Project Development Officer Jobs

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office. 

Salary: £34,525 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: Tuesday 14 January 2025 at 10.00am

Interview date: Week commencing 20 January 2025

Please note that the interview process with involve a mixture of face-to-face interviews and a group discussion.

This is a full-time permanent position.  

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office. 

Salary: £34,525 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: Tuesday 14 January 2025 at 10.00am

Interview date: Week commencing 20 January 2025

Please note that the interview process with involve a mixture of face-to-face interviews and a group discussion.

This is a full-time permanent position.  

Who we are looking for

We are recruiting a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our award-winning policy and public affairs team.

We are looking for an experienced policy and public affairs professional, with charity, agency or industry experience and a strong track record of programme delivery. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and an evidenced track record in managing cross sector advocacy programmes.

This role is fundamental to the delivery of our advocacy mission: to reduce health inequalities in type 1 diabetes, to widen access to type 1 diabetes treatments and technologies and to ensure that people with type 1 secure access to emerging new treatments and future cures.

It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as global advances in treatments are transforming health outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes.  We invite you to apply and join our incredible mission.

Experience required

You’ll have previous experience of:

• experience of leading public affairs delivery of a cross sector, multi stakeholder programme 

• project management of cross sector influencing projects 

• communicating across a range of professional stakeholders at all levels 

• conducting desk research and analysis, summarising findings clearly to a range of audiences 

• drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions

• working in a policy and public affairs environment

About Breakthrough T1D UK

Breakthrough T1D UK is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D UK, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

Employee benefits

As an employer we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development

Breakthrough T1D UK is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

SAT-7 UK is looking to recruit a Supporter Engagement Officer to inspire and influence individuals and the UK Church to show love, strengthen faith and bring joy to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-organised and personable individual to help support and build our relationships with individual supporters.We are looking for someone with good administrative and organisational skills to help increase the impact of direct mail (appeals), the development of welcome and regular giving programmes, fundraising projects, and in using personal communications (including phone) to connect with supporters. Experience working in the charity sector, ideally in a fundraising capacity, is desirable.

Applicants should have excellent communication and implementation skills, enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition, and thrive in the context of a voluntary sector environment.  The role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and heart for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the High Level Donor (HLD) touchpoint plan by ringing supporters on a weekly basis
• Track and record communications with prospects and donors in the supporter database
• Use the database to identify HLD prospects and to run regular reports about individual giving as guided by the Fundraising Manager
• Contribute to the delivery of direct marketing campaigns (supporter and external appeal mailings), including preparing appeal briefs, kick-off meetings, liaising with colleagues, external copywriter and external agency/mailing house
• Help develop and grow the joy bringer (regular giving) programme through the use of new data insights, reporting, anniversary gifts and online events
• Ensure individual supporter relationships (including HLDs) are appropriately managed, thanked and asked
• Support key supporter/donor care management processes and programmes
• Support the expansion of digital fundraising campaigns
• Support the development of other fundraising opportunities including legacies / in-memorium giving, emergency appeals and projects e.g. for supporter-sponsored events

If this sounds like the right role for you and you would like to find out more, please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.

Are you passionate about putting your administration and organisational skills to use to support people in their professional development and make a difference for the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our PA to the CEO and board. This excellent opportunity places you at the heart of our mission, equipping our global team with the information and skills they need to thrive while contributing to positive environmental change.

ClientEarth is seeking a proactive and highly organized Personal Assistant (PA) to provide essential administrative and organizational support to the CEO and Trustees. As the first point of contact for the CEO and Board, you will be instrumental in ensuring seamless communication and efficient management of their schedules.

Working closely with the CEO, Trustees, and the wider Executive Team, you will be part of a collaborative support team that contributes directly to the effectiveness and success of ClientEarth's senior leadership.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Gabby Hood, our Chief of Staff, who joined ClientEarth in 2021. Prior to joining ClientEarth, Gabby has worked in non profits for fifteen years, latterly as a Special Assistant and fundraiser. As Chief of Staff, Gabby works with ClientEarth's global board, global leadership team and manages our PA team. She ensures the smooth running of the CEO office and supports the delivery of our global strategy.

