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About Us
Choose Love does whatever it takes to provide refugees and displaced people with everything from lifesaving search and rescue boats to food and legal advice. We elevate the voices and visibility of refugees and galvanise public support for agile community organisations providing vital support to refugees along migration routes globally. We are a lean, passionate team driving a fast-paced global movement across 15 countries. In just five years, we have reached one million refugees and raised tens of millions for nearly 150 organisations providing vital support at every stage along migration routes from Europe to the Middle East and along the US-Mexico border. We are powered by you and by our vision - a world that chooses love and justice every day, for everyone.
Summary of role
The Community Fundraising Lead will work as part of the Partnerships team. The role will collaborate on the development of the community fundraising strategy and will lead on its implementation. The role will include engaging our community with a range of fundraising opportunities and will play a vital role in generating the funding needed for Choose Love to continue to support displaced people around the World.
Core Responsibilities
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Drive revenue via community fundraising generated by individual fundraisers, employees of our corporate partner base and small businesses supporting Choose Love
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Build a creative, diverse community fundraising strategy using learnings from your previous experience
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Collaborate with partnerships comms and digital teams on the creation of community fundraiser journey, downloadable pack and assets for fundraisers and ensure these are kept up to date
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Act as the key point of contact for Choose love community fundraisers, helping keep them informed and supported and giving them the tools to maximise their donations
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Work towards fundraising targets by building Choose Love's community fundraising activity
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Regularly identify and explore new opportunities for fundraising
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Help to generate and realise new community fundraising ideas
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Work with communications team to ensure regular updates about community fundraising activities to drive donations and inspire and ask others to fundraise for Choose Love
Events Assistance
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Event support for both Choose Love events and external events organised by VIPs, community fundraisers and other stakeholders - this can be everything from tracking RSVPs to arranging printed materials, payment devices, merchandise and coordinating corporate volunteers at the event
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Assisting with elements of the Choose Love Shop, as required, including logistics, facilities, technology, being an onsite point of contact for talent, corporate volunteers and other stakeholders and occasional shop shifts to help out at busy times
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Running ad hoc pop up merch stalls with corporate partners
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Running festival stalls
General Partnerships
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Working collaboratively with the team and Choose Love Leadership to creatively and practically build the Partnerships team’s fundraising revenue
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Being a first point of contact with supporters messaging on our social media channels and engaging with the Choose Love online community
About You:
You will need to be passionate about Choose Love’s vision and mission, building strong relationships with our local and community supporters.
Essential criteria include:
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At least 2 years experience in a community fundraising role
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Exemplary communication abilities with a can-do attitude
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A self-starter who will enjoy the autonomy of getting to deliver a strategy you’ve helped to shape and seeing the results!
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Creative and interested in exploring new opportunities and trends to help keep Choose Love ahead of the curve
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Excellent organisational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
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Able to be flexible, work out of hours when needed and assist with things outside the normal scope of the role when things get busy. We are a small team so this attitude is very important!
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Committed to embedding an equality, diversity and inclusion lens to all your work
Desirable Criteria but not essential;
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Events experience
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Driving licence
People are at the heart of what we do, so you will be able to work with a variety of colleagues and partners as part of the role.
Pre-employment checks
Employment with Choose Love will be subject to the following checks before your start date:
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a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
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receipt of two satisfactory references
Choose Love is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email the people team to discuss in further detail.
Salary: £30K -£35K
Contact Information:
To explore the opportunity further or for any queries you may have, please contact the people team.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and a cover letter to the people team by noon 17th July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you help us tell the story of the 200 amazing people who support refugees via the Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network? And can you help us connect with the folks who will offer donations if they know more about our impact?
The Community Fundraising and Communications Coordinator will
- Lead on LASSN's Community Fundraising – responsible for developing and delivering a community fundraising strategy that maximises the amount of funds generated by volunteers and supporters, local community groups and individuals.
- Lead on the implementation (and review) of LASSN's communications strategy - ensuring that LASSN's staff, volunteers and experts by lived experience, are central to the production and promotion of LASSN's key messages; the work and impact of LASSN are shared effectively with key audiences; communications support and enhance LASSN's fundraising efforts.
