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The eoa exists to grow and strengthen employee ownership as a force for powering fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a more resilient economy. With 800+ member businesses and a community of thousands of employee owners, we are the national voice for employee ownership in the UK.
Our refreshed strategy is focused on accelerating impact through people powered growth. We’re here to make employee ownership a mainstream business model choice—by expanding the sector, setting the standard for excellence, and building a connected, values-led ecosystem. We do this through sharp insight, high-impact advocacy, and a thriving member experience.
For founders and business owners exploring employee ownership, or for leaders and managers building Great EO businesses, the eoa offers tools, knowledge, experience and connection. We facilitate powerful peer learning, codify what works, and champion the stories that inspire others to choose EO.
Together with our members, we’re creating the conditions for employee ownership to thrive—seizing the political, cultural, and digital opportunities ahead. and this is where you come in.
As Director of Partnerships and Growth, you’ll be the driving force behind the eoa’s external influence and reach. you’ll lead our advocacy and external affairs strategy, build meaningful partnerships, and deliver powerful events programmes that accelerate adoption of Great EO. You’ll also shape the narrative—ensuring our insights, policy recommendations and thought leadership land with impact.
This is a high-profile, senior leadership role at a pivotal time for the EO community. It calls for someone with a track record in advocacy or external affairs, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead high-performing teams. It also needs a big-picture thinker - someone who can champion EO, influence change, and help us build a more inclusive, resilient economy.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow an economy that puts people at the heart of business, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Details
At the heart of this Director of Growth & Advocacy role is the opportunity to shape the external environment for employee ownership, champion the voice of our members, and lead high-impact strategies that grow both our reach and the sector itself.
You’ll lead on policy, advocacy, external affairs and events—crafting compelling narratives, building powerful partnerships, and delivering programmes that drive commercial sustainability and sector-wide change.
From shaping relationships with key stakeholders and securing strategic sponsorships, to overseeing the delivery of thought leadership, content, and events, you’ll ensure that the eoa is not just part of the national conversation—but leading it.
Your ability to influence, convene, and inspire will be critical to removing barriers to employee ownership and unlocking the potential of our £1.7m organisation to deliver even greater impact.
Join us on this exciting journey where your leadership will shape policy, grow influence, and contribute to our mission of unlocking the potential of people, businesses, and the economy through employee ownership.
This role is remote, however regular travel to our HQ in Brough and across the UK is expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead external affairs, collaborating with stakeholders to shape policy, advocacy and best practice that removes barriers and expands EO.
- Establish relationships and secure commercial partnerships and sponsorships, generating revenue to support advocacy, events, and sector growth initiatives.
- Engage key stakeholders to co-produce content that positively influence EO practice and policy and amplify the eoa’s voice in public affairs.
- Oversee delivery of an effective content strategy that delivers our commercial objectives and positions the eoa as the leading EO authority.
- Oversee events programmes, ensuring they drive knowledge-sharing, sector development, and commercial sustainability.
- Represent the eoa at industry forums, policy roundtables, and public affairs events, championing the employee ownership model.
- Collaborate with the Director of Membership & Operations to align advocacy efforts with member needs and engagement.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering innovation and delivering measurable impact across advocacy, policy, event activities.
Success in this role
Success in this role means having a positive impact on the growth rate, influence and adoption of great EO across the employee ownership sector. Strengthening and expanding stakeholder relationships, driving advocacy impact and securing commercial sustainability through a diverse mix of sponsorships, partnerships will also be indicators of success.
Key outcomes for the role
- Growth of the employee ownership sector. Measured by increased number of EO businesses, heightened sector awareness
- Strengthened corporate engagement. Measured by growth in strategic partnerships, corporate and government engagement
- Strong Commercial Sustainability. Measured by increased sponsorship revenue, secured long-term commercial partnerships
- Increased policy influence. Measured by policy recommendations adopted, increased government engagement
- Enhanced sector insight and intelligence. Measured by utilisation of high-quality data and insights for regular sector related content outputs.
- Development and adoption of best practice. Measured by creation, adoption and promotion of best practice across the EO network.
- Successful events programmes. Measured by iIncreased participation, sponsorship growth, positive feedback.
About you
- Proven expertise in advocacy, public affairs, or policy leadership, ideally within a business, trade body, or membership association.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing government, media, and corporate partners.
- Demonstrated ability to drive sectoral or policy change, leading successful advocacy initiatives.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in sponsorship acquisition, revenue generation, and developing financially sustainable initiatives.
- Exceptional strategic communication and storytelling skills, able to engage and mobilise diverse audiences.
- Experience in event programme development, ensuring high engagement and sector impact.
