Head Of Communications Jobs

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference for people affected by cancer? The Mulberry Centre is looking for a dynamic Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead to drive forward our ambitious growth plans, building on our 20-year legacy of award-winning cancer support.

In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of our fundraising strategy, helping to secure and grow income from trusts, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. Working closely with our Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you’ll have the chance to make a genuine impact, crafting compelling proposals, building new relationships, and stewarding existing supporters to bring our mission to life.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing substantial gifts from trusts, high-net-worth individuals, and companies through engaging proposals, face-to-face interactions, and events. You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills, capable of prioritising and managing a demanding workload while delivering high-quality communications in reports, presentations, and meetings. We’re looking for someone with a deep understanding of small charity fundraising, the principles of relationship management, and the latest trends in donor engagement. You’ll have experience in prospect research, donor outreach, and stewardship, with the ability to communicate persuasively and build relationships across various levels of seniority. Skills in preparing project budgets, financial reports, and organising events are essential, and a familiarity with relevant legislation, such as Gift Aid and GDPR, is highly desirable. If you bring creativity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, and are ready to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer, we’d love to hear from you!

At The Mulberry Centre, you’ll find a supportive team, inspiring mission, and the chance to help shape our future. If you're ready to channel your skills towards a meaningful cause, apply today and join us in our commitment to bring life-changing support to even more people.

World Obesity Federation (WOF) is a worldwide federation with over 100 members and takes a holistic view of obesity from cause and prevention to treatment. WOF is a lead partner to global agencies on obesity, including WHO, and a member of  the Global Obesity Coalition.

The candidate will lead on the MAPPS II study with oversight from the Head of Data & Evidence. MAPPS is a global research study that identifies and addresses the barriers and gaps in obesity care in health systems across countries. The in-depth knowledge and insight gained can be applied to inform policy reform and achieve global milestones – with the ultimate goal of improving access to obesity care for all.

MAPPS II is an enhancement, extension and update of our first MAPPS study (which was undertaken in 2018 -2019), that will span 3 years (2024 – 2027) and feed into global campaigns and upcoming global milestones. Key components of the project include research, convening, dissemination and coalition building.

Desired skills –

• An advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in a health-related field from an accredited/recognised institute.
• Experience in conducting primary and secondary data collection from different sources alongside the ability to analyse both quantitative and qualitative data.
• The candidate should be a strong team player who can work responsively, proactively and flexibly with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent research and interpersonal skills

Required -The candidate should have the right to work in the UK and able to travel internationally.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

The role of the L&D Design Coordinator is to support and help enable the ongoing delivery of departmental initiatives, programmes and projects.

The full-time salary for this role is £24,931.15 (The hours being offered for this role are 25 hours with a pro-rata salary of £16,620.67).

Interviews will take place on the 29th November via teams.

About the role - Your main duties will include: 

• The Aspire programme – liaising with Best Hopes, taking delegated budget approval decisions, arranging planned events.
• The Roffey Park Leadership Development Programme – arranging events, liaising with participants, liaising with Roffey Park.
• The Management Development programme – working with both internal ‘customers’ and external training providers to ensure the timely provision of required events.
• The Mental Health First Aider network – providing co-ordination and support in terms of arranging further training, supervision webinars or helping to maintain a healthy online peer supervision network.

About you - The successful applicant will have: 

• Experience of working with training suppliers and partners
• Possess knowledge and understand of invoicing processes
• Experience of working within social care
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to develop effective working partnerships

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

Apply now

• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03 003 039 150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

The Katie Piper Foundation are seeking a passionate and proactive Fundraising Relationships Manager to lead our supporter-led fundraising and corporate partnerships, while also supporting events and major donor stewardship. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and nurture impactful relationships, helping us grow our sustainable income to expand our reach and support for survivors.

You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, as well as our Communications Lead, to maximise our fundraising potential and amplify the charity's message. This is a part-time, dynamic role within a small, dedicated team where no two days are the same!

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Recruit, support, and manage relationships with individual supporters, corporate partners, and community groups, helping them reach their fundraising potential.
• Corporate Partnerships: Identify and secure new corporate partnerships, including charity of the year opportunities, sponsorships, and collaborative fundraising initiatives.
• Community Engagement: Develop supporter-led fundraising activities, encourage survivor involvement, and foster a diverse community of supporters dedicated to our mission.
• Event and Campaign Support: Play a key role in planning and supporting charity-organised and third-party fundraising events.
• Major Donor Stewardship: Collaborate with the team to engage and steward major donors, building long-term relationships that sustain our mission.

