Fundraising And Communications Assistant Jobs in Westminster, Greater London
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Closing Date: 5 November 2024
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We're looking for a proactive, adaptable and engaging individual with proven experience of delivering excellent customer or supporter care to join our team as a Central Community Fundraising & Engagement Assistant!
You'll get to work with our fundraisers and teams across the Fundraising & Marketing Division to help build lasting relationships with our supporters, plus enable the Regional Fundraising & Engagement team to deliver exceptional support to individuals, groups and corporate partners who raise vital funds and awareness for our work.
Please note: This role will require the successful applicant to work from our London, Farrington office 2-3 day a week.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Role
As Central Community Fundraising & Engagement Assistant, you will be responsible for the delivery of central fundraising and engagement support to regional supporters. You will be the first point of contact for incoming enquiries and will proactively communicate with supporters across the department, using relationship fundraising techniques to provide an excellent supporter experience and build long term relationships. Our successful candidate will also ensure processes and materials are in place to enable staff and supporters to carry out their fundraising in a compliant and effective way.
You will:
- Be point of contact for regional supporters and provide an excellent supporter experience across multiple channels
- Be responsible for maintaining and updating supporter records, fundraising activity and communication history
- Ensure supporters have the fundraising materials needed to deliver successful, enjoyable and compliant activities
- Assist in the creation and delivery of regular and engaging communications to both internal and external audiences, ensuring data is accurate and contact preferences are adhered to
- Maintain oversight and accurate recording of income and expenditure for the team, including regular reporting of the performance of our supporter's online giving platforms, donation coding and tracking team expenditure
- Provide central support to the regional teams, incl. coordinating logistics for departmental meetings and events
- Support the Challenge Events team in supporter stewardship and event delivery
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Proven experience of delivering exceptional fundraiser/customer care
- Experienced relationship manager, able to quickly build successful relationships with colleagues, supporters and suppliers
- Excellent project management skills and highly organised
- Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to work independently without supervision
- First-class interpersonal, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
- The willingness to carry out duties outside office hours in the case of an emergency appeal
- A commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, values and approach.
What we offer you:
- Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children globally in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
- To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing date: November 5, 2024
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, however, this role will require the successful applicant to work from our London, Farrington office 2-3 day a week. Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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Bain Research UK (BRUK) funds world-class research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of all those who are affected by neurological conditions.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters vital life changing, life-saving neurological research can be funded.
We are a well-established charity that has recently launched a new strategy to accelerate the progress and funding of neurological research. This is a new role. As a small and ambitious charity, we are seeking someone who is keen to join a growing team and develop their skills and career within a vibrant, positive organisation.
The role
Reporting to the Events and Community Fundraising Manager, you will play a crucial role as part of the Fundraising Team by providing the highest levels of fundraising and event administration support to ensure the provision of seamless, excellent supporter care and assistance to our supporters.
Whilst this role is primarily providing administrative support for our fundraising and event activities, there will be opportunities to be involved with all other aspects of the charity.
The successful candidate will need to be a good team player, able to work independently, flexible, hardworking and prepared to play an enthusiastic role in helping to deliver excellent supporter care and increased fundraising income. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will:
· Be the primary contact point with our supporters and fundraisers to provide excellent customer care
· Answer general public and supporter enquiries that come in by telephone, email and mail in a way that makes them feel important and valued regardless of the nature of their enquiry
· Ensure all fundraising income (cash, cheques online platform donations) is processed and recorded correctly onto the Donorfy database, and thanked in a timely manner
· Record as necessary enquiries, correspondence and responses on Donorfy
· Be the primary point of contact for our challenge events and community fundraisers. Build excellent relationships with them and provide materials and support, liaising before, during and following their activity/event as needed
· To work with the team to provide support for key fundraising activities such as the London Marathon and other challenge events. This will include assisting with event administration, answering telephone calls, responding to emails, thanking participants, processing donations, sending materials to participants and updating records on Donorfy
· Monitor our general email inboxes and respond to all enquiries in a timely manner
· Monitor Social Media and assist with providing content and responding to any enquires that come through these mediums
· Be responsible for ensuring stock control is monitored, both at the office and at our fulfilment house
· Appeal support: this may include contributing to content and will include monitoring schedules and deadlines
· Liaise with our fulfilment house and/or other suppliers, where necessary
· Liaise with finance as required
Person specification
You will be keen to develop your existing skills and to learn and absorb new skills. You will be methodical and well organised and provide careful attention to detail
It is essential that you have the following skills:
· Supporter care – must be able to provide our supporters and the general public with excellent customer service both written and over the phone
· Time management – you must be able to effectively manage your time and workload
· Attention to detail - you must be able to consistently produce accurate work
· IT literacy – you must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and, ideally, PowerPoint
· Familiarity with the use of social media
It is desirable that you have the following skills:
· Familiarity with CRM and/or database
Knowledge
It is desirable that you have the following knowledge:
· Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, and you may be required to carry out any other duties that fall reasonably within this role. There may be occasions where you will be required to work evenings and weekends at events.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is BRUK practice to review job descriptions and to update them from time to time, in consultation with the post-holder, to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are reasonably required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Kenya, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Senegal), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 31st October 2024
Contract status: Global post, full-time
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: 1-year fixed-term contract
Remuneration: circa £23,700 gross per annum (UK); circa Ksh780,000 gross per annum (Kenya); circa MGA 9,600,000 net per annum (Madagascar); circa BZD 20,400 gross per annum (Belize); circa IDR 77,293,000 gross per annum (Indonesia); circa USD 4,060 gross per annum (Timor-Leste); circa XOF 3,240,000 gross per annum (Senegal); circa TZS 11,176,000 gross per annum (Tanzania).
