Communications and Fundraising Officer

Are you skilled in digital content creation and excited to make a real impact? Can you help us engage supporters and strengthen our fundraising efforts so that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the education they are entitled to by law? 

We're seeking a Communications and Fundraising Officer to join our team. 

IPSEA is a national charity that works to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people with all kinds of SEND. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND law framework. 

This newly created position is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advancing our communications and fundraising strategies. You’ll improve external communications for our charity and help us to raise the funds needed to expand our impact.

In this varied role, you will create and manage engaging content across our digital platforms and support a range of fundraising activities. We are looking for someone who is creative, proactive, and organised, with experience in digital content creation and social media management. 

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating engaging, accessible content for our website, social media, and email campaigns. 

• Supporting the maintenance and development of our website and CRM system. 

• Coordinating our social media presence and utilising paid ads to increase engagement. 

• Supporting our fundraising activities, including donor stewardship and working with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations. 

• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of our digital channels and fundraising initiatives. 

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) and can be hybrid or office-based. IPSEA’s office is in Takeley, near Stansted Airport. Occasional visits to a London venue may also be required.

Next steps

Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and apply.

Deadline for applications: 9.00am on Monday 25 November 2024 

Interviews: 9 and 10 December (in London)