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Charity People is delighted to be partnering with human rights organisation Freedom from Torture to recruit their next Senior Data Insights Manager.  Providing specialist psychological therapy to asylum seekers and refugees who have survived torture and working with survivors to campaign together for change, the organisation is a key voice in raising awareness and influencing key decision-makers about torture and its impact.

Senior Data Insights Manager

Contract: Permanent, full time role with flexible working options including part time (four days per week) and condensed hour options available

Salary: £45,133 per annum

Location: Hybrid – home based with ideally two days per week at the London office in Finsbury Park

Benefits: generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution)

Closing date for applications: midnight on Tuesday 7th January

First interviews, held remotely: week commencing 13th January

Second interviews, in person: week commencing 20th January

Joining as Senior Data Insights Manager you will be a core member of the team at Freedom from Torture and will take ownership of the organisation’s data across fundraising, covering all CRM systems (currently ALMS . net and Engaging Networks) to ensure that systems and processes are aligned to the long-term strategic needs of the organisation. 

A pivotal role within the organisation you will work closely with colleagues across Fundraising and Communications including Digital, as well as the Finance Team and with external suppliers to develop and deliver analytics.

Key responsibilities within the role include:

• Alongside the Database Officer, responsible for the management, use and maintenance of fundraising data
• Responsible for ensuring platforms and data processes keep up with organisational needs
• Identifying positive change initiatives and leading data transformation which will positively impact wider teams
• Streamlining existing data processes and implementing new processes
• Producing and reviewing database project plans to ensure data cleanliness, and liaising with colleagues to encourage engagement and compliance with data best practice
• Work with senior colleagues to ensure that Freedom from Torture has the insights and data to make informed decisions on fundraising and engagement activities
• Proactively advising colleagues on potential improvements to segmentation, selections and testing guided by market trends and new technology that will maximise engagement
• Supported by a Data and Payments Officer, ensure audience appropriate regular reporting is delivered accurately and on time
• Responsible for the storage and use of supporter data, including the management of risk and recovery plans and data security, working closely with colleagues in ICT
• Managing contractual relationships with database supplier and liaising with relevant third party agencies

We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• High level of expertise using CRM and SRM systems within a charitable environment
• Experience managing an income generating CRM, in a charity setting, ideally generating £5 million per annum plus
• Experience of managing complex data management systems incorporating multiple platforms
• Solid experience using data handling tools such as Power BI, SQL and statistical tools
• Proven ability to interpret large sets of data and to spot trends and patterns (e.g. in giving history or opt out behaviour)
• Experience of data base targeting, segmentation, testing and response analysis to drive strategic fundraising decisions
• Experience of managing projects which involve multiple deadlines and stakeholders
• Ability to devise and implement real world data testing strategies across multiple channels
• Expert understanding of data protection legislation, ideally including the Fundraising Code of Practice

We’re particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is in no way essential: 

• Lived experience of the issues impacting Freedom from Torture

Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.

The organisation’s policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time.

The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £45,133 to £52,354 (including London Weighting).

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. 

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.  We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Opportunity: Homelessness Support Worker

Are you passionate about supporting individuals within Homelessness? We are looking for a dedicated Support Workers to join our client across their support services within Hertfordshire.

Key Details:

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week across a Monday - Sunday rota
• Salary £24 - 28k

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold a caseload of clients, conducting regular key working sessions and creating support and safety plans
• 1 -1 sessions with the service users
• Responding to resident queries within the service
• Recovery Programme Support: Assist in the development, delivery, and evaluation of the in-house recovery programme in partnership with the recovery and opportunities coordinator
• Identify individual care pathways, treatment options, and support clients to navigate and participate in these systems
• Helping service users with Independent life skills

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role or working with individuals with vulnerable needs

If you are dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Watercress and Winterbournes Communications Officer 

£29,000 - £30,000 depending on experience and skills 

Curdridge, Hampshire 

Temporary, Full Time vacancy. 

Full Time – 35 Hours per week 

Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026 

Our client is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. 

They are seeking a Watercress and Winterbournes Communications Officer to join their cause. 

The Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership is a National Lottery Heritage Funded Scheme that focuses on the headwaters of two of the UK’s most iconic chalk rivers, the Test and the Itchen. This is an area of distinctive chalk stream habitats and winterbournes which supports a rich diversity of wildlife. 