Salary Band: E2
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
We are currently recruiting an administrative assistant to support our Donor Stewardship team to ensure effective grant management and fundraising delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing team in a support function. Reporting to the Global Project Development Manager, this is a full-time role on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role will require working closely with overseas colleagues.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive, and highly organised individual with excellent knowledge of administrative systems. You will demonstrate a proven track record through employment and/or volunteer experience of prioritisation, multi-tasking, flexibility, adaptability, and exceptional oral and written communication skills. You will thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and ambitious environments and ideally have a proven track record in communicating effectively and professionally and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines reliably.
We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas, embraces innovation, and can demonstrate experience building effective working relationships. Applications will be assessed based on candidates’ alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB DESCRIBTION
Job title: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Contract: Part time, 3 days/22.5 hours per week. Flexibility regarding working pattern: hours could be worked across 3 or 4 days in the week. Permanent contract.
Salary: £16,799 pro rata (£28,000 full time equivalent)
Manager: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Working in-person at the centre at London Kings Cross and remotely.
ABOUT THE JOB
Job Purpose
We are looking for an exemplary people-oriented administrator to provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO and the workstreams she manages. An important role in the organisation, working with senior leadership and across teams, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.
ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.
As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice.
Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.
To apply please forward to Archie Rotap your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you meet the job requirements and the value you’ll bring to it.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Job Title: Fundraising Officer– UK based
Contract type: Permanent – part time 21 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 FTE
Base: Remote
Reports to: Fundraiser
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of others? Do you want to work with like-minded professionals in a great team?
Rees seeks to support those who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care, including those with custodial experience. The charity understands the importance of having a lifelong support network. Our aim is to help care experienced people thrive in all aspects of their lives at any age. We listen, offer help and guidance and we develop projects that really can make a positive difference.
Rees Foundation delivers learning and development opportunities to public and voluntary sector commissioners, businesses, other agencies, and professionals.
The Fundraising Officer will join the charity during an exciting time as it grows and expands its business development, fundraising and income generation.
This role can be undertaken remotely so we are accepting applications from anywhere in the UK, although you will be required to attend the office in Worcestershire at least monthly.
There will be some UK travel required on occasion so the successful candidate should be willing to travel.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Fundraising Officer. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our fundraising efforts to advance our impact in supporting care experienced people.
The Fundraising Assistant will work closely with the Fundraiser to execute various administrative and operational fundraising activities, manage donor relationships, and contribute to the overall success of our fundraising initiatives.
We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative, and determination. You’ll excel in communication, both face-to-face and in writing, with a knack for crafting persuasive funding proposals tailored to various stakeholders. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to enhance efficiency. You will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and be able to research and undertake analysis of funding streams, bids, and tenders and support in their collation and submission.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Prospect Research:
Conduct research on prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, to identify new funding opportunities and support donor cultivation efforts.
Communication:
Conduct research and develop compelling fundraising proposals for trusts, foundations, corporations, and individuals. Assist in creating and distributing engaging fundraising materials, including appeal letters, newsletters, and social media content, to captivate donors and promote our fundraising initiatives.
Donor Management:
Assist in maintaining donor records, including contact information, donation history, and communication preferences, using a CRM database.
