Creative manager jobs
Do you want to change people’s lives for the better? We’re looking for an ambitious, dynamic, super organised Campaigner to help win public services for people not profit. You’ll be persuasive, creative, and keen to make change happen. It’s a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!
We Own It campaigns against privatisation and for 21st century public ownership. We believe public services belong to all of us.

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Role: Fundraising Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Remote, UK
Contract type: Permanent, full time (37 hours/week, with flexible working hours). Part time over 30 hours/week considered
About the charity
Tiyeni is a UK-Malawian NGO whose mission is to end food poverty and to improve water security. We achieve our mission by delivering training and support to smallholder farmers in our innovative form of climate-smart agriculture, Deep Bed Farming (DBF). Our low-cost, low-tech farming method dramatically increases crop yields from the first year of adoption while simultaneously regenerating the natural environment, empowering communities to become more climate-resilient.
Tiyeni means "Let's Go!" in Chichewa, Malawi's most widely-spoken language.
About the role
You will be responsible for developing and diversifying the base of supporters and achieving fundraising targets. You will help maintain our existing stable income but also develop other income streams, expand our supporter networks, and build our sustainability for the future. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with trusts and foundations as well as corporate partners and individual givers. You will develop and deliver successful plans to diversify and optimize our income as well as maintaining and improving the tools, processes, and internal expertise to ensure sustainability. You will explore other forms of fundraising, such as crowdfunding, major donors, and events.
Skills and experience
You will have a proven track record of soliciting, managing, and securing income from diverse income streams. You will have experience of developing successful grant applications and proposals for support to trusts and foundations. You will have digital fundraising fluency such as using social media to build support and run crowdfunding campaigns.
You will be an outstanding written communicator with the ability to absorb and synthesize complex information and translate it into compelling written cases for support. You should have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to relate to, influence, and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You should be proactive, positive, and able to work on your own initiative, learn and test creative approaches, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks. For more information about responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
Other information
Please ensure you fully read the job description and that you meet the people specification in the ‘About you’ section.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor visas for candidates.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Deadline for applications is 27th April at 23:59.
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We’ve recently refreshed and invested in our fundraising team,creating four fantastic new roles that reflect our bold ambitions for the future. This is an incredible opportunity to join a passionate, purpose-driven charity at a pivotal time — bringing your ideas,energy,and experience to a team that’s all about collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference.
Community & Volunteer Manager
Annual Salary - £29,000 – £33,000
Weekly Hours - 35 hours (full time)
Reporting To - Community & Events Manager
Contract Type - Permanent
Work Location - Primarily based in Guildford (GU1 1TU) with flexible work options.
BENEFITS - Why Work With Us?
• Generous Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 32 days off a year (including Bank Holidays), with extra days for long service. Plus, we’ll give you your birthday off after your first year – because cake should be mandatory!
• Real Work-Life Balance – We care deeply about your wellbeing and believe in supporting our teams as much as we do the children and families we serve.
• Training That Grows With You – Plus, every team member gets a personal training budget and access to a holistic learning platform to support your development.
• Perks That Make Life Easier – We’ll cover the cost of your DBS check, and you’ll get access to a NEST pension and Simply Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs.
• Room to Recharge – After 3 years, you’ll be eligible for a career break to refresh, reflect, or do something amazing.
• Parking - No need to play musical chairs with parking spots – we've got free parking just for you!
ABOUT US
Challengers is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children and young people through the power of play. We provide inclusive, fun, and safe spaces across the Southeast where children aged 2–18 can make friends, enjoy new experiences, and develop vital life skills. Our unique non-exclusion policy ensures that every child, regardless of the complexity of their needs, is welcomed and supported.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
You’ll lead and grow our community fundraising activity — building strong relationships with schools, local groups, and volunteers to help us raise vital funds. You’ll plan and deliver community events, support third-party fundraisers, and be a friendly, visible presence at public events. You’ll also manage our amazing volunteers, creating engaging opportunities and making sure everyone feels valued and supported
You’ll Be Great If...