However, a wide range of factors threaten the character and quality of this chalk stream landscape. Working with a wide range of organisations and individuals, the scheme focuses on improving the resilience of their chalk streams and celebrating their unique qualities through key partnerships and community action.  The scheme has been underway now for 4 years and has 16 months remaining. 

This role sits within the Watercress and Winterbournes project team and will work closely with the team and with colleagues from across the Trust and the partnership. The post will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the communications for the whole scheme for our planned activities, ensuring that they are using the best methods to reach the required audiences. 

The post will also co-ordinate Scheme events and will directly deliver two key people-engagement projects including: 

Hidden Treasure Trails – co-ordination of the delivery of animated wildlife trails and associated interpretation. 

Septic Smart project – co-ordination of messaging about septic tanks and their impact on chalk streams to targeted communities. 

Wild About Inclusion! 

As an inclusive employer they recognise that their workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which they live and work.  They encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within their sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

They are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working. 

This role will be based at their office in Curdridge, however, they are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine and discuss a pattern of work which mutually suits the candidate. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break. 

They offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to their employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with their corporate partners (subject to T&Cs) and more. 

Closing date:  06 January 2025 

Interviews:  24 January 2025 

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. They may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. 

CRM Insights Manager 

Salary: Up to £35,000  

Location: Home based with occasional travel to Newark office/UK  

Full time: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)  

Permanent contract 

Closing date for applications: 5th January 2025  

First interview: 14th January 2025  

Second interview: 20th January 2025 

About Us  

The Wildlife Trusts are a federation of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Together we have over 940,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. From precious peatlands and wildflower meadows, to Britain’s lost rainforests, Wildlife Trusts have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. We’ve re-wiggled rivers, brought back beavers to the UK and helped thousands of communities take matters into their own hands to bring back nature on their doorsteps. Collectively we manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. We undertake research, we campaign for wildlife and wild places under threat, and we help people access nature.  

But we’re not standing still. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We have an ambitious new strategy to address this, setting out our bold vision of nature in recovery with many more people taking action for wildlife.  

About You  

Are you passionate about using data to drive strategic fundraising decisions and make a real difference to nature in the UK?  

We are seeking an exceptional supporter data specialist to join one of the UK’s best loved nature charities at an exciting time in our 112-year history. Working closely with our fundraising teams, senior leadership team and Wildlife Trust colleagues across the UK, you will be instrumental in enhancing our fundraising through developing insights and processes that take our relationship management to the next level.  

You will be a confident and engaging database expert, with the ability to generate insights into relationships from a range of audiences – from businesses, through campaigners to members and major donors. Your recommendations and insights will enhance fundraising and the impact of these relationships both within the central charity, The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) and the wider Wildlife Trusts federation.  

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.  

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts takes our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. RSWT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.  

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.  

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment.  

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools.  

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic charity that promotes responsible investment. The charity campaigns and works with organisations and companies to tackle issues such as climate change, global health, and workforce issues. A great opportunity exists for a Co-Head of Investor Engagement to join the team. The postholder will be responsible for relationship management of key investors (asset managers and asset owners), delivering impactful engagement events and activities. The postholder will also be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the whole team, including budgets, planning and risk management. This is a full-time, permanent role, flexible working options available within London.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the global financial system, ideally in relation to asset management, occupational pensions or similar sectors, as well as of the responsible investment challenges facing the industry. You will have exceptional relationship-building skills and will be able to understand a range of priorities and perspectives and negotiate solutions, both internally and externally. Experience of building, managing and leading a high performing team based on mutual trust, respect and inclusion is essential for the role. You will possess strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to build out and deliver effective work plans that identify, engage, recruit and influence diverse stakeholder groups.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic charity that provides emotional, financial and practical support to their community. They are searching for a Fundraiser (Trusts and Foundations) to join their team.

As Fundraiser (Trusts and Foundations), you will research and identify charitable trusts which may provide future financial support to the charity whilst maximising the potential for giving from trusts with which the Charity already has a relationship. You will prepare, submit and monitor applications to charitable trusts including the maintenance of records of applications, grant receipts and successful/failed submissions. You will also ensure Trusts are thanked for donations in timely fashion.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Experience of successful trust fundraising.
• Understanding of fundraising disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills, whether face to face, by telephone, virtual calls or in writing.
• Ability to convey complex information accurately, succinctly and engagingly.

