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mySociety is a small, purposeful charity which uses digital tools to help people to participate more fully in democracy, make governments and society more transparent and help people work together to address societal challenges. We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who has the research, proposal writing and budget development experience to deliver on our fundraising strategy by securing new sources of income from grant making foundations and government programmes, coupled with the strategic planning and management skills to further diversify our income by building our individual donations. You’ll be providing maternity cover and working as part of a nimble, digital-first, and entirely remote team - you can work from anywhere in the UK! You will have the opportunity to meet your colleagues face to face at our quarterly in person team meetings.
The role requires developing existing connections and leads and identifying and building new relationships in order to deliver ~£1 million a year in funding. You’ll be our sole fundraiser, coordinating with our Chief Executive and brilliant, friendly, multidisciplinary programme teams to develop workable, fundable proposals, and to manage and report on grants, acting as the main relationship holder for funders. You will need to be inventive in seeking out potential new funders, and to quickly grasp how the organisation works, with a good understanding of how our technology-led climate, transparency and democracy programmes sit within and extend the reach of broader systems of impact.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, proactive and tenacious at finding and following up leads, flexible and collaborative in approach, with good knowledge of the broader funding landscape and relevant and active connections and networks.
This is a full-time fixed term maternity cover role for 9 - 12 months, starting in February or early March 2025. Ideally this would be a full time role, four days might be considered for the right candidate.
No recruiters or agencies, please.
What does the role involve?
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Deliver on and refine our four year fundraising strategy, building and maintaining a good understanding of the needs of each of our programmes, priorities and desired charitable goals
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Frame our current and planned activity to appropriately align with the priorities of potential funders
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Identify new leads for unrestricted grant funding to support our existing and core activity
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Identify relevant restricted grant funding for projects that align with our existing priorities and new adjacent areas
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Lead on writing and submitting grant proposals, developing appropriate budgets, logframes, etc in collaboration with other members of the team
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Maintain effective monitoring practices in order to identify new funding opportunities
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Maintain our database of funders and potential funding contacts
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Contribute to the development of the organisation’s wider strategy, through knowledge of the funding landscape
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Produce regular reports on fundraising progress against targets
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Develop mySociety’s broader income generation work, building individual giving and other approaches as appropriate
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Own the relationship with existing funders and be their main point of contact within mySociety
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Lead on grant agreement/contract negotiations and compliance
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Ensure all relevant team members are fully briefed on the terms and conditions of funding agreements, including key deadlines
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Provide regular updates to funders on progress, and share insights and news with them
Requirements
We think this position would suit you best if you have some or all of the following:
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Demonstrable fundraising track record; both quantitatively in money raised, and qualitatively in organisational fit and sustainability
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A proactive and resourceful approach
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Great personal rapport and people skills, able to quickly make connections and build productive and effective relationships
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Breadth of experience and interest in developing different income streams
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Excellent communication skills, both written and oral - able to capture the breadth of our experience and summarise it tailored for the needs of each proposal
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Ability to develop the strategic relationship between communications, events and fundraising
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Strong sector experience, ideally within civic technology or related fields
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Practical and organised for record keeping and reporting
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Able to assess grant opportunities and comprehensively break down proposal requirements into manageable tasks
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Tech savvy with proven experience of relevant databases and applications
Interested in applying but not sure you have all the skills? Please apply anyway! We support learning on the job and rearranging tasks within the teams to suit the skillsets of the best applicant. Please let us know in your covering letter what your relevant experience is and where you might need to learn as you go.
Got questions? Drop an email to Yolanda Gomes
Benefits
This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract with a pro-rated salary in the range of £55,000 to £65,000 per year, plus pension (4% employer, 4% employee).
You must be based in the UK and you need to have the right to work in this country (sorry, but we can’t offer help with visas or relocation expenses).
Deadlines and dates
The application deadline is 10pm Sunday 15 December 2024 and interviews will take place in early January 2025 via video conference. We will aim to notify applicants of whether or not they will be invited to interview by the end of December 2024.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract ideally starting February or early March 2025.