• Know your stuff when it comes to community fundraising, supporter journeys, and volunteer engagement.
• Have a track record of smashing fundraising targets and running brilliant campaigns or events.
• Love building relationships and can connect with anyone — from volunteers to VIP donors.
• Can juggle projects, use data to guide decisions, and stay cool when deadlines are looming.
• Are tech-savvy, creative with tools like Canva and CRM systems, and happy to travel for the cause.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job- There is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Challengers is a place where everyone can grow. We follow equal opportunities so however you identify and whatever your background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day
Application Closing Date: Mon 5th May
Head to our website for our recruitment pack!
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In our mission to help change lives and build healthy, resilient communities in Somerset, we are currently recruiting a part time Partnerships Manager (Mental Health).
Joint funded by Public Health Somerset and Open Mental Health (OMH), the Partnerships Manager will facilitate the Somerset Mental Health Network (SMHN), ensuring that voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) groups who support the mental wellbeing of people across the county have an informed voice.
The Network will also provide opportunities for the sector to unite and work with other agencies in the promotion of mental health, prevention of mental health problems, and delivery of services.
The successful candidate will work closely with our partners in the OMH Alliance to help strengthen community services, influence and support commissioners, and enable systemic and cultural change in mental health provision across Somerset.
Additionally, the post-holder will conduct regular meetings that enhance knowledge and understanding, and provide collaboration opportunities for VCFSE organisations working to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of others.
We’re seeking a creative thinker with excellent partnership and communication skills, a passion for the VCFSE and mental health, and a keen interest in developing our offer to our partners and communities.
In return, we offer flexible, hybrid working, a free Employee Assistance Programme, and up to 7.5 hours of volunteering leave per year.
For more information about this role, or to apply, please visit our website.
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Join our team as a Communications Manager where you will be the voice of MSI UK!
Our Digital, Marketing and Communications team is expanding! We are looking for a passionate and pro-choice communications manager to join our team and support people accessing reproductive healthcare services in the UK.
Location: Hybrid (expectation to travel for team days/as business requires)
⌚ Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary:
- Starting from £42,213.23 - £46,434.55 for base locations outside of London, dependant on experience and location
- Starting from £46,434.55 - £51,078.01 for base locations inside of London, dependent on experience and location
Role Overview:
As our Communications Manager, you will take the lead on internal and external communication activities, leading brand awareness strategic projects. You will work with departments across the organisation to share our work to improve access to reproductive healthcare and rights.
If you have a good understanding of issues affecting access to reproductive healthcare in the UK and are passionate about supporting people to access essential abortion, vasectomy and contraception care, we want to hear from you!
What can we offer you?
- Competitive family friendly benefits to support your family and working life
- Market leading Aviva pension provider up to 5% employer contribution
- Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday and long service recognition rewards programme
- Perks and discounts at over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through the Blue Light Card
In addition to the perks outlined above, there are many more benefits alongside what is written above for you to enjoy. Find out more during your interview!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage internal and external communications activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to foster collaboration and ensure consistent messaging.
- Plan and execute successful communications strategies and plans.
- Act as a brand guardian, working closely with departments and external agencies on key publications (e.g., Safeguarding Report, Quality Accounts).
- Use initiative to drive communication projects forward and define communication strategies.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven track record in communications management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience in developing and executing communication strategies.
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.





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General Manager – Arts Organisation (Temporary, with potential to become permanent)
Central London | £21.97/hour + holiday pay (FTE £40,000) | Full-time (40 hours/week) | Hybrid
Are you a highly organised, proactive, and empathetic leader who thrives in a creative environment?
I’m working with a brilliant, independent arts organisation based in the heart of the West End to recruit a General Manager on a temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent. This dynamic and varied role will see you working closely with the Chief Executive and the Senior Management Team to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive, values-led organisation that supports the development of artists and theatre-makers through a vibrant programme of performances, events, and professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading on financial management: budgeting, payroll, supplier contracts, reconciliation, and reporting (using Xero).