The person we appoint will
- Share LASSN's commitment to ensuring asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants at risk of harm are safe, respected, supported and empowered to rebuild their lives free of persecution;
- Have a successful track record of identifying and supporting individuals, groups and institutions to raise funds for values-led organisations or charities like LASSN.
- Be an excellent communicator, in person, online, and in print, and be committed to building the confidence and capabilities of everyone at LASSN.
- Understand the strengths and potential of different communication platforms (e.g., print, social media, film) and be able to use these to convey the values and impact of LASSN's work.
- Enjoy working flexibly in a small, friendly team – and alongside 300 motivated and talented volunteers and supporters from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Be a confident self-starter, able to design, plan and deliver campaigns – and to enthuse and engage other people.
- Commit to helping ordinary people find ways to make Leeds a friendlier, more welcoming city.
Their can-do approach and ability to complete tasks to agreed deadlines will play a vital role in the smooth running of a team that values diversity, kindness, and high standards of support.
Applicants are asked to submit a CV with a cover letter of no more than 1200 words, demonstrating how they meet the personal specification and job description with the subject "Application CF&COMMS + your name".
This post is funded by LASSN's unrestricted reserves and is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The future of this role will depend on the success of the post holder in securing funds to pay for their role beyond this fixed term and the value the role has added to LASSN's work.
The closing date for applications is 9 am Monday, 15th July 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5 pm on Friday 19th July 2024
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 30th July 2024
People with lived experience of migration and relevant skills and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network: Charity Number 1092647
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Content Creator
We have an exciting opportunity for a content creator and social media expert, with a focus and interest in shortform video content, who thrives on planning, creating and delivering high quality content.
This is an exciting time to join an expanding social media team, with a new integrated campaign planned for the late summer. The successful candidate will be working across two charity brands.
This is an agile role, working a minimum of two days a week from the London office, offering flexible working and some amazing benefits!
Position: Digital Content Creator
Location: Agile (required to work from the London office a minimum of 2 days a week)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £30,880 to £35,907 per annum (plus London Allowance £3,000 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Applications to be received by no later than close of play on Monday 8 July, with interviews taking place on Tuesday 16 July and Wednesday 17 July.
Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands
The Role
The objectives of the Communications and Campaigns team are to increase the public profiles of organisation and its partner charity, mobilise public support to bring about change and ensure that all colleagues are aware of, bought into and engaged in contributing to the values and direction of the charities.
A natural storyteller, you will have a talent for creating shortform video content that engages key audiences across our social media platforms. By generating ideas and making them happen, sourcing contributors, shooting and editing footage, you will monitor the performance of posts and proactively incorporate best practice to ensure that content is well received by audiences, and that the charities’ presence on its social media channels grows.
You will regularly collaborate with colleagues across both charities, the other founding charities and key partners to create compelling and inspiring content.
Main duties include:
- Creating shortform video content
- Project manage the production of video content for social media campaigns
- Ensure that the charity showcases its advice, information, programmes and services through shortform content.
- Champion and promote the brands, including their tone of voice, in our creative content.
- Working with the Social Media Manager, plan for and produces engaging content for relevant awareness events, including Mental Health Awareness Week in May and World Mental Health Day in October.
- Analyse the performance of video content
- Help the team keep up with social media trends, spotting opportunities
About You
A content creator and social media expert you will have experience of planning, shooting and editing footage to engage audiences across different social media platforms and of using creative design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Premiere Pro - essential). With an eye for detail, you will use your project management skills to analyse the performance of social media content, refining and improving content through iteration.
You will also have experience of:
- Writing and editing copy to suit different audiences and providing updates and briefings at meetings.
- Being a brand guardian and supporting others to use brand and tone of voice guidelines.
- Planning, creating and scheduling engaging content across multiple social media channels, while optimising content by channel and audience.
About the Organisation
Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England that supports thousands of people through groups, services, campaigns and advice and information. This work supports the organisation in delivering its mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
The charities challenge the causes of poor mental health and provides people with the tools they need to live their best possible life at home, school and work.