Application instructions
Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter. We’ll rely on your covering letter to show us why your skills make you a good fit for this role when we are shortlisting candidates, so take your time getting it right. There will also be a practical exercise for longlisted candidates to complete.
We are particularly interested in improving the diversity of our team and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled and experienced people, and particularly from candidates with Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic heritage, in line with our EDI strategy.
We are monitoring our recruitment processes to ensure we are doing everything we can to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We would ask you to please complete our optional equalities monitoring form. The information you share in the form will be anonymous and will not influence the assessment of your application.
We will shortlist all applications anonymously. So please use your initials rather than your name on your CV and cover letter, and don’t include identifying details such as your name or email addresses on these attached documents.
Please apply directly on our website or via Workable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting 2 roles, 1 will be based at the Royal London Hospital and 1 will be based at the Homerton Hospital.
As a Carers Hospital Support Co-Ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and supporting carers who’s relative, friend or neighbour is in hospital or receiving treatment at either the Royal London Hospital or the Homerton Hospital. You will be responsible for coordinating vital services, offering guidance, and creating a supportive environment to help carers cope with the challenges they may face whilst their cared-for is in hospital.
Responsibilities:
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Identification and Support: Proactively identify carers of patients admitted to, either the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel or the Homerton Hospital in Hackney, and provide them with tailored support, ensuring their well-being is prioritised.
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Information and Guidance: Offer information about available hospital resources, support services, and community networks to assist carers effectively.
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Communication Liaison: Facilitate communication between clinical staff and carers, ensuring they are kept informed about the patient's condition, treatment plan, and discharge process.
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Emotional Support: Provide compassionate emotional support to carers, listening to their concerns and offering a caring presence during difficult times.
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Training and Education: Organise workshops and peer support groups to equip carers with essential skills for their caregiving role.
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Advocacy: Advocate for carers' needs and rights within the hospital setting, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
Are you an experienced administrator and facilities manager, with a heart for building communities?
We are looking for someone with stamina, competence and proven abilities to establish a new post. This role will strengthen the capacity of a local community hub in a fascinating part of the borough of Lewisham.
The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills, the ability to work discreetly and confidentially within an ethnically and socially diverse setting, computer literacy to intermediate level in Word and Excel, mature interpersonal skills, and sympathy with the ethos of Christ Church United Reformed Church where the post will be based.
To be a place of kindness and hospitality where individuals and communities flourish.
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!
As a QEHB Charity Senior Corporate Fundraiser you will primarily be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham in Edgbaston, with frequent travel off site to attend meetings and events.
You will be key in helping to build new relationships with corporates across the region and nationally as well as nurture existing supporters.
This role is for someone with considerable experience in corporate fundraising (ideally 3-5 years) within a Charity with a proven track record of delivering on income targets and proactively generating fundraising leads and ideas.
The Senior Fundraiser will work closely with other members of the hospital charity and will be responsible for delivering demanding fundraising targets from corporate supporters and local businesses.
This role will cover fundraising for all aspects of the hospital, including the hospital charity’s work with military patients.
This role will be responsible for designing and implementing new fundraising projects to offer our corporate donors, with the aim of driving income and increasing engagement across the four hospitals.
As well as generating a substantial income stream for the Charity, the successful candidate will also work alongside the Communications Team to design a communications strategy that increases both engagement and income generation.
The post holder will also be involved in the organisation and delivery of fundraising events for the Charity. This role will involve regular evening and weekend work at charity events and events organised by our supporters.
Changing lives and saving lives for patients, families and staff at our hospitals
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role will support the development and implementation of research and communications initiatives on safeguarding in higher education in Africa as well as contribute to the development of Keeping Children Safe globally.
Location: Africa – remote
Salary /Grade: £30,000 per annum
Duration: 18 months with possibility of extension if funding allows.
Background
Keeping Children Safe sets International Child Safeguarding Standards to help organisations protect children from abuse in organisations across the world.