Donation Processing:
Process donations, issue acknowledgment letters, and ensure accurate recording of donations in the database.
Fundraising Campaign Support:
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, including mailings, online fundraising initiatives, and donor appreciation events.
Grant Administration:
Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, reports, and other grant-related materials, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
Reporting:
Generate reports on fundraising activities, donor trends, and campaign outcomes to track progress and inform decision-making.
Administrative Support:
Provide administrative support to the Fundraiser, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing correspondence.
Collaboration:
Collaborate with staff across departments to integrate fundraising efforts with other organizational activities and initiatives.
Strategic:
Work closely with the Fundraiser to develop and implement the charity’s fundraising and income development strategy.
It will be beneficial if you have a working knowledge of the UK charity framework and Fundraising Regulatory requirements.
Joining the Rees Foundation will give you the opportunity to thrive in a diverse and passionate working environment. You will be able to develop your commercial and Foundations/Trust bid writing and fundraising skills to secure vital resources and contribute to the growth and impact of the organisation. If you are passionate about making a positive difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB TITLE: Fundraising Acquisition Lead
SALARY: £30,000 pa – £40,000 pa (FTE) depending on skills and experience, (working 3 days per week with Wednesday as a working day, pro rata salary £18,000 pa – £24,000 pa)
LOCATION: Home Working/London Office
HOURS OF WORK: Part-time 21 hours per week
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising
Are you a skilled fundraiser with a heart for the Christian community? Join Premier as the Fundraising Acquisition Lead!
Premier, Europe’s largest Christian Media organisation, is seeking a Fundraising Acquisition Lead to join us at a pivotal moment in our history. As the Fundraising Acquisition Lead, you will be at the forefront of attracting new donors to support our mission of helping people encounter God through media. Your expertise in strategic donor acquisition and innovative communication will be key to expanding Premier’s reach and impact, ensuring we continue to deliver content that inspires faith and engagement across our diverse media platforms.
Role Overview
- Play a key role in developing and executing Premier’s innovative donor strategy to attract new supporters.
- Plan journeys from initial contact to the first gift across multiple communication channels, automating communication where possible.
- Implement robust testing of acquisition strategies to continually refine and improve donor outreach efforts.
- Draft, edit or commission compelling messaging that brings people closer to the heart of Premier’s mission.
- Work closely with internal teams to support cohesive campaigns that enhance donor acquisition.
Why Join Premier?
- We offer a competitive salary
- Hybrid work
- Additional leave on your birthday
- Extra annual leave in addition to statutory
- Competitive sickness absence pay scheme
- Life Assurance scheme
- Employee Assistance with online GP scheme
- Working from home equipment allowance
- Eye care scheme
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Premier offers:
- A great place to work, with people who support, encourage and look out for one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually.
- Mission-driven work where you make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions worldwide.
- Dynamic team culture with a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.
Please note that the nature and/or context of the role means that an occupational requirement applies for the postholder to be Christian.
Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now!
Premier exists to help people encounter God through media.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Fundraising and Legacy Administrator
Reports to: Individual Giving Manager
Salary: £15,900 per annum (£26,500 FTE)
Contract: 3 days (21 hours) per week, fixed term until end of December 2024
Location: Westminster, London
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit a Fundraising and Legacy Administrator to provide administrative support within the Individual Giving and Gifts in Wills team and ensure all daily tasks and objectives are met in collaboration with the Fundraising Administrator.
This is an exciting role in our Fundraising team that will be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the legacy administration, and for providing monthly legacy income forecasting reports. You will also support the Individual Giving & Gifts in Wills Manager in the implementation of the legacy marketing strategy, lead in the management of the charity database and lead in the processing of recording and thanking supporters for their donations. In addition to this, you will work closely with the finance team to ensure that all fundraising income is coded correctly and that regular Gift Aid payment runs are executed.
Please refer to the job description for further information.
In your cv and cover letter, please answer the below questions and outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
1. Please tell us about your previous experience working in the charity sector (max. 100 words).
2. Please tell about your experience using a CRM database (max. 100 words).
3. Please tell us about your proven track record and passion for delivering outstanding customer service (max. 200 words).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require successful job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
King’s College Hospital Charity is dedicated to supporting life-changing care at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We’re here to help King’s go beyond what the NHS can provide to meet the needs of current and future patients.
We make the best care possible by raising money for cutting-edge equipment and facilities, innovative research and pioneering treatment, pushing boundaries, transforming clinical services and finding new ways to improve how people experience King's hospitals.
