We are looking for a bright and bold Marketing Executive
Job Title: Marketing Executive
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £27,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Remote – Work from home with occasional travel to our office in Sleaford, Lincolnshire (monthly), and elsewhere in the UK and Ireland
About Us: At GAIN, we are all about making a difference to people. We support people impacted by Guillain-Barré Syndrome and other related inflammatory neuropathies. As the UK's only charity focused on these conditions, we reach and support thousands each year, offering vital information, funding research, and raising awareness.
We are undergoing a significant period of change and growth, with a new Chief Executive and a new approach to how we reach and engage with people. This is a great time to join an evolving Charity that is seeking to do things differently.
The Role
As our Marketing Co-ordinator, you'll be the heartbeat of our communication and our engagement, using your skills in:
- Marketing & Communication: Crafting and implementing dynamic marketing strategies, working directly with the CEO, and external digital and creative agencies
- Digital Marketing: Driving our digital marketing ambitions, and building engagement and reach within our social media presence and website management
- Content Creation: Developing compelling content that resonates with our community
- Community Engagement: Building and maintaining connections, amplifying our impact, and helping grow our fundraising events and initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Proven marketing experience, especially in the charity or community sector. We want someone who can hit the ground running, but who brings in fresh sparkling ideas, and innovative marcomms
- Innovation: The ability to lead and drive change. We are after someone who will be at the centre of charity comms and engagement, helping to design and implement our new website, branding, and communication approaches
- Skills: Proficiency in social media, SEO, Google Analytics, and digital marketing tools. You need to be amazing at what you do, comfortable running campaigns independently, working closely with external agencies, and able to report confidently on ROI and testing
- Personal Qualities: A proactive, creative thinker with excellent communication and teamwork skills. We are looking for someone driven by purpose, and someone who gets what we are doing and why we are doing it
Why work for GAIN?
- This is a great time to join us. We know we need to update and change, and this role will be at the forefront of modernising our marketing and communications, and building our profile for the future
- We are a small and supportive team, who are all here to make a real impact by supporting individuals with life-changing health conditions
- We look after and support our people. This is your chance to be part of a really progressive, forward-thinking charity that will support your development and growth
- We support flexible working and operate a hybrid working model
- GAIN offer 25 days annual leave each year, plus Bank Holidays.
- We run an employee pension scheme which provides 3% employer contribution
Ready to take the next step in your marketing career while making a positive impact? Apply now and be part of something wonderful with GAIN.
Apply Today
To apply, submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how your skills and experience meet the needs.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Sunday 1st September 2024.
Shortlisting will take place on week commencing 2nd September 2024.
Interviews will be held on Monday 16th September 2024.
To apply, submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how your skills and experience meet the needs of the post.
We want to support as many people as possible who are impacted by GBS, CIDP, and other related conditions, raise awareness, and facilitate research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the post
Reporting to the Head of External Affairs, this is a pivotal role that is integral to demonstrating the value of health data research. You will work hand-in-hand with the Communications team and the HDR UK research community to tell the compelling story of data in health research and showcase the impact of HDR UK research programmes.
You will help deliver the institute’s communications strategy, working with colleagues to manage a range of tools and channels, including media relations, digital communications, social media, email, publications and events, to reach audiences across academia, NHS, industry, charities, as well as patients and the public.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced science communications professional to lead and deliver communications on cutting-edge research using health data and demonstrate the tangible difference it is making to people’s lives.
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record in research communications who has successfully worked on complex, scientific projects with multiple partners. The successful candidate will share our values, have strong influencing and collaboration skills and be comfortable with working at pace, moving quickly to prioritise resources where needed. The role manages a Content and Communications Officer.
Communications at Health Data Research UK
Communications and External Affairs is a key enabler in supporting HDR UK’s mission. Our aim is to unite our audiences in the benefit of transforming the secure use of the UK’s health data in research to improve people’s lives.
Main responsibilities for the role
- Implement HDR UK’s communication strategy with a specific focus on communicating scientific and research impact.
- Horizon scan for opportunities to share research impact that demonstrates the value of health data research and the role of HDR UK in this sector.
- Lead, motivate and line manage the Content and Communication Officer, supporting their development in their role.
- Build and maintain networks with researchers across the UK involved with HDR UK research programmes, working with them to identify stories and create accessible content for our target audiences.
- Establish effective relationships and work in partnership with communication, policy and programmme teams across the institute and partners.
- Working with Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement colleagues, ensure our work across communications is shaped by patients and the public as needed.
- Work with the Director of Communications and External Affairs, project manage a branding project for HDR UK with an external agency
- Develop and deliver a new Impact Report for the institute to be launched at a stakeholder event in January
- Manage media relations at HDR UK to gain maximum positive coverage for the institute, manage reputational risk and respond effectively to media interest.
- Research, write and create engaging scientific content in the form of news stories, press releases, features, case studies, videos and podcasts.
- Provide strategic communications support and advice for senior colleagues within Health Data Research UK
- Maintain media and communications contact lists in our media monitoring system and provide updates on the latest news and media coverage.
- Commission external suppliers to support delivery of Health Data Research UK’s science communications and manage these relationships.