In everything the charity does, it seeks to demonstrate the values: Passion, Equity, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.
You will also receive:
- Employer funded pension
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Eye care vouchers
- Training opportunities
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
- Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Your birthday off
- Plus many more great benefits…
“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member
We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
You may also have experience in areas such as Digital, Content, Digital Content, Marketing, Digital Officer, Content Officer, Digital Content Officer, Marketing Office, Content Creator, Digital Content Creator, Campaign Officer, Video Content, Online Content, Social Media Content Creator. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Are you a digital whizz? Looking to apply your social media skills for social good?
The 999 Club are looking for a dynamic individual who knows how to galvanise public interest with arresting and authentic content and is keen to gain experience of charity fundraising. You'll be joining our small but growing fundraising team in our small but growing homelessness charity in Deptford, South East London. Sound like it could be you? If so, then read on....
Having just finished an extensive rebrand of the organisation we are now looking to recruit a new member of the team who can fully capitalise on the potential this offers the charity to reengage with the public. You'll be supporting the development and roll out of a bold, new Communications strategy for 999 Club.
Leading on public engagement via Social Media, Direct Marketing, PR and Media, the post also offers the opportunity to learn about and contribute towards all other aspects of charity fundraising, including Community, Challenge events and Individual Giving. You will also be maintaining our Donorfy database and lending vital admin support the team.
Most importantly you will be passionate about our mission to end homelessness in south East London. And you'll have a gift for finding and telling the stories of our of our service using members in a way that's both sensitive, authentic and impactful.
If you're interested please see the attached job pack for more details. Application is via CV and cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.
The Job
We are a charity that punches above its weight. We receive no statutory funding and rely on the generosity of our many volunteers and supporters who raise awareness of our work and much needed funds. The main purpose of this role will be to support the Community and Events Manager to develop local volunteer groups with the aim of increasing both awareness of the charity’s life-saving work and local fundraising. Other activities and administrative tasks across our key fundraising areas will also form part of the role.
We are looking for someone committed, passionate and full of ideas about how to engage with the many different communities and groups who support our work, and to help us reach new audiences so that our supporter network continues to grow to meet our ambitions.
Reports to: Community and Events Fundraising Manager
Responsibilities
- Support the Community & Events Fundraising Manager with the delivery of events
- Support the Region 5 volunteers in conjunction with the Community Fundraising Team
- Represent and promote the charity at external events within the Region 5 geography including some evenings and weekends.
- Assist the Individual Giving Manager with the fulfilment of supporter communications including thank you letters and fulfillment of the Sponsor A Puppy Programme.
- Co-ordinate general fundraising enquiries and action accordingly offering exceptional customer service
- Ensure all correspondence is recorded on the Harlequin CRM database and adhere to data regulations.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent IT skills
- Knowledge of CRM systems ideally Harlequin
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to adapt communication styles to deal with different situations
- Sound understanding of social media
- Attention to detail
- Proven organisational skills
- Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Previous experience of working within the charity sector
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- A very positive attitude and a passion for the work of MDD
- Comfortable working in the vicinity of dogs
Values & Behaviours
There are a few key values that we believe are important in the workplace:
- Respect
- Cooperation
- Honesty
- Fairness
Based on the values listed above, we encourage the behaviours below in the charity:
- Respectful communication
- Cooperating with others
- Honesty in all interactions
- Fairness in decision making
Benefits
- Sick Pay
- Health Cover
- 26 days holiday, increasing with service
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Free On-site parking
- Life Insurance
Finally, the successful candidate will also be expected to:
- Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
- Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
This exciting role offers a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring and multi-talented individual to develop their career in a charity that is passionate about families with young children. We're looking for someone who is a natural communicator, who can use different social and creative media to get our message across to different stakeholders, whilst providing core administrative support to the team.
Home-Start Barnet (HSB) delivers personalised, early intervention programmes to families with young children, who have multiple needs and are struggling to cope with the challenges they face. Our trained volunteers provide the emotional support needed to prevent crisis and the practical tools to empower parents and carers to give their children the best start in life.