About You

You are a natural relationship builder with a creative and strategic approach to fundraising. You are highly organised, proactive, and able to inspire supporters and partners to achieve their fundraising ambitions. You’re comfortable working independently and as part of a small, collaborative team, bringing passion and commitment to each project.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in fundraising, relationship management, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work creatively and strategically to achieve fundraising goals
• Experience with corporate partnerships and community fundraising is desirable
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Passionate about making a difference for survivors of life-altering burns and scars

Why Join Us?

The Katie Piper Foundation is dedicated to supporting survivors of life-altering burns and scars, empowering them to rebuild their lives with confidence. We provide life-changing, personalised burns rehabilitation, advocacy, and support to help survivors thrive. Join us in making a lasting difference!

• Opportunity to make a real impact in a unique and rewarding role
• Part of a supportive, close-knit team with a shared purpose
• Flexible, part-time hours in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Applications require CV and supporting statement.

Join us and help transform the lives of survivors of burns and scars. Together, we can make a real difference!

The Epilepsy Research Institute is looking to appoint a Digital Marketing Officer. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team and play a leading role in driving engagement and growth across our digital channels.

With experience of SEO and Google Analytics, you will play an important role in the Institute’s development, leading on analytics and insights to support engagement and development of our audiences. Working across email communications, online communities, digital advertising and social media, the ability to creatively raise the profile of our work, while maintaining brand integrity and consistency, will be key. This is a busy role, working as part of the External Affairs team and supporting colleagues across the Institute.

Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions.  If this is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.

Application is by way of a CV and covering letter which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.

Please see attached the full job description and person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 27 November 2024.

Salary: Up to £37,619 (pro rata)
Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week (we’re flexible!)
Location: St. Michael’s Hospice, North Hampshire

Are you a people person with a passion for community, events, and making a real impact? We’re looking for an enthusiastic fundraising professional to head up our Community Engagement Team! You’ll help us bring in vital support by managing corporate and community fundraising, and inspire even more people to join in our Hospice-led events like the Moonlight Walk and Light Up a Life.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Oversee a dedicated team, driving funds and engagement through amazing events and partnerships.
• Build Connections: Develop new business and community partnerships that align with our mission.
• Represent the Hospice: Be our champion at community events and speaking opportunities, spreading the word and growing our presence.
• Stay Flexible: No two days are alike! Some evenings and weekends are part of the adventure.

What You’ll Bring:
Experience in fundraising is great, but if you’ve got skills in leadership, relationship-building, and meeting income goals, we want to hear from you! You’ll be a natural at connecting with people and helping supporters reach their fundraising goals.

Perks:

• Flexible hours and hybrid working options
• A fantastic team dedicated to making a real difference every day
• The chance to use your creativity and skills for a meaningful cause

Ready to Apply?
Send us:

• A cover letter telling us why you’d be perfect for this role (required!)
• Your CV
• Completed application form (downloadable from our website)

For a quick chat about the role, contact Sarah Shearman.

Join us – let’s make a difference together!

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2023 – now 5 years in a row!

Reporting directly to Head of Planning and Reporting, the Bid costing manager will support financial planning and analysis across the business, along with our key budgeting and forecasting processes. A key part of the role will be pricing of significant value or complex tenders with ownership of regional pricing activity. There will also be a key focus on reviewing our tender process and ensuring we continue to make improvements.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft teams on the 28th November.

Your main duties will include: 

• Lead and agree all costings including fair cost of care assumptions to ensure all business costed is financially viable
• Develop positive and productive working relationships with colleagues, working closely with FBP
• Manage the budget & forecasting process, creating sets of financial budgeting assumptions for review.
• Maintain and update rules in the budgeting software, ensuring they are amended for any revised working practices and assumptions. Update global figures when appropriate.

The successful applicant will have: 

• We require applicants to be part Qualified – AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Experience of working in a Finance Team
• Possess intermediate excel.
• Ability to build, develop and maintain supportive and constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

Apply now

• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03 003 039 150.
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Quality Improvement Coordinator
£37,264 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
12 month fixed-term contract from 1st January 2025

The Quality Improvement Coordinator is a crucial role for the College as you will coordinate and project manage a range of activities within the QI team, including web portal upkeep, horizon scanning of QI and patient safety activity in paediatrics and child health as well as providing QI support for RCPCH members and QI event coordination. 