- Ensure projects are delivered within set budgets.
- Ensure all communication materials produced for Health Data Research UK adhere to the brand guidelines, helping to ensure the reputation of Health Data Research UK and its partners are maintained.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Experience
- Experience of creating and delivering successful scientific communications strategies and plans
- Ability to understand health research, process complex information and present targeted messages to different audiences.
- Experience in media relations or journalism in health, science, environment or related areas.
- Experience of producing high-quality content for online and offline channels.
- Experience of developing and managing traditional and innovative communications channels.
- Demonstrable experience of managing website content, including use of CMS.
- Experience of managing issues under time pressure, ensuring statements and briefing materials are prepared.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of commissioning and managing suppliers and prioritising resources.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate scientific content effectively and confidently with people at all levels.
- Excellent project management skills and experience with a proven track record of delivering challenging projects on deadline.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality materials.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive issues positively.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidence to handle high-profile media enquiries and to advise spokespeople on messages and challenging situations.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate impact and deliver continuous improvement.
Please note, as we are a UK-based organisation, applicants must be living in, and eligible to work in, the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Individual Giving Manager (Parental leave cover role)
Are you passionate about bringing art to everyone? Do you believe in the power of digital to transform lives?
We're looking for an Individual Giving Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team to help us to achieve our fundraising ambitions across multiple channels of individual giving.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries, particularly individuals who experience physical, mental, or social barriers to accessing the arts.
About Art UK
Art UK is an art education charity on a mission to make the art in UK public collections accessible to everyone – for enjoyment, learning and research. It enables a global audience of five million people a year to learn about the UK’s national art collection by digitising artworks and telling the stories behind the art. In addition to innovative engagement tools such as Tagger and Curations, Art UK is currently working on new initiatives including a major learning programme, making this a truly exciting time to join the organisation. Art UK is the operating name of the Public Catalogue Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales (1096185) and in Scotland (SC048601).
About you
You will be a confident and persuasive communicator who is completely at ease engaging with supporters and stakeholders at all levels. You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of individual giving, particularly mid-value and low-level giving. You will understand the value and importance of high-quality donor stewarding, be well-organised, and comfortable working accurately with data. Additionally, you will have experience writing compelling content on and offline. You will be full of initiative with the ability to work independently and autonomously.
At Art UK you will be well-supported within a team focused on achieving Art UK’s fundraising goals, comprising:
- the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Trustees and Philanthropy Board
- the Head of Development, who oversees all fundraising activities at Art UK but has a particular focus on researching and applying to grant-giving trusts and public sector bodies
- the Development Officer, who supports activities across all income streams including donor stewardship and communications, prospect research, and CRM database management
You will promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work – with the public, colleagues and external partners.
This is an exciting time to join Art UK's Development team, as it is going through a period of growth and change. You will be responsible for leading the development of our individual giving programme into a multi-faceted, campaigns-focused programme.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute an effective and sustainable individual giving plan and budget in line with the overall Art UK fundraising strategy, to grow income from new and existing donors and achieve annual targets
- Provide high-quality, tailored stewarding for new and existing supporters, ensuring they feel valued and understand the impact their contribution makes
- Lead on donor research, prospecting, cultivation and conversion activities to develop a pipeline of individual giving at all levels
- Pitch giving opportunities to prospective donors through bespoke presentations, meetings and events
- Create targeted campaigns and bespoke donor journeys
- Create compelling written content for digital and print media
- Plan and deliver fundraising and stewarding events, including attending events where possible
- Monitor campaign effectiveness and produce regular reporting on performance against targets
- Ensure donations are processed quickly and donors are thanked for their contribution
- Contribute to other areas of fundraising including small grant applications, research, and supporter communications
- Keep abreast of the latest fundraising practices, legislation and technology opportunities
Necessary skills
- Essential: Ertners
- Essential: Experience creating, implementing and evaluating fundraising strategies for individual giving
- Essential: First-class written and spoken communication skills, and the confidence to engage and work effectively with a range of people
- Essential: Experience creating successful bespoke proposals or asks for prospective donors
- Essential: Experience planning and managing fundraising events
- Essential: Experience undertaking data analysis and effectively utilising supporter data for campaign purposes
- Essential: Copywriting, proofing and editing skills
- Essential: Experience working with CRM databases to a high level of accuracy
- Essential: Excellent awareness of fundraising best practice and legislation, particularly in relation to donor data including GDPR
- Essential: Self-motivated, with exceptional time management and organisation skills
- Desirable: Experience leading on low-level giving fundraising/crowdfunding campaigns
- Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts and awareness of UK art collections
- Desirable: Experience working with a diverse range of audiences
- Desirable: Experience working on projects with a broad range of partners
Contract terms
- 0.8 FTE (4 days a week)
- 15-month fixed-term contract, October 2024 – December 2025
- Salary £35,000 per annum pro rata
- Three-month probationary period
- One-month termination clause
- Work from home, anywhere in the UK
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus regional Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Paid Christmas closure period (Christmas Day to New Year’s Day)
- Flexible working hours
- Workplace pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Above statutory paid sick leave
- Enhanced paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly wellbeing hour
- Trained Mental Health First Aider’s
- Regular staff socials, both virtual and in-person
- Eye tests paid for up to £35, glasses subsidised up to £30
Application
Please visit our website to download the application form. To apply, please submit your completed application form by 9am on Tuesday 10 September 2024. If you are experiencing issues downloading the document or require support in completing your form, please contact us.
