Digital Project Manager Jobs
Summary
- Creative design and content production
- Graphic training and development
- Brand and visual identity across digital and print
- Digital evangelism and strategic implementation
- Website development content management
- Reputation and media management
- Analytics and performance, as well as out-of-hours social monitoring
- Digital and social media trend awareness and networking
- Hybrid working arrangements and must be able to work within the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- A salary of £38,918 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
The Actors’ Benevolent Fund supports professional actors and stage managers in times of need, and in 2023 we spent over £2.1M on charitable support. Our bold new Acting for Impact strategy seeks to increase the charity’s reach and impact within the performing arts community, helping many more people and expanding the range of support to result in meaningful and sustainable change. It is an exciting time to be joining the charity, with a new Board of Trustees and the opportunity to make a real difference to a community dedicated to bringing so much meaning and inspiration to others.
This Grants and Services Officer post will be key to supporting the charity to achieve those ambitions. You will work directly with our beneficiaries to deliver support, including grantmaking and developing support networks for individuals through signposting and cross-agency working. Alongside this, you will lead on the development of digital tools and resources for our community, contribute to research and evaluation projects to inform that development, and develop referral routes and relationships with other organisations.
We are looking for someone with experience of grantmaking, knowledge of the state benefits system and able to develop support packages for clients which are responsive to individual needs. Activities also include service design, development and project management. Working as part of a small, friendly team you will need to be able to take an adaptable approach to manage competing priorities. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with clients, and work collaboratively with colleagues internally and externally.
This role is based at our office in central London, with some flexible working. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the points contained within the person specification.
The application deadline is midnight on Monday 2nd December, and interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th December at our offices in Adam Street, central London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.
This role is based in the UK based in our London office or on a remote homeworking contract. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.
-London Salary from: £57,001
-Remote Salary from: £52,261
(*) This salary includes a market supplement of £7,861, which has been included in the advertised salary to reflect current market conditions.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
The Senior Developer (Full-stack) plays a key role in developing and enhancing user-centric digital products at Christian Aid. This position focuses on delivering high-quality front-end (70%) and back-end (30%) solutions on the Drupal CMS, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.
Working closely with the Technical Lead, you'll address complex challenges identified by stakeholders and user feedback, providing strategic direction and innovative solutions. This role is crucial to the success of our digital fundraising initiatives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.
Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining digital products, ensuring they meet user needs, adhering to accessibility standards, and maintaining brand integrity. Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging, user-friendly experiences that align with our organisational goals.
About you
You have extensive experience in front-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of back-end technologies. Your passion lies in creating products that prioritise user experience, and you excel at crafting intuitive, visually engaging interfaces. As a strong communicator, you can effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You're a forward-thinking developer who embraces new technologies and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and continually seeking to enhance your skills. You're a proactive problem solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions that align with business goals and user needs. Your user-centric approach ensures that the products you develop not only meet but exceed expectations, delivering exceptional digital experiences.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
ABOUT US
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a charity that exists to empower and support children who are struggling to thrive in their education. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance and through the use of physical activity and group and one-to-one support sessions, SOHK enables people to find meaning and purpose to life. All of SOHK's activities are underpinned by an evidence based sport for development framework called the 5Cs.
OVERVIEW
School of Hard Knocks is embarking on an ambitious new 3-year fundraising strategy that will see us more than double our income and increase our audience reach so we can support more young people to complete their education and reach their potential. We have not yet proactively explored challenge events or community fundraising and yet we believe this could be an exciting growth area for the charity. We currently run one special event a year, but again, we see opportunity to grow our calendar of special and donor engagement events.
The purpose of this role is to build challenge and special event and community fundraising to support the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy. You will be an enthusiastic fundraiser, focused on building growth in our events portfolio and bringing creativity and events knowledge to the role. You will develop excellent relationships with our donors and corporate partners who engage in our events, supporting them to maximise their fundraising for the charity.
You will need to use your experience, creativity and proven event planning skills to ensure the success of our ambitious plans for achieving an effective events calendar for the charity.