We are completely independent and guided by the best interests of the child principle in all that we do. We work with people who have been subjected to child abuse, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and leaders to defend children’s right to be safe in all organisations, no matter how big or powerful.
This newly created role will support the development and implementation of research and communications initiatives on safeguarding in higher education in Africa, as well as contribute to the development of Keeping Children Safe globally. The overall goal of this programme is that all children, young people, and youths and adults at risk – especially refugees, youths with disabilities and persons vulnerable to discrimination because of their gender – who encounter Higher Education Institutions are safe from harm.
Find out more at www.keepingchildrensafe.global
Main Duties:
Key Responsibilities will include:
· Supporting the development and implementation of research and communications initiatives on safeguarding in higher education in Africa.
· Supporting the development and implementation of events, tools, resources, educational materials and publications based on research.
· Undertaking any other reasonable duty and tasks that may from time-to-time be requested by the line manager consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Essential
Strong academic research, communication and presentation skills with experience of research projects related to safeguarding, including issues related to refugees, youths with disabilities and persons vulnerable to discrimination because of their gender.
· Experience and understanding of issues related to safeguarding in higher education in Francophone Africa.
· Professional level French and English.
· Skilled at identifying and mitigating risks.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations, report writing and conducting evaluations.
· Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level.
· Able and willing to travel.
Personal qualities:
· A proven commitment to safeguarding and human rights.
· A commitment to the vision, aims and approach of the organisation.
· A commitment to non-discrimination, respect and dignity for all.
· A team player, able to manage their own workload as well as, work with and support others and deliver to agreed standards and targets.
· An entrepreneurial, positive, solution-focused approach to work.
· Integrity with appropriate ethics and behaviours
Desirable
· Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.
· Graphic design and video editing skills.
The Appointment
• The appointment will be full time
• The leave allowance is 25 working days per annum
• In view of the nature of the work involved, any offer of appointment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references
and Disclosure and Barring Service/Police checks.
Applications
To apply for this post and to be considered for an interview please apply with your CV and a covering letter addressing each point in the person specification to Helen Carter.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled.
Safeguarding statement
Keeping Children Safe has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm, exploitation or abuse of anyone including our staff and stakeholders. Safeguarding forms an intrinsic part of everything that we do. Recruitment to any jobs within KCS will include criminal record checks and the receipt of satisfactory references. Compliance with all our Child Safeguarding Policies and Procedures is mandatory.
Keeping Children Safe values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination we welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will select employees based upon their individual merits and abilities, irrespective of a person’s gender, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic background, religion or belief, age or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cambridge Cyrenians has been providing accommodation and support to homeless men and women for over 50 years. We have an exciting new opportunity to join the team as our Community Fundraising Officer. You will be raising funds and awareness to benefit people moving on from homelessness living in our supported housing service and additional projects.
Community Fundraiser
Salary: £30,128 - £33,413 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Cambridge. Office based with flexible working
Benefits: 25 days annual leave rising to 30 plus your birthday off. Cycle to work, Blue Light Card and other benefit schemes. Weekly well-being hour
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about fundraising, marketing and community engagement, supporting the Trustees and Senior Management Team to develop the fundraising strategy. Managing and building existing partnerships, building new income generation strategies, promoting the charities awareness to the local community, corporate and individual supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise Cambridge Cyrenians local profile and social media presence, including regular press releases
- Working with Trustees and Senior Staff to develop and deliver Cambridge Cyrenians’ fundraising strategy
- Identify and secure additional fundraising opportunities
- Engage with local companies to develop corporate support from the business community
- Keep track of fundraised income and expenditure
- Produce quarterly supporter newsletters on Mailchimp and LinkedIn • Lead Community Events Working Group to develop and deliver community events
- Develop and deliver seasonal campaigns and sponsorship challenges to grow Cambridge Cyrenians’ supporter base through one-off and regular donations
- Maintain individual donor records in Cambridge Cyrenians’ CRM (Donorfy), ensuring Gift-Aid claims are submitted and donors are thanked in a timely manner
- Maintain Wordpress website and fundraising platforms (JustGiving, GivenGain)
- Manage social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn • Develop Cambridge Cyrenians’ legacy fundraising stream
- Ensure all fundraising is GDPR compliant and complies with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice
- Be passionate and advocate on behalf of Cambridge Cyrenians’ work
- Network locally to build relationships working flexibly to attend local events
In addition to the benefits listed, the post includes; regular supervision, continuous professional development and an opportunity to learn, develop and shape an exciting role. It offers flexible working and working from home.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 16th December.