Supporting HR processes, including onboarding, policies, and payroll.
Managing operational systems, compliance, scheduling, and governance support.
Coordinating board meetings, minute taking, and reporting requirements for regulatory bodies.
What we’re looking for:
Experience in a similar role (operations, finance, or administration) in the arts or charity sector.
Excellent organisational skills and a methodical, solutions-focused approach.
Strong understanding of charity/company governance, GDPR, and HR processes.
Confident using financial systems like Xero and working with external bookkeepers/accountants.
Empathy, integrity, and a collaborative mindset – someone who enjoys being the calm in a busy creative space.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week (evening/weekend work may be required, TOIL offered). Hybrid working is available, though some on-site presence is essential.
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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About IMO Charity
Inspire Motivate Overcome (IMO) was established in 2006 to create safe, engaging, and inspiring spaces for young people through recreational and diversionary activities. Our roots are in the Audley & Queen’s Park ward in Blackburn, Lancashire – a vibrant but often under-resourced area. What began as a small initiative has since evolved into a respected grassroots charity that works at the heart of the community.
Over the years, IMO has expanded its reach and impact by listening to local voices and responding to real needs. We work collaboratively with residents, statutory services, and partner organisations to fill service gaps, tackle social inequalities, and create opportunities for all.
Our projects span youth engagement, education, employment support, mentoring, mental health and well-being, and community development. Whether it’s through sports programmes, training workshops, youth leadership initiatives, or one-to-one support, our goal is to empower individuals to thrive and inspire those around them.
Our Ethos
At IMO, we believe in the power of community. Our ethos is rooted in supporting those who shape future generations – be they family members, peers, educators, businesses, or community leaders. By equipping people with the tools, confidence, and networks they need, we help build a more resilient, inclusive, and hopeful society.
Why Join IMO?
Working with IMO means becoming part of a passionate, dedicated team that values innovation, integrity, and compassion. We offer a supportive and flexible working environment where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a visible difference. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, right at the heart of community change.
Our Organisational Value:
- Passion
- Respect
- Accountability
- Team Work
- Knowledge
- Action
- Equality & Diversity
Role Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to play a central role in establishing IMO’s fundraising function, at a pivotal time of growth. Reporting directly into the Chief Executive, you will bring a strong track record of successful fundraising and share IMO’s passion to improve the resilience and quality of life of the communities we serve. We are looking for a driven individual who can work flexibly across a number of income streams, bringing a high level of transferable skill in key areas of prospect research, compelling writing skills, and embedding core systems and processes.
This role offers strong scope for progression into the senior management team for the right person, and to drive the ongoing implementation of the fundraising strategy.
Employee Benefits:
- 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- Pension Scheme
- Sick pay
- Internal staff well-being group to support staff welfare
- Personal development opportunities
- Free staff parking
- Health Benefits
To view the Senior Fundraising Manager job specification view the doccument attached.
About the role
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join Manx National Heritage (MNH) as Retail and Commercial Manager. This exciting and varied role involves income generating responsibility while delivering an outstanding experience across all MNH principal visitor admission sites. You will focus on retail delivery, online sales group and tour bookings, as well as hospitality and food and beverage delivery through in house services.
To excel in this post, you will be motivated by growing our charities income generation potential and maximise all commercial opportunities. You will actively promote ways for visitors to support MNH in our important work conserving, protecting and promoting the nation’s heritage.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ A relocation package of up to £3,500 based on receipts is available for this role. role.
Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
A basic police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Ready to apply?
For more information, please contact Pauline.Wall@ mnh .im
The closing date for this role is midnight on 27 April 2025.
To find out more and apply, visit our website via the button below.
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Digital Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK subject to the right to work.
UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.
Salary: £43,668 - £45,851 dependent on experience, per year with excellent benefits.
About WaterAid
Want to use your skills in digital marketing to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Digital Marketing Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team
The WaterAid Supporter Marketing team plays a pivotal role in shaping the dialogue with our supporters, defining and facilitating their crucial contribution to driving our mission forward – ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
About the Role
As our Digital Marketing Manager, you will find creative ways of building WaterAid’s online presence primarily through paid media channels.
