Junior Communications Officer Jobs in Westminster, Greater London

Role: Campaign Officer – Habitats and Fisheries

Contract: Permanent

Based: Hybrid working - London or Cornwall office three days per week with two days home working. 

Reports to:                      Campaign Lead – Habitats and Fisheries

Are you an ambitious campaigner and passionate about the ocean?

Ø  Are you passionate about protecting the ocean, delivering world-leading Marine Protected Areas, and stopping overfishing?

Ø  Are you a campaigner with a track record in supporting innovative campaigns that inspire the public and hold policy makers to account?

Ø  Do you have a good network of contacts in the NGO, environment and/or marine sectors?

Ø  Do you have experience of building collaborative partnerships with other NGOs and sustainable industries?

Ø  Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations with an exciting and expanding UK presence?

Oceana

Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.

We operate as a combined international organisation. Through recent expansion, our talented staff globally consists of about 240 people, working in more than 12 countries, including scientists, communications, fundraising, finance, administration, policy, and advocacy experts.

Oceana in the UK is tightly focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.

Oceana has a vision for thriving seas around the British Isles, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.

Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team work in geographically diverse locations in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance.

We’re proud to be bold, creative, agile and visual in our campaigns, and proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK. We’d love for you to join us.

Job Purpose

Oceana is looking for a talented and motivated campaign officer to join our team at a critical and exciting moment for our campaigns. The position can be based in Oceana’s UK flexible workspaces in Cornwall or London. Regular travel may be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.

The role will support our campaign lead to deliver measurable progress to ensure the UK’s Marine Protected Areas are fully protected from heavy industry such as industrial bottom trawling and dredging.  You will also be focused on delivering campaign actions aimed at ending overfishing, once and for all. You will help Oceana embed its role as a leading marine organisation in the marine NGO space in the UK, and drive forward bold campaign actions that inspire meaningful and long-lasting change.

Eligible candidates should have some experience in campaigning and communications, but we’re equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small but growing team.

Role Overview

Ø  Support the delivery of Oceana’s campaigns on Habitats and Overfishing, working with the relevant campaign lead and other colleagues.

Ø  Gather evidence and insights to support lobbying and campaign actions, and public mobilisation.

Ø  Manage specific projects within our Habitats and Overfishing campaigns, and draft campaign letters, materials and briefings as directed by the Campaign Lead.

Ø  Commission and manage consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs, working closely with the rest of the team.

Ø  Work closely with the UK Communications team at Oceana to ensure that all campaign communications are in line with Oceana’s brand, campaign goals, science, and evidence.

Ø  Actively participate in key policy and campaign events to defend and advance Oceana campaign goals.

Ø  Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana to ensure we advance our goals with a wide range of stakeholders, from the general public to politicians.

Ø  Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.

Ø  Regularly monitor campaign progress in line with agreed KPIs and contribute to wider organisational monitoring and evaluation processes as required.

Ø  Contribute to annual internal campaign planning cycle.

Ø  Other campaign and administrative tasks as required to support the campaigns team.

Candidate Requirements

Education and work experience:

Ø  At least two years of professional experience in campaigning.

Ø  Experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers

Ø  Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as with key institutions and decision-making processes.

Ø  Experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions on a campaign issue

Ø  A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.

Ø  Degree or masters in environmental or marine science, or a related field (Desirable but not essential).

Skills and knowledge

Ø  Ability to confidently communicate campaign messages to high level stakeholders and engage in relevant debates and negotiations.

Ø  Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

Ø  Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.

Ø  Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.

Ø  Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.

Ø  Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.

Ø  Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organizations.

Equal Opportunities

Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.

Ø  Application Deadline: 11th November 2024

Ø  Interviews: 21st/22nd November 2024

Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now recruiting for a Trust and Foundations Officer, with experience of securing funds in any sector who enjoys picking up the phone and building relationships with donors. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive team, working within an international federation that supports children and young people across the world.