This is a maternity cover contract with the potential to extend after the initial 12 months.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Events Fundraising:
- Work to achieve the Fundraising strategy by effectively initiating and delivering a calendar of challenge and special events suitable for our audiences across the UK, that will drive audience reach and income, focusing on delivering a good return on investment and achieving set objectives.
- Develop excellent donor journeys for all participants and attendees, putting in place effective and efficient processes and procedures.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to design and implement appropriate marketing strategies to maximise participation for all events including pre-, during- and post-event publicity.
- With support from the Communications team, develop timely social media content and achieve local media coverage by gathering compelling supporter stories.
- Ensure all supporter records are kept up to date with all interactions and the highest quality data is captured.
- Effectively follow all appropriate protocols and policies for the handling and receipting of donations and sponsorship monies and accurate recording of supporter information. Ensure all information is recorded in line with data protection legislation (GDPR).
- Work with the wider Fundraising and Communications Team to ensure a seamless donor experience for all and optimise cross-selling opportunities where appropriate.
- Monitor progress against set KPIs, report analysis of challenge events to the Director of Fundraising and review performance to ensure effectiveness. Provide relevant data and insight to inform next steps and plans for future growth.
Community Fundraising:
- Work with the Director of Fundraising to devise and implement an annual fundraising plan for community fundraising.
- Work with the Regional Fundraising Managers to maximise opportunities for Community fundraising in the areas we work in.
- Steward all community fundraising activities in England, ensuring our supporters have all the information and materials they need to make their events a success.
- Proactively seek new community partnership opportunities. Liaise with relevant members of staff to attend new business meetings and write compelling cases for support to win local community partnerships.
Other:
- Deliver safe fundraising events and activities ensuring the charity always operates within legal requirements and best practice. Ensure risk assessments are completed on events.
- Be willing and flexible to work outside of office hours to attend events, when necessary. Must be willing to travel around the UK on occasions to attend fundraising events and activities.
- Foster effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders including Corporate Social Responsibility Managers, Chairs & Trusties, senior volunteers and event coordinators.
- Represent the Charity’s Mission by speaking passionately about the charity to donors, and delivering presentations and talks on occasions, inspiring them to join in our mission to make a difference.
- Proactively seek out new opportunities for the charity to grow our income.
- Always work to collaborate across teams to enhance fundraising efforts and strengthen donor engagement.
- Assist in developing fundraising strategies and contribute innovative ideas.
ABOUT YOU
Knowledge & Experience:
- Fundraising Expertise: A proven track record of achieving financial targets through fundraising activities, ideally in mass participation and/or special events.
- Relationship Management: Demonstrable experience in building and nurturing strong relationships with a wide variety of individuals – ranging from community fundraisers to senior volunteers or senior-level corporate executives - to drive engagement and income. Skilled in identifying, establishing, and retaining new supporters, with a focus on effective supporter care and stewardship.
- Digital Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and relevant digital platforms to manage supporter data, track engagement, and enhance communication strategies. Experience using digital tools to streamline processes and optimise fundraising outcomes.
- Fundraising legalities and health and safety. Demonstrable understanding of Fundraising legalities and requirements to hosting a safe fundraising event for all. Excellent understanding of GDPR and integrity in data handling and management.
Skills:
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills to recruit and retain supporters, with experience in creating engaging presentations and delivering public speeches to diverse audiences.
- Teamwork and Independence: Confident and self-motivated, able to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Strategic Thinking & Creativity: Able to translate strategic aims into plans, with strong research and problem-solving abilities. Quick to identify and act on new opportunities.
- Organisation: Strong planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
- This is an interim role, for 12 months from January 2025.
- The salary is £30,000 - 32,000 depending on experience.
- You will get 25 days annual leave per year plus UK National Holidays. Also, we give any normal working days between Christmas and New Year as additional holidays.
- Reasonable flexible working arrangement offered, but you must have the ability to work outside of core hours and travel across the UK when necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position Summary
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking to appoint a Social Media and Content Manager towork with the Marketing team to promote all aspects of the offer – someone who is passionate about social media and is excited to be an innovator in the sector.