The Operations and Communications Administrator will proactively facilitate this work by being a central point of contact and by offering key administrative support across the organisation. They will be a self-starter, well organised and committed to the cause.
The role is based at our offices in Finchley, N3. We ideally require someone to be present in the office 5 days a week, but there can be flexibilty for the right candidate. This would suit someone who would like to work shorter days or around other commitments. We are a diverse workplace and we offer flexibility and accomodations for staff to ensure they can deliver their full potential. We have a welcoming and relaxed office environment, but also take pride in our professional standards.
Key responsibilities are to:
- Handle all incoming communications - phone, email and other communications
- Provide central administration support to the charity
- Support and build engagement across different social media channels
- Update content for HSB’s website
- Support and help organise training and events
Further details can be found in the Job Description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Closing Date: 7 July 2024
Ref 6760
Save the Children UK's PR Manager is an exciting role working to deliver media campaigns that have real impact.
- Do you have experience working in a busy, high-pressure Press Office, Public Relations agency or in-house?
- Do you have experience developing and executing PR strategies, including across multiple media platforms and involving different stakeholders?
- Do you have a track record of successfully obtaining media coverage in a variety of outlets for PR initiatives?
- Are you an excellent communicator with negotiation skills and the ability to adapt to different audiences?
- Do you have a commitment to Save the Children mission, values and approach (includes child focus, equal opportunities)?
If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!
Note:
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
Job Purpose
Reporting to our PR Lead, the PR Manager will play a crucial role raising the profile of Save the Children UK amongst key target audiences, by developing and delivering projects that command media attention and coverage.
As a key member of the PR, Artists & Broadcast team, the appointee will apply their experience working with the media to shape major income- and influence-generating campaigns and build our brand.
You will also work alongside a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders, including high-profile ambassadors, influencers and corporate partners.
As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. You will support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.
The PR Manager's key duties will be:
Strategy and Project Management
Work closely with team members in other departments within Save the Children to provide excellent PR support to develop and execute creative ways to deliver on Save the Children's objectives. Delivery to include:
- Brand – Build high profile and positive perceptions of Save the Children and its cause across all audiences via PR. Communicate our brand promise and build understanding with the public and opinion formers, demonstrating the depth, scale, impact and complexity of our work.
- Campaigns – Provide PR support to deliver across high–profile moments across Save the Children's major campaigns such as Christmas Jumper Day in order to achieve mass audience engagement.
- Compelling storytelling - Engage audiences through impactful child-centric stories, championing children's voices in order to empower the communities we work with.
- Reputation management – Support the wider team to protect Save the Children's reputation and identify issues relating to corporate risk management.
Delivering Media Coverage
- Develop and execute mass-market PR plans that amplify key strategic campaigns and initiatives across the calendar year, including brand, fundraising and advocacy priorities.
- Identify and maximise opportunities to generate reactive media coverage, responding effectively to external events, news and the cultural conversation.
- Write, co-ordinate and issue media releases, statements, briefing materials and Q&As, including for high-profile spokespeople and corporate partners, if required.
- Plan, manage and participate in overseas and UK trips to Save the Children programmes for the purpose of generating coverage and content – including hosting journalists and high-profile supporters.
- Commission and manage multimedia crews and organise PR shoots, with the purpose of generating world-class film and photography content that commands media attention.
- Develop and nurture close working relationships with journalists (especially those on features, women's, lifestyle, showbiz outlets) across print, digital and broadcast media - including a diverse range of outlets beyond mainstream media.
- Leverage social media and new technologies develop digital-first PR campaigns, including influencer activations.
- Represent Save the Children as spokesperson externally, networking and building relationships that support brand building activity in the media.
- Take part in the on-call and out of hours media rota. This will see you handling media enquiries and proactively pushing out stories on the weekend and out of hours during the week.
- Support PR Leads and Head of PR, Artists and Broadcast as required in the smooth-running of the team, including chairing meetings and carrying out administrative tasks.
About you
To be successful in this role, it is important that you have:
- Experience working in a busy, high-pressure Press Office, Public Relations agency or in-house.