You will have the opportunity to:

• manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors.
• write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds. 
• work with our network of international programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of international development.
• support colleagues with applications and reports to large funders, building experience of working with institutional partners. 

This role sits within the Programme Funding Team and suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and organisational skills with an interest in developing their knowledge of international development.

To Apply

Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

This is a new role with enormous scope to influence the digital development for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.

The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. We are seeking a Fundraising Digital Marketing Lead to drive the development and implementation of our digital fundraising strategy. You will oversee campaigns across multiple digital platforms, engaging with new and existing supporters to drive donor acquisition, retention, and growth. As a key person within the fundraising team, you will collaborate closely with communications and people across the charity to help us meet our ambitious fundraising goals through online channels. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic individual to spearhead our online fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in digital marketing within the nonprofit sector, successfully utilising online platforms to drive fundraising growth. They will demonstrate expertise in building and engaging communities around a charity’s mission, effectively translating this engagement into ethical fundraising success.

The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance.

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Ensuring that SCIE’s evidence, drawn from research and people’s lived experiences, influences social care policy and practice.

· Developing and delivering influencing strategies, drafting policy papers and legislative briefings, and managing relationships with various stakeholders and key partners.

· Growing SCIE’s profile as an influential, informed, and powerful voice in the social care sector.

· Positioning SCIE to work as a partner to government, responding independently to new government policy, supporting and advising on a range of national policy programmes, initiatives, and influencing guidance and practice.

· Producing high-quality research and evaluations demonstrating what works and makes a difference in social care, promoting evidence-based good practice.

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge of the policy and political landscape developed from previous experience working in a policy or public affairs role, either in government, the civil service, charities, or non-governmental organisations.

· Proven experience developing and delivering public affairs strategies and leading influencing activities.

· Proven experience producing policy papers and applying policy research skills, such as evidence gathering, analysis and reporting.

· Proven experience as a strategic and analytic thinker who can influence policymakers with persuasive arguments, policy ideas and campaigns.

· Proven ability to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including at senior levels, and to engage with people with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

Community Fundraising Officer (South)

Full time - 35 hours per week, part time and flexible hours considered after successful 
completion of probationary period
Location – Hybrid Working with a minimum of one day a week working from Head Office 

Join our friendly team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraising Officer based in London.
We offer hybrid working with a minimum of one day per week at our London Head Office 
(close to Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street stations).

Our charity
The Sick Children’s Trust is the charity that provides a welcoming ‘Home from Home’ 
where families with a sick child in hospital can stay. But we’re more than bricks and mortar, 
our friendly, caring staff are there to support families when they really need it. 
Hospital can be a lonely and scary place for anyone, but especially a child. Providing 
around 3,500 families a year with somewhere to stay together just minutes from the 
hospital means that they can be by their sick child’s side and have one less thing to worry 
about.

The role 
This is a wide-ranging community fundraising role. Activities include supporting family 
fundraising and third-party events in the south such as The Royal Parks Half Marathon and 
The Brighton Marathon. You will be required to forge, develop and grow new and existing 
fundraising opportunities and relationships with local businesses, community organisations 
and schools.
Key to this, is the provision of a sensitive and effective supporter journey for new and 
existing supporters.
Also, you will work collaboratively with the fundraising department and the 
communications and marketing team to ensure effective integration of campaigns and 
activities.
You will actively cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to 
participate in a range of third-party events and support the organisation. 
You will lead on Supermarket charitable schemes, including research, support with copy 
and applications to reach targets set for this area of income.
 
About you 
Ideally you have successful community fundraising experience including provision of a good 
supporter journey.
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will equally be as 
comfortable supporting families who stay with us who want to fundraise, as you are 
presenting to a room full of students, or potential volunteers.
You have good organisational skills and are comfortable working to objectives and targets. 
You are able to work with a level of autonomy and innovation to develop your fundraising 
portfolio and to increase our profile particularly in the areas close to our houses.
Ultimately this is a great role for anyone who loves community fundraising and 
understands that no two days are the same.
An enhanced DBS check for this role is required.
This is a great opportunity and we are reviewing applications as we receive them, so early 
application is advised.

