for people with dementia at risk of self-neglect. 

Closing date: 25th November 2024
Interview date: 4th or 5th December 2024

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About the role

Resuscitation Council UK’s (RCUK) Communications and Engagement team delivers creative communications and authentic engagement activities that support the organisation’s vision to ensure that everyone in the UK has the skills they need to save a life and receive appropriate resuscitation.

Our audiences include health and social care professionals, members of the public, charities, professional bodies and associations, UK policymakers and campaigning groups.

We are looking for a creative self-starter with a passion for digital marketing and skilled in community management. 

You need to be a motivated and enthusiastic marketer who is comfortable working on impactful campaigns which have a wide and diverse reach. You should be confident bringing healthcare-related stories to life through different digital channels. You should also take a hands-on approach to all areas of marketing and understand the nuances, advantages and shortcomings of using different platforms.

You will be responsible for delivering outputs from our social media as well as leading on our email communications. You will analyse and evaluate the results of these campaigns and use insights to drive development, with support from the Digital Media and Marketing Manager.

Led by the Digital Media and Marketing Manager, you will also produce website content, support on paid advertising and creation of branded merchandise.

Digital marketing plays a key role in our ability to raise awareness for, and build the profile of, Resuscitation Council UK, our guidelines, courses, and standards. Working with other members of the Communications and Engagement team, you will support on digital aspects of campaigns and initiatives to further public awareness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation and support for survivors.

The post holder will work closely with all members of the Communications and Engagement, Governance, Operations, Clinical and Service Development departments and build strong relationships with the wider resuscitation community. Equality, diversity and inclusion will be important principles considered in all elements of work.

Main responsibilities and duties

Website, SEO & PPC

• Write/produce, build and publish content for the RCUK website, including articles, features, statements and updates, ensuring diversity and inclusion is considered in everything we do.
• Ensure all content, imagery or files uploaded to the website are of an optimal file size and comply with accessibility guidance e.g., alt text, descriptive links.
• Support the Digital Media and Marketing Manager to deliver the SEO priorities for the organisation and increase RCUK’s reach. 
• Use insight (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Crazy Egg, surveys etc) to identify content gaps and opportunities for website improvements in line with user requirements.

Campaigns

• Support the communications and engagement team to deliver on key integrated campaigns across the year. 
• Support on the delivery of marketing and communications strategies for core RCUK products: including generating sales for commercial products such as e-Lifesaver and paid events such as conferences through digital marketing and direct communications.
• Support the Media and Campaigns team with asset creation and amplify media opportunities via our digital channels 
• Support the Policy and Public Affairs team with uploading policy briefings and maintaining resource repositories 
• Identify hooks and opportunities to promote RCUK’s work and increase digital engagement.

Email Marketing

• Project manage the delivery of email marketing communications in line with the organisation’s aims and objectives to engage our core audience with RCUK’s work.
• Support on the delivery of our annual BAU email communications calendar. 
• Evaluate the impact of RCUK emails activity, through regular analysis of emails sent, and use this insight to get a better understanding of how audiences are engaging with our email content and to continually improve email communications
• Ensure all emails are sent in line with General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR).
• Support the development of a new email strategy to support business growth (e.g. e-Lifesaver prospects through sales journey) and audience segmentation. 

Social media

• Create, curate and share high quality social media content using a range of different and innovative formats. 
• Monitor RCUK’s social media portfolio and identify opportunities for RCUK expansion onto other social media platforms in line with organisational objectives and where the audiences we are trying to reach are. 
• Respond to comments across our social media channels and build support within our online community through engaging in conversations. Answer queries (liaising with other teams as required) and escalate any reputational issues to the Digital Media and Marketing Manager. 
• Identify opportunities and content for paid campaigns.
• Work with the Digital Media and Marketing Manager to evaluate the impact of organic and paid social media activity through monthly reporting and analysis of larger initiatives and campaigns.

Other

• Champion RCUK brand and style guidelines to ensure RCUK communications are consistent across all comms channels. 
• Use Canva/Adobe suite to design BAU social media graphics and toolkits for campaigns.
• Ensure our content is accessible and reflects the diverse resuscitation community and society as a whole. 
• Represent and promote the organisation and its products at internal and external events that RCUK is exhibiting at. 
• Manage the Communications inbox on a rota basis with the Media and Campaigns Officer & Policy and Public Affairs Officer.
• There is an occasional need for weekend/evening working and time off in lieu is granted in line with our time off in lieu policy.
• Support writing creative briefs for external design agency. 

How to apply

Please email your CV, covering letter and Equality & Diversity monitoring form to us with 'Digital Media and Marketing Officer' in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 Monday 18 November 2024.

Interviews for this role will take place Thursday 28 November 2024.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.