- Passion for employee ownership and economic models that promote shared prosperity.
- Innovative, creative, and proactive in problem-solving and strategy execution.
- A confident and transparent leader who fosters collaboration and inclusivity through teamwork.
- Self-aware with emotional intelligence, resilience, and integrity.
Role Summary
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Remote, with regular travel to eoa offices and national events
- Salary & Benefits: £65,000 p/a + 7% Pensions. 30 Days leave + Bank Holidays.
- Reports to: CEO
- Management: TBC
We exist to grow and strengthen employee ownership as a force for powering fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a more resilient economy.





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This is a new role within the communications and engagement team, with responsibility for helping our members to campaign and secure improvements to regional transport accessibility. The role is part of our work to achieve justice in society, where disabled people’s voices are amplified, and our message is heard and acted upon.
You will work across the north of England, mirroring the regions covered by the Sub-national Transport Body ‘Transport for the North’. You must live in this region to apply and undertake this position.
You will collaborate with Transport for All members, disabled people’s organisations, and civil society organisations, bringing disabled people together to share our views on accessible transport and make change. Where campaigning is already taking place, you will work alongside it, offering resources and practical support as desired.
You will need to stay abreast of transport developments in your region, and work closely with other teams to share your insights. This will ensure local disabled people’s experiences guide the national agenda.
Key responsibilities
1. Planning and development (10% of time)
· Plan regular activity across your region, considering staffing, budget, and wider organisational requirements
· Help to develop and deliver Transport for All’s membership offering, community building and local campaign support
· Keep Transport for All’s CRM and records up to date
· In partnership with your manager, create systems to monitor objectives against funding and organisational targets and prepare reports to evidence progress against these
2. Communication and community building (50% of time)
· Build relationships with local members, campaigners, disabled people’s organisations, groups and forums
· Represent Transport for All at meetings and events, including giving presentations on our work
· Organise and deliver regular member meetings online and offline, providing space for people to connect, share transport accessibility news and plan and progress campaigns
· Contribute and commission member content for the member newsletter, website, and social media
· Speak to the media and develop and grow a network of local members willing to train as spokespeople for meetings and media interviews
· Promote and grow a diverse membership in your region
· Ensure members can take part in paid opportunities via the training, research and consultancy team
3. Policy influencing and campaigning (30% of time)
· Maintain awareness of the policy agenda for your area
· Keep abreast of transport issues local members are experiencing
· Act as a conduit between members, the Insight and Advice team, and the Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns team
· Work collaboratively with the Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns team to form and maintain relationships with key regional stakeholders
· Coordinate responses to regional transport consultations in line with Transport for All positions, coordinating contributions from members, and giving guidance to members who wish to respond individually.
· Bring together and support members and campaign groups to influence local policy through local or national Transport for All campaigns. This could mean you will:
o Support members with campaign planning
o Provide practical support eg booking venues and access support for meetings, coordinating emails to local members
o Give guidance on technical aspects of transport policy
o Attend meetings with decision makers alongside campaigners, and representatives from the Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns team
o Publicise campaigns in local media
o Document campaigners’ experiences for others to learn from eg via website pieces or commissioned blogs
· Contribute to Transport for All’s understanding of overarching issues and contribute to national campaign planning.
4. Insight (10% of time)
· Share information about the Transport for All advice-line with members and the disabled community in your region
· Give updates on regional transport changes to the Insight and Advice team to support accurate advice giving and regional casework
5. General (at all times)
· Undertake any other tasks, duties or projects which may arise from time to time which are in line with the general level of this post and as instructed
· Undertake occasional evening and weekend work as required, and take responsibility for arranging time off in lieu with your manager
· Line manage and supervise members, contractors and staff as required
· Work within the Social Model of Disability
· Work in adherence to Transport for All’s values and staff policies
· Maintain confidentiality
· Attend staff meetings as needed
Skills
We’re looking for someone who:
1. Understands transport accessibility barriers for disabled people, this may be from personal experience
2. Lives in, and has knowledge of, the Transport for the North region, including political and/or transport structures
3. Is confident representing an organisation and building and managing external relationships
4. Has experience of working collaboratively to mobilise campaigners, including running meetings or events
5. Has a track record of securing change through campaigns, activism, public affairs or political influencing
6. Has versatile written and verbal communication skills, including listening skills
7. Can demonstrate excellent teamworking skills with the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively across a remote organisation
8. Is committed to, and understands, the social model of disability, and disability justice
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. This explicitly includes those of us who are Deaf, neurodivergent, chronically ill, have a mental health condition, have age-related impairments, and people with both visible and non-visible impairments.