The newly created role will be focused on developing and implementing a new social and content strategy, with strands of activity that focus on growing and engaging audiences, raising the profile of the Orchestra on a global scale and maximising income. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and optimisation of all our social channels, as well as content development and capture. Importantly, the candidate will work closely with the Marketing and Concerts teams to ensure our social channels are full of rich and engaging content, and a central part of the marketing mix. They will need to be confident in developing relationships pan- organisation, as they will work closely with a core group of staff and players to expand the capture and development of content.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:
- With the Marketing team and any external research/audience agencies, develop an annual content and social strategy and planner, which serves all areas of the business and campaigns
- Develop a brand personality appropriate to each channel, which builds on the Philharmonia core brand mission and values
- Develop a strategy for paid social activity and digital advertising
- Look at the introduction of more social channels, where appropriate
- Using various analytics tools, and tied to the wider organisational data strategy, develop reports for circulation on a regular basis, which show growth in audience numbers and engagement
Project Management:
- Schedule and optimise social channels (organic), ensuring there is a variety of content with a consistent TOV and brand, which delivers audience engagement, growth, and diversification
- Schedule and optimise paid social and digital advertising to maximise best performing channels
- Work with Managers to support with SEO and website navigation, as part of the whole customer journey
- With the Managers and an external agency, support with optimisation of the Google Grant account
- Analyse the effectiveness of all social and content and implement any optimisations and learnings
- Attend concerts and activities where relevant and part of the strategy, in order to capture imagery, stories and footage
- Coordinate with the stage management and concerts teams to ensure that information is shared well in advance and opportunities are maximised
- Work with partner venues and organisations to promote the work we do as engagements and on tour, in support of both parties’ strategies
- Work with the Data and Insight Manager to improve data capture, monitoring and understanding
Leadership and Management:
- With the Director of Marketing & Comms, work to engage the whole Orchestra in the production of content
- Work with a core group of players and staff to build confidence in the creation of content and capture, building a strong in-house team
Managerial Responsibilities:
- Attend workshops/conferences/seminars to be on the front foot of social media and content development – share learnings with the team and other stakeholders
- Be a brand guardian for the Philharmonia identity, working with the Director of Marketing & Comms to evolve and optimise branding across online channels and beyond
- Work with Director of Marketing & Comms on new online projects that may arise, as part of the programme and business development
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
- Minimum three years’ experience in a relevant role
- A champion for social media and content development
- Knowledge of all social platforms, Google Analytics and other reporting tools
- Passion and interest for music and the arts, with a good understanding of orchestras
- Some experience in photography/videography (does not need to be an academic qualification
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to communicate convincingly to a diverse range of people
- Excellent interpersonal and social skills, with the ability to create strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and colleagues
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team as well as to use own initiative
- Ability to prioritise a mixed workload and to work to tight deadlines
- Willingness to have a hands-on attitude
- Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends both within London and the rest of the UK (occasionally internationally)
Desirable:
- Experience of working with a similar arts organisation
- Experience of working with musicians or other creative artists
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Officer (Retention)
Salary£35,437
LocationLondon/Hybrid
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Retention)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £35,437
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1063379
Are you passionate about making a difference through fundraising? Do you thrive on building relationships, creating impactful campaigns, and engaging supporters to help improve lives? If so, this is the perfect role for you. YMCA England & Wales is looking for a motivated Fundraising Officer (Retention) to join our dynamic Public Fundraising Team and play a key role in supporting vulnerable young people across England and Wales.
What you’ll do
In this role you will focus on retaining and growing our base of regular and cash donors. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring our supporters feel valued and connected to the transformative work of YMCA.
Working within the Retention Team, you’ll:
Create Engaging Campaigns: Develop compelling fundraising materials, including cash appeals, newsletters, emails and loyalty programmes, to enhance the supporter experience.
Lead Retention Strategies: Implement targeted strategies to encourage donors to stay engaged and upgrade their support over time.
Manage Key Projects: Oversee exciting initiatives like a new email welcome journey, testing matrix and upgrade strategies.