Interviews: Wednesday 18th December 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
At Bipolar UK we are passionate about improving understanding of mental health and empowering people affected by bipolar to lead their best lives.
Every month we empower 1,000 people to stay well and we plan to support many more. We offer specialist information and resources through our website, host over 80 peer support groups monthly and offer a 1-1 peer support line and moderated eCommunity. We also work with research organistions and campaign to ensure bipolar voices are heard.
The Senior Marketing Officer will work closely with the communications team, stakeholders and an external agency to develop strategic, audience-driven campaign assets and deliver an impactful and integrated awareness campaign. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in mental health and improve lives across the UK.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience of developing, delivering and evaluating high-profile integrated marketing campaigns, working to tight deadlines, prioritising a high workload, together with excellent written and verbal communications skills and experience of developing a range of emotionally engaging content for multi-media channels is essential.
Knowledge of current digital marketing trends, an understanding of SEO best practices and experience of managing complex relationships with agencies, external suppliers, funders and a wide range of internal stakeholders is also essential.
An understanding of bipolar is desirable and we welcome applications from those with lived experience of bipolar either themselves or through family and friends.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Head of Children, Young People & Families (CYPF) Services to coordinate, lead, develop and expand our CYPF team across Mind in Gwent. It is essential to have experience of management and working in a third sector organisational setting, along with a willingness to embrace and develop our CYPF projects. The Head of Children, Young People & Families (CYPF) Services will be a member of the wider leadership team of Mind in Gwent taking collective responsibility for Mind in Gwent decisions and communicating them to colleagues in a constructive and positive way. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate high levels of professionalism, leadership and management skills, innovation and a dedication and passion for co-production and participation for young people. Close liaison with the Director of Services at Mind in Gwent, Heads of Services and other Senior Managers across Mind in Gwent will be an integral part of the work.
The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and probationary period.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd December
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Family Finding Social Worker/Senior Practitioner
Contract: 6 months Fixed term with the possibility of extending.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: FTE £38,435.60 – £41,474.10 - Social Worker
FTE £42,590.80 - £46,065.60 - Senior Practitioner
Location: Hillingdon based in Civic Centre Uxbridge (Hybrid)
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Coram Ambitious for Adoption Regional Adoption Agency [RAA] is a commissioned Voluntary Adoption Agency delivering statutory adoption support services and family finding for a number of local authority partners. The family finding post holder will be located in Hillingdon, as part of the wider RAA partnership located across London and surrounding areas. The hub services for the RAA include the recruitment, assessment and support of Coram approved adopters, which are located at the Coram Campus in London.
The post holder will be employed by Coram, a service with a long track record of serving children well and outstanding ratings from Ofsted. The task for the Regional Adoption Agency is to ensure that all children who have a plan for adoption are given every chance to have that ambition realised and when placed in a permanent family receive the relevant support as their needs change and develop.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic Family Finding Social Worker or Senior Practitioner wishing to play an active role in the delivery and development of a high-quality family finding service for the London Borough of Hillingdon, for children with a plan for adoption.
The post holder will be one of two professionals responsible for family finding for children with a care plan of adoption within the local area.
The post holder will be part of a small and very supportive team to develop practise and skills in this area. The post holder will also be able to have access resources and services within Hillingdon to support this role and be part of a bigger network of support from colleagues from across the RAA. This role will function as 6 month fixed contract with the possibility of an extension to offer continuity to the children we are family finding for.