Why choose us?
Transport for All is a disabled people’s organisation. Almost all of our team and trustees have lived experience of impairment or chronic illness.
We’re committed to understanding and respecting each other's access requirements. Accessibility is embedded in our systems and ways of working, and wellbeing is our focus.
Transport Justice for disabled people.
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Are you a relationship builder with excellent communication skills? If so, GOD TV has an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Church Engagement Co-ordinator to join our Partnerships team and play a key role in building bridges and creating partnerships that empower churches to actively participate in GOD TV's global outreach. You will be instrumental in connecting churches with the transformative power of Christian media.
About GOD TV
GOD TV is a global Christian media organisation dedicated to sharing the Gospel and making a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to reach people with the message of hope and inspire them to transform their lives. As a Church Engagement Co-ordinator, you will have the opportunity to empower churches to play a vital role in sharing the Gospel worldwide.
About the Role
As a Church Engagement Co-ordinator, you will serve as a key liaison, building bridges and creating partnerships that empower churches to actively participate in GOD TV's global outreach. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Working internally and externally to design, build, and deliver a Church/Ministry offer.
- Cultivating and strengthening relationships with churches and their congregations.
- Developing a church relationship framework.
- Building a network of partner churches.
- Creating a communication plan to keep churches updated and engaged.
- Ensuring all fundraising is in line with our charitable aims, fundraising approach and missional pillars (Souls, Israel, Revival).
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.
Why Join GOD TV?
This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that is making a real difference by sharing the Gospel, with a reach of over 500 million people worldwide. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions are valued, and you can grow both personally and professionally.
- Position Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £32,000
- Location: Home-based (UK) with regular travel
- Interview Dates: 7th/8th May
Genuine Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature and strategic influence of this role, we believe that there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be fulfilled by a practicing and committed Christian believer. The profile and significant impact that we expect this role will achieve both within GOD TV (in terms of organisational ethos) and with external stakeholders, justifies and supports this GOR.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of role:
To work in partnership with the Head of Training and Qualifications and other colleagues to ensure effective delivery, monitoring and Internal Quality Assurance of Bild BTEC qualifications including Certificates and Diplomas.
Role Summary:
The Qualifications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Qualifications & Diplomas throughout BILD and the RRN and to assist with the vision of becoming the qualification provider of choice for Learning Disability and/ or Autism Professionals and Providers.
The Qualifications Coordinator will lead on Internal Quality Assurance and other processes to ensure that the requirements of awarding bodies/assessment centres are fully met.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HOW TO APPLY:
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.
APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL OR OTHER METHODS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Responsible for delivering marketing content to promote the mission, vision and values of the charity. Your primary goal will be to increase awareness and engagement with the work the Charity does.
ON APPOINTMENT, YOU'RE EXPECTED TO HAVE:
- Previous professional experience and hold most of the necessary skills for the role.
IN YOUR ROLE:
- You are expected to be able to work independently quickly post your induction with guidance and support for more challenging or complex aspects of this role;
- You will carry out wide range of duties independently with guidance and supervision available;
- You will contribute your knowledge and experience to the wider team / organisational development
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- With support from the Marketing Director, create and deliver content plans for charity fundraising and awareness campaigns.
- Take a lead role in developing a monthly marketing calendar to plan and schedule content in line with the overall Marketing Strategy
- Work directly with young people and through the Charity’s team to tell their stories, working to make this a positive, empowering experience for them.
- Prepare monthly analytics report and adjust marketing plans accordingly in discussion with Marketing Director.
- Write, design and send newsletters for charity stakeholders.
- Write, design and upload blogs posts on the Charity’s website.
- Write, design and schedule social media posts.
- With support from the Marketing Director, make updates and improvements to the Charity’s website.
- Monitor and respond to engagement on social media, maintaining a positive digital community.
- Create press releases as requested and collaborate with PR partners to raise the profile of Caudwell Youth.
- Create designs for the Charity to use across all marketing channels, building strong relationships with all departments.
- Support consistent use of our brand across the charity
- Support the volunteering function by implementing and evaluating digital advertising plans to recruit volunteer mentors, including by using social media and google ads grant.
TRAVEL & TEAM
- Some travel to events to take photos and videos for the charity.
- Some travel to work with young people.
- Endeavour to promote Caudwell Youth’s values in all that you do.
- Be an ambassador for Caudwell Youth.
ADMINISTRATION
- Work within budgets, properly justifying / accounting for expenditure.
- Ensure good administration, record keeping and reporting of all work undertaken in line with data protection and other regulations.
PARTNERSHIPS & LIAISON
- Work closely with the team and with key stakeholders to promote good communication and shared focus.