Leverage Data Insights: Use supporter feedback and profiles to inform decision-making, ensuring campaigns are data-driven and audience-focused.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with colleagues, agencies, and suppliers to deliver seamless campaigns that inspire action.
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with:
Fundraising or Marketing Expertise: Experience in donor retention, direct marketing, or individual giving is essential.
Strong Project Management Skills: Ability to juggle multiple campaigns, manage timelines, and liaise with diverse stakeholders.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data and audience insights to inform strategies and campaigns.
Excellent Communication Skills: Confident in producing engaging copy and working collaboratively with teams and suppliers.
A Passion for the YMCA Mission: Alignment with our values and a drive to support young people in achieving brighter futures.
About Us
The YMCA is a global movement, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity, operating in over 120 countries and reaching more than 65 million people. In England and Wales, our federation comprises 85 independent YMCAs working locally to support young people to belong, contribute, and thrive. YMCA England & Wales acts as the national council, providing support, enabling development, and being a unified voice with Government and decision-makers.
At YMCA, we focus on empowering young people while delivering a wide range of community-based services to meet local needs. Our cash programme is an integral part of this mission, providing critical unrestricted funds to support our work. We are part of a worldwide movement with a strong and recognised presence in the UK.
Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:
- Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme
- Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, that changes the lives of young people
- Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions and advice for local YMCA fundraisers
Please apply today with CV and cover letter and help us continue to build a better future for young people across England & Wales.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS SENIOR MANAGER (TRADING)
Salary: £49,000 - £53,000 per annum
Reports to: Head of Internal Communications
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 23:55
Interview dates: w/c 9 December 2024
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Internal Communications Senior Manager (Trading). We need you to be responsible for developing and delivering a cohesive internal communications strategy that engages Trading's diverse workforce, including staff across the retail chain, online marketplaces, and new commercial ventures, in alignment with CRUK's organisational goals and the Trading growth strategy.
Further to this, you'll ensure that all internal communications are aligned with the department's objectives, enhance staff engagement, and support the successful execution of key initiatives. Working closely with Trading's senior leadership team to influence internal communications priorities, you'll manage internal messaging, and lead efforts to continuously improve the effectiveness of Trading's internal communications.
What will I be doing?
Leading the development and execution of a strategic internal communications plan that effectively engages Trading's 2,000 staff and 15,000 volunteers
Acting as a key strategic partner to the central internal communications team, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of charity-wide communications appropriately to Trading staff
Overseeing the strategic planning, coordination, and approval of all internal communications to Trading, including high-impact weekly newsletters and other critical communications channels
Collaborating with national and regional PR teams to ensure internal and external communications are aligned and integrated
Providing active leadership within the Trading Internal Communications team, ensuring the team delivers innovative and best-in-class internal communications
Overseeing the Trading communication platform, ensuring timely, relevant and impactful updates to Trading staff
Leading the measurement and evaluation of trading internal communications, setting benchmarks, KPIs and using data-driven insights (including staff surveys) to continually refine communications strategies, drive engagement and improve impact
Partnering with the Trading leadership team to design and implement trading staff and volunteer recognition programmes
Acting as the internal communications senior point of contact for business continuity, issue management or reputational risk issues in trading.
What skills are you looking for?
Extensive experience in leading and delivering high-impact, multi-channel internal communications strategies that align with business objectives. Ideally gained in a large, complex organisation within the commercial or charity retail sectors.
Proven ability to design communications strategies that drive engagement and support organisational goals
Demonstrable experience in building relationships, influencing, and managing relationships with a diverse range of senior stakeholders
Strong ability to influence and advise senior leadership on internal communications strategies and decisions
Proven ability to instil confidence in decision-making while maintaining positive, productive working relationships. Capable of leading with authority, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
A forward-thinking strategic approach, adept at using data, insights, and feedback to inform and refine internal communications strategies
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to distil complex and sensitive information into clear, compelling messaging for a range of audiences
Proven ability to motivate and inspire others, creating a positive, collaborative team culture
Extensive experience in planning, prioritising and managing high-level internal communications projects and strategies with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure
Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on setting strategic direction and defining performance expectations
High proficiency in using a content management system for intranet and digital communications - including Microsoft Sharepoint.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. Our multiple award-winning Income Generation department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income, allowing us to continue to grow to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future.