Main Duties

• Provide a wide range of high-quality and essential administration and organisational support to the CEO and Board
• Proactively manage complex diaries, ensuring the effective prioritisation and scheduling of meetings, events and activities
• Where necessary, act as a point of contact for CEO communications, using own judgement to determine action

Role requirements

• Experience of being a PA to a member of C Suite staff, with a focus on diary management
• Experience of effectively managing competing complex tasks by prioritising and being proactive in developing new ideas and ways of working
• Substantial experience of setting up, managing, and improving effective administrative processes, systems, and procedures

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment. The post holder will be working closely within the CEO, the post requires 60% in-person attendance in our London office. See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work within the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Sightsavers is looking for an eye health professional with excellent programme management skills to provide programme and strategic support to the project supporting the Social Enterprise Model for uncorrected refractive error in Kenya.

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Standard office hours

About the role

We are looking for someone with excellent project management skills who has knowledge and experience of eye health, social enterprise and public health to support an exciting new project.

Uncorrected refractive errors are the leading cause of vision impairment globally. Our refractive error strategy aims to tackle this challenge by, increasing equitable and sustainable access to inclusive and high-quality refractive error services and assistive products. Our strategic approach is based on systems strengthening, aligned with the global and local contexts and focuses on scaling up for high impact by leveraging technology and multi-sector collaborations including broader health, education, labour and private sectors.

As Programme Officer, you will take overall responsibility for coordinating the monitoring, implementation and coordination of activities to ensure a more equitable world.

Key duties of this role will include:

• Implementation support,
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Coordinating partner organisations
• Financial management and reporting
• Information and communication management

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Essential

• Knowledge of project design and management, budget development and monitoring, resource management.
• Knowledge of advocacy, research, impact assessment, partnership development and resource mobilization.
• Experience of working with Government/ NGOs, within the rural context.
• Experience in working with the public-private partnerships, gender issues and policy environment desirable.
• Significant experience implementing projects, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming.
• experience in a relevant supervisory role.
• Experience in project monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Experience providing technical assistance to other organizations.
• Knowledge of current issues and best practices in disability, UNCRPD, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and eye health is desirable
• Able and available for extensive travel nationally (40% of working time)

Desirable

• Experience of optometry, eye health and public health
• Experience of a role with safeguarding elements

The Programme Officer, GLP is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see full for full details

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place towards the end of January 2025 and the evaluation process will include a two interviews and a written task, to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this.

Closing date: 13 January 2025

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd is seeking a motivated and dynamic Corporate and Relationships Manager to join our successful Fundraising team. As a vital part of our organisation, you will play a key role in securing high-value partnerships and driving innovative corporate fundraising strategies to ensure we continue to provide outstanding care and support to those in our community.

About Us 

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides vital care and support to patients and their families facing life-limiting illnesses. We offer all of our services completely free-of-charge, to patients and their families who live in West Cheshire and Deeside. In 2025 our annual running costs will exceed £5m per year. With only 17% of this coming from central funding we rely heavily on the community we serve to bridge the over £4m funding gap. 

The Role 

As the Corporate and Relationships Manager, you will: 

• Develop and Manage Corporate Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with corporate donors, securing multi-faceted, long-term partnerships. 
• Drive New Business Development: Identify, qualify, and cultivate a pipeline of high-value corporate prospects. 
• Create Engaging Campaigns: Craft compelling proposals and presentations to secure donor support. 
• Event Leadership: Take the lead in planning and executing corporate-led fundraising events. 
• Financial Management: Monitor income, report on performance, and maintain accurate records using the DonorFlex database. 