The recruitment pack will provide you with more information about the role. If this role 
sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you. 
To apply please complete the questions  and submit your CV with a covering 
letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person 
specification 

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024

This is a new role giving you the opportunity and responsibility to build on our successful fundraising and extend our appeal to new donors as well as maintain our existing supporters. You will need demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker and as a practical fundraiser. You will hit the ground running and come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.

As head of fundraising you will work closely with the CEO to grow charitable income and philanthropic support from governments, individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate companies and other areas. You will help her drive the charity's work forward and work closely with our project teams and see the direct impact of your efforts.

You will have developed your portfolio of fundraising skills over time within charities that work for social good and can demonstrate experiene in securing fundraising income particularly in securing five and six figure grants/donations. Experience of securing statutory funding will be essential. You will have experience of line managing junior fundraising staff and will be keen to develop your managerial responsibility.

You will be a confident and capable leader who will work with colleagues towards supporting an annual programme of circa £3m. This role is crucial to building the charity's long-term sustainability, with a focus on exploring innovative opportunities.

The role offers an exciting opportuinity for an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for tackling social problems particularly in child protection or related areas. It is a great opportunity to take the next step in your fundraising career and make an impact.

The charity is currently in a period of strategic review and over the coming years as our new strategy gets implemented and new projects are developed to widen our reach, the head of fundraising will develop a strong case for support and articulate the aims and impact of our work to funders. You will work with the CEO and the directors to turn this strategy into the growth that our work requires if we are to keep children safe from harm.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

This role sits within the Community Education and Training team, working to support our learners to access, complete and progress through our wide range of adult learning provision. The main focus will be on providing additional support for learners who need wrap-around support relating to a range of additional personal and educational needs. This could include welfare, personal and family support and wider mental health and wellbeing support or additional learning needs such as dyslexia, ADHD, literacy support and other needs.

You will work with the team to implement strategies and support plans for individuals to aid learning and enhance educational experience. You will support the team’s administrator to monitor learner’s attendance, contacting them via phone, email or arranging a meeting in person where pastoral support is needed.

You will work with our Adult Safeguarding Lead to support safeguarding cases across our departments, including keeping safeguarding records, making referrals and building a database of local support services available to learners and other service users.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting learners to ensure they have the best opportunity to thrive on their learning journey.

You will also support wider functions in the team such as contributing to the organisation of our termly learners’ forum to celebrate achievement and attending events in the community to publicise our work.

The successful applicant will have experience of working with vulnerable individuals or groups, be committed to safeguarding, have excellent administration skills, be flexible and excited about being at the heart of a busy team and committed to providing an excellent service to High Trees’ users.

Benefits of working at High Trees

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
• Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
• Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Support Line
• Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
• Annual staff away day
• Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans

The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration for its own estate. For this reason CCT has been contracted to deliver a programme of work for Historic Chapels Trust (HCT). HCT owns and cares for 20 of the most significant Nonconformist and Catholic chapels no longer in regular use by their congregations, all listed at Grade I and Grade II*.  Key to the project is management of the assets, funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) through their Cultural Assets Fund (CAF).

As a member of CCT’s national Conservation team you will be the main point of contact for all chapel maintenance related issues, liaising closely with contractors, local groups and volunteers. Alongside the Conservation Projects Manager for Chapels you will deliver the maintenance programme, including regulatory and legal compliance, as well as deal with utilities and insurance of chapels. 10 of the chapels are in our North region, 6 in our West region and 4 are in our South East region.