To arrange an informal discussion – please contact, Hellan Timothy-James – Service Manager for Hillingdon and Harrow.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 at 23:59
Interview date: TBC
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
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Working closely with the Head of Events and wider events team, you will be responsible for the management and development of the logistics of CFG’s events, including webinars, trainings, conferences and exhibitions. We are looking for someone who is solutions-focused, flexible and enjoys working on varied portfolio of projects. With experience in running a varied events portfolio, both in person and online, you will be able to work closely with external venue providers and CFG partners, managing all logistical aspects of events delivery. As well as having pride in your organisational skills and ability, you will also have a passion for developing new skills. This role will suit you if you are self-motivated and able to prioritise your workload and deliver a project to deadline.
CFG is a charity that supports all charities to make the biggest difference possible. We do this by supporting them to make the most of their money.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
With winter just around the corner, we're preparing for a variety of temporary roles across London to support those most in need. We're partnering with leading homelessness charities to help vulnerable individuals during this critical time.
*Enhance DBS Applied within 12 Months or on Update Service is Required*
Why Join Us?
- Pay: £14-£18 per hour
- Flexible temporary contracts to fit your schedule
- A chance to make a real impact in your community
Vacancies Available:
- Outreach Worker
- Complex Needs Worker
- Floating Support Worker
- Project Worker
- Housing Support Worker
- A&R Worker
- Resettlement Worker
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking individuals with experience in the homelessness sector, whether in frontline support, outreach, or housing services. If you're passionate about helping others and making a difference, we want to hear from you!
Referral Bonus!
Know someone who's a perfect fit? We're offering a £70 Love2Shop voucher for each successful referral.
Help us make a difference this winter. Apply today or refer a friend and join the fight against homelessness.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
An exciting opportunity to join the team at Basis Yorkshire as a Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Specialist. You will be providing bespoke trauma informed 1-1 and group work for Young People who have experienced, who are experiencing or who are at risk of sexual exploitation.
To provide trauma informed support to young people who are at risk of, are experiencing or have experienced sexual exploitation and abuse. Working as part of the Basis Young People’s Service you will be supporting young people to overcome trauma and complex emotions, empowering to build positive social networks and building on strengths through exploring their options. You will also support young people to access the Criminal Justice System should they wish to do so, enabling them to stay safe and bringing perpetrators to justice.
The Postholder will be responsible for ensuring that young people on their caseload with varying needs are supported effectively throughout their pathway of support with Basis and partners, advocating for and with the young people you are working with. The worker will work with and adhere to relevant statutory and local frameworks and multi-agency partnerships relevant to the support of victims of Sexual Exploitation. The postholder will play a key role in advocating for improved responses to Sexual Exploitation and Transitional Safeguarding, working with the Service Delivery Manager and wider Basis Team in developing and promoting best practice for supporting young people with experience of Sexual Exploitation within and outside of the organisation.
Basis Yorkshire is an award-winning charity that was founded in 1995 and now operates across Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to join a challenging and vibrant organisation that works hard to end stigma, create safety and supports empowerment for women who are involved in sex work or being sexually exploited and young people who are sexually exploited and abused. For more information about what Basis Yorkshire does and its values, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Active Humber is committed to promoting physical activity and sports across the Humber region. Our vision for the Humber is that it is a place where everyone, every day is physically active.
We're looking for a dynamic Marketing Officer to join our team and support the delivery of our marketing and communications strategy.
As our Marketing Officer, you will work closely with the Marketing Manager to implement strategic marketing and communication plans. Your primary focus will be on managing social media presence, creating engaging digital content, and writing quality content for our monthly and bimonthly campaigns and newsflashes. This role is ideal for a creative individual with a passion for digital marketing, social media, and content creation.
You will be highly organised, experienced in planning and managing social media campaigns and have strong content creation skills for digital and print media. This will be complemented by your skills in managing CRM systems and ability to use different databases and software packages e.g Mailchimp, Canva
Most importantly you will be passionate to make a difference, a great team player and be committed to our vision and values.