Forms must be sent in MS Word or a format compatible to MS Word. Please do not send PDFs. Applications sent as a PDF will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held via video call on Friday 20 September 2024. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please note that we redact some details from applications ahead of the shortlisting stage to ensure the removal of unconscious bias. Details that we redact include (but are not limited to) references to protected characteristics, names of educational institutions and indications of political affiliations.
Art UK is the operating name of the Public Catalogue Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales (1096185) and in Scotland (SC048601). For more information, please vist Art Uk website
Art UK is a charity – the online home for the UK's public art collections
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home Based
Salary: £50,000
Hours: 35
Department: Fundraising
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
We are looking for a Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to join Re-engage. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will oversee the charity’s fundraising teams with responsibility for the whole range of fundraised income, as well as developing and supporting partnerships across the organisation.
With our ambition to grow over the next five years, this role will be critical to the success of Re-engage and our ability to reach more older people and reduce more loneliness.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in at least two fundraising disciplines including major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies and / or trust fundraising. You will have excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills, line management experience, and be used to taking a proactive approach to your work.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work with colleagues to deliver the organisation’s strategy, developing the necessary plans to achieve challenging income targets and support the development of productive partnerships to enable the organisation’s growth.
Leadership
Develop and deliver the organisation’s fundraising strategy
Provide leadership to fundraising teams, including line managing team managers
Maintain quality standards, including ethical standards, in donor stewardship and fundraising communications
Communicate with colleagues sharing information to ensure you have a well-informed and well-connected team
Fundraising
- Draft fundraising applications, cases for support, proposals and reports to funders
- Work with colleagues to set, achieve and report on targets associated with funder requirements
- Work closely with colleagues in Engagement and Service Delivery to ensure fundraising and income generation support the overall strategy and direction of the organisation
- Ensure all applications are recorded on the CRM (OPUS) to support planning, delivery and reporting requirements
- Work with fundraising teams to build pipeline of funders across different strands of activity
- Build cases for support and proposals to illustrate the work of the organisation, working with colleagues in Service Delivery, Communications and Impact teams
- Grow a portfolio of current and potential major donors
Partnerships
- Work with colleagues to identify potential partners who can contribute to both fundraising and broader organisational objectives
- Develop and implement stewardship plans for funders and partners to support long-lasting and constructive relationships
- Oversee the management of successful long term relationships with partners and funders, providing advice and support to colleagues as necessary to ensure high standards of stewardship
Organisational
- Play an active role in SMT and all staff activities
- Contribute to the development of Re-engage’s strategic direction and operational plan
- Lead by example, demonstrating Re-engage’s values and expected behaviours in your work with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Ensure all fundraising activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Fundraising Regulator
- Ensure compliance with VAT, GDPR and data protection regulations
- Work with colleagues to make best use of OPUS, identifying opportunities to upgrade and further develop the system to enhance the work and efficiency of the organisation
- You may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post and there will be occasional out of hours work required.
A full driving licence and own car is preferred, as this post will require travel across the UK as and when required, and quarterly overnight stays
Person Specification
- Significant experience in a fundraising role with demonstrable achievements in at least two fundraising disciplines including major donors, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, direct mail, legacies and trust fundraising
- Experience creating income products and packages from the needs of our beneficiaries
- Experience approaching and securing funding from a wide range of public funders, trusts and foundations, private and public sector organisations
- Experience managing and stewarding a varied portfolio of supporters whilst developing new prospects
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to nurture and develop junior talent into high performing fundraisers
- Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- A track record of growing fundraised income
- Proven ability to establish and maintain income forecasting systems and manage budgets
- Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulation, including GDPR
We are an equal opportunities employer
Re-engage is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging among our team of staff and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want the Re-engage team of staff to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
How we recruit
Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We want our team of staff to be representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We understand that you may not meet every requirement listed, but if you feel you could make a valuable contribution to our charity, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this or another role.
We use the recruitment platform Hireful. Using Hireful allows us to reduce unconscious bias and subjectivity, and candidates experience a more skills-based recruitment process which helps us to hire the best talent for our roles
The application process includes an inbuilt anonymisation feature which removes identifiable personal data from your CV. To enable this please ensure your name you use on the application form matches exactly with that on your CV.
We also add competency questions to the process which asses your approach to real issues that you would face in this role. Each response is anonymised and reviewed separately by each hiring team member before the total scores are averaged to create a leader board of candidates. We would rather AI wasn't used for your answers as we want the real you, however we do reserve the right to reject applications if we feel the use of AI has been excessive.
The closing date is Monday 9 September at 9am
Interviews will be held on Friday 20 September
Benefits: Annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays Remote working Flexible working Health: Bupa cash plan Pension Enhanced family friendly policies
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