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.

Salary: £34,000
Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Oxford, with hybrid working.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please send your CV to Dominic ASAP.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We’re very excited to be working with The Children's Trust to support their recruitment of a Senior Media & Communications Manager.  This is a permanent role paying £43,000-£46,000 with a hybrid working pattern from their Surrey (Tadworth) office.

Your Role
As Senior Media & Communications Manager, you will be a key driver of delivering the marketing and communications strategy, reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications. You'll have experience planning and managing both proactive and reactive press/media campaigns, feel confident working alongside fundraising teams to raise awareness around fundraising activity and impact and enjoy engaging with a number of stakeholders to ensure fully-integrated campaigns. You will also spearhead  the development of compelling storytelling strategies that connect with audiences and amplify the mission.

What We’re Looking For:

• A skilled communicator with a proven track record in media relations, issues management, and stakeholder engagement.
• A broad communications specialist who can plan and deliver multi-channel communications campaigns.
• A leader with experience in managing a team and fostering creativity.
• A storyteller with the ability to sensitively work with families and ambassadors to share their journeys.
• Expertise in social media, celebrity engagement, and fundraising communications is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a children’s, health or other charitable organisation.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the our client to appoint their new Head of Development. The organisation is an independent charity providing crucial support to music professionals across the UK whose lives have been impacted by physical or mental health. Over the last five years, they have distributed nearly 3,500 hardship grants totalling over £3.3million.

The Head of Development will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative fundraising strategies and awareness raising activities to diversify current income streams. You will manage stewardship activities for existing donors and identify and cultivate relationships with potential corporate partners and major donors.  Reporting to the CEO, you will play a key role in organising and executing fundraising events and preparing introductions for the CEO and Trustees in the major donor pipeline.

You will have significant experience of working in a complementary within a charity or arts organisation setting and will ideally have an understanding of the UK arts funding landscapes as well as those of the wider charity sector. You will have proven experience of securing significant income through high-value donors and will have a good understanding of legacy and corporate fundraising.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be working with a large international maritime charity who are looking for an International Programmes and Grants Manager to join their team.

With its new international strategy and building on its successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity is now taking a leading role in developing the capacity of their network worldwide. To help support this development, the charity created this role to steward and fund these activities, to oversee their implementation, and to coordinate the grant management between their partners around the world and their funders based in the UK and elsewhere.

Core Responsibilities:

• Research and identify new charitable trusts and other grant-giving prospects that may fund the charity's current and future work overseas.
• Work with international partners to identify projects and programmes in need of funding in furtherance of the charity's international strategy.
• Provide support to international partners to develop necessary plans or capacity to a point whereby projects can be submitted to funders.
• With international partners, write and submit high quality applications to potential funders within set deadlines.

To be Successful you will need:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful track record of achieving targets and growth in trust and grant fundraising.
• Experience of researching trust and similar funders.
• Experience of crafting grant applications.
• Experience of providing detailed reports for a variety of funders/stakeholders.

Key details:

Role: International Programmes and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid - Home & London office 1-2 days per week
Salary: £38,000
Contract: Permanent, 4 or 5 days per week

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Dominic Gilchrist at Harris Hill - [email protected] | 020 7820 7332

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th January at 9am
Date of First Interview: Monday 15th January
Date of Second Interview (if required): Wednesday 15th January

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Our client, a leading London Independent School is looking to recruit a permanent, part-time (21-hours per week) Database & Gifts Officer.  The post is to start as soon as possible and based in Dulwich.

Key responsibilities for this post will include:

• Maintaining the alumnae database, including planning, integration of other data sources across the school, liaising with colleagues across the school ensuring data integrity, GDPR and best practices.
• Following and maintaining clear processes to capture data supporting the development and alumnae activities and communications - ensuring that information is imported and recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Creating an annual timeline for data transference across the school, setting out and following clear process and structure. Including new alumnae, new parents, former parents and staff data.
• Conducting in-depth data analysis, data segmentation and reporting to understand key audiences, including researching across the department to identify "lost alumnae".
• Managing all demographic information, donor gift records, market analysis, and generating financial reports for the head of department.
• Working closely with the school's finance department to ensure that figures and data are reconciled for all reporting purposes and liaising on matters relating to the direct debit service provider & third-party gift processing agencies.
• Use the school's system to update and maintain accurate records and details, ensuring that any data collected complies with all GDPR legislation and best practices.
• Assisting when required at department alumnae reunions and events (which may be at evenings and weekends).

