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Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

Turn2us is looking for someone to lead and deliver impactful public relations (PR) strategies that amplify the voice and work of Turn2us. This role focuses on driving media engagement, enhancing public awareness of our mission, and ensuring alignment of PR efforts with organisational priorities. At its heart, this role is about great storytelling, working across Turn2us to develop a deep understanding of our work and how we can harness the news agenda to communicate our message.

We’re looking for a confident communicator to develop and implement PR strategies, manage media relations, collaborate on messaging, organise media events and engagements and line manage the Senior Storytelling Officer.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 28th February 2025

1st Interview date: 13th March 2025

Knowledge Management and Learning Senior Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: The role will be based in one of the following Location where WaterAid works, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries: London - UK, Pretoria - South Africa, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania, Accra - Ghana, and Stockholm - Sweden.

For the UK Location, we offer 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.

Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below:

• United Kingdom: GBP 56,249 – 59,602 per year with excellent benefits
• South Africa: ZAR 1,009,626 – 1,376,465 per year with excellent benefits
• Tanzania: TZS 143,500,704 – 179,375,880 per year with excellent benefits
• Ghana: GHS 610,298 – 925,068 per year with excellent benefits
• Sweden: Competitive salary package

About WaterAid:

Want to use your leading skills in Knowledge Management and Learning to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal 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 Knowledge Management and Learning Senior 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 Programme Support and Knowledge team provides technical advisory expertise across programme design and delivery.  It ​leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management​, and facilitates knowledge exchange​, fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. 

This role leads the Knowledge Management & Learning sub-team focused on developing and supporting the department’s knowledge management, learning and WASH capacity-strengthening strategies, approaches and processes.  It works across the organisation to facilitate the digital curation and management of our programmatic and thematic knowledge.

About the Role:

Knowledge Management and Learning (KM&L) Senior Manager strategically leads and shapes knowledge management and programme learning within the International Programmes Department (IPD), working with senior leadership teams to define, steer and ensure the effective implementation of a department wide KML strategy. 

The KM&L Senior Manager also acts on behalf of IPD and PSK in steering and providing strategic leadership on the department’s contributions and requirements regarding WaterAid’s research agenda, programme and technical capacity development strategy, and external digital communications. 

The Senior Manager strategically works in conjunction with PSK’s senior leadership team to shape and steer approaches and processes for the collation, analysis, and the uptake of programme knowledge, thought leadership, innovation, and learning. The KM&L Senior Manager reports into the Programme Support and Knowledge Director and their key accountabilities are:

• Strategically lead the design of an organisational programme learning and knowledge management strategy, in alignment with the other key organisational strategies and processes such as those for research, external communications and planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER).
• Provide leadership and support to IPD and WaterAid in developing an positive organisational culture of learning and effective knowledge management.
• Lead operationalisation and implementation of the KM&L strategy, including shaping and steering the coordination of organisational processes to collate, analyse and disseminate programme knowledge, thought leadership, innovation and learning.
• Lead the development of organisational mechanisms for knowledge exchange and evolution of our approaches including providing leadership to identify specific strategic knowledge gaps.
• Lead the process and methods to develop and maintain WaterAid’s normative frameworks, standards and guidance materials for both internal and external audiences, coordinating with PSK’s and GPAC’s technical and policy leads. 
• Strategically steer and support the Capacity Strengthening Senior Advisor, to drive and support WaterAid's capacity-strengthening agenda.
• Strategically steer and support the IPD’s coordination and interests in the global research agenda as led by the Global Policy and Campaigns department, and steer the effective project management of multi-country programme research projects.
• Lead on the contribution from a KM&L and capacity development perspective within the organisation’s business and bid development efforts by supporting donor engagement, intelligence gathering, and preparation of funding proposals.
• Provide strategic leadership to the team, translated into effective annual priorities, plans and budgets - fully integrated within PSK’s overall plan and linked to the organisational priorities.