Our Direct Marketing Team is part of this department, and recruits and develops supporters. We are seeking a Direct Marketing Officer to join this team on a fixed term basis until June 2025. They will independently manage and deliver a series of high standard direct marketing campaigns to recruit new donors, communicate with existing donors, and generate agreed income for Battersea through a variety of warm and cold marketing channels such as direct mail, print media, and digital promotion. This role will manage Battersea’s raffle product and campaigns associated with it.
This will be a very rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in giving the dogs and cats in our care a better life.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 1st December 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 9th December 2024 (1st round); w/c 16th December 2024 (2nd round)
Start date: ASAP
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
We are currently seeking a Corporate Partnership Fundraiser to join our passionate and dedicated fundraising team. In this vital role, you will focus on securing new and managing existing corporate partnerships in the Derbyshire and North Leicestershire area to generate essential income for Rainbows Children's Hospice, enabling us to continue providing outstanding care and support to babies, children, young people, and their families.
Hours of work: This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with the very occasional evening or weekend for Events.
Location of work: Hybrid, home-based or hospice-based (an initial hospice-based period is required for onboarding and familiarisation with the team and our mission). You will be managing the North Leicester (including Loughborough) and Derbyshire areas.
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
· Corporate Partnerships: Secure new partnerships and manage existing ones to generate vital income for the hospice.
· Account Management: Provide exceptional account management by designing and delivering bespoke communications and organising cultivation events to nurture partnerships.
· Networking: Actively network to build strong relationships within the business community.
· Sector Knowledge: Maintain and expand knowledge of the corporate sector to identify and maximise all fundraising opportunities.
· Proposals and Presentations: Develop high-quality proposals and presentations tailored to target companies, ensuring professional and compelling pitches.
· Further responsibilities in the role of a Corporate Partnership Fundraiser at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements
· Experience: Proven success in a sales, marketing, or fundraising role.
· Business Development: Demonstrated ability to identify and successfully develop new business projects, coupled with the capacity to build and sustain professional relationships.
· Presentation Skills: Ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations, effectively engaging diverse audiences in both large group and individual face-to-face settings.
· Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
· Organisational Skills: Proficient in planning and organising your own workload, identifying and prioritising conflicting demands to meet agreed objectives.
· Research Skills: Strong aptitude for conducting thorough research to support projects and initiatives.
· Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
• Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Hybrid, Home or Hospice working location (Need to be in the Hospice to start with).
• Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
• Bupa Cashback plan.
• Life Assurance.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Access to occupational health.
• Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
• Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you!
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
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ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY
Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Assistant
Reporting To: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Salary: £25,307 - £29,634 (pro rata £18,984 - £22,229)
Hours: 28.13 hours per week* (Flexible Working)
Duration: 14 months Fixed Term Contract (January 2025 – March 2026)
Location: Alder Hey, Liverpool (Hybrid)
About us
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.
The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.
We have recently closed our Surgical Neonatal Appeal, having successfully raised our £3m target towards a brand new, state of the art Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital. This year we will be fundraising towards a new Same Day Emergency Care Centre, providing an unrivalled experience for our patients and their families.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy corporate partnerships team. The postholder will work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider Charity team to deliver the corporate strategy.
Areas of support include management of incoming enquiries, team support for events, administration tasks for the team and supporting corporate partners.
Key Responsibilities will include:
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Income Generation & Stewardship
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Provide administrative support for the Corporate Partnerships Team including
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processing and sending out of personalised thank you letters
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dealing with incoming enquiries in conjunction with our operations team
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securing auction/raffle prizes
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ensuring the charity’s supporter database is kept accurate and up to date
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Help ensure relevant pages on the charity’s website are kept up-to-date and work with the wider team to enhance those pages.