The Senior Fundraising Operations Officer will lead on a number of weekly and monthly data import processes, ensuring income and supporter contact data is loaded accurately onto the CRM system.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Database Manager in the management and development of the Charity CRM database, championing its use across fundraising and identifying opportunities for system development. They will also work with colleagues across fundraising and communications to support the selection of data for marketing campaigns.
Key tasks
- Lead on the import of both online and offline income streams, investigating and resolving anomalies.
- Undertake data marketing selections, in conjunction with the Database Manager, liaising with fundraising colleagues on selection criteria.
- Work with the Database Manager to provide effective database and operational support to end users.
- Undertake all aspects of the Supporter Services Assistant role on days when they are not in the office, ensuring supporter enquiries are responded to, income processed twice weekly and donations thanked.
- Work with the Database Manager to develop and continuously improve database reporting across both Charity CRM and Power BI in support of the fundraising and communications operational plan.
About you
You will have:
- A highly organised, and thorough approach to work with meticulous attention to detail
- The ability to see projects through from start to finish managing time and tasks effectively
- The ability to multi-task, managing a heavy workload and at times conflicting priorities as well as tracking progress on a wide range of tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to work on own initiative without supervision
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- A team-building approach, coupled with discretion and a supportive style
- Experience in working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases
- Experience in using Advanced Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel, Word, and SharePoint
- Experience in undertaking data selections for marketing mailings
- Experience in data import protocols - extracting data and transforming it ready for import.
We are a friendly team, committed to a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We offer a collaborative working environment with bespoke learning opportunities, 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays, and various employee benefits to help you balance your work and life. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages on setting out how you meet the criteria via the Charity website by Tuesday 22nd October at 23:59:59.
Stage 1 phone call will take place either Wednesday 23rd or Friday 25th October. Interviews will take place Monday 28th October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Fundraising
Location: Hybrid – at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London SW6 1BJ) and remotely at home
Duration: Permanent (with six months' probation)
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager – Events, Corporate and Community
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Overview of the role
A key role in the fundraising team, responsible for providing stewardship and support to Glass Door’s event & community fundraisers, while supporting the Fundraising Manager to achieve the team’s income targets.
What you will do as part of our team
Community and Event Fundraising Support
- Build and maintain relationships with community and event fundraisers, ensuring they are supported before, during and after their events.
- Support on certain fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events, including the annual Sleep Out and the annual supporter thank you event.
- Draft copy for, update and create community and event fundraising pages on the Glass Door website and promotional emails which can be sent through the Glass Door mailing platform.
- Support with identifying new prospective community supporters and assist with the development and fulfilment of targeted approaches.
- Ensure all supporters are thanked in a timely manner after their event.
- Manage the Glass Door Christmas carol concert, working with the Communications team to promote and market the event.
- Work closely with the Communications team to:
- Encourage fundraisers to share their fundraising stories for inclusion on social media and our website.
- Plan and deliver any marketing, press and social media requirements for events
Other Fundraising Support
- Develop Glass Door’s schools giving programme, including designing engaging fundraising packs, writing successful charity of the year applications and delivering presentations and assemblies.
- Support on church fundraising, including delivering presentations to churches, attending fundraising events, promoting appeals and Glass Door events (e.g. Sleep Out) and liaising with church staff.
- Manage the process for soliciting, monitoring, thanking and recognising donations in kind, working with colleagues across the organisation.
Fundraising Administration
- Working with Finance and the Income Processing Assistant to ensure accurate and timely processing of donations, including scanning cheques, coding bank transfers and web donations, entering details in CRM database, banking cash, setting up Direct Debits, receiving in-kind donations and acknowledging/thanking donors via email or post.
- Create and update donor records on CRM, ensuring records are kept up to date, accurate and consistent at all times.
- Ensure all charity fundraising activity (including "in aid of" events) is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and recognised code of practice.
Person Spec
We are seeking an energetic, personable and insightful individual with experience of managing complex events and developing positive, fruitful relationships with corporate and community fundraisers.
You will be a confident and friendly self-starter, who takes initiative to get things done.
Essential
Skills
- Competent IT skills in standard Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook and supporter databases to maintain meticulous donor records and administration systems, in line with agreed protocols.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail, especially record-keeping and electronic filing.
- Strong written English and numeracy skills.
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, professional telephone manner.
- Enthusiastic, engaging manner, with the confidence to talk to fundraisers and supporters.
- Able to relate to and work with people from a range of backgrounds.