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Worked in a similar post previously, ideally from a school or not-for-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of the systems ToucanTech or Raiser's Edge or similar databases in a fundraising capacity.
• Demonstratable experience in database administration including import/export, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent administrative, organisation, attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office suite of products and the ability to use bespoke systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR practices regarding confidentiality of personal information.
• A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Ivy Rock Partners are working with a fantastic housing association who are proudly support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently. 

We are recruiting a Head of Treasury on a full time permanent basis. You will be responsible for leading on all treasury activities for the Group, ensuring delivery of the Treasury strategy and compliance with all relevant policies and legislation. This role will be the expert on Treasury matters for the Group, and will be required to liaise with a number of external stakeholders.

About you 

You will be a qualified Accountant with extensive experience of working in a treasury team, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will have excellent knowledge of statutory and reporting requirements, along with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences. The role manages a small team, and you should have experience of developing, coaching and managing teams.

This Role:

• Reports to: Finance Director
• Has 2 direct reports - who's job titles are: Treasury and Security Manager
• Other peers alongside this role that report to the Finance Director are: Head of Financial Operations, Head of Financial Reporting, Head of Housing Finance, Assistant Director: Strategy, Planning and Partnering.

Role purpose:

• Leading on treasury activities/functions, ensuring delivery of the treasury strategy and compliance with the treasury policy and relevant financial procedures and regulations
• Providing an effective and efficient treasury service across the Group.
• Providing expertise on treasury matters to Board, Committees, Executive and Leadership Group
• Taking the lead role in the preparation of materials for funders, ratings agencies and other external stakeholders.
• Provide project management support to the Corporate Finance Directorate.

Role Context

• The Head of Treasury role involves planning, project management and the programming and co-ordination of all treasury activities across the group.
• The role will work closely with the Finance Director and Assistant Director: Strategy, Planning and Partnering to bring key Corporate Finance Projects to a successful conclusion.
• The role holder will provide the bridge between setting and delivery of treasury strategy for the Group.
• The role will be critical in always ensuring that sufficient funding exists to support the delivery of the approved corporate strategy and plan and underlying financial plan.
• The role will ensure whole organisational compliance with the necessary regulatory requirements, approved treasury management policies and Financial Golden Rules.
• Externally, the role will work with treasury consultants, credit rating agencies and funders to execute a treasury management strategy covering the Group’s borrowing and investment, ensuring compliance with covenants.  The role will also maintain a network with treasurers at other registered providers.
• Internally, the role will also work with finance, development, Executives, Committees and the Board to deliver sound treasury management.

Job Title: Lead Move on Worker

Location: London - closest station: Vauxhall

Assignment: 2-3 months, with the possibility of rolling on a monthly basis

Rota: Monday to Friday - 09:00-17:00

Pay: £17.95 + holiday pay = £20.12

or £22.50 via umbrella

Service overview: Homeless Assessment hub in central London! In this role you will be one of the experienced heads on the Move on team that supports clients at the 28 bed assessment hub, readying them for move on and helping clients to obtain longer term accommodation. The service supports clients who have been referred by the local authority and outreach teams. The aim is to assess clients, provide support for their needs and find accommodation for them within a 28-day period. This is not always possible due to the complex nature of move on, but the service plays a pivotal role in the lives of many homeless people.

The successful candidate will:

• Responsible for the continual improvement of service effectiveness, ensuring that service users or internal customers receive a high-quality outcome-focussed service.
• Responsible for maximising the contribution of all workers (paid and unpaid) within the team to the overall effectiveness of the service.
• Support staff, trainees, students and volunteers, including appropriate action to address problematic standards of performance or conduct in accordance with service procedures. Ultimately this will sit with the manager but as an experienced worker, you will be supporting the manager with highlighting concerns and supporting the team with tricky cases
• Responsible for supporting the project and support workers including key-work, case recording, face to face work, group work, advice giving, advocacy and other interpersonal work.
• Shared responsibility for the operational management, this will be shared across yourself, another lead worker and the service manager
• Responsible for achieving, monitoring and contributing to the review of the performance targets and standards for the team.
• Responsible for the provision of timely and accurate information, reports and analysis to Lead Manager and Area Manager.
• Responsible for the promotion of best practice, including person centred support planning and effective casework management.
• Responsible for maintaining good working relationships with other teams as appropriate.
• Responsible for representing the service at other external meetings as required.
• Responsible for meeting the targets in the areas of Education, Training and Employment / move on of the service users /and other Key Performance Indicators.