- Represent the Charity professionally and appropriately to other organisations.
TEAM ETHOS:
- Work effectively as a team, supporting other team members and be willing to receive support whilst fulfilling your own responsibilities and tasks.
- Express and promote equal opportunities and encourage inclusion and involvement.
- Ensure good communications and relationships within the team at all times.
- Attend team meetings, personal work reviews and task group meetings proactively and as a contributor.
GENERAL:
- Act in a professional way at all times.
- Undertake and identify training as required and take a positive approach to personal development.
- Fulfil the duties and responsibilities of an employee as regards to Health and Safety at Work, including own safety and self-management.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks deemed necessary.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A strong passion for working with young people and supporting the mission of the charity.
- Worked in a Charity for 1+ year.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and demonstrate initiative.
- Open to innovative approaches and collaborative working, particularly in the context of a growing and evolving organisation.
- A genuine commitment to personal development and continuous learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Microsoft Teams, with accurate typing and general digital literacy.
- A team player who can take direction, contribute ideas, and collaborate constructively.
- Strong attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy in all work.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Demonstrates a clear commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to work, with a flexible attitude to changing priorities.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle, and hold appropriate business insurance.
DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- News and/or policy experience.
- Charity communications experience.
- Willingness and ability to adapt to new software systems and databases.
- Working knowledge of Data Protection regulations and ability to apply them appropriately.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding practices and the importance of confidentiality.
WHY WORK FOR US?
We are an experienced team that are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we support.
Benefits:
- Flexible working
- Remote Working – Primarily working from home, with in-person meetings scheduled every other month
- Health Assured (including Employee Assistance Programme and extended counselling sessions)
- Group Personal Pension with a 5% employer contribution and Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after 3 months)
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata based on FTE) plus bank holidays (pro-rata), plus charity closure between Christmas and New Year
- Extra paid day off on your birthday
- Paid day off for volunteering in your community
- Training opportunities to support your personal development
- Employee discounts on everyday goods and services
- Being part of a passionate and dedicated team
Caudwell Youth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE
Over recent years, SBP has grown from a fledgling charity to an established and impactful organisation with an annual budget of over £1m in restricted and unrestricted funds.
Our existing Head of Finance, who has been with us through part of this journey, is shortly due to retire and will be replaced by this Head of Finance & HR role, with strategic and operational ownership of SBP’s finances, as well as responsibility of SBP’s HR policy and processes.
KEY LIAISONS
The Head of Finance & HR will report to SBP’s CEO and sit on SBP’s Management Team, comprising the CEO and other heads of functions.
The role will manage our Finance & HR Officer and work closely with other members of the home-based SBP team, including colleagues in Fundraising leading on income generation.
The role will also communicate regularly with SBP’s Treasurer and the wider Board of Trustees to support their understanding of the charity’s financial and HR management.
Where required, the role will also have contact with SBP’s partners, suppliers and other external contacts in the course of managing the charity’s financial agreements and transactions.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational ownership of SBP’s finances, including:
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Control and management of SBP’s bank accounts and financial system (Xero).
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Responsibility for SBP’s financial transactions, payments and payroll.
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Responsibility for external claims/reporting, including Gift Aid claims and VAT returns.
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Responsibility for SBP’s financial processes, controls and policies.
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Line management and development of the Finance & HR Officer to support in the above.
Strategic ownership and governance of SBP’s finances, including:
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Management and delivery of our annual budget and the budgeting/re-forecasting process, with input from the wider team.
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Management and delivery of our annual accounts and audit, in conjunction with an external accountant/auditor.
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Monthly financial reporting to the Management Team.
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Quarterly financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
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Financial planning for the organisation, taking into account trends in spending and income, and planned growth of our activities.
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Assessment and communication of financial risks to the Management Team and Board of Trustees.
Financial advice and support to the wider SBP team, including:
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Providing financial information to feed into fundraising applications.
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Providing advice on VAT/financial risk in relation to new products, partnerships and agreements.
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Advising on budget creation and management for projects, commissions and operational areas.
Human resources policy and processes:
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Responsibility for SBP’s human resource processes, controls and policies.
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Oversight of contracting and on-boarding of new employees.
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Oversight of holiday management and storage of key documents/information using our HR system, Breathe.
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Line management and development of the Finance & HR Officer to support in the above.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or equivalent level of knowledge/experience.
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Experience of reporting, budgeting, payroll and other finance processes at an operational and strategic level.
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Experience in a charitable organisation, or good working knowledge of the unique aspects of charity finance, including management of restricted and unrestricted funds.
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Experience of taking ownership of either a finance function or a discreet finance area, along with the responsibility for its accurate management and efficient running.