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Support the development and enhancement of supporter journeys.
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Co-ordinate diaries and facilitating the organisation of meetings and events.
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Supporting the team with events such as Dragon Boat festival, Golf Day and Christmas Light Switch On and hospital tours for donors/potential donors.
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Support in the development of marketing assets both digital and non-digital. This could include including copywriting, editing, and proofreading.
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Monitor marketing resources, such as leaflets, to ensure stock levels are maintained.
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Some management of low value corporate partnerships as agreed with the Corporate Partnerships Manager.
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Assist with the arrangements to ensure that all donors receive outstanding stewardship to establish long term commitment to the Charity.
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Attend presentations and charity days to speak about the charity from time to time.
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Undertake other duties which may be designated from time to time by the Senior Team to achieve the Charity’s objectives, including representing the department on occasions, functions and events as required.
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Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
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Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required.
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Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans and act as a spokesperson for the Charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate.
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Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
*The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 31st March 2025. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. Next steps will be agreed before the 31st March 2025, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four-day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.
This fixed term contract is for 14 months at 28.13 hours per week. As part of our 4-day working week trial (working week Monday to Thursday) working hours required will be 22.5 hours per week if you opt to sign up to the trial and its associated conditions. If the trial was to end after 31st March 2025, the working hours required would return to the contracted weekly hours for this role of 28.13 hours per week. As part of our staff charter, we have a flexible working policy and can consider accommodating a flexible working pattern such as school working hours if requested.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:
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How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills, please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
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Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Interview date: Monday 16th December 2024
Second Interviews: Thursday 19th December 2024
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The main responsibilities of this role include:
The Marketing and Communications Support role at Think Active is designed to elevate the visibility and engagement of the charity’s work across Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead, this role contributes to Think Active's mission by supporting a cohesive marketing strategy that drives digital engagement and builds community awareness around physical activity initiatives. Key responsibilities include content creation for social media, website management, and maintaining brand consistency. The post holder will capture and share stories that highlight Think Active’s positive community impact, aligning with values of inclusivity, kindness, and community benefit. This role’s success will be measured through increased brand awareness, compelling and consistent content across platforms, and digital performance analysis to support Think Active’s strategic objectives. With a flexible working pattern and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in promoting physical activity and wellbeing across diverse audiences.
Responsibilities:
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Content Creation and Management: Assist in producing engaging digital content, including social media posts, website updates, and newsletters.
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Brand Consistency: Support the maintenance of Think Active’s brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all communications and marketing materials.
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Digital Engagement and Monitoring: Track and report on digital engagement metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and suggest improvements.
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Event Support: Attend and capture content (e.g., photos, videos, interviews) at events and meetings with partners.
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Inclusivity and Accessibility: Ensure all communications promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and are accessible to diverse audiences.
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Collaboration and Storytelling: Work with internal teams to transform ideas into engaging stories and content that aligns with Think Active's strategic objectives.
Results Expected:
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Increased visibility of Think Active’s work and impact through high-quality, engaging content.
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Positive engagement growth across Think Active’s digital platforms.
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Consistent brand presence and messaging that reflect Think Active’s mission and values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
37 hours per week / Permanent / Based onsite at our Hove office, with some travel across Sussex and Surrey. Hybrid - three days from our office in Hove and up to two days working from home, working Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview).
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Working within the Impact and Improvement Team, you will be responsible for championing data-driven decision making. You will analyse and report on risk and performance across large and complex datasets, translating this into actionable insights to inform strategic decision making.