Requirements

Essential skills:

• An experienced leader in the area of knowledge management and learning, research and technical capacity development, preferably in the international development sector
• Strong and extensive knowledge management background with a track record of developing effective strategies and approaches for program learning.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of effective knowledge exchange mechanisms and approaches for knowledge evolution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and design effective applied research initiatives.
• Experience and knowledge of effective capacity development design and delivery.
• Strong IT literacy skills, including designing and maintaining SharePoint or similar information management platforms; and using Microsoft 365 and other web based tools and platforms.
• Experience working in low and middle-income countries.
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence colleagues and peers; ability to work effectively across diverse groups and cultures.
• A self-starter, able to work independently and drive tasks forward to completion, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.

Desirable skills:

• Working knowledge of one or more of WaterAid’s working languages (French, Portuguese and Spanish).
• Experience of formation and nurturing of virtual communities of practices and networks.
• Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating programmes of work.
• Experience of conducting and/or managing research.
• Sound knowledge of WASH and related development issues such as sustainability, rights and equality.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 23rd February 2025. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will be closed if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date of: 23rd February 2025.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV, cover letter and answering the following question within the application form:

• What are your top 3 skills / areas of experience that you feel best demonstrate your ability to excel in this role?

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we 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 respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.  All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. 

Benefits

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.

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.

Project Support Officer (Part-Time)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £20.52ph
Hours: 14 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Contract Type: Temporary

Are you highly organised with a passion for supporting impactful projects? We’re excited to be recruiting for a Project Support Officer for a prestigious organisation in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful digital transformation projects within a dynamic, supportive team environment.

About the Role

As the Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the CRM_CMS Project Manager and project teams to ensure the successful delivery of the Digital Transformation Strategy Group (DTSG) Programme and integrated projects. Your work will help shape how the organisation leverages technology for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project management support, including scheduling meetings, preparing minutes, and ensuring timely follow-up on actions.

• Manage risk registers and escalate unresolved risks, ensuring effective governance and project control.

• Support the development and implementation of change management processes for the CRM_CMS project.

• Assist in the creation of internal project assurance measures and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

• Facilitate workshops and meetings to identify risks, benefits, and key communications.

• Undertake financial administration, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and monitoring project expenditure.

• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and support the promotion of project activities across multiple channels.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience supporting digital projects and managing project documentation.

• Strong administrative skills, including financial administration and stakeholder coordination.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Teams and SharePoint) with excellent IT skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable:

• Experience in maintaining SharePoint and Teams sites.

• Strong numerical skills and ability to analyze data.

• Previous experience supporting steering groups or project boards.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

• Proactive problem-solving skills with a flexible approach to work.

• Dedication to equality, diversity, and confidentiality in all professional interactions.

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team within a highly respected organization. This role provides the opportunity to develop your project management skills while contributing to impactful digital transformation initiatives.

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

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 an enthusiastic brand marketing officer to join our talented and ambitious brand marketing and planning team. It’s an exciting time to join the team, and Breast Cancer Now, as we invest in and develop our brand to deliver our ambition to be recognised as the place to turn for anything and everything to do with breast cancer.

You’ll be responsible for growing brand awareness through planning, developing and delivering brand marketing campaigns to reach target audiences. A key focus of the role will be to manage the charity’s e-newsletter and brand marketing activity in key moments (e.g. Breast Cancer Awareness Month) which will inspire more people to engage with and support our vital work. 

You’ll work across a full range of paid and owned channels, collaborate with both in-house and external agencies to develop creative and media plans and monitor and report on campaign performance to drive maximum impact and value from our brand marketing investment. 

About you

You’re a passionate marketer, with a can-do attitude and eye for detail, always determined to deliver the very best. You’ll have good experience managing marketing campaigns across a range of media channels and a demonstrable interest in brand marketing.

As a collaborative individual with excellent communication skills, you’ll be confident managing external agencies and suppliers, alongside internal stakeholders at all levels. Your experience might be in brand marketing or another area of marketing and communications and you’ll be looking to make the next move in your marketing career.