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Experience of presenting and explaining financial information to individuals and groups with varying levels of financial understanding.
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Experience of HR management policy and process.
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Experience of working with Xero, or proven ability to get up to speed quickly with new financial systems.
KEY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
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Self-motivated and solutions-focused, with the capability and desire to take ownership of all relevant responsibilities and continually improve the charity’s financial and HR processes.
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Comfortable working in a small organisational setting, without the support of a wider, multi-level finance and HR structure/team.
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Attentive to detail, in order to ensure that transactions, processes and reporting are accurate and reliable.
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Analytical, with the skills to provide financial analysis in support of decision-making and help others identify trends and anomalies in our finances.
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Skilled at taking financial data from a variety of sources (e.g. accounting software, bank, spreadsheets) and presenting it to a non-financial audience in an accessible format.
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Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, with the flexibility to respond to changing needs in a dynamic working environment.
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Ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of people and build positive
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Desire and ability to stay up to date with financial and HR governance law and requirements as they relate to charities.
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Motivated to be part of a committed wider team working towards our vision for rewilding in Scotland.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Salary: £24,000-27,000 per annum on 0.6 FTE hours (pro-rated from £40,000-45,000 FTE), depending on experience. Salaries are paid in arrears on the last working day of each month by bank transfer.
Hours: Working hours are flexible, but must equate to a minimum of 22.5 working hours (0.6 FTE) per week, Monday to Friday. Note that the full-time working week at SBP is 37.5 hours. The nature of the post may from time to time require evening and weekend work. Paid overtime is not available, but time off in lieu will be given.
Place of work: This role is home-based within Scotland and will require a suitable home office working environment (SBP can provide a laptop and support additional equipment needs). Attendance of meetings and events in other parts of Scotland will also be required periodically, with travel expenses paid in accordance with SBP’s Expenses Policy.
Contract: Permanent.
Flexibility: Subject to ensuring that the needs of the charity and the role are met, SBP endeavours to meet the flexible working needs of its employees.
Holidays: 16.8 days on 0.6 FTE hours (pro-rated from our FTE allowance of 28 days) including public holidays, plus 5 additional office closure days between Christmas and New Year.
Pensions: You may be eligible to be enrolled into SBP’s employee pension scheme. Written terms of the scheme are available on request.
Probationary period: 6 months.
Notice period: 2 months.
ABOUT US
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity that works to make rewilding happen across Scotland, as a solution to the growing climate and biodiversity crises, by influencing opinion and delivering practical change. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive.
We are a small, friendly, agile and progressive team that works in a spirit of collaboration with many different interest groups to:
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Drive support for rewilding
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Commit more land and water to rewilding
Learn more about SBP and the way we work on our website.
Please submit your CV and a one-page covering letter detailing how your skills and experience equip you for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Flexible
Salary: Grade 4 - £34,085 per annum
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until end of March 2026
Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025 at 11.30 pm
Are you a marketing professional looking for your next move? We have an exciting opportunity to join Shelter and our fight for home – you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.
About The Role
You will promote and market our Services for Professionals products such as Training and Consultancy services and our Expert Housing Advice Service, using a variety of methods including email, direct calls, webpages, social media. You will support the Marketing Manager to implement the marketing strategy and develop implementation plans.
About You
You will have substantial experience and understanding of marketing techniques, with excellent communication skills and an understanding of writing for professional audiences. Strong IT skills will also be needed, including practical experience of working with back - end web content applications, email marketing and campaign management systems.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About The Team
The team are multi disciplinary and deliver various second tier services such as training in housing and homelessness prevention and projects to support frontline staff to secure positive outcomes for their clients. We work closely with colleague in the Legal team, Learning and Development, Business Support and Telephone and Online Advice Services.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and responses to the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered,
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Recruitment Agencies
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to join our Fundraising & Engagement Team and help raise vital funds for children with cancer. You don’t need previous fundraising experience—just strong organisational skills, creativity, a talent for building relationships, and a genuine passion for making a difference and raising money for charitable causes.
In this varied role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, care for our amazing supporters, and assist with individual, community, and corporate fundraising activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple fundraising areas, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the team’s work through excellent administrative and project support.
This is a hugely rewarding opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into the charity or fundraising sector, or to build on existing experience. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you!
Who are we looking for?
To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about fundraising and demonstrate key qualities that will help you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
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A keen interest in fundraising with a willingness to learn and develop as a professional fundraiser (and if the opportunity arose, a willingness to study for a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship over 13 months)
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide excellent supporter care and build relationships.
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A positive, enthusiastic and results-driven attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
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IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.