In delivering the role, you will build engaging dashboards and efficient data models in Microsoft Power BI, Pyramid, In-Form/Salesforce, MS Business Central, HealthBox and other analytics platforms and help to upskill data literacy skills across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
Insights, analytics and reporting
- Use data visualisation tools to regularly present and communicate insights and complex analysis to a range of audiences in a clear, concise, and compelling way
- Lead on small analysis projects and support on larger analysis projects throughout the full project lifecycle
- Work with the Head of Improvement and Impact to identify and proactively exploit opportunities to streamline or automate data collection processes for greater efficiency
Data systems and processes
- Working closely with business system owners, the Head of Improvement and Impact and IT Managed Service Provider to establish high quality systems and tools for capturing, organising and using data
- Act as the lead for our built on the Salesforce platform, dashboards and reports. Working with service managers, support the design, production, and continuous improvement of this client management system
- Lead the design and delivery of a regular programme of induction and training sessions to build organisational knowledge and capabilities around our data systems
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
You will already have experience complex data analysis and reporting on performance across large datasets, along with experience of building engaging dashboards and efficient data models in Microsoft Power BI, Salesforce, or similar analytics platforms. You have analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and present complex data, along with expert digital skills around use of MS Office 365 and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to summarise and graphically represent data.
You are a team player who can work with others to deliver a service and challenge colleagues appropriately where required. You have strong planning and time management skills, with ability to deal with competing priorities and deliver results to tight deadlines. You will already have a good understanding of the importance of data and information security, with experience of managing and working with information, systems and databases, designing and producing reports from them.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About BDCA: BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community” and over the past two decades we renovated four previously dead, disused spaces into lively local hubs. From these venues, our diverse team of locally-based staff and volunteers deliver targeted activities for people of every generation from children and their parents, young people and elders too. We also run programmes providing accessible sports, healthy food, poverty support and volunteering. Across all these projects, our mission is to break down barriers, bring people together and build people up.
Job Aim:To lead a fun, engaging and exciting programme of activities for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse E6 area within the London Borough of Newham. You will lead the delivery of BDCA’s Youth project, in line with our commissioning contract with Newham Council’s Youth Empowerment Service. Our project provides the following youth activities in East Ham over 49 weeks of the year for young people aged 9-19:
- Three outdoor Multi Use Games Area sports sessions per week in BDCA’s sports field.
- Three indoor youth hub sessions per week in BDCA’s sports pavilion, which includes workshops such as Junior Gym, screen acting, Muay Thai, healthy cookery sessions, calming crafts and sports.
- Weekly EKO Pathways after school youth club session specifically supporting children who have been excluded from mainstream education due to social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
- Two outdoor parks MUGA session.
- Weekly Youth Theatre Club, led by a local acting workshop facilitator.
- Three-week summer holiday scheme for up to 120 children per day.
- Annual ‘Stepping Up’ youth leadership programme offering training/ mentoring/ paid work experience / accredited Sports Leaders Awards for up to 30 young people each summer.
- Several offsite trips and residentials throughout the year - as often as match funding allows.
You will be part of a team who are passionate about BDCA’s values of: INCLUDING all local young people by welcoming them into safe spaces and positively engaging with those who often get left out. CELEBRATING their creativity and skills so they have confidence and support to thrive despite their challenges. EMPOWERING them to step up and speak out as local leaders who make positive change in our community and beyond.
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About the role
The Head of IT Services is responsible for the management of all IT services for the Motability Foundation and delivery of our digital, data and technology strategy. Working in a single site environment, with a focus on Microsoft technologies, you will ensure that our business continues to operate successfully day-to-day and continues to evolve to meet future challenges.
Role Accountabilities
Network and Systems
· Oversee and direct the development of infrastructure of IT applications, networks, security and telecoms.
· Ensure we have a robust IT business continuity plan that forms part of the overall business continuity strategy.
· Oversee and direct the procurement of IT hardware, software and maintenance in line with company policy.
· Ensure that all other IT policies and procedures comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, are regularly reviewed and the required audits are in place to ensure compliance.
· Oversee all data exchange procedures with Scheme Partners and Government Agencies.
· Ensure compliance with all hardware and software licensing requirements.
· Responsible for the management of hardware and software updates ensuring that all systems remain within support and meet the on-going requirements of the business.
· Ensuring that system and data security is continuously tested for new IT viruses, be alert to new security risks and have plans in place to deal with them.
IT Strategy
· Design and implement an IT roadmap for all hardware and software in line with the overall Motability Foundation digital, data and technology strategy.
· Provide technical and professional support to the Executives in their longer-term review of IT investment strategy based on future business needs and processes.