You will have previous experience in the field of historic buildings maintenance, repair or property management. You will be an effective communicator, be able to plan and deliver your own workload and also work as part of a team. As you’ll be working at chapels throughout England it is essential you have a full driving licence.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on 4th November 2024

The interviews will take place in London on 15th November 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Senior Media Officer 

London or Birmingham - Hybrid Working (minimum 1 day office per week / remaining days home working) 

Birmingham Salary £36,935 per annum plus pension 

London Salary £38,284 per annum plus pension 

Permanent, Full Time 

Closing date: 8th November 2024 

Interviews: 18th,19th November 2024 

Do you have experience as a press officer or journalist or an impressive track record of increasing the profile of a consumer-facing charity brand across a range of media? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then we want to hear from you! 

At the Money Advice Trust, we help people recover from financial difficulty, and aim to stop it happening in the first place. We’re looking for a Senior Media Officer to help us raise awareness of our vital debt advice services by securing high-volume, high-impact consumer facing media coverage, including TV and radio coverage. 

You will need to be confident in developing and implementing effective media strategies, to help us grow the reach and impact of our services and to campaign for change. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent news and media judgement, who can proactively identify and create media opportunities. You’ll also need excellent writing and editing skills and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists. 

In return, you’ll make a real difference by ensuring more people get the support they need, and by helping to prevent financial difficulty. It is an extremely rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment with excellent salary and benefits. 

· 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

· A contributory pension scheme 

· Hybrid working arrangement 

· Generous Life Insurance 

· Wellbeing days 

· Healthcare cash back scheme 

· Free on-site gym 

· Enhanced maternity pay 

· Long service awards 

· Subsidised parking 

· Social events 

· Birthday voucher 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible. 

We will only use the data you supply to us in CVs or application forms for recruitment purposes. This data will be held for twelve months. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, available on the vacancies page of our website. 

We take diversity seriously and are committed to making diversity and inclusion a part of everything we do. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our vision, underpinned by our values, be balanced, be supportive, be innovative, is to be a place where everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and to make the Money Advice Trust an employer of choice. 

We are committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We use a blind recruitment system which hides your personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, educational institution to ensure all candidates are on a level playing field. Personal details will only be revealed once the application has been shortlisted. 

Press Officer / Journalist / Journalism / Media Officer / Media Coordinator / Media Manager / Public Relations / Communications / Press Manager 

Marketing Officer
c. £30,000 – 35,000 per annum + yearly bonus
Full Time, London based 3 days per week in office

The Talent Set is delighted to be working in partnership with an excellent membership association as they recruit an experienced and proactive Marketing Officer. The Marketing Officer will be a vital member of the Marketing Team. This role involves managing campaigns, communications, and the platforms used to deliver them, with a focus on promoting professional development products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote professional development products and services, including training courses, events, qualifications, apprenticeships, and webinars, to both members and non-members.
• Create and disseminate engaging marketing content across various platforms, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and organisational objectives.
• Manage and optimise promotional channels such as the website (SEO and user journey), email marketing, organic and paid social media (LinkedIn, Facebook), paid search (Google Ads), partnerships, and print/online advertising.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure marketing efforts are integrated with their goals, driving awareness and participation in the offerings.
• Track and report on performance KPIs, providing insights and identifying opportunities to improve campaign effectiveness and overall marketing performance.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Engagement department, assist with the organisation and promotion of their events, and offer administrative assistance as required.

Person Specification:

• Passionate and eager to expand marketing expertise, with a proactive approach to learning and developing a diverse set of marketing skills, including digital and traditional methods.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a strong grasp of tailoring messaging to different audiences and utilising design and imagery effectively to enhance marketing content.
• Detail-oriented and consistent, ensuring all marketing materials and communications are of high quality, accurately presented, and aligned with brand standards.
• Proficient in digital tools and platforms, including email marketing systems, website content management systems (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) databases, and experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar.
• Confident in face-to-face interactions with stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and composure at conferences, exhibitions, and other events while representing the organisation effectively.