In this role, you will take direct responsibility for developing and implementing key campaign and project strategies as well as identifying opportunities for growth within the digital programme.
You’ll also:
- Accountable for planning and executing integrated campaigns that combine digital and offline marketing channels to deliver cohesive, measurable results aligned with overall marketing objectives.
- Responsible for budget management and reporting on income and expenditure.
- Work with external creative and media partners on projects within agreed budgets.
- Devise and execute a continuous programme of content optimisation and testing through a rigorous test to learn methodology, regularly monitoring, evaluating and analysing campaigns.
Requirements
You have a track record in and passion for digital marketing, with experience in paid digital media planning, buying and budget management.
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Experience working on integrated digital marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Hands-on experience managing creative agencies to develop content and assets for paid digital campaigns.
- Experience in building and managing marketing campaigns on social platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn), Google Ad campaign types and programmatic advertising, taking decisions, testing and publishing without supervision.
- The ability to analyse user experience data with CRO testing, conduct A/B tests, optimise conversion funnels, improve user experience working with our Digital Product team to implement changes
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
- Lead on the management and development of our ecommerce sites (Shop for life and Store). Working with agencies and wider teams to ensure consistent updates and optimisations, creating and executing data -driven campaigns to maximise conversions and deliver growth.
- Knowledge of a range of measuring tools (including GA4) and the ability to understand and translate data and analytics into insight that can be understood and applied by wider teams.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Familiarity with owned, earned, and shared media.
- Experience creating and pitching business plans.
- Drupal website management and use of CMS.
Closing Date: Applications will close at 12pm UK time on Monday 6 May 2025. Availability for interview is required week commencing 12 May 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and an essential cover letter.
*Please indicate in the summary the relevant skills and experience you bring that makes you an ideal candidate for this role.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Benefits
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





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St Michael’s is a cosmopolitan, multi-generational family of believers seeking to serve the Lord Jesus in the heart of London. We are an established evangelical church that cherishes orthodox biblical teaching alongside an openness to the work of the Spirit. As we enter a new phase in the life of the church, communications and worship are two areas that play a crucial role in informing and engaging the church family and reaching out to and serving newcomers and enquirers. We are open to filling these positions either with one person who can excel in both roles full-time, or two part-time professionals, each dedicated to one of these areas.
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The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to develop and implement strategies for securing funding from trusts, grant-making bodies, and corporate partners. This role is crucial in ensuring NFYFC’s financial sustainability and growth, collaborating with team members and engaging with our vibrant community of young farmers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership
Manages: Marketing Officer, Communications Officer
Salary range: £38,251 – £47,940
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours per week)
Job Purpose
As BSR’s Marketing and Communications Manager you will deliver impactful communications and data-driven marketing plans that support our mission and vision.
You’ll work with teams to build strategic marketing and communications plans and manage a tactical calendar of multi-channel activity. All of which will drive engagement with clinical guidance, the latest science and research, quality education programmes, professional events and conferences.
You’ll focus on promoting member benefits to boost recruitment and retention across the adult, paediatric and adolescent rheumatology community. And you’ll help colleagues to tell compelling stories of our work, to celebrate the work of our members, to showcase rheumatology as a career and to highlight the issues of most importance to our members.
You’ll lead a talented team that manages the organisation’s communications channels, digital marketing, content strategy, and our people focused brand. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership, you’ll play a key role in our data capability and insights, helping us to focus on impact led activity. You’ll also help colleagues to gather feedback and intelligence about our members and audiences, enabling us to continually improve our member offering.
This role requires a creative, pro-active and impact-oriented marcomms professional who excels in both planning and hands-on execution.