· Provide leadership with regards to emerging IT opportunities and threats, providing recommendations to executives as and when required.
· Maintain our structured project development methodology to ensure that only relevant and supported projects are initiated.
· Ensure the successful delivery of approved IT projects against agreed timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
Partnering with the Business
· Act as a partner to the business in identifying and delivering digital, data and technology solutions to support business aims.
· Work with Senior Management, Scheme Partners and Suppliers to propose, agree and deliver an IT service to defined Service Level Agreements.
· Continuously seek feedback from the business on the service provided by IT and develop action plans to put in place improvements.
Leading the Team
· Manage, develop, and motivate the thriving internal IT team of 12.
· Monitor performance against service level targets ensuring constructive and rapid solutions to problems.
· Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
· Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
· Role model our values of being collaborative, respectful and evolving.
Managing our Costs
· Responsible for IT budget of c. £1.7million.
· Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to present to the Executive Team.
· Analyse problems, research solutions and present to the Executive Team.
· Raise and approve regular and ad-hoc IT purchase orders.
What will make you great in this role?
You will have excellent communication skills and a naturally collaborative approach to identifying problems, bringing together solutions, and creating a plan to deliver the changes to make a real difference to the system users. Your ‘can do’ attitude will be balanced with a pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability manage a range of stakeholder expectations.
You will be passionate about IT adding value to the business and delivering support to our busy teams. Your ability to translate technical issues into meaningful plans will greatly help colleagues who will look to you to learn about new concepts and technologies.
Your experience
Must haves:
· Significant IT experience which includes a strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (M365) and Networking (Lan/Wan Cisco technologies).
· Experience in IT infrastructure planning and development and managing significant capital projects and budgets.
· Possesses good knowledge of different software systems, client/service architectures and various compatibility requirements.
· Experience of managing suppliers and supplier relationships.
· Able to communicate and influence clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
· Ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
· Maintain a broad and long-term perspective of IT developments to influence forward planning.
· Take ownership of and analyse problems, implementing practical solutions.
· Maintain organisational effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
· Experience working within a not for profit environment.
Nice to haves:
· IT degree level (IT) or equivalent.
· MCSE/MCP certification.
· ITIL Foundation.
· Experience with Virtualization technologies.
· Experience of BCP/DR planning, implementation and testing.
· Experience of Cloud Computing/SaaS.
· GDPR awareness.
Reporting lines and relationships
Reports to: Executive Committee.
Key relationships: Motability Foundation Executive Committee, Board of Governors, Heads of Departments and Managers.
Direct reports: Team of 12 across Service Desk, IT Operations, Systems and Data and Security.
Extra Information
The role is based at our offices in Harlow, Essex which is easily commutable from London (30 minutes from Liverpool Street or 18 minutes from Tottenham Hale). We offer both blended and flexible working arrangements which can be discussed as part of the application process. It is expected that the role will be required in the office 2-3 days per week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post-holder will be responsible for Dorset County Hospital Charity’s fundraising communications, promoting the work of the Charity, in particular our £2.5M capital appeal, to contribute towards meeting our fundraising goals. The successful candidate will have prior experience of working as part of a communications/fundraising team, ideally in charity or health care sectors.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with the Head of Charity and DCH Charity fundraising team to ensure effective charity fundraising communications, ensuring agreed procedures are followed accordingly.
Take a proactive role to reaching audiences to communicate effectively with the public, fundraisers, staff and stakeholders.
Ensure effective communications, marketing and promotion of capital appeal activities, working with other colleagues as required, to maximise publicity and support for the capital appeal.
Produce fundraising stories for distribution via news releases to the media.
Design fundraising, digital and promotional materials using the Charity’s visual identity, such as leaflets, website, mailings, posters and presentations.
Plan, create and deploy social media content to promote Charity appeals, fundraising campaigns and events including graphics, photos and videos.
Generate new ideas and coordinate the development of digital innovation. Contribute clear, accurate and engaging digital content.
Maintain and update the Charity’s website and internal intranet (StaffNet).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.