 What We’re Looking For 

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, account management, or high-level corporate sales. 
• Excellent communication, networking, and presentation skills. 
• Strong understanding of corporate giving, sponsorship techniques, and relationship management. 
• Creative thinker with the ability to deliver innovative solutions and engaging campaigns. 
• IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and platforms like LinkedIn. 
• A degree and/or fundraising qualification is desirable but not essential. 
• Must hold a full UK driving license and be willing to work outside standard office hours as needed. 

 What We Offer 

• An opportunity to make a significant impact to our local community. 
• A supportive and collaborative work environment. 
• A chance to lead and innovate in a rewarding sector. 
• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Staff discount in the hospice café.

Application deadline Tuesday 28th January

Interviews to take place at the hospice on Friday 7th February

This is an exciting opportunity for a  senior leadership role to develop and implement strategy and programmes to deliver Southwark Vision 2024-35, Christ Centred|Outward Focussed.

This is a role for someone who has a heart to see the Church of England grow and thrive, who is committed to the development of mission and outreach in our churches and who finds joy in seeing congregations welcoming children, young people and families, growing and becoming more diverse in all ways, to represent all the people that we serve. The Diocese is committed to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation and to increasing our diversity at all levels. We especially welcome applications from those with Global Majority Heritage, those with disabilities and other protected characteristics.

The main focus will be delivery of the Diocesan Investment Programme, a nine-year partnership with the Church Commissioners which will invest £29m in projects in the Diocese aligned with the Church Commissioners’ nine year ‘Vision and Strategy’ programme. The role will also oversee the whole range of other centrally funded programmes and projects including Strategic Development Fund, Racial Justice Programme, Net Zero Carbon Programme, Flourish funding, and will provide expertise and input into other areas requiring strategic experience. 

This is the ideal opportunity for someone with experience of implementing complex, high-value programmes in a matrix-management environment, leading teams, managing risks, and reporting to senior individuals, boards and committees.

Whilst this opportunity is available on a part-time basis and we can offer flexibility around how the 21 hours is worked, there may be scope for more than 21 hours, and please contact Nicola Thomas, Diocesan Secretary for a discussion if this is of interest.

Closing date: 27th January 2025

Interview are anticipated to take place in mid-late February

Are you passionate about delivering a casework function to regulate charitable fundraising and protect the public? 

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the the UK's charity regulatory body for the recruitment of a Case Officer on a full-time permanent basis. This role is offered on hybrid basis with two days based in their London office.

The regulator was launched in 2016 to promote good fundraising by charities and to protect the public from unacceptable fundraising practices. It works with other sector bodies and regulators to ensure that charities and other fundraising organisations understand their responsibilities when it comes to legal, honest, open and respectful fundraising. Reporting to the Case Manager, Case Officers are the initial point of contact for members of the public, charities and fundraising agencies when a complaint is made to the Fundraising Regulator.

As a Case Officer, you will deliver excellent service to all stakeholders, and you will investigate and resolve complaints in a prompt and efficient manner. Working in a busy, supportive and committed team, you will manage your own caseload and will undertake independent research and support on a variety of related projects. You will ensure consistent and robust evidence-based decision making and will maintain accurate and timely records.                    

To be considered for this post, you will have experience in a casework or complaints-handling environment. You will have the ability to investigate, analyse and exercise judgement in complex situations, and will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You will have the ability to understand the regulatory framework that the regulator operates within, and will operate with honesty, integrity and sincerity in all that you do to ensure that cases are resolved efficiently.              

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of complaint handling across the charity sector. Please apply by submitting your CV in Word format (cover letters are not required at this stage). Successful candidates will be contacted and will be asked to complete a supporting statement.      
   
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Location: Hybrid – Remote, London Head Office as required
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 34.5 hours per week
Salary: Circa £33,000 plus benefits

Benefits

- 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; further leave accrues after two years of service to a maximum of 30 days.
- Generous Company pension scheme with SPANA paying 10% of salary if employee contributes 5%.
- Health Care Cash Plan with Medicash, including access to virtual GP appointments. 
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme. 
- Group income protection scheme
- Volunteer day programme
- Access to financial advisor

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen and camels.