Location: Home-based, ideally located in London or within a short commutable distance. Regular travel to the London office is a key requirement of the role, with occasional national travel also expected.
Interviews: 20 May 2025 (London Office)
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

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We are looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser with a background in securing income from charitable trusts and foundations to join our team to help Groundswell continue to create positive change in the lives of people, services and systems on their mission to tackle homeless health inequalities. Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, we have ambitious plans and a compelling model which in its simplest form promotes healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness.
The successful post holder will have experience in leading the development of well-written, compelling proposals and reports to charitable trusts and corporate foundations; demonstrating key relationship management skills to ensure all our funders feel part of Groundswell’s mission. You will be a flexible worker with strong organisational, research and written communication skills. You will pride yourself in collaborative working to ensure the most successful chance of securing income, whilst being a self-starter who can manage their own workload effectively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re Hiring: Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
UK (Remote) | Full-time | £60,000
Apply by: Monday 28th April 2025
Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. With bold plans to double our income by 2027, we're investing in innovation, building strategic partnerships, and growing our national voice—and we’re looking for a dynamic Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to lead the way.
In this pivotal executive leadership role, you’ll:
✨ Drive our income growth through diverse and sustainable fundraising strategies
✨ Lead high-impact campaigns that inspire and engage a growing supporter base
✨ Elevate Cerebra’s brand to amplify our reach, influence and voice nationally
✨ Foster a high-performing, collaborative and innovative team
✨ Develop ethical commercial partnerships that create long-term impact
✨ Be a champion for families of children with neurological conditions
You bring:
✅ A strong track record in senior fundraising and income generation
✅ Experience developing partnerships and leading marketing/communications strategy
✅ Outstanding stakeholder engagement and programme management skills
✅ A passion for ethical, inclusive leadership and social impact
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pension match up to 6%, £300 home-working allowance, and the opportunity to work for a cause that truly matters.
To apply, send your CV and a short letter (max 800 words) outlining why you’re a great fit.
Interviews:
- Online (Teams): Tuesday 13th May
- In-person (Bristol): Tuesday 20th May
Join us in creating a better world for children with neurological conditions. Let’s do something extraordinary—together.
We are an equal opportunities employer. If there is anything you need to support you to take part in an interview please let us know.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, a full DBS check will be required of the successful candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a Change
Make a Change is a community-wide, early response approach to people using abusive behaviours (or who are concerned that they might be) towards a current or ex-partner. The model has been developed by Respect in partnership with Women’s Aid Federation England, drawing inspiration from their Change that Lasts approach. It includes three strands: expert support programme for perpetrators with parallel support for survivors, workforce development and community outreach.
Improving the safety, freedom and wellbeing of adult and child survivors of domestic abuse is a key outcome for our work with perpetrators. The Make a Change model is a multi-partner project offering local areas a framework for delivering perpetrator work. Where feasible, we aim to establish partnerships with local survivor domestic abuse service to deliver parallel support for survivors (referred to as Integrated Support Service) as part the expert support strand.
This is a new and exciting role within the Make a Change team. This exciting new role offers a unique opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment. As the first person to fill this position, you'll play a key role in shaping its development and collaborating with the team to define its future direction. This is a fantastic time to join us as we grow, and you'll be an integral part of establishing this important function and contributing to our collective and continued success
We are seeking a Make a Change Development Lead to drive the development and innovation plans for the model for 2025-28. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing the three core strands of Make a Change: Expert Support, Workforce Development, and Community Outreach.
This role requires innovation, leadership and collaboration with a range of stakeholders, ensuring these strands work seamlessly together to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes for individuals and communities.
You will need to think long-term and understand how different components of the programme fit together. Strong leadership skills are necessary to guide teams, inspire collaboration, and make decisions that will influence both the direction of the programme and its day-to-day operations. You will have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to develop and test new strategies, tools, and methodologies, ensuring that the programme remains dynamic and responsive to changing needs.
This is an exciting opportunity within a creative and proactive team, where members are encouraged to seek out and share learning. The role focuses on continuously developing our work with perpetrators, contributing to the growing evidence base on effective behaviour change and strategies to keep survivors safe.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Symphony Collective
Symphony Collective, a proud member of the Oasis Trust family, is dedicated to using the Arts, Academics, and Advocacy as tools to help people find and thrive in their purpose. We strive to uplift marginalized voices, particularly those from Black and Brown communities—who often find themselves underrepresented.
At the heart of our operations is Symphony Studios, the UK headquarters of Symphony Collective, envisioned as an “airport for dreams.” Launching in October 2025, Symphony Studios will offer a vibrant environment through:
• Academics: Providing free music and core subject GCSE , mentoring, and a comprehensive study library to level the educational playing field and empower learners to achieve their academic goals.