Things to be aware of:

• Dogs allowed in service - all safe & friendly.
• No smoking service but clients do smoke in rooms - bit of an ongoing battle!

If you are interested, please apply ASAP, this position is going to be a popular opportunity!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Role Overview

The Talent Set are thrilled to be working with a leading organisation as they seek a Senior Press Manager to lead innovative press and PR campaigns that enhance public awareness, strengthen brand reputation, and align with long-term strategic goals.

As part of the marketing and communications team, this role involves designing impactful media strategies, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and driving audience engagement. The position includes line management of two direct reports and works closely with leadership to ensure the success of all communications initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic press and PR campaigns to increase brand visibility and support audience growth and sales objectives.
• Work with leadership to design detailed media plans, setting clear KPIs and objectives for success.
• Identify and explore new media opportunities, engaging diverse channels and audiences to expand the organisation’s reach.
• Tailor media strategies to specific areas such as performances, outreach programs, and events.
• Collaborate on crisis communication strategies, ensuring readiness to address emerging challenges effectively.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, presenting actionable insights to senior management.
• Manage sensitive or high-profile stories with professionalism, safeguarding the organisation’s brand and reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of media contacts, from national and international outlets to specialist and digital influencers.
• Oversee a responsive press office, ensuring all media enquiries are addressed promptly and accurately.
• Create and distribute compelling media materials such as press releases, articles, and briefings.
• Lead proactive media pitching, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and organise press events to foster media engagement.
• Develop and implement robust processes to monitor and evaluate press campaign performance.
• Analyse media coverage, generating insights to refine future strategies.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest tools and practices in media monitoring and integrate them into department operations.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Act as a key liaison between marketing, digital media, and audience insight teams to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Provide additional support to senior leadership when needed, including representing the team in meetings and projects.
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Person Specification

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing successful press and PR campaigns, preferably within arts and culture.
• Strong knowledge of the media landscape, with an established network of contacts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting expertise.
• Proven ability to influence and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong relationship management skills and experience managing external partnerships.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with campaign evaluation methods and data-driven reporting.
• Experience managing and developing team members.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of circa £40,000 for the successful candidate.
• An immediate start in a fantastic organisation that harbours creativity and learning.
• A hybrid working pattern with 4-days per-week in the organisation’s East Sussex location.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We are delighted to partner with Moorfields Eye Charity to support their recruitment of a Communications assistant. This is a permanent opportunity offering a hybrid working pattern. The salary for this role is between £24,570-£28,665 depending on experience.

The Communications assistant will work closely with the charity’s Head of communications, Digital communications officer and wider communications team. You will help to build the external and internal profile of Moorfields Eye Charity to a wide range of audiences including existing and potential supporters and grant recipients, staff across Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

Whilst this is primarily a digital role you will support the Head of communications and wider communications team with the implementation of the breadth of the charity’s communications strategy.

You will be responsible for updating the day-to-date content of the charity’s website and social media channels, also supporting the Digital communications officer with email communications using Mailchimp including creating the quarterly enewsletter and implement processes across other teams. 

The Communications assistant will be responsible for supporting wider delivery of the charity’s communications activity such as producing news stories and content for the website, Visibility magazine and other channels, organising the multimedia library, and helping with the production of other media such as film and podcasts.

Person Specification: 

•  Website, CMP, design and copywriting experience. 
•  Experience in a digital communications role. 
•  Experience of filming and editing video and audio. 
•  Experience of producing and editing photographs and digital graphics. 
•  Proven ability to write and edit engaging copy for different audiences across varied communication channels. 
•  Understanding of journalistic story values. 
•  Demonstrable understanding of effective digital communications and a willingness to keep up to date with technologies and developments. 
•  Experience of social media and digital platforms.
•  Excellent copywriting and proof reading skills. Effective video/ audio production and editing skills.
•  Effective photography and image editing skills. 
•  Basic digital design skills using platforms like Photoshop.
•  Excellent IT skills, including using Content Management Systems, email marketing systems, social media tools, HTMP and web analytics.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.