As Quality Improvement Coordinator, you will take the lead on the upkeep, revisions, growth and promotion of the QI Central and Patient Safety Portal websites and other associated webpages, including liaising with content providers.

Reporting to the Head of Quality Improvement, you will carry out four-nations environment and horizon scanning of quality improvement and patient safety activity relevant to paediatrics and child health, whilst exploring opportunities to improve our QI offer using insights from data analytics associated with the Patient Safety Portal and QI Central platforms, and shared learning from other QI projects.

In addition you will manage and plan contact from members via email, web-portals, our community/time banking suite and social media platforms, whilst also identifying opportunities to promote QI and patient safety in child health through these communications channels.

With a good standard of education, you should have relevant project coordination skills and demonstrable experience in desk research, including internet and database searches.

You should have strong organisational skills and proven experience of delivering multiple objectives to high standards within short time frames and meeting multiple deadlines, along with good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills as you will frequently liaise with members, senior officers and staff. 

Your experience of design and production of digital communications and engagement resources in addition to your well-developed experience and knowledge of Microsoft applications will ensure you are capable of managing updates on our websites and social media platforms. 

Experience with website management, WordPress and Google Analytics as well as a background in supporting and coordinating external events, including face-face meetings, webinars and hybrid events, would be desirable. 

The Quality Improvement team supports paediatricians and the wider child health workforce to be at the forefront of continuous quality improvement, providing opportunities to develop and share their work and to co-produce solutions with children and young people, and their families.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 24 November 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Events and Partnerships Manager to join our Events and Partnerships Teams. This role will require the successful candidate to proactively lead our Events Team to review and overhaul our current events programme before implementing a varied and exciting refreshed programme which will engage new and current supporters as well as the local community and our children, young people and their families.

They will also lead our Partnerships Team to develop and maintain and grow long-term, high value and multifaceted community, group and corporate partnerships to maximise income, value and influence for The Children’s Trust.

Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below

Role Requirements

• Working alongside the Head of Public Fundraising, you will strengthen and implement business planning, pipeline and budgeting processes as well as devise comprehensive audience-led stewardship plans, maintaining momentum and focus to achieve targets.  
• Lead the implementation and delivery of the strategy for the Events and Partnerships teams and work with the Head of Public Fundraising and the teams to develop and review strategies to maximise income from events and partnerships
• Manage partnership pipeline including building opportunities with new businesses to increase the range, value and number of partnerships for The Children’s Trust
• Lead the Events team to review and overhaul our current events programme so that we are maximising net income and ROI as well as meeting the needs of our supporters and local community, and building connections and long-term relationships with our events supporters
• Work across the Retail, Fundraising and Communications directorate to maximise opportunities for contact mapping, cross-sell and support the activity of other teams within the directorate (including but not limited to stock donations, sponsorship of committee-led events, pro bono support, gifts in kind etc.)
• Be responsible for the implementation of the budgets and delivery of income and expenditure against the plans
• Bring the Events and Partnerships teams together to ensure that we are seizing opportunities to integrate the programmes, for instance through corporate sponsorships of events, employee volunteering or participation, donated goods for raffles and auctions, match funding and more
• Develop relationships with colleagues across the Public Fundraising Team, wider directorate and organisation to ensure that opportunities for engagement, integration and promotion of events and partnerships are maximised and publicised

Interview Date: TBC

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

The Director of Charity will play a key  role in developing a progressive and growing NHS charity onto the next steps of its journey to fulfil the Trust’s ambition to be the charity of choice in the region.

You must be an ambitious and innovative leader with senior management experience and an extensive knowledge of fundraising and marketing, to command the confidence of staff and peers, with strong diplomatic skills and determination.

As the most senior management role with corporate responsibility for the Charity, you will work closely with the Director of Communications and Engagement and the Corporate Trustee to provide leadership, and strategic and operational management of the work of the Charity.  You will manage the fundraising team and play a leadership role in soliciting and stewarding major and principal gifts in support of the strategic priorities of the Trust, as set out in the Trust’s Strategy.

Proven communication skills are critical as the role also requires a level of confidence in working with a wide range of stakeholders, including NHS Directors, including non-execs, senior management, senior clinicians, hospital staff, patients, key donors, celebrities, businesses, community supporters and volunteers.

Playing a central to the role, you will be responsible for increasing the Trust’s charitable income from the current circa £2.4m per annum to £5m over the next 3 years.