Our vision is a world where every working animal lives a healthy and valued life.

Our mission is to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive.

In this role, you will pro-actively deliver and support SPANA communications and campaigns projects and activities. Your work will range from ensuring working animals are represented in the global news agenda, to raising awareness of organisational and income- generating activities, in line with our strategy.

Media and PR

- Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns.
- Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs.
- Produce and distribute press releases, articles, statements, case studies, Q&A sheets, position statements, briefings, press packs and other media materials.
- Identify opportunities for, and support the development of, appropriate content (video, imagery etc) for media release.
- Act as a first point of contact for media enquiries, providing out-of-hours media cover as required, including weekends.
- Oversee the production of video news releases or other content for broadcasters and digital media, assisting and supporting the content team in editing footage
- Scan the media and the internet daily for opportunities for comment, drafting responses as appropriate.
- Manage the media centre section of the SPANA website.
- Communications and campaigns
- Work with the Communications and Campaigns team and colleagues to plan and implement strategic communications designed to grow awareness and understanding of the charity’s work and support income generation activities.
- Work with Global Programmes staff to identify and develop potential stories of geopolitical
- Support the development of SPANA’s work with high-profile public figures, including celebrities and influencers, liaising with individuals and and their agents to support communications objectives.
- Support SPANA’s campaigning (lobbying and influence) work at meetings with partners and other stakeholders and identify media opportunities around advocacy work.

Brand and content

- Work with Communications Manager on SPANA publications, including copy for marketing materials, the website and internal communications.
- Work with the Senior Content Officer, in-country teams and freelancers, to develop, catalogue and select content (photography, video, case studies).
- Oversee the production of promotional materials as required.
- Proof copy and review materials against brand guidelines on behalf of staff from across the charity.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment and alteration over time to fit the changing needs of the team.

Knowledge, Training and Qualifications

- Educated to degree level or equivalent or with comparable press, journalistic or communications on-the-job experience.
- Knowledge of charity/not-for-profit communications.
- Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.
- An understanding international development issues, the importance of working animals and livestock in that context, and the international agencies and NGOs working in this field.
- Professional qualifications and training in communications or journalism (desirable).

Experience

- Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.
- Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.
- An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.
- Experience of proofreading to check for spelling/grammar and adherence to the SPANA brand and style guide.
- Experience of digital communications, including writing for the web.
- Experience of media contacts databases, such as Gorkana/Cision.
- Experience of cataloguing and logging content and editing videos particularly for social media (desirable)
- Experience of project management and delivering projects on budget and within deadline.

Skills and Attributes

- A proven ability to identify, develop and place a PR story.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- An ability to communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills.
- Proven ability to work on balancing the competing demands of multiple projects, each with tight deadlines.
- Good numerical skills and the ability to analyse campaign results.
- An ability to create accessible and impactful media material from complex data and reports.
- An understanding of working with influencers and high-profile individuals to support communications objectives.
- IT literate, including Microsoft Office. An ability to rapidly adapt to new software.
- French speaker (desirable).
- An empathy with the objectives and values of SPANA.

You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications Assistant, Media Officer, Media Executive etc.

REF-218 804

St Catherine’s, the newest and largest mixed undergraduate/graduate college within the University of Oxford, is seeking to appoint a Data and Insights Officer to join its friendly, dynamic Development Office.

The Data and Insights Officer will play a critical role in shaping the success of the College’s fundraising and alumni relations initiatives, including our immediate focus on reopening key buildings.

Tasks include managing alumni data, conducting donor research, and providing key insights to drive fundraising strategy and donor and alumni engagement.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, an analytical mindset and strong communication skills. They will also have a proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach to work, with a genuine curiosity for data trends and insights.

The salary is set within the range £30,487-£33,966 per annum, comprising 35 hours per week. In return, we offer a range of benefits including lunch without charge, free use of the College gym and travel season ticket loans.