The deadline for applications is Monday 11th November 2024.

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.

Reports to: Head of Operations 

Responsible for (personnel): N/A 

Start date: November 2024 or ASAP thereafter 

Based in: London (NW1) / hybrid (Tues and Thurs are in-office days) with occasional opportunities for international travel 

Type of role: Full time, permanent 

Salary: £32,000 per annum plus health insurance 

Application deadline: 23:59 on 17 Nov 2024 

Date of first round interview: TBC 

About DMI 

Development Media International (DMI) delivers media campaigns aimed at changing behaviours, promoting health and saving lives in developing countries. We are the first organisation to scientifically demonstrate that mass media can increase life-saving behaviours (see the results of our RCT that proved our interventions can save thousands of children’s lives, here). 

DMI has two priorities: first, to continue to generate ground-breaking research, second, to take our proven strategies to scale, saving as many lives as possible. We work across a range of health issues, including child survival, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood development. DMI works in close partnership with leading experts in health, including WHO, UNICEF and LSHTM and has been funded by some of the world’s most prestigious organisations including the Wellcome Trust, FCDO, The Hilton Foundation, the Global Innovation Fund, Unorthodox Philanthropy, and the Mulago Foundation. 

We are an innovative organisation, working at the nexus between science and creativity. DMI has demonstrated that knowledge is not only a human right but is also the key to saving lives in a cost-effective way. Our intellectual rigour, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn from both our successes and mistakes, makes us distinct. By working at DMI you will have a genuine, measurable impact on improving lives in low-income countries. 

DMI’s HQ is near Kings Cross in London and the organisation has a permanent presence in Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. It also currently works in Mauritania and Uganda.

DMI is ranked as one of the most cost-effective non-profit organisations in the world by The Life You Can Save.

Job description 

Following a restructure, DMI is looking to recruit a Grants Management Officer. This new role will provide a critical link between DMI’s national teams, HQ staff, and donors. It is an ideal role for somebody wanting to work in international development / public health as you will be exposed to a broad range of tasks and will work across all of DMI’s projects. You will also have exposure to DMI’s Africa Leadership Group, a new committee that aims to exploit the knowledge and experience of our national leadership. To succeed, you will need to be well-organised and a highly proficient writer (in English). You will also need to have the confidence and interpersonal skills to liaise independently with senior staff in the UK and in DMI’s national offices. 

More specifically, the Grant Management Officer role will include the following responsibilities: 

1. Under the direction of the Head of Operations, collating, revising, and submitting project reports to donors and other stakeholders. This will require regular collaboration with DMI’s national teams (who will typically draft the reports) and other staff at DMI HQ 

1. Assisting with the effective and efficient implementation of procurement processes across the organisation, ensuring that goods and services are acquired in accordance with DMI’s and donor’s requirements 

1. Assisting national teams, and relevant staff at DMI HQ, in ensuring that project activities are in compliance with donor guidelines, contractual obligations, and any relevant statutory or legal constraints 

1. Ensuring DMI maintains thorough and consistent project documentation 

1. Helping to ensure effective collaboration between departments at HQ to support project execution by DMI’s national teams 

1. More general operational support across DMI, this will include routine tasks such as contributing to policy and process reviews, risk management and security, and asset management, as well as ad hoc tasks as required 

1. Organising and attending in-person convenings of DMI’s Africa Leadership Group, anticipated to take place every 12 months. These are expected to be held outside the UK 

1. Other tasks as required 

Person specification 

Required knowledge, skills and experience  

1. A good degree in a relevant field (international development/relations, public health, social sciences etc), or equivalent professional experience. 

1. Strong interpersonal and, particularly, written communication skills in English, capable of engaging convincingly and professionally with staff at all levels internally as well as with external stakeholders. 

1. Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. 

1. Highly proficient IT skills. Competence in routine office applications is essential, experience with relevant specialist software (project management, GIS etc) an advantage. 