- Experience developing and executing PR strategies, including across multiple media platforms and involving different stakeholders.
- Excellent personal contacts with journalists, PR and Marketing professionals.
- A track record of success in obtaining media coverage in a variety of outlets for PR initiatives, backed up by portfolio of coverage.
- Outstanding ability to pitch stories to key external contacts and senior media professionals.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas, often at short notice.
Abilities:
- Exceptional organisational skills, including ability to juggle short-term projects with longer-term ones.
- Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to manage time effectively and set deadlines.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to express self clearly, persuasively and a cohesive way and tailor communications to different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and make decisions on what to prioritise when working under pressure on a number of projects.
- Excellent writing skills – including writing compelling press releases, features and comment pieces.
- Commitment to Save the Children mission, values and approach (includes child focus, equal opportunities).
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 7th July
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We strive to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people and to provide positive and reassuring messages to LGBTQ+
youth.
The It Gets Better Project was founded in 2010 in America. Since then, affiliated charities have been formed in 20 different countries with It Gets Better UK having formally launched in October 2018.
As we continue to grow and scale our activity, and move from being a volunteer-led organisation to a small core staff team, we are now looking for a passionate CEO.
As the CEO, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the organisation. Your primary focus will be on expanding and growing the charity,amplifying our impact, and ensuring the sustainability of our work. You will work
closely with the trustees to develop and implement long-term strategies, while also overseeing day-to-day operations.
Key responsibilities:
Strategic Development
1. Deliver the strategic plans to expand the reach and impact of the charity, including continuous review and improvement
2. Work with the Board of Trustees and staff to develop and implement identified priorities to deliver effectiveness and growth for the organisation.
3. Foster internal and external commitment to the vision and mission and instil the values of the organisation in all its initiatives.
4. Embed measurement of social impact across all aspects of the organisation.
Finances and Fund development
5. Lead fundraising efforts to secure funding for existing programs and future growth.
6. Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders to advance the organisation's mission.
7. Ensure that the organisation operates with financial efficiency and accountability.
Governance
8. Advise Board of Trustees to discharge their duties effectively, including developing agenda and preparing information and/or reports for Board meetings, making recommendations, maintaining records of meetings and decisions, undertaking strategic planning, assisting in Trustee recruitment, facilitating risk management
9. Ensure legal, statutory and regulatory compliance and appropriate accreditation
Leadership and management
10. Provide visionary leadership to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and supporters.
11. Oversee the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that meet the needs of the charity.
12. Oversee all human resources topics and manage and develop all paid staff
Communications and Public Relations
13. Represent the charity in public forums, conferences, and media appearances to raise awareness and advocacy
14. Manage relationships with social media agencies and/or freelancers and provide strategic communication oversight.
15. Establish strategic partnerships
EDI
16. Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the organisation and its community.
Requirements:
Job Title: CEO - LGBTQ+ Youth Charity
Location: Flexible/Remote
About Us: We are a small, dynamic LGBTQ+ youth charity dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and uplifting LGBTQ+ youth. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where young individuals can thrive, regardless of their sexual
orientation or gender identity. Building on recent successes, we are now seeking a passionate and driven CEO to lead our organisation to new heights.
Job Description: As the CEO of our LGBTQ+ youth charity, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the organisation. Your primary focus will be on expanding and growing the charity, amplifying our impact, and
ensuring the sustainability of our programs. You will work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement long-term strategies, while also overseeing day-to-day operations.
Person Specification:
1. Proven leadership experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector or LGBTQ+ advocacy.
2. Strong understanding of the issues facing LGBTQ+ youth and a passion for supporting their well-being.
3. Strong operational experience of managing a charity’s finances, reporting and requirements.
4. Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising and donor relations.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
6. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action and drive results.
7. Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a commitment to fostering a positive work culture.
Benefits:
● Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the LGBTQ+ community across the UK.
● Gain valuable experience in volunteer management and event coordination within a charitable organisation.
● Work in a supportive and inclusive environment with a team passionate about making a difference.