Executive Director for Children in Care

YMCA Robin Hood Group are seeking an experienced and committed Executive Director to oversee our Children in Care service.

If you are looking to step into a senior role where you will lead on the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive continuum of care to support young people in our local community who have had a more challenging start in life, this is a wonderful opportunity for you.

As a not-for-profit operator, we put the needs of children and young people ahead of everything else. Our priority is to enable these young people to ‘discover who they are and what they can become’. 

The Role

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role will focus on providing an outstanding environment for children to thrive in, whilst ensuring that we are compliant with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies. You will demonstrate expertise in Safeguarding and most importantly, act with entrepreneurial spirit to lead the growth of the provision.

Core Duties

• Provide strategic direction and ensure sustainable growth and development at a pace that matches our ambitions for rapid growth over the next four years. 

• Lead the growth of the provision through overseeing and project managing the sourcing and registration of new homes and services

• Manage the budget, assets and resources for this service area in excess of £10m. 

• Ensure that the service is well placed to take advantage of external funding opportunities, block contacts and service level agreements which support our growth and strategic aims. 

• Be responsible for the support of safeguarding all of children in our Children in Care Service, ensuring all policies and procedures are up to date and implemented effectively and work collaboratively with agencies involved in safeguarding (including LADO, MASH, Police and others). 

• Positively lead and be responsible for large geographically dispersed management and leadership team, more than 100 staff members, operating across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. 

• Work with the Directors in the Service to develop a workforce development plan that promotes effective recruitment of a skilled workforce, enables existing staff to develop additional skills to support the service growth, enables internal promotion, and engages staff to sustain the longevity of employment. 

Your Background 

With extensive experience of senior management in children's residential care, you will:

• Draw on your operational and strategic experience of driving growth in Children’s Residential / Children Leaving Care / Children Looked After sectors, including experience of opening new residential homes. 

• Show us how you have managed complex budgets including monitoring income and expenditure, forecasting and annual budget setting and generating surplus – responsible for budget size greater than £3m.

• Be able to highlight your experience of successfully implementing new services; sourcing funding streams; fundraising and writing funding bids and applications.

• Embody cause-driven leadership and be a true ethical entrepreneur and transformative leader.

• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, whether interacting with one of our young people, a member of staff or a member of our Board, you will act with professionalism and kindness. 

• Inspire and motivate to create a culture of team-work and technical excellence within your service.

• Show creativity and able to find new and innovative ways to enhance the care we provide.

• Be a thoughtful, considered and a calming presence at times of challenge

• Collaborate to work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise opportunity.

• Our North Star will speak to the very core of who you are; the relentless dedication that all children and young people have the developmental relationships that support them to connect with one another and their communities. 

• In line with our members of our Executive Leadership Team, we would also look for you to a hold:

• an MBA or equivalent business management qualification or, willing to undertake one with our support. 

• a higher/further level qualification in a relevant field (business, psychological, social care). 

Benefits

We offer the following benefits from day 1 of your employment with us: 

• Equivalent of 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years!

• Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme

• Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark.

• Pastoral support

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Excellent opportunities for development and progression

• Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development

• £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group

• Regular ongoing inhouse training

• Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme

• Staff events and annual celebrations

On passing your probation, you can select from one of the following additional benefits:

• Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts

• £120 cash annual contribution towards either: Travel costs or Childcare costs or Private gym membership

Closing Date – 22nd January 2025

Introductory Call – Ongoing to 22nd January 2025

1st Interviews – week commencing 27th January 2025

2nd interviews - week commencing 3rd February 2025

Location: Newark

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours

Salary: £100,000 to £110,000

You may also have experience in the following: Head of Care, Residential Care Manager, Residential Childcare Manager, Head of Childcare, Care Manager, Case Manager, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Case Management, Case Worker, Engagement, Director of Care, Director of Childcare, Childrens Services etc.