You’ll be used to working within a fast-paced team with competing deadlines by remaining calm under pressure and prioritising tasks effectively.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast 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.

We reserve the right to close this advert early subject to volume of applicants. Therefore, if you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing date 9am on Thursday 13 February 2025

Interview date Week commencing 3 March 2025

We are recruiting an interim External Affairs Manager on a fixed term contract running to 1 February 2026. This is a diverse role and will include:

Influencing and stakeholder management

• Working with the Head of External Affairs and Income (EA&I) to manage and deliver the influencing strategy, including helping to deliver campaigns.

• Driving our public affairs activities, and supporting team with day to day public affairs engagement.

Communications and events

• Working with Head of EA&I to manage the External Affairs’ team’s day-to-day work, including supporting the team with social media, website and press relations.

• Working with Head of EA&I to deliver our communications plans.

• Overseeing and project managing the charity’s events programme.

Leadership and management

• Project planning, with a focus on supporting the team to deliver outputs and meet deadlines. 

• Leading External Affairs team catch ups and project planning.

• Line managing a Senior External Affairs Officer and External Affairs Assistant with a focus on professional development.

• Providing sign-off on a number of areas, including those that carry some risk to the charity.

• Working with the Head of EA&I to collect key management information to report on the impact and reach of external affairs activities to the CEO.

• Assisting with the charity’s other activities as required.

Context and Background

The NSPCC is the leading charity focused on preventing cruelty to the most vulnerable children in the UK.

We run campaigns that shift attitudes and behaviour to keep children safe, campaigns that inspire action like fundraising or volunteering for us and influencing campaigns that ask for public support to persuade government and industry to change laws and policies to better protect children and young people. This exciting role is responsible for managing the delivery of influencing campaigns in support of the NSPCC’s organisational strategy.

This is a crucial moment for our campaigning work. In the past few years, NSPCC campaigns have played a crucial role in securing an Online Safety Act that is fit to keep children safe online. The team have also secured achievements on changing the law to prevent sports coaches and faith leaders having sexual relationships with under 18s and helping new parents receive mental health support. The NSPCC is looking for someone to continue to drive forward change for children under a new Government across their key policy areas and make sure every child grows up with the safety they deserve.

Job purpose

• To advise on the use of campaigning activity to achieve the organisation’s influencing objectives

• To lead on the development of integrated, evidence-based influencing campaigns which mobilise the public behind calls for Government to better protect children

• Co-ordinate the delivery and evaluation of high impact campaigns activity across different channels that mobilise both warm and cold audiences

• To manage our network of campaign supporters

• Line management of the Campaigns Officer

Key relationships - Internal

• Reports to the Head of Media and Campaigns; line manages Campaigns Officer

• Works closely with the Head of Policy as well as the wider Policy and Public Affairs team to develop and implement campaign strategies

• Works closely with managers and staff in other NSPCC functions, to plan campaigns and develop and release public-facing content (including colleagues from media, marketing, planning, creative, partnership and social media teams)

• Ensure colleagues across the organisation, including our services and fundraising teams, are informed of campaigning work and spot opportunities for collaborative working

Key relationships - External

• Individuals, representatives, and managers from a range of agencies, organisations and/or suppliers that support, have an interest in or a view on NSPCC’s campaigning activity

• Contacts in other charities, organisations and statutory bodies – as part of building a network and staying on top of best practice.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. To advise on the use of campaigning activity to achieve the organisation’s influencing objectives

• Engage in discussions about the organisation’s strategy and plans

• Make campaigns recommendations based on evidence of effectiveness, insight into

the organisation’s wider strategic goals and context and knowledge of influencing

critical paths.