We want to ensure that people are able to fully engage with our mission. Innovative thinking is at the heart of this and we are looking for dynamic individuals who will help shape the future and support the delivery of the organisation.
It Gets Better UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those who engage with us, and this is a responsibility shared by our staff and volunteers. The successful candidate will be subject to reference requests and will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We aim to be an inclusive employer, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all
suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process to enable you to apply, please contact us. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to ensure that all applicants have a fair opportunity throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Eve Appeal is the UK’s leading charity working on prevention of the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.
Our aim is to prevent gynaecological cancers and save lives by raising awareness and funding ground-breaking research focused on risk prediction, earlier detection and developing screening for all of the five gynae cancers.
The Communications and Outreach Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to provide support across all of our communication channels (website, social media), public relations, and health information with a focus on supporting our expanding co-produced outreach work with minoritised communities.
This post will give the opportunity to make an impact in key areas of charity communications by working closely with the Communications and Media Manager on key campaigns and projects.
Please see the attached full job description for the key responsibilities of the role and the person sepecification.
This role is based at our London Bridge offices with the option of regular home working (at least 3 days per week from home), subject to operational requirements.
To apply for this role please send an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter (of no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BHRC is seeking an energetic, organised, and experienced professional to support the Project Team and Committee in delivering exciting and impactful international human rights work.
About the Bar Human Rights Committee
BHRC is the international human rights arm of the Bar of England and Wales, working to protect the rights of advocates, judges and human rights defenders around the world. BHRC is concerned with defending the rule of law and internationally recognised legal standards relating to human rights and the right to a fair trial. It is independent of the Bar Council. BHRC’s mission is to protect and promote international human rights through the rule of law, by using the international human rights law expertise of some of the UK’s most experienced and talented human rights barristers, who work pro bono.
About the Role
We are looking for someone who is proactive and efficient with an eye for detail, who has experience working with smaller organisations, and who has a flexible and can-do attitude. The primary responsibilities would be to assist with BHRC communications, events organisation, and project administration. An interest in human rights issues or international development would be of benefit. The position will be directly supervised by the Project Team, with oversight from the Vice Chair and respective office holders as required. The position will be based in part remotely and in part in the London office, including for meetings and events. Working arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the setting up of meetings, calls (Zoom / telephone / other virtual platforms), appointments and travel arrangements for BHRC-related business, and minute-taking for internal and external meetings on request, including the monthly BHRC Executive Committee meeting (which the Assistant must be available to attend in person unless held on Teams at the discretion of the BHRC Chair).
- Support with follow ups to email communications, meeting requests, and other routine correspondence either received by BHRC or outgoing from BHRC.
- Support the Project Team with the administration and planning of international project work.
- Assist in the organisation and administration of events and other initiatives and programmes that BHRC may host or adopt.
- Support with social media management across multiple platforms (proficiency with Twitter and LinkedIn is essential).
- Ability to draft social media posts, organisation announcements, website content, and other materials as required.
- Efficient inputting of new contacts and member data on a daily basis into BHRC membership systems as well as ongoing maintenance of contact information to ensure accuracy and integrity of information (updating contact job changes, new email addresses, renewal dates, etc).
- Support the project team with regular upload of new content and general updates to BHRC website.
- Support the project team with the creation and circulation of a monthly email newsletter sent to BHRC members and contacts via MailerLite.
- Support with ongoing administration of BHRC members (logging into database and relevant mailing lists, facilitating renewals, etc)
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in MS Office software.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, including drafting content and managing posts.
- Ability to manage websites using software such as WordPress.
- Experience in event organisation.
- Excellent administrative skills and previous experience working in an administrative capacity.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Fluent English in both written and spoken communication.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Familiarity with handling sensitive data.
- Flexible and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and an ability to work autonomously and independently.
- Support of BHRC’s value and aims.
Desirable
- Interest in and commitment to human rights.
- Experience working remotely and/or in small organisations.
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector.
- Experience working with legal professionals.
- Experience with project management.
- Experience with financial reporting.
- Experience of reporting to a board of governors or trustees.