REF-218 711

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic animal charity to recruit their Communications and Media Officer. 

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with Hybrid or Remote working from their London head office as required.
In this role, you will pro-actively deliver and support the communications and campaigns projects and activities. Your work will range from ensuring working animals are represented in the global news agenda, to raising awareness of organisational and income-generating activities, in line with their strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
Media and PR
·       Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns.
·       Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs.
·       Organise PR engagements and activities for media and other stakeholders as required.
·       Produce and distribute press releases, articles, statements, case studies, Q&A sheets, position statements, briefings, press packs and other media materials.
·       Identify opportunities for, and support the development of, appropriate content (video, imagery etc) for media release.
·       Act as a first point of contact for media enquiries, providing out-of-hours media cover as required, including weekends.

Communications and Campaigns
·       Work with the Communications and Campaigns team and colleagues to plan and implement strategic communications designed to grow awareness and understanding of the charity’s work and support income generation activities.
·       Work with Global Programmes staff to identify and realise potential stories of geopolitical importance (e.g. conflict and security, climate, food security, gender issues).
·       Work with the Global Programmes team to realise opportunities arising from advocacy work.
·       Support awareness day campaign activity, e.g. International Working Animal Day.
·       Support the development of the ambassador programme, liaising with high-profile public figures, journalists, politicians and celebrities to assist in delivering media coverage.
 
Brand and Content
·       Write copy for publications, marketing materials and digital channels, such as the website and social media.
·       Work with the Senior Content Officer, in-country teams and freelancers, to develop, catalogue and select content (photography, video, case studies).
·       Oversee the production of promotional materials as required.
 
Person Specification:
·       Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.
·       Knowledge of charity/not-for-profit communications.
·       Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.
·       Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.
·       An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.
·       Experience of digital communications, including writing for the web.
·       Experience of media contacts databases, such as Gorkana/Cision.
·       Experience of project management and delivering projects on budget and within deadline.
 
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.

Are you passionate about inspiring people to make a difference? Are you excited by the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to drive meaningful change?

We're looking for a Community Fundraising Product Officer to support the growth and development of our fundraising initiatives, helping us increase vital funds and build a diverse and sustainable portfolio.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Fundraising Product Officer, you'll use your marketing experience to play a key role in supporting and delivering community fundraising initiatives.

• Support the implementation of community fundraising plans in line with our Income Generation strategy.
• Increase sustainable annual net income from a diverse portfolio of community fundraising activities, with a strong emphasis on virtual/social challenges.
• Identify opportunities to engage new and existing supporters.
• Use creative digital marketing across multiple channels to attract and retain supporters.
• Stay informed about trends in marketing, digital and community fundraising, including social media, gaming, and online platforms.
• Assess opportunities and develop proposals for new fundraising opportunities.
• Build strong internal relationships to ensure fundraising is inclusive and embedded in our organisational culture.
• Look at our wider audiences including branch and group volunteers to ensure we have a portfolio of community fundraising initiatives that can engage and progress fundraising ambitions
• Ensure robust and engaging stewardship plans are in place, resulting in long term engagement with supporters and building upon lifetime value.
• Represent the MND Association at fundraising activities to enhance supporter experience.
• Collaborate with external agencies to innovate and deliver engaging products and marketing campaigns.
• Support budget planning, providing regular income and expenditure updates.
• Analyse campaign performance and report on key findings to inform future plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant codes of conduct and legislation.

About You:

You'll be a creative, results-driven individual with a passion for fundraising and marketing.

• Ability to deliver successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Experience of planning and implementing fundraising marketing plans.
• Able to identify and develop innovative new product opportunities to grow supporter engagement.
• Experience in creating visually compelling content to motivate and inspire diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to assess product performance metrics and enhance return on investment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to inclusivity, respecting diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Proficient in CRM database management and knowledgeable about GDPR.