We offer hybrid working for a better work-life balance, along with a generous annual leave allowance. You will be expected to attend our workspace in Hessle, at least once a week.
For more information about the role, the job description and the hybrid working arrangements we have in place, please visit our website for a job pack.
Closing date: 18th November 2024 (noon)
Interviews: 28th November 2024
Active Humber is an equal opportunities employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trees for Cities is an independent, national charity that works with communities to plant and care for urban trees, helping to create greener and healthier cities across the UK and internationally for the last 30 years.
We are in a pivotal decade for environmental action, and our current strategy, The Turn of Trees (2022-25), is focused on engaging communities in climate action through the simple yet powerful act of tree planting. Looking ahead, our new strategy launching in 2025 will build on this momentum to create a social movement for tree equity - ensuring that all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location have access to the benefits that trees provide, including cleaner air, cooler temperatures, improved mental health, and enhanced biodiversity.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Marketing & Digital Engagement to lead our efforts in inspiring, engaging, and empowering communities, volunteers, and supporters across the UK. This is a critical new role, focused on implementing and operationalising our new strategy, enhancing our reach, and building the foundations for our future growth. The role offers the opportunity to lead the development of Trees for Cities’ first national digital engagement strategy, ensuring we build strong connections with communities and supporters through creative campaigns and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of our first national digital engagement strategy, driving public awareness and support for urban trees.
- Inspire and mobilise communities and supporters through innovative campaigns that highlight the benefits of tree planting and urban greening.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the successful implementation of our organisational strategy, enhancing our digital presence to extend our reach.
- Oversee a talented marketing and engagement team, providing leadership, direction, and fresh ideas to foster growth and deepen our connections.
- Act as a senior voice in the organisation, influencing decision-making and shaping the future direction of Trees for Cities.
About You
We are looking for an experienced marketing leader with a passion for the environment and community engagement. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful digital engagement strategies, and experience leading creative campaigns that inspire action – this could be within a charity or a wider commercial setting. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of influencing at a senior level, and able to bring fresh perspectives to the organisation.
Why Join Us?
At Trees for Cities, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive, and vibrant work culture. Our team is deeply motivated by the cause, and we are committed to supporting each other as we work towards a greener, healthier future. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation making a tangible difference in urban environments and communities across the UK.
If you are passionate about mobilising social action and inspiring change, and have the skills and experience to lead our marketing and digital engagement efforts, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role and organisation, including how to have an informal conversation about the opportunity and apply, please download the full appointment brief.
Closing date: 17 November 2024
Panel Interview Dates: 2 December and then 9 December 2024
The British Society for Immunology (BSI) is recruiting a Marketing & Communications Officer to deliver engaging communications to a variety of audiences to drive the reach and influence of the Society’s work.
This role is split equally between supporting activities of the BSI and those of our publishing portfolio. On the BSI side, you will support in the development and delivery our marketing and communications activity through a variety of channels. Activities can include promoting our membership offering to immunologists working in academia, industry and the clinical sector, promoting key activities such as our events or training offerings, and supporting initiatives to raise the importance and influence of immunology. On publishing, marketing activities will be focused on increasing submissions and readership of our official journals, Clinical & Experimental Immunology, Immunotherapy Advances and Discovery Immunology, in particular building the reputation of our newer Open Access journals.
This creative role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for science, who is looking to build their expertise and experience working on impactful marketing and communications projects in an innovative charity.
Please read the full job description to find out more about the role. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 3 December. Interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday 12 and Monday 16 December.
This is a permanent role working 35 hours per 5-day week. However, the British Society for Immunology is currently participating in a 4-day week pilot, which sees staff work 32 hours over 4 days. This role will be eligible to opt in to participate in this pilot. The role is based remotely, with office space available in London two days a week. Occasional travel into London is required.
Driven by our values and behaviours, we are a high-performing, ambitious and forward-thinking organisation, who value teamwork and collaboration. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds who are inspired by our values and behaviours. If you have any questions, or if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
We request no contact from agencies. Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the application deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.