Main responsibilities
Team leadership and development
- Lead and coach a team responsible for content creation, digital marketing, and membership campaigns
- Provide regular performance reviews and professional development opportunities for team members
Marketing and communications
- Work with teams to develop tailored marketing activity to promote products and services
- Track, analyse and report on the success/failures of our campaigns to aid understanding, efficiency and improvement
- Execute marketing campaigns across traditional, digital and social media channels plus experiential
- Manage the society’s website, overseeing content and performance and work with an agency for any development needs
- Create compelling messaging that resonates with key audiences, including prospective and current members and stakeholders
- Oversee the creation of engagement focused content across existing and emerging channels
- Be a brand ambassador for BSR externally and a brand champion internally, managing tone of voice, editorial and creative identity
- Manage digital productivity tools and solutions to ensure good process and capacity tracking.
Membership growth and engagement
- Execute digital-first membership acquisition strategies to expand the organisation’s member base and retention programmes to encourage loyalty
- Analyse membership trends and member feedback to improve member services, benefits, and offerings
- Manage membership data and segmentation to ensure effective targeting and personalised communication with members.
Management and impact
- Manage the marketing budget ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources
- Track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and membership programs, adjusting strategies as needed to meet KPIs
- Use analytics tools and member data to track the performance of marketing efforts and membership engagement
Person Specification
- Experience in executing engagement focused marketing and communications
- Experience of membership engagement and recruitment
- Experience of platform management (web, emarketing, social media)
- Strong skills in data analytics, insight and impact measurement
- Excellent planning and project management skills
- Ability to manage relationships internally and externally with stakeholders/suppliers at varying levels
- Proven skills with digital tools, systems integrations and automations
- Working knowledge of AI for improvement
- Leadership and team management experience and ability to coach staff to reach their potential
Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to
reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better
reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
Our values are:
- Celebratory – we celebrate the achievements in rheumatology
- Inclusive – we support everyone in the rheumatology community
- Sustainable – we work to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment
- Leading – we use our profile to drive change and support those working in the specialty
- Collaborative – we always seek to work with others to have a greater impact
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
Ex Cathedra is a world-class ensemble that leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. Thanks to a recent donation, we are excited to create this new role for a skilled fundraiser to join our team to help us identify, recruit and manage a pipeline of individual donors capable of giving upwards of £5,000 to support Ex Cathedra’s agreed strategic priorities. You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Officer and freelance trusts fundraiser plus access to an external mentor if desirable.
We believe that the benefits of singing are for everyone, and seek to reach and engage as many people as possible through outstanding vocal experiences. We do this by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive, inspirational learning and wellbeing offer for participants of all ages – engaging 80,000+ people every year in a range of venues, schools, hospitals and communities, including through our acclaimed Singing Schools and Singing Medicine projects.
It is an exciting time to join us and shape this new role. Over the next 5 years we will celebrate the legacy of founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE and welcome a new artistic director. We are enjoying audience growth, our projects are being recognised at Award ceremonies, and we already have an established individual giving scheme which we hope you will help us grow.
Find the full application pack on our website. The following is extracted:
Key responsibilities
The Individual Giving Manager will contribute towards Ex Cathedra’s ongoing sustainability and success by maximising philanthropic income:
Strategy and research
• build, maintain and continually seek to expand a pipeline of prospects capable of making gifts at a high 4-, 5- and 6-figure level, making sure that all progress is tracked, monitored and reviewed on a routine basis
• explore our existing data to identify major gift prospects, working in line with data protection law and fundraising regulations
Individual giving
• work closely with the General Manager and Individual Giving Officer to further develop and implement strategies that will increase major gifts and legacy donations to Ex Cathedra, dovetailing with the Trusts and Foundations consultant where appropriate
• arrange and conduct face-to-face meetings with prospects and donors to help build and progress meaningful relationships through regular dialogue
• use their judgement to involve the artistic director, trustees and colleagues where most beneficial/advantageous
• align prospective donors with high-value funding opportunities for the performance programme, education and participation work, or area of greatest need according to the interests of the donor
• promote and encourage giving towards the establishment of an Endowment Fund that will provide long-term financial sustainability for the organisation
• meet agreed targets for activity (i.e. number of prospect meetings and solicitations) and income generation (i.e. funds raised)
• personally manage the portfolio of higher level donors and prospective donors.