• Arts: Featuring state-of-the-art music production studios, rehearsal spaces, and media creation facilities, we nurture creativity and cultural expression, enabling artists to develop and showcase their talents.
• Advocacy: Hosting impactful events such as our flagship Festival of Hope and leading campaigns focused on faith, justice, gender, mental health, and inclusion, we champion important social causes and foster meaningful change.
In all, we build platforms and create spaces that help you, you and I, you and us—to become.
> Role Overview
The Festivals & Events Producer curates and executes a range of Symphony experiences—from intimate worship nights to large-scale gatherings like “Tribe: Festival of Hope.” You’ll balance creative vision with logistical precision to produce memorable events that highlight the talents of Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ communities.
> Key Responsibilities
• Event Curation & Production
• Develop concepts, run-of-show, and themes for festivals, conferences, and special events.
• Manage vendor relationships, scheduling, budgeting, and on-site logistics.
• Creative Collaboration
• Work closely with Symphony Arts, Academy, and Campaign teams to align programming with our mission.
• Ensure each event fosters joyful, inclusive spaces for participants of all abilities.
• Budget & Resource Management
• Monitor production budgets, negotiate contracts, and streamline cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate staff, volunteers, and freelance crews on event days.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with artists, speakers, and community partners, maintaining continuous feedback loops.
• Conduct post-event analyses to refine future planning.
Qualifications & Experience
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Demonstrated track record in event production, ideally within a performing arts or social-impact setting.
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Strong project management skills, comfortable with 3 days/week schedule.
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Ability to create inclusive, accessible experiences for diverse audiences.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Harris Hill is excited to be partnering exclusively with CISV International as they seek a passionate and proactive Programme and Operations Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic, full-time, fully remote opportunity. You can be based anywhere in the UK or within four hours of the GMT time zone.
CISV International believes in the power of young people to shape a better future. For over 70 years, their network of more than 60 National Associations and 200 local Chapters has been delivering innovative, experiential programmes that foster lifelong friendships and global citizenship.
As Programme and Operations Administrator, you will be at the heart of CISV International’s day-to-day operations, helping ensure the smooth running of programmes and administrative systems. You will manage and maintain databases with accuracy and care, respond to a wide range of enquiries, and provide essential support to international staff and volunteers. From allocating programme invitations and collecting reports to updating directories and mailing lists, your role will be key in keeping everything connected and on track. You will also help coordinate programme logistics in line with the global calendar, maintain and update online resources, support website functionality, and provide basic technical assistance across systems including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Excel.
We are looking for a proactive, tech-savvy, and process-driven administrator. The ideal candidate will be a confident Excel user and familiar with databases and SharePoint. To thrive in this role, you will be emotionally resilient, able to build relationships across cultures and time zones, navigate different systems with ease, and stay calm when the inbox is buzzing. You will also bring excellent communication and customer service skills, alongside strong teamwork and coordination abilities.
Most importantly, you will be someone who believes in what CISV International stands for. You’ll embody their values of friendship, inclusiveness, enthusiasm, engagement, and cooperation — and take pride in supporting an organisation that is shaping a more peaceful world, one young person at a time.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Projects Coordinator (EDI)
Are you passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion?
We are looking for a Projects Coordinator to be at the heart of implementing an EDI-BIIDE action plan, to break down barriers and create a truly inclusive environment.
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of psychotherapy.
Position: Projects Coordinator (EDI)
Location: Remote/London (office days are in Kings Cross once per month on average)
Salary: £33,824 (pro rata)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Closing Date: 27 April 2025
About the Role
You’ll have a specific focus on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and belonging, inclusivity, intersectionality, diversity and equity (BIIDE). You'll be at the heart of implementing the EDI-BIIDE action plan, collaborating with staff, the dedicated EDI-BIIDE committee, members and external stakeholders.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Support delivery of the EDI-BIIDE action plan
- Engagement and collaboration
- Data and analysis
- Project support
- Communication and reporting
- Provide regular updates on the progress of EDI-BIIDE related activities to the
About you
You will be passionate about EDI and committed to creating inclusive environments, with proven experience of working on EDI initiatives or projects, preferably within the non-profit, professional services or membership-based sectors.
With a strong understanding of the challenges related to EDI within a professional setting, you will have the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
You will have:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive issues and act with tact and diplomacy.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with a proven track record of delivering successful initiatives on time and within scope.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and proven experience in handling and processing sensitive data.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think pragmatically when developing and supporting initiatives.