1. Strong problem-solving ability, willing and able to present solutions to operational challenges as well as the challenges themselves. 

1. The ability to understand different cultural contexts, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. 

1. Permission to live and work in the UK. 

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience  

1. Language skills in Portuguese or French. 

1. Experience of working/volunteering in developing countries, for an NGO, or in international development. 

1. Knowledge and experience working within global health and/or mass media environments. 

DMI is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

DMI operates a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks. All DMI employees will be required to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children.

Research Funding Officer (Research Impact)

Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8th November 2024

Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024

Preventing cancer, saving lives

Ready to play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge cancer prevention research? Join us as a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) and support innovative global studies on how diet, nutrition, physical activity and body size influence cancer prevention and survival.

We are seeking a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) to work mainly on our Research Grant Programme. As part of our Research Funding team, you will support high quality and innovative research on the effects of diet, nutrition, physical activity, and body size on cancer prevention and survival, managing an international portfolio of projects and working closely with leading researchers around the world.

In addition to the Research Grant programme, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other Research Funding activities such as our Academy programme and work closely with colleagues across the Science department and with other departments such as PR & Editorial and Fundraising.

The Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) will work mainly on the post award phase (e.g. active monitoring of funded projects, liaison with our grant holders, supporting our Academy programme initiative and evaluation of the impact of our funded research).

You will have experience working in a fast-paced research environment, whether in academia or research administration/management. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential for engaging a diverse range of audiences. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of statistical analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Nutrition is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. An interest in science communication and social media is also desirable.

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. Please indicate in your covering letter which position you are applying for. 

You must have current right to work in the UK. 

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued.

 Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people.

We partner with innovative, locally-led organisations, helping them deepen their impact and build their capacity for social change. By pairing flexible funding with targeted capacity development support, we help our partners grow stronger and more responsive to challenges on the ground.

Over the last thirty years, we have invested more than $60 million in over 1000 community-based organisations around the world. Our work advances the rights of children and youth across four focus areas: education, gender equity, youth empowerment, and freedom from violence and exploitation.

 As the Development Officer for Strategic Partnerships, you will join a multinational team of caring and committed individuals who believe in investing in bold ideas to help grassroots organisations deepen their impact and advocate for children’s rights.

 We value courage, excellence, learning, partnership, and inclusion, as well as kindness and passion. Our partners’ visions for change inspire all we do. Feedback and learning inspire us to do better, and we strive to be youth centered.

What is the role? 

Are you a Partnerships and Fundraising professional, passionate about the potential of children and young people?

Global Fund for Children is looking for a Development Officer to join our global Strategic Partnerships Team in an exciting new UK-based role. Your main responsibility will be to help steward our active relationships with donors and supporters around the world, manage delivery of key grant outputs, and build relationships with philanthropic funders and foundations.

 This role will require engagement with our global staff team, alongside senior leadership and key stakeholders, and our expansive network of community partners around the world. You’ll help to develop strategies that build our relationships with key donors, ensuring all our reporting output is of a consistently high quality. This role will have a truly global reach with a primary focus on supporting programming and donor relationships for our work in the UK, Europe and Africa.

 You will be passionate about maintaining the quality and performance of all our outputs to donors and supporters, and have a track record of being highly organized, an ability to manage multiple priorities and an ability to work to a deadline, to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals and objectives. 

 You will be just one part of a growing and extremely ambitious and successful Development, Marketing and Communications (DMC) team based in the UK, US, and around the world. You will play an important part in the successful implementation of projects with our staff team based in more than 20 countries globally – including colleagues from Programs, Finance, Learning & Evaluation, and Safeguarding.

 What will you be doing?

• Manage the global calendar of donor deliverables for the Development team

• Consistently create and deliver compelling reports and other donor deliverables, according to our grant agreements, including collecting data, writing content, reviewing financial information, and ensuring compliance details.