Application process
Please provide:
- CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) outlining previous experience; and
- Cover Letter (maximum 500 words) explaining why you applied for this job and how you meet the person specification.
- Interviews will take place on the 16, 17 and 18 July, candidates should let us know in advance if
they cannot make these dates. Please also include your start date availability in your application.
Applications sent without a cover letter will not be considered. The names and contact details of two referees will be sought prior to any offer of employment. Please do not include them in your application.
You must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dementia Carers Count has an exciting opportunity for a remote role as our Communications & Digital Engagement Officer within our comms & growth team to help raise awareness of DCC.
Job Title: Communications & Digital Engagement Officer
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours / week (28 hours / week considered, core days Tuesdays and Thursdays, minimum 4 days)
Salary: £32,000 FTE pa
Location: Remote with periodic days in London required
Job purpose
To support and deliver effective communications, including marketing and digital engagement activities, which raise awareness of Dementia Carers Count and foster connections with our community of carers, campaigners and donors. Your work will help us reach and support more carers, raise funds and campaign for changes which will ensure that no dementia carer feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Key responsibilities
•Understand our cause, linked issues, and how these are publicly perceived
•Horizon scan to spot social and news trends as well as potential influencer targets
•Manage our social platforms, keeping abreast of media and public zeitgeist about our cause and related issues. You will design and deliver paid advertising campaigns and monitor, respond, share, engage, comment on posts, according to our guidelines and with responsibility for reputation management
•Share audience insights with colleagues to ensure effective stewardship of all our defined audiences
•Support development of media relationships. You will curate press and media lists and respond to media queries, with shared out of hours responsibility.
•Draft statements and press releases and pitch ideas for articles and features, developing copy as needed and tracking coverage
•Support user-led story telling as part of content creation, including interviewing carers about their experiences and identifying opportunities to share carers’ voices in our materials
•Draft website copy and develop assets for digital use and printed materials which communicate our key messages and brand and which support specific campaigns
•Review and monitor evaluation and reporting metrics to provide regular and campaign-based management information relating to the success of digital and media activity
•Support effective cross-organisational internal communication
•Adhere to all relevant legislative and regulatory obligations relating to marketing, digital and communications
•Carry out other duties commensurate with this post as requested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer and fundraiser to tell the stories of SAT-7 and the people of the MENA in fresh and powerful ways.
You’ll be working in a fast-paced, creative environment as part of the Fundraising Team, delivering high quality proposals and reports. You’ll be one of the main points of contact with our international office, gathering and repurposing impactful proposals and reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Fundraising
- Preparing, maintaining and delivering an annual plan for all grant applications
- Writing compelling proposals and reports to grant-making trusts and organisations
- Identifying and developing relationships with selected key funders
- Researching new potential funders
- Liaising with our SAT-7 International Development Team to identify projects which require funding and source material for proposals and reports
Grant Funding Hub
- Supporting internal teams with appropriate funding proposals and connected reports
- Supporting development of cross-organisational impact reports as required
Statutory and Development Funding
- Monitor statutory funding opportunities and, working with your line manager, support the development of applications, proposals and reports.
Please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic non-profit organisation focused on convening and campaigning for economic systems change. The organisations vision is of a fair, sustainable and resilient economy. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Strategic Communications to join the team. As Head of Strategic Communications, you will lead the development of an expanded strategic communications function, building on the organisations track record of shaping media narratives around the economy. This is a full-time, permanent role, with flexible working options in London working 4 days a week as the non-profit operates on a 32 hour working week.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will possess significant experience of working in press/communications roles focused on UK politics/media institutions. You will have a proven and extensive track record of securing coverage in mainstream print and/or broadcast media, including generating stories from scratch. Your skill set will contain strong capabilities in analysing and understanding the motivations and agendas of media actors and the factors influencing them is required for this role. You will possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, with experience of translating complex topics into engaging content and tailoring messaging and copy to different audiences. You will also have experience of developing and delivering successful strategic communications plans based on audience insights which respect the target audience perspectives. A good understanding of the UK economic policy landscape would be a bonus to have however this is not essential for the role.