• To keep abreast of relevant audience insight and best practice in charity campaigning

and use that knowledge to inform campaign plans and strategies

2. To lead on the development of integrated, evidence-based influencing campaigns

which mobilise the public behind calls for Government to better protect children

• Develop robust campaigns strategies built on evidence and insight into audiences

and desired impact

• Work in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation identifying

opportunities for effective integration and collaboration

• Oversee the process for briefing, commissioning and production of creative, impactful

written and audio-visual content for the campaign (working with both in-house and

external specialists)

• Set impact measures and success criteria for campaigns and be accountable for

meeting agreed key performance indicators

3. Co-ordinate the delivery and evaluation of high impact campaigns activity across

different channels that mobilise audiences warm and cold audiences

• Lead on the release of campaigning content through owned, earnt and paid-for

channels ensuring systems are in place to monitor, evaluate and optimise activity.

• Lead on bringing colleagues together to ensure coordination. This includes media,

events, stakeholder communications, social media, website, internal communications,

supporter / fundraising communications

• Take responsibility for identifying and mitigating risks

4. To manage our network of campaign supporters

• Ensure an effective supporter journey for each campaign strategy

• Ongoing analysis of our campaigner database, drawing out and sharing insights

• Continue work to develop an effective welcome journey for new campaigners and a

stewardship and retention programme for existing supporters

• Lead on engaging young people in the NSPCC’s campaigns

• Collaborate with colleagues to engage warm supporters in campaigning content and

vice-versa

5. Line management of the campaigns officer

• Support the development and oversee the work of a campaigns officer

6. To contribute to the Communication Directorate’s aim of ensuring that all

communication is of an appropriately high standard, consistent with NSPCC’s brand and key messages

• Maintain a good understanding of developments in digital and social media

• Ensure activities during integrated communication milestones deliver key policy

messages to our audiences

• Be an ambassador for the organisation at external events and meetings

Responsibilities for all Staff within the Communications Directorate

• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to

strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC’s

communications activities.

• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the

NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.

• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end

cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments

and general NSPCC news.

• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people

Person specification

Essential

1.A personal commitment to ending cruelty to children.

2.Demonstrable experience of success in managing high profile campaigns which have an

impact on public policy

3.Demonstrable experience of analysing strategic ambitions, influencing aims, political and

policy insights, best practice and market research and developing persuasive campaigns

recommendations.

4.Demonstrable experience of overseeing the production of digital campaigns, mobilisation and

engagement-driven content (e.g. actions, petitions, emails) – including commissioning

agencies. Commitment to the highest standards of production.

5.Demonstrable experience of ensuring the successful delivery, evaluation and optimisation of

campaigning content across multiple channels including owned, earnt and paid-for media.

6.Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining a positive supporter experience for a

campaigns audience.

7.Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to convey complex information

to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident way to achieve desired outcomes

8.Highly developed ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships, work collaboratively,

offer support and negotiate with a wide variety of people, including senior level individuals to

achieve desired outcomes

9.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to organise and plan own work and the work of

others to deliver objectives on time

10.Willingness to work flexibly in approach to work and work time requirements.

Desirable

11. Experience of working with young or vulnerable campaigners.

12. Experience of mobilising communities around a social impact objective.

13. Experience of working closely with media relations and social media teams.

Join our regional conservation charity as our Corporate Partnerships Officer and help engage and inspire businesses and their staff to love nature and want to protect it! 

The Corporate Partnerships Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the Corporate Partnerships Manager and the wider Fundraising Team helping to secure income and support from both existing corporate members and prospective businesses across our three counties. This position is integral to the Trust's ambitious plans to expand corporate funding over the coming years. You will help to nurture new and existing relationships with local businesses and strive to grow corporate income for the charity.

In this role, you will take an active part in developing and facilitating a range of events and activities designed to engage local businesses with the Trust's mission and work. Your responsibilities will include the administration of our corporate membership scheme, ensuring the accurate recording of income and information, and maintaining our internal database to the highest standards. You will also be responsible for producing high-quality and compelling communications to raise the profile of the charity and inspire current and prospective members. 

While experience in fundraising, sales, or relationship management is beneficial, we are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and customer service skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.