- Excellent time management skills; able to work proactively unsupervised and use own initiative.
- Able to forward plan and schedule workflows.
- A confident self-starter who will hit the ground running.
Functional Experience
- Experience of using a fundraising database to segment and select data, produce reports and analyse information.
- Understanding and demonstrable experience of the use of social media, JustGiving and other online fundraising tools and platforms.
- Experience of basic copywriting to produce fundraising letters and other materials.
Sector Experience
- Desirable- some experience of working within a housing, homelessness or service delivery setting.
- Understanding of the issues faced by our homeless guests and wider social welfare issues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) aims to create and develop the conditions that will enable people who have Down's syndrome to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Fundraising Events Assistant to join our fundraising team. This role is perfect for someone interested in start a career in fundraising and want to learn and develop with the community and challenge events fundraising.
The successful candidate will support the Manager of fundraising events with all challenge events in the portfolio. This includes the planning, organisation, marketing, delivery, recruitment and stewardship of participants and day to day administration for all DSA events.
We are hoping to recruit as soon as possible.
Contact Georgina Lamond to discuss the position and to apply with a CV.
Main responsibilities:-
· Assist the Manager of Fundraising Events with future event plans and creating and building on our Community Fundraising offer.
· Assist in the sale of items from the shop- especially Christmas cards, socks and merchandise.
· Support and develop relationships with members, supporters who participate in events taking responsibility for the supporter journey; providing motivation and encouragement from start to finish to ensure they continue to support.
· Managing the Events Inbox; Replying to all enquiries coming into the inbox.
· Attend and participate in events as required. This may involve occasional evening and weekend work, for which you will receive equal time back in lieu.
· Assist with the fundraising pages of the website ensuring copy is up to date and relevant and those events that require extra marketing are featured on the home page.
· Work closely with the Communications Team to develop promotional plans for each event maximising recruitment and exposure through our newsletter and social media platforms.
·Provide support to your team members during particularly busy times (and vice versa) such as Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week.
· To undertake any other duties as required by the Manager of Fundraising Events that fall within the grade and remit of this post.
Person specifications:-
Qualifications: A level or equivalent qualification.
Essential
· Experience of working in a customer facing environment
· Proven ability to complete multiple tasks by managing own workload
· Experience of problem solving
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team
· Understanding of good customer service
· Excellent writing and proofreading skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Good organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
· Good computer skills including using main Microsoft packages (word, excel, powerpoint) as well as experience with different IT systems
· A ‘can do’ positive and professional attitude that can flex and adapt to change and challenges
Desirable
· Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of people who have Down’s syndrome and their family members
· Experience of fundraising – in a professional or personal way
· Good presentation skills
· Experience or understanding of using a CRM/Database
· Understanding of, or transferable skills in building relationships
· Ability to analyse information and draw conclusions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Media Communications Manager is responsible for overseeing Independent Age’s media communications programme, including media and PR, social media, celebrities and stories. They will lead the team to secure profile-raising coverage for our work in a range of print, online and broadcast media outlets including national news, consumer, sector-specific, and regional titles, oversee our organic social media and ensure our channels amplify our work and reach older people, decision makers and other influential stakeholders.
The Media Communications Manager will build excellent relationships with older people with lived experience of poverty, ensuring the voices of older people in financial hardship are at the centre of everything we do. They will also grow the organisations relationships with journalists, channel owners, celebrities, ambassadors, and other influencers to ensure that our media communications activity supports our organisational objective to tackle poverty in later life.
You should have broad experience of developing and implementing innovative, successful profile-raising plans (across digital and traditional channels). You will bring an ability to work both proactively and reactively, and experience of handling reputational or crisis issues. You should also have a passion for, and affinity with, the charity’s cause.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on our jobs website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will also be required for this role.
Closing Date: 27 October 2024
Interview Dates: 6 and 7 November 2024
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Digital Communications Assistant
Salary: £24,500 - £26,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Hybrid / Hatfield / Flexible
Join our friendly and supportive team to grow our digital communications and presence. If you’re a confident person who loves social media, is passionate about preventing youth homelessness, has great writing skills and creative ideas then we would love to hear from you. hyh offers great development opportunities in this role after 12-18 months of demonstrating your success.
What can we offer you?
- A supportive, knowledgeble team and organistion
- 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- People's Pension Plan contribution
- Group Life Insurance plan
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 2 days per week
- An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
- Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
- Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Creating, developing and evaluating hyh’s online and social media presence to engage supporters, stakeholders and the wider public and to maximise digital fundraising opportunities. The role also supports the development of digital content to support service delivery at the charity leading on public and internal comms.