This role is based in Northampton and offers an opportunity to work at the heart of a committed and supportive team. If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £30,800 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office at least one day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application. Flexibility to work limited unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends, is also required.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of delivering effective multi-channel fundraising marketing campaigns.

• Ability to plan and implement a successful fundraising marketing campaign.

• Ability to identify and progress innovative new product opportunities to recruit new supporters and steward existing supporters appropriately.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

How to apply

Please read the job description and person specification before applying for full details. Please note that applications will only be accepted by the website link provided, and we cannot consider applications submitted by email, or CVs/cover letters. The deadline for application is 02 February 2025. 

About Reprieve

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.

Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Reprieve team as our Head of Development- Grants and Major Givers, covering parental leave. With the support of the Deputy Director, Fundraising (DDF), you will lead the Development Team to fundraise for Reprieve, and our sibling organisation, Reprieve US, through multiple income streams. You will be responsible for managing a number of key donor relationships, while leading a dynamic and collaborative team to deliver against income targets across trusts, statutory, high value donors (HVD), events, awards and corporate sources. With at least five years fundraising experience, you will bring specialist expertise in at least one of the following areas:  trusts and foundations, statutory or high value donors. 

This is a pivotal moment for fundraising at Reprieve. The fundraising landscape in the UK has been affected by the economic crisis, and Reprieve is responding to this new context by remaining agile and proactively seeking new opportunities and funding sources. Our aim for the next 1 – 3 years is to maintain our current income and ensure Reprieve can resource our critical work at the same level. Joining at this key moment, you will be energised to bring your skills, experience, and knowledge to lead and support your team to steward and secure income from current funders, while strategising how to build income from new sources.

Reporting to the DDF, you will manage three Development Officers, ensuring they have the guidance, support, and infrastructure they need to fundraise effectively. You will work with the Head of Finance, the DDF and the Joint Executive Director (JED) to monitor and feed into organisational, programme and project budgets and income projections.  You will also collaborate with the wider fundraising team, including the Head of Mass Engagement, who leads our public fundraising (digital, emails, challenge events, regular giving); the finance team; the casework team, and Reprieve’s network of partners and fellows. 

For further details on the duties of the role please see the job description. 

Contract, Location and Salary 

This is a one year, fixed term contract from May 2025 covering parental leave. The salary is £61,003 per annum, less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance.

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract, which will be checked prior to interview.

Reprieve works across a number of jurisdictions; as such, this is a role that may require work outside of core office hours from time to time. This role also requires availability for face-to-face meetings with donors and other staff members in London on a regular basis.

The deadeline for applications is 02 February 2025. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable individual with excellent data, organisational and interpersonal skills to join the Data and Migrations Team for the Development (fundraising) and Alumni Relations System (DARS). The post is permanent.

The DARS Data and Migrations Team, a part of the wider DARS Support Centre based in the University Development Office, is responsible for modelling, monitoring, assuring and improving the quality of data held in the DARS database. We also provide user support within a wide range of areas, including migrations, reporting, compliance and governance.

Reporting to the DARS Data & Migrations Team Lead, you will assist with important data-related inquiries, work on reporting and analysis of data quality issues on DARS, and provide expert guidance to existing and newly-migrated teams on the best ways to assure and maintain the quality of their data. The role will also involve supporting the building of and transition to a new CRM system and the delivery of future data migration projects. Your contribution will be essential for the effectiveness of the activities supporting Development (fundraising) and Alumni Relations across the University of Oxford.

You should have a passion for data and be committed to understanding the information needs of system users. You will also be a team player with the ability to work independently towards meeting deadlines, to communicate effectively, and to adopt an assertive approach to problem solving. Other key requirements are a high level of attention to detail, and excellent data management and analytical skills.

We offer a challenging and fulfilling working environment with a wealth of opportunities to develop your professional skills, including the opportunity to help design and build a new CRM platform, and to explore the use of AI to support the University’s fundraising goals.

This is an exciting time to join a friendly team which is going through a period of change and growth.