Communications
• manage the delivery of specific appeals to prospects and donors
• work with the General Manager and freelance designer to devise and produce materials in support of Ex Cathedra’s fundraising aims
• create and refresh inspiring copy for inclusion in print, on our website and other relevant materials
Other
• record and maintain progress, ensuring that income can be projected as accurately as possible, liaising with the Finance Manager as appropriate
• carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the General Manager
About you
You will be a skilled fundraiser, able to help us identify, recruit and manage a pipeline of individual donors, capable of giving upwards of £5,000 to support Ex Cathedra’s agreed strategic priorities.
You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Officer and freelance trusts fundraiser plus access to an external mentor if desirable.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
• demonstrable experience in a similar role
• direct experience of securing gifts and donations at 4- and 5-figure level from individuals by initiating, building and stewarding relationships
• experience of developing engaging and attractive gift opportunities; and scoping, developing and articulating fundraising projects
• experience of working in a target-driven environment
Knowledge
• knowledge of the principles of major gift fundraising and Donor Relations (including stewardship)
• knowledge of the Arts and/or Charity funding landscape and UK philanthropic trends
• knowledge and understanding of donor motivations, and how to align philanthropic interests with organisational priorities
• a sound working knowledge of data protection legislation and national fundraising best practice
Skills and abilities
• good organisation and planning skills, with an ability to prioritise the things that matter most
• excellent communication skills with an ability to persuade and influence with tact and diplomacy
• an ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• an ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences
• an ability to think both creatively and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fundraising goals
• good listening skills
Attributes and attitudes
• a strong team player, who enjoys building and maintaining productive relationships with others
• pro-active, results-oriented and ambitious, with a determination to succeed and improve
• resilient, focused, tenacious and confident
• a creative thinker, with a keen interest in trying new approaches to bring about enduring, positive change
• a willingness to work outside normal hours and travel when required
• a genuine affinity and passion for music and the Arts, and their transformational power
How to apply
Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Pack, which is available from our website. We welcome informal, pre-application conversations, and details on how to arrange this with Peter Trethewey, General Manager, are also set out in the pack.
Application deadline: Thursday 1 May, 5pm
If you have any access needs relevant to your application, please contact Peter.
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About the College:
Worcester College is one of the 39 constituent Colleges of the University of Oxford and is home to a vibrant academic community of around 75 Fellows, a lively and varied student body of around 400 undergraduates and 200 graduates, and a dedicated expert team of 150 professional staff, all representing a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The College strategy explains our forward-looking approach. Our values are excellence, inspiration, community, inclusivity and trustworthiness. The College is situated at the heart of Oxford in a beautiful environment that the whole community enjoys.
Summary of role responsibilities and person specification:
Worcester College, University of Oxford, is recruiting for the key, senior role of Alumni Engagement Manager to be part of its Development and Alumni Relations team of seven. This is a vital role as we seek to deepen and expand connections with the College’s alumni community. The Alumni Engagement Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of an alumni and supporter engagement strategy which aims to build relationships with alumni and donors to lead to greater involvement with the College through the giving of funds, time and expertise. The Alumni Engagement Manager also plays a vital role in ensuring donors to the College have a strong sense and knowledge of the positive impact of their generosity, so that their philanthropic giving to Worcester is a meaningful, enjoyable and positive experience.
This is a senior role requiring a proven track record in managing highly effective alumni relations or similar membership programmes, including strong events and communications experience. The role requires the drive and creativity to use events and communications skills to deliver an innovative engagement programme. This varied role spans relationship building and donor stewardship activities, so also offers the opportunity to develop fundraising knowledge and experience. We are a very friendly team of seven in an ambitious college, with a real sense of purpose and a great deal of exciting work taking place.
Further details of the role and person specification can be found on our website.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Viola Kerr
Closing date: Friday 2nd May 12pm
Interview date: Week commencing 12th May
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