The Digital Communications Assistant will:
Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising & Communications strategy as a member of the Fundraising & Communications Team
Improve supporter acquisition and retention through digital channels, building engagement and loyalty.
Source, generate, edit, schedule and post written, visual, audio and video content that drives brand awareness, is shareable and encourages actions to generate income.
With guidance, deliver outstanding and innovative communications for different audiences and across multiple channels which align with hyh’s Comms plan.
Inspire, inform and motivate supporters to give to hyh as well as demonstrating the impact of their donations on beneficiaries.
Learn to manage a calendar programme of social media and website activity.
After training, act as the first point of contact for social media and our website, responding appropriately and championing and signposting people to the work of hyh
Create and update content for hyh’s website
Develop and grow TikTok content which is engaging and educational, becoming hyh’s expert on this channel
Create digital materials to support the Fundraising team across all income generation streams with their activities and campaigns throughout the year.
Over time, act as a brand champion within hyh, promoting the use of social media and encouraging greater understanding of the website and social media channels
Keep abreast of new developments, trends and technologies, identifying and proposing new digital opportunities for hyh.
Understand, evaluate and circulate social media and website analytics.
Develop digital projects to support delivery of hyh’s services to support young people facing homelessness
Full Job Description available attached to Job Advert.
If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!
Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter or video no longer 3 minutes to share your skills and experience along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.
Equal Opportunities
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 to 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: 23rd October 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 28th October 2024 (1st round); w/c 4th November 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.
This is a great role for someone looking to join the charity sector. You will work as part of our Supporter Engagement team to provide excellent customer care, and engage, involve and inspire all supporters of Crohn’s & Colitis UK through building excellent relationships via a variety of communication channels.
Salary: £20,570 - £24,000 (FTE) per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 35 hrs FTE
Place of work: Hybrid/Flexible/Hatfield (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
Role Overview
You will be integral to achieving our strategic priorities of generating income through repeat support, and providing exceptional supporter journeys for our community, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
Providing excellent customer care, engaging and involving and inspiring all supporters of Crohn’s and Colitis UK through building excellent relationships via a variety of communication channels. To be integral to achieving strategic Income Generation priorities, including raising funds from supporters through exceptional standards of supporter stewardship, and to deliver administrative support for the Income Generation Team.
About You
You will have experience of working in a similar role, providing a high standard of customer care in a fast-paced environment, handling supporter queries and providing information in a concise and comprehensive manner. You'll need strong written and verbal communication skills to write engaging and inspiring content and messaging, you'll also be skilled at listening and responding to queries appropriately and be comfortable and effective at managing challenging situations.
You will have the ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines whilst taking ownership of problems to find a solution where possible, escalating to a manager where required.
Experience of Microsoft office is essential, as well as excellent administration skills and high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. If you like the sound of our role then this could be an opportunity to join a leading charity as we enter the next stage of growth and expansion.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home although you will need to be in the office for two days a week minimum. There will also be other times when you’ll need to be in the office for fulfilment tasks or to attend meetings such as our ‘All Staff Together’ days four times a year and you will also be required to attend fundraising events.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply
If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Natalie Wood, Supporter Engagement Manager.
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack found on our website.
Closing date: Monday 28th October 2024 – 9am
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and motivated person to join us in the fight against cancer. This pivotal role will oversee the day to day management of the charity alongside running effective fundraising campaigns.
At The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust, our mission is to enable our consultants and scientists to translate laboratory research into clinical trials and new life-saving treatments.
Each year we fund studies into a wide variety of cancers which include ovarian, lung, urological & melanoma. We are also the only charity in the UK funding research into Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, a rare cancer that occurs during or after pregnancy.
About the Role
The successful candidate will oversee the day to management of the charity, ensure effective fundraising activity, provide support for the Board of Trustees and facilitate the smooth running of the charity. As part of this you will ensure the accounts are prepared in a timely way with the assistance of our book keeper and accountants. You will also work with our web-designer to ensure the website is kept up to date and the annual charity report and return are prepared and submitted on-time.
You will oversee all fundraising activity including maintaining existing campaigns and our CRM system, and provide excellent stewardship to supporters, responding to enquiries, thanking them in a timely manner and supporting supporters with their fundraising activities. You will have experience of a similar charity role and be passionate about fulfilling our mission to save lives through research.
Please download the job description for full details.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.