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.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading health charity as they search for a Head of Content and News to support them for a fantastic 6-month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will be tasked with spearheading a team in crafting impactful media that ignites awareness and empowers the organisation’s community. You will oversee the creation of top-tier health content, ensuring everyone impacted has the knowledge and support to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own external communications, crafting strategic narratives that shape public perception.
- Cultivate relationships with media, influencers, and stakeholders to challenge misconceptions, elevate awareness, and champion the needs of those living with and at risk of the condition.
- Head a dynamic press team, safeguarding the organisation’s reputation and aligning media efforts with their goals.
- Guide content creation via integrated campaigns, collaborating closely with marketing and communications.
- Oversee a multidisciplinary content team, setting the strategic direction for high-quality, evidence-based content across print and digital platforms.
- Champion accessibility, trust, and relevance for diverse audiences (patients, families, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders).
- Build strong partnerships across the organisation, offering invaluable expertise to colleagues.
- Lead and develop a team of media, content, and web specialists, fostering excellence within your domain.
- Translate complex information into clear and motivating written and verbal communications.
- Contribute actively as part of the senior leadership team, providing strategic guidance and shaping the future of the organisation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees on critical issues like crisis and reputation management.
Person Specification:
- Existing strong relationships with key journalists, health care sector is preferable.
- Someone who works confidently with internal and external stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive action.
- Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation, ensuring colleagues receive the support they need for success.
- Previous experience overseeing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and reporting on financial performance.
- Experience in communicating confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Understanding of the media landscape and someone who excels at working with media outlets.
- Possess a strong understanding of the health and political environment (advantageous).
- Someone who stays current on the latest advancements in communications and digital content.
- Experience responding quickly and driving projects to completion efficiently.
- Ability to maintain a calm and resilient demeanor in demanding situations.
- Able to manage a heavy workload effectively within a critical area.
- A team player who enjoys collaboration and fosters a positive, results-oriented environment through teamwork.
What’s on Offer:
- A fantastic salary of £58,000 to £64,000 for the ideal candidate.
- Remote working with just the occasional visit to the charity’s central London Office.
- 6-month fixed term contract.
- Working with a groundbreaking charity that is changing the lives of people with their work.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.
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.
Flexible working with approximately 3 office days (Vauxhall) over a typical fortnight
The Talent Set are proud to be partnering with CARE International UK.
This Head of Communications and Brand will be a truly career defining opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting time, overseeing additional investment and organisational support for brand, identity and communications.
This is a strategic, hands-on and varied role: covering brand, media, the website, social media, ambassadors, and pulling together impactful integrated campaigns such as on International Women’s Day. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders across the organisation to help your team support different fundraising and advocacy goals, as well as driving excellence and consistency in communications across the whole organisation.
- Key Responsibilities
- To lead the team to create and deliver an ambitious, imaginative and effective brand and communications strategy for CARE that raises our profile amongst key audiences and leads to greater income and influence.
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative team culture, where everyone is supported to deliver and develop in their roles, and held accountable for delivery.
- Oversee a modest but increased investment, deciding how to best use this to deliver organisational objectives, ensuring clear KPIs, deliverables and success metrics.
- Collaborate with other teams to embrace digital communications opportunities and grow our digital engagement with key audiences
- Drive innovative approaches to raise awareness and engagement with the organisation’s mission.
- Utilize and embed our new brand narrative. Act as the overall guardian of the CARE brand and put in place processes and support to ensure it is represented at it’s best in all external communications.
- Manage and enhance CARE’s presence across various media platforms including the website, social media, and through ambassadors, ensuring each area has its own clear strategy, that contributes to a consistent comms approach.
- Develop and imbed an ambassadors strategy that makes the most of our high-profile supporters to achieve organisational aims
Person Specification
- Creative and innovative approach to communications and brand.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop and execute integrated advocacy, marketing and communications campaigns.
- Experience creating innovative and/or creative digital engagement strategies and approaches
- Proven track record of comms activity that raised a charity’s profile, grown income and influence.
- Proficiency in digital media and social media platforms.
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
Please provide a CV and supporting statement