• Work collaboratively across the Development team, engaging with key stakeholders, to deliver on strategic goals and KPIs.

• Liaise with Program and Finance colleagues to share grant requirements and reporting expectations, build reports and deliver high -quality stewardship items. 

• Work alongside the team to keep an accurate record of donor relationships in Salesforce, including stakeholder information, notes from meetings, reporting and submission deadlines, and correspondence with donor staff 

• Build and develop new relationships with prospective foundation donors and foundation fundraising strategy in collaboration with Senior Manager and Vice President for Strategic Partnerships 

• Represent the organisation, both internally and externally where opportunities arise, including donor visits, public events, and partner convenings 

• Keep abreast and keep the wider team updated of best practices and trends in the philanthropy sector, scoping out strategic opportunities to help us engage new prospective donors

• Contribute to the development of a strong values-based team culture across different countries, areas and streams of work

What are your experience and skills? 

Our ideal Development Officer for Strategic Partnerships will have:

• Outstanding organizational skills, including ability to plan, prioritize and manage a varied workload to meet deadlines

• Excellent writing skills, including development of compelling communications to engage donors and prospects 

• Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship building skills with the ability to work across teams and build strong internal and external networks

• Passion for supporting and developing people to achieve their potential

• Experience working in a hybrid setting across a variety of time zones, and the confidence and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a busy team.

• Experience working with a development/fundraising team to deliver financial goals or partnership deliverables.

• An understanding of the funder and wider philanthropy system in the UK, US, and/or globally

• Appreciation for working with community-based organisations towards a shared goal

• Experience coordinating with a diverse range of colleagues to develop concept notes and funding proposals

• Knowledge of children and young people programming and / or experience in the international development sector preferred

What can we offer you? 

Our team dreams big.

We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.

GFC fosters a caring work environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.

We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.

Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.

Salary – UK-based salary range for this role will be £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience

Weekly hours – 35 hours per week.

Holidays – 30 days annual leave and 8 public holidays. The basic annual leave allowance increases to 35 days after 4 years of continuous employment.

Flexible Working Location – This is a hybrid position that is based in the UK. GFC is open to applications to those who will regularly visit our London office.

Learning – GFC encourages professional development as a part of our culture and values. GFC provides regular opportunities for training, collaboration, and mentorship. Employees may access professional development funds to support continued learning.

Benefits - We strive to build a culture that embraces care and wellbeing.

Our global employee benefits include:

• Private healthcare insurance plan with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

• Generous paid time off (annual leave, enhanced sickness leave, wellbeing days, sabbatical leave, family friendly leave)

• Flexible work arrangements - remote/hybrid/compressed work schedules

• Pension plan contributions - employees are auto-enrolled on the GFC workplace pension scheme. 8% employer contributions with 4% employee contributions

• Employee Assistance Services 

• Team Building and Social Committees

*Other benefits may apply, depending on the location of the employee

How do I apply?

In line with our values of courage, passion and inclusion, to apply for this role, please share your thoughts on the following questions along with your CV:

1) What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience?

2) What experience of fundraising and strategic partnership working would you bring to this role?

The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1st at 5pm UK Time.

Fixed term contract/maternity cover - January to December 2025

Annual salary circa £30,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits including generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance.

St Albans School is a leading independent day school with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence. The foundation was established in 2008 to raise funds from alumni and parents of the School to increase the provision of means-tested bursaries and to assist the funding of capital projects. Reporting to the Development Director the Alumni Relations and Development Officer is responsible for fostering and maintaining relationships between the School and its former pupils and current parents by managing associated events and activities, communications and publications, and the administration of the Development database.

The ideal candidate will have experience in event management and fundraising, along with proficiency in CRM systems. Strong writing skills are essential, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences. Excellent organisational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management are important as are excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.

Hours are full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, full year.  Occasional evening and weekend working is required for School events. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

Please apply by 1 November 2024. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.