- Ability to conduct small-scale impact assessments, including measuring the outcomes of initiatives and using the results to inform future work.
About the Organisation
Join the leading professional body for the education, training, accreditation and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. The register of over 8,000 individual therapists is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). As part of the commitment to work for public benefit, the organisation strives to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against therapists on the register.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Project Coordinator, Project Officer, Project Administrator, Project Manager, EDI Project Coordinator, EDI Project Officer, EDI Project Administrator, EDI Project Manager, Equality and Diversity Project Coordinator, Equality and Diversity Project Officer, Equality and Diversity Project Administrator, Equality and Diversity Project Manager, HR, Human Resources, Personnel, People.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you a passionate and creative communications expert with experience in the charity sector, excellent relationship-building abilities and a crafter of persuasive and powerful story telling that resonates with a variety of audiences? Can you deliver compelling communications and campaigns to help increase our income generation and raise our profile with potential supporters and champions? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, ambitious, joyful organisation? Then this could be the role for you!
We are going through an exciting growth phase at the Choir with No Name with new choirs launching and an ambitious strategy to increase our choirs across the UK from six to thirty by 2033. We are investing in our fundraising and comms function to grow our income in line with our bold strategy and delivery plans.
About us
The Choir with No Name (CWNN) has been building supportive choir communities involving people impacted by homelessness and marginalisation since 2008. We were founded on the premise that singing makes you feel good; it is a welcome respite from the challenges life throws at you, and helps build confidence, skills and genuine, long-lasting friendships.
“I’m so happy to have found CWNN. It’s made such a difference to me. I’ve broken a 25-year cycle with drugs and honestly, I don’t think I could have done it without the choir. I’m not existing anymore, I’m living, and that’s huge.”
- Richard, choir member
Your role
You will be responsible for the management, development and delivery of marketing and communications to support CWNN’s fundraising strategy. You’ll work alongside our Development Manager to create compelling fundraising campaigns, content and communications, growing engagement from individuals, companies, community fundraisers and potential funders while simultaneously raising our profile among stakeholders through strategic communications and marketing plans. This work includes:
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Support our Development Manager to create and deliver impactful and innovative fundraising strategies including our public appeals, challenge events and local fundraising campaigns.
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Developing and implementing communications strategies to promote CWNN’s work, managing our social media platforms and external comms to ensure they reflect our strategic goals and values.
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Producing our e-newsletter, with support from the Development team, to ensure CWNN’s key work, impact, news and campaigns are effectively promoted to our supporter base.
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Create engaging digital content for our website and social media including written copy, video and graphics.
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Analysing campaign engagement KPIs to inform future strategies and approaches to best engage existing and new audiences.
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Create marketing materials for external use, eg. corporate pitch documents, fundraising packs, gig programmes, flyers and posters using Canva.
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Co-creating case studies, supporting members to share their stories, their way, amplifying their voices and demonstrating the impact of our choirs to stakeholders.
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Co-lead our co-produced ‘Digital Storytellers’ programme with our Community Participation Manager, supporting members to manage their own local social media accounts, sharing their stories and raising awareness of their choirs to new audiences.
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Maintain, organise and populate CWNN’s media library and YouTube channel.
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Write and distribute press releases to both regional and national press and media, fielding media enquiries and building our media contacts.
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Co-ordinate our internal communications programme, working with senior leadership team.
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Carry out any other tasks that arise that are within the scope and purpose of the post as requested by your line manager.
About you
Essential:
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You’ll have a proven track record in delivering successful, innovative and impactful charity communications content and strategies.
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You’ll have a good understanding of how fundraising and engagement campaigns can convert individuals into donors and advocates.
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You’ll have a creative eye and strong writing skills, with experience of bringing compelling stories to life across various platforms and media, to connect with a diverse range of supporters, funders and stakeholders.
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You’ll be able to multitask effectively, be highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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You’ll be proactive, self-motivated and can identify and act on opportunities as they arise.
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You’ll be reliable with an ability to work independently and have fantastic planning skills.
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You’ll have a deep understanding of how successful social media content and campaigns work, and always have an eye emerging digital trends and tech.
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You’ll be experienced in using design and web platforms (we use Canva, Squarespace, ClipChamp, Later) to create and deliver professional and impactful digital multi-media content.
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You’ll be committed to Choir with No Name’s values of integrity, fun, family and inclusion.
Desirable:
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You’ll have a passion for, or experience of, working with people impacted by homelessness and marginalisation, and an understanding of the power of the arts to change people’s lives.
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A love for singing is optional!
We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that each team member can provide a unique perspective and valuable contribution to the lives of the people we work with, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. We follow an anonymous recruitment process. CVs will be requested at interview stage.
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