The purpose of the role is to ensure that the Charity is well managed and that there are clear strategic and operational plans that reflect charity best practice and can allow the Charity to deliver its full potential for charitable support of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. 

Are you a budding marketeer with a keen interest in mindfulness? Do you want to work in a compassionate environment where your contributions directly support people living with chronic pain, stress, and illness? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Breathworks is a global charity based in Manchester, offering mindfulness-based tools to help people lead more fulfilling lives. We're looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our small, close-knit team, where your work will make a meaningful difference.

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Breathworks, we offer a unique opportunity to grow, learn, and make a tangible impact. In a smaller, close-knit team like ours, you’ll have the chance to be involved in a wide range of projects and take on more responsibility than you might in larger organisations. This means you’ll develop your skills quickly and see the real impact of your work in supporting people living with pain, stress, and illness.

If you’re passionate about conscious marketing and using your skills to make a meaningful difference, this is the role for you. You’ll gain broad experience across marketing and communications, from strategy to execution, all while being part of a supportive, compassionate environment that values personal and professional growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Marketing Coordinator, you’ll work closely with our Head of Marketing, Shannon Phillips, to bring the Breathworks story to life. From creating engaging content for social media to designing marketing materials and coordinating our free Community of Practice, you’ll play a vital role in helping us reach more people in need.

In this varied role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Content Creation: Crafting visuals, videos, and marketing materials that resonate with our audience.
• Community Development: Engaging with our online mindfulness community and boosting participation in our events.
• Social Media Management: Driving our presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Website & SEO: Writing blogs and ensuring our online content remains up-to-date and SEO-friendly.
• Email Marketing: Supporting our monthly newsletters and maintaining segmented mailing lists.

You’ll also have the chance to collaborate on fundraising campaigns, event promotion, and even represent Breathworks at conferences.

WHO WE'D LOVE TO JOIN US

This role is ideal for someone starting out in their marketing career, looking for meaningful and rewarding work. An interest in mindfulness is essential - but you don't need to be an expert meditator (is there even such a thing?) Download our full Role Description here to see if this role is for you. 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Breathworks, we believe in nurturing our team members, both personally and professionally. In addition to a salary of £24,824 FTE (pro-rated to £19,858.50 for 30 hours), we offer:

• Generous annual leave (7.6 weeks)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free access to selected Breathworks mindfulness events
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A supportive, compassionate team environment

APPLY NOW

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please see our full Role Description with details on how to apply.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 2nd December 2024

We look forward to receiving your application!

The Breathworks Team 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award winning fundraising team, to join us as a Regional Fundraiser.

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and woman, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home.

We’re looking for an ambitious, experienced, target driven relationship fundraiser to join our fast paced team. You will have experience of proactively seeking new relationships and partnerships and the ability to develop sustainable, long term relationships with donors, staff, partners and volunteers.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have previous experience in income generation and lead and inspiring networks in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity
• Be self-motivated, independent, and target-driven
• Possess a natural confidence in talking to people and encouraging their support.
• Have excellent communication and relationship building skills - be friendly, approachable, inspiring and engaging
• Full clean driving license, with access to a car

What we offer:

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Free flu jabs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charity events throughout the year
• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries and will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 28th November with interview dates being held on the week beginning 2nd December at our Head Office - 5 Rowchester Court, Whittal Street, Birmingham B4 6DH.

Multi-award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We are seeking a talented individual to join our ambitious team and the successful candidate is expected to support the principles, values, and objectives of The Grand Appeal.

We’re looking for an individual who has previous experience in project management and organising and delivering high-profile events, to help execute our fourth character sculpture arts trail. Gromit Unleashed 3 follows three trailblazing and award-winning public art trails from Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, in partnership with Aardman, that have generated over £20 million to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael’s Hospital. 

The successful candidate will work closely with The Grand Appeal’s Senior Leadership Team to deliver key elements of the trail, including leading the installation and de-installation of the sculptures, artist liaison, managing the hugely popular public exhibition and providing high-level support for the highly anticipated auction. The candidate will be extremely organised with exceptional verbal and written interpersonal skills and will ensure every aspect of the project is planned effectively and runs smoothly.

Enthusiasm, initiative and energy are key attributes for this role.  With exceptional interpersonal skills, the candidate will enjoy engaging with members of the public and managing our volunteers who play a vital role throughout the whole project. They will be confident to engage with key stakeholders in the project. Responsible for troubleshooting, the candidate will have a positive can-do attitude, will be unflappable and able to solve problems quickly and efficiently.