Part time hours (30 hours) for this role, may be possible. 

Senior Events Officer - Maternity cover
Reference: JAN20255139
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)
Duration: 12 months This is a Fixed-Term role to cover maternity leave 
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

This role will support the Events Development Manager in the planning and delivery of online and digital events, as well as an expanded events programme that aligns with the RSPB’s strategic goals. The Senior Events Officer will play a critical role in operationally leading parts of this programme, deputising for the Events Development Manager, and using their expertise to execute the strategy.

What's the role about? 

The Senior Events Officer will be responsible for delivering multiple, simultaneous projects while managing diverse stakeholders and collaborating with teams across the RSPB, partner organisations and agencies.

A key area for this role will also be to curate, develop, and deliver innovative, high-quality events and experiences that resonate with target audiences and drive engagement. You will focus specifically on delivering events that reach and converts new audiences and help to retain members and courage lifetime value using innovative approaches and event delivery. You will oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including risk management, communication plans, and live event coordination (both in-person and virtual).

Operational Focus

• Prepare event briefs with key stakeholders to ensure that clear objectives and outcomes are set, monitored, and delivered.
• Produce, project management, and deliver events to an exceptionally high standard using project management tools and risk plans.
• Live manage events to ensure they run smoothly and achieve their outcomes.
• Attend and contribute to workshops and project meetings, ensuring that project needs are articulated and understood.

Strategic Impact

The Senior Events Officer will directly contribute to the RSPB’s mission by supporting the engagement of more diverse audiences, enhancing member value, and driving income generation. Your leadership in implementing the events programme ensures the organisation’s continued growth and ability to inspire action for nature.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience: 

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in event management, marketing, or a related field, or demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable experience managing and leading large-scale events of over 1000 people, from concept through to implementation and evaluation
• Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of event marketing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to write and produce engaging content, including copy writing, and in-person delivery to influence and represent the directorate and the organisation
• Expertise in working with tracking, measurement, and analytic tools to assess event success and deliver detailed event insight.
• Experience of delivering online events to over 500 attendees, including live polling, panel discussion and working with production companies
• Budget management of significant >£50k budgets

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams in complex structure organisations
• Experience in managing and prioritising multiple objectives, workstreams and communication priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to present, influence and represent the directorate and the organisation.
• Curious and collaborative, the role holder will be skilled at influencing across the business, proactively identifying opportunities to improve outcomes by providing support and challenge through insight and evidence

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 16th Feb 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from: 3rd March 2025. 

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and 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.

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.

We’re proud to partner with Versus Arthritis on the recruitment of their Social Media Officer.

The charity invests in world class research, delivers high quality services and campaigns on the issues that matter most to people with arthritis.

What's on Offer:

• 12-month fixed term contract, maternity cover
• A salary of £31,918
• Flexible working arrangements, coming into the London office 1-2 days/week

The Social Media Officer will drive the development of their social media channels and support communities, working to deliver the social media and content strategies.  You’ll be an expert in the delivery of all things organic social media including ownership of day-to-day content generation, community management, scheduling and reporting.

Main duties:

• Plan and create engaging, optimised social media content to build Versus Arthritis’ profile as the UK’s leading musculoskeletal charity and transform awareness of arthritis.
• Engage with social media communities to promote growth on channels and effectively moderate by triaging to support services and Helpline team to foster a supportive and safe online environment.
• Contribute to the content, communications and marketing planning across the whole organisation, proactively seeking out new opportunities and methods to deliver key objectives.
• Work flexibly and with pace to identify and respond to reactive opportunities.
• Onboard and work collaboratively with multi-level influencers, developing productive working relationships to support the marketing and communications strategy.
• Contribute to the ongoing measurement, evaluation and impact of the social media activity, working with performance and insight manager to report on activity and measure progress against goals.

Key skills:

• Experience of community management and moderation of large, busy social media audiences.
• A basic understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) and how it shapes content.
• Experience in planning and creating engaging social media content shaped by insight (video for social, images, blog posts, storytelling, live video).
• Experience in using social media management tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite or Falcon to publish content.
• A solid understanding of the social media landscape, technologies, emerging channels and trends.
• Basic Adobe Photoshop or Canva skills and basic video editing skills (on smartphone and software).

To Apply:
Please send across a copy of your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience for the role. One of our team will get in touch to provide further details and discuss the role in depth. 

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

About This Role

Over the last seven years we have grown into a recognised leader in the fight for menstrual equity. This is underpinned by a strong and diverse fundraising programme at Bloody Good Period, along with a distinctive, stand-out brand which is frequently sought out for highprofile partnerships from partners across industries. We raise c£750K per annum, which delivers our impactful programme of work to meet immediate menstrual health needs via providing period products and menstrual education, and campaigning for long-term change so that we (ultimately) no longer have to do this work.

We are now recruiting a Fundraising Manager to cover parental leave for nine months. It’s an exciting time to join our team, as we build on strong foundations and develop our work in High Value fundraising in particular. This xed term contract will focus on delivering a new strategy for corporate and Major Donor fundraising, as well as line managing a new Fundraising Ocer to deliver our day-to-day fundraising portfolio.

We are an inclusive, feminist organisation, which champions remote and exible working, and puts self-care at the heart of what we do. We oer a specic leadership and development programme for BPOC members of the team to develop their careers within the social justice space, and a wellbeing fund to support every team member. We work hard and deliver, but we do not overwork. We enjoy our work and take pride in it.

We strongly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour, and from those who have lived experience of the issues on which we work, namely period poverty or menstrual inequity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work. 

We recognise that many potential candidates who bring the voice and lived experience that we need, may have had less opportunity to develop a track record in these roles. Bloody Good Period prioritises the development needs of everyone who works with us, including in this role. 

Job Title: CEO

Salary: Actual salary is £36,000 per year. (FTE £45,000)

Contract/ Hours: 4 days per week / 0.8FTE. The normal working week is 30 hours.

Annual Leave: FTE annual leave entitlement is 23 days pro rata plus public and bank holidays.

Pension: Pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM and 3% per month will be deducted from salary.

Base/ Location: Must be UK-based. NUM is a national organisation with workspaces in Manchester and Glasgow and CEO will be required to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

About NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) was established in 2012 as a pilot project of the UK Network of Sex Work Projects. It is now the largest sex worker-serving violence prevention and survivor support service in the UK, with a mandate to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers.’ All of our services are delivered with, by, and for sex workers and our work is grounded within three principles: 'Sex Workers' First; 'Quality Support'; and 'Learning and Innovation'. We support over 9,800 members, 85% of whom are active adult industry workers, with the remainder comprising a range of frontline practitioners and delivery partners. NUM advocates for the decriminalisation of sex work. To learn more about NUM visit our website: www[dot]nationaluglymugs[dot]org

Role Purpose:

The main purpose of the CEO is to provide inspirational leadership to NUM and ensure long term sustainability through innovation, strategic planning, effective governance, funding, and sound delivery of services. The CEO will take a lead role in the national policy advocacy work NUM carries out to achieve its objectives.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of sex work.

Documents below contain and a full person specification and the main responsibilities of the role.

How to Apply:

To apply email your CV (no more than 3 pages) and an application covering letter (no more than 2 pages) to admin[at]uglymugs[dot]org[dot] by 5pm on 13th February. Please write CEO Application in your subject line or your application may be lost and not processed.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews throughout March. Interviews will include a presentation about your strategic direction, and will likely be followed by a second interview.

Your cover letter should set out why you are interested in the post and demonstrate, with specific examples from your experience and qualifications, how you meet the person specification criteria. Please also include two references (including your current or most recent employer; they will only be contacted after confirming this with you).

For a confidential discussion about the position, you are welcome to talk with long-standing board member Dr Laura Graham, laura.n.graham[at]northumbria[dot]ac[dot]uk.

We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with and without disabilities. Please contact admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org if you have any access needs regarding applying for this role or attending an interview should you have any access requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made. Applications are encouraged from people with sex work community experience. If this experience is shared in applications it will be kept confidential.

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising and Communication

Responsible for: Supporters (Recruitment and stewardship)

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire with travel across the country and to Cambridge when required.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week including occasional evening and weekend work

Contract: Permanent

About Baca: Baca is dedicated to supporting young, unaccompanied refugees aged 16 to 18, some of whom are victims of trafficking. Our mission is to place these young people at the heart of everything we do, helping them achieve their full potential.

Role Overview: We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual to coordinate and deliver our Fundraising, Engagement, and Communication strategy. This role involves engaging with a wide range of people to raise awareness, increase our supporter base, and generate income to support Baca's vision, mission, and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and coordinate Baca’s Fundraising and Engagement strategy.
• Develop and execute plans to increase donated income from individuals, CSR, crowdfunding, and community activities.
• Organize and coordinate fundraising and engagement events.
• Steward supporters, including donors, volunteers, partners, and advocates.
• Deliver Baca’s Communication strategy across various media channels.
• Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines in all communications.
• Collect and edit stories to raise awareness and build a supporter base.
• Generate tailored content to maximize income and engage stakeholders.
• Represent Baca in the community to raise awareness and recruit supporters.
• Maintain accurate supporter data and generate regular reports.
• Support young people projects that represent Baca’s vision externally.
• Ensure compliance with Fundraising and GDPR regulations.

Person Specification:

• Alignment with Baca’s values and mission.
• Ability to respond to change, be self-motivated, and flexible.
• Strong teamwork and partnership skills.
• Knowledge of the fundraising landscape is desirable.
• Accountability, responsibility, and a willingness to learn.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Patience, calmness, and tenacity in challenging circumstances.
• Sensitivity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of issues facing unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Commitment to young asylum seekers and refugees.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver community engagement events.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to drive and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in young people's lives.
• Opportunity to develop and implement impactful strategies.
• Engage with diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Join Baca and help us achieve our vision of empowering young asylum seekers to build a brighter future.

Join Our Team as a Fundraising Officer (Events and Challenges) 

Are you passionate about fundraising and making a real impact? Waverley Care, Scotland’s leading HIV and hepatitis C charity, is looking for an ambitious and well-organised Fundraising Officer to join our growing team!

About the Role

In this exciting position, you’ll develop and deliver an engaging programme of fundraising events and challenge events, helping to drive income generation for Waverley Care. From organising events at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to building strong relationships with donors, you’ll play a key role in supporting our ambitious goal of zero new HIV transmission by 2030.

Key Responsibilities:

· Be the first point of contact for supporters and fundraisers across all channels.

· Develop and manage fundraising and challenge events, including volunteer recruitment.

· Build meaningful relationships with fundraisers and partners to secure repeat support.

· Manage CRM systems, track income, and process Gift Aid claims.

· Support event delivery, from sourcing prizes to promoting raffles and competitions.

Location

Flexible remote/hybrid role based across Scotland, with opportunities to work from our Edinburgh or Glasgow hubs.

Salary & Benefits

£28,731 - £33,304 per annum

37 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

35 - hour working week

Flexible working options, enhanced sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme and high street discounts

Apply by Midnight, Monday 10th February

For a full job description and person specification, see attached.

Please email your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience align with the role and your motivation for working at Waverley Care.

You will work across a number of projects delivered by the charity to promote support available to residents and raise the profile of Energy Projects Plus, including promoting the work of the charity to partners and funders.

You will be forward thinking in the planning and design of key marketing campaigns to residents (direct mail, leaflets, posters, social media, press releases, newsletters) and directly responsible for their successful delivery. Through effective research you will also support key partners in sharing key campaigns. You will also be the brand guardian for the charity and work with colleagues to raise awareness and promote the outcomes achieved by the charity to funders, partners, and wider media.