It takes a team of people working tirelessly to ensure the success of our trail events, from building strong relationships with our project partners and incorporating innovative new technologies and creativity to delighting hundreds of thousands of visitors and raising millions of pounds at auction to support sick children and their families. This role will be pivotal in ensuring all our objectives and ambitions are realised, and that Gromit Unleashed 3 is our most successful trail yet. 

The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding workplace for its approx—40 staff. The foundation of our organisation is its strong team culture in which all staff play an important part. Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and The Grand Appeal’s most important resource. 

The role will be based at The Grand Appeal HQ opposite the Bristol Children’s Hospital.

What we offer: 

• Generous holiday allowance

• Healthcare plan (after probation)

• Pension scheme 

If this sounds like the right workplace for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. 

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Logistics & Event Organisation

- Responsibility for the smooth running of events during the trail including the trail launch, exhibition and auction

- Liaise with third party stakeholders to deliver these events which include councils, private landowners, logistics companies, AV companies, Security

- Co-ordinate invitations, ticketing, catering, printing

- Ensure health and safety protocols are delivered

Administration & Project Management

- Undertake all documentation for events such as risk assessments, method statements, planning documentation, environmental policies

- Ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget

- Overseeing painting and storage spaces

Our Supporters & Partners

- Supervise volunteers and ensure they are thanked and feel valued

- Communicate with artists during the trail

Other tasks

- Keep abreast of governance requirements pursuant to all communications /marketing activity including but not limited to the Charities Act, Fundraising Regulator, Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and General Data Protection Regulation.

- Carry out other tasks and duties as required, to support colleagues across the organisation.

- Prepared to travel to events and work outside of normal working hours. TOIL will be provided 

- Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Experience required:

- Four years’ experience delivering similar projects in a project management or events role

- Proven senior stakeholder management and negotiation skills 

- Excellent communication skills - written and oral - with the proven ability to develop relationships both internally and externally

- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise 

Skills Required:

- Ability to multitask

- Exceptional attention to detail

- Exceptional organisational and project management skills 

- Ability to work under pressure

- Excellent at trouble-shooting

- Ability to manage conflicting demands whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail 

- Self-motivated and able to use initiative 

- An approach to mirror our values: supportive, professional, collaborative, creative and confident 

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the Charity. All job descriptions are non-contractual and give a sense of the broad scope of the role and so include a level of flexibility. Whilst they list some key tasks there will also always be tasks that arise, and which can be reasonably expected of the role.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 1 December 2024

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has almost 9,000 team members working in 36 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

The People & Culture Team Assistant is responsible for providing reliable end-to-end administrative support to the wider HR function, including the Recruitment and Learning & Development teams.

The People & Culture Team Assistant reports directly to the Associate Director of International HR Operations.

About You

For us, it’s vital that every MSI team member believes in and is committed to our organisational mission, vision and values.

This means that we will only accept applications from candidates who are unequivocally pro-choice.

Our values act as guiding principles, providing us with a clear direction. They set the tone for how we approach our work, interact with others and align ourselves as ‘One MSI’. It’s important that our team members truly resonate with our values and demonstrate them consistently, in all that they do.

We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.

We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You should be dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally, and comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following skills:

• Communication skills: The ability to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally, both verbally and in written form (fluency in English is required, French would also be desirable)
• Rapid learning & adaptability: The ability to learn new skills quickly and independently, and seamlessly adapt to new processes, systems etc.
• Accuracy skills: The ability to carry out tasks accurately and with excellent attention to detail.
• Microsoft Package: The ability to utilise Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc. effectively and independently
• Demand Management & Organisation: The ability to manage a high volume of varied demands, prioritising and planning effectively to ensure a consistent speed and quality of service.
• Confidentiality: The ability to manage confidential information with integrity and discretion, applying strong judgement and ethical practice.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following experience:

• Proven experience of using Microsoft package features, including the regular use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Previous experience of providing comprehensive administrative support to a busy HR and/or Recruitment Team
• Proven experience of successfully working to tight deadlines
• Proven experience of managing a high volume of diverse cases
• Proven experience of regularly using an HRIS such as Ceridian/Dayforce

Please view the job framework on our website. 

Location:  London Support Office (hybrid working - 2 office days per week)

Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Salary: £24,975 - £31,213 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. 

Salary band: BG 5

Closing date: 13th November 2024 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply.