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PR and Communications Manager

• North, West or South London centre (hybrid considered with at 
   least three days a week office-based)
• Full time
• Permanent 
• £29,000-£34,000

Interviews for this role will take place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December. We ask that all candidates keep these dates available for virtual interviews.  

About Smart Works   

Smart Works is a UK charity that exists to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job. The Smart Works community brings this mission to life, working together to support and empower women in their professional pursuits. 

We’re dynamic, high profile and fast-growing. Powered by volunteers, the Smart Works service is delivered in 11 centres across the UK. Since 2013, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women, and we’re on track to support 10,000 women this year alone. After visiting Smart Works, two thirds of clients secure a job within a month.  It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. Find out more on our website. 
 

About the role 
 

We are seeking a PR and Communications Manager to join our ambitious team. We know that incredible work goes on behind the scenes at Smart Works, and that what we do meaningfully helps to change the lives of thousands of women every year. But we need you to help us shout from the rooftops about our service and impact, actively seeking media opportunities and press coverage, to increase our public profile. Your work will make a real difference – spreading the Smart Works message not only to the women we exist to support, but fundraisers, referral partners, volunteers and the public too.  

Duties and responsibilities

1. You will amplify and lead existing integrated campaigns, including the Smart Works Unemployment Index, International Women’s Day and International Day of the Girl. With the support of the Digital Marketing Manager, Graphic Design Manager and Digital Communications Manager, you’ll ensure our campaigns are widely noticed and talked about, in the press, online and local community.
2. You will develop and manage media opportunities (proactive and reactive), including owning our press office, writing and distributing press releases, building relationships with journalists, tracking coverage, and briefing spokespeople. 
3. You will lead and develop our Client Champions programme and case studies, ensuring the client remains central to the charity’s external voice, proactively seeking opportunities to tell their stories to encourage support/donations from external communities, and managing any nationwide communication moments/events.
4. You will support our engagement with Patrons and Ambassadors, managing relationships where appropriate and seeking new advocates who can authentically help tell our story, to reach more people. 
5. You will lead the coordination of our internal communications calendar and reporting, working with internal stakeholders across Partnerships, Operations and our local centres to ensure that key moments are recognised, with support at a national level where appropriate.
6. You will support with other team tasks, such as social media scheduling and content creation.

If you have a solid understanding and experience of PR and campaign work, this is an incredible opportunity to use your expertise to change women’s lives.

The successful candidate will report to our Director of Communications and Marketing. The role has no line management responsibility but will work closely with colleagues – including our Digital Marketing Manager, Digital Communications Manager and Graphic Design Manager – so you should be used to collaborating with others, in a dynamic environment.  
 

Personal specification 

Essential Criteria 

• Proven experience in a PR, communications, or similar role, ideally within the charity.
• Demonstrable success in securing media coverage, developing and delivering PR plans, managing relationships, and working with ambassadors.
• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail, including when working with limited resource and/or under pressure.
• Ability to craft compelling stories, press releases and pitches.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently.
• Both strategic and operational thinker. 
• Excellent, proven project management and planning skills. 
• Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Friendly and approachable, can work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about the Smart Works mission and our values, with a commitment to our EDI strategy.

Benefits, terms and conditions

• North, West or South London centre (hybrid considered with at least three days a week office-based).
• Full time, 9am-5pm.
• Permanent.

• Salary of £29,000-£34,000, depending on experience. 
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension. 
• Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression.
• Free/discounted access at selected Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops. 
• All successful applicants must provide two satisfactory references and complete a Basic DBS check.

How to apply 

Please use the portal on our website to submit your CV and cover letter by midday on Friday 6th December. Your cover letter should address the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work for Smart Works?
2. What specific PR experience and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role? 
3. In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge in the current PR and communications space? 

Closing date for applications
 midday Friday 6 December

Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than 5.30pm Friday 6 December

Interviews

First round interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 10 December. The timings for these are:

• 8.30am – 9.25 am
• 9.30am – 10.25am
• 10.30am – 11.25am
• 11.30am – 12.25pm
• 12.30pm – 1.25pm

Second round interviews will be a chance to meet the team virtually on Wednesday 11 December. The timings for these are:

• 8.45am – 9.30am
• 9.30am-10.15am

For the first-round interview, you will be asked to discuss your response to the following: 

We want Smart Works to become a household name, and the go-to charity when media want to speak to a charity for comments on women’s unemployment. From what you know about our work (including the Smart Works Unemployment Index), how would you go about making this happen in time for International Women’s Day in March 2025? 

You’ll have ten minutes in total (including time for any questions). We’re happy to hear this response verbally or you’re welcome to put together a short PowerPoint presentation – what we’re interested in is how you would approach the hurdle and what steps you would take to reach the end target. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact the recruitment team about submitting an application (see job pack for contact details).

 At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).

Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.

Job description

LOCATION: Hybrid - to be discussed at interview

SALARY: £34K pro rata and negotiable dependent on experience

REPORTING TO: CEO

DIRECT REPORTS: None

WORKING WITH: Fundraising & Marketing Teams

HOURS: Full time although part-time considered to be discussed at interview

12 month contract maternity cover commencing January 2025 (start date to be discussed at interview)

BENEFITS:

• 28 days annual holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays.
• Supportive and flexible working environment. Birthday given as holiday.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Pension

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:

We are a national charity based in North Devon and work to re-home ex-commercial laying hens which would otherwise go to slaughter. As a result of our work hens are now the fourth most popular pet in the UK and hen adoption is hugely popular, we have rehomed over 1,000,000 hens and counting!

If you are an experienced fundraiser interested in joining our dynamic, friendly and enthusiastic team, please check out our latest role and get in touch.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As our Individual Giving Manager you will organise and oversee all our individual giving activities. You will develop income and engagement from individuals working across a range of income streams including but not limited to Regular Giving, Philanthropy, Legacy, Appeals and Lottery.

You will also oversee strategy with a view to gaining ongoing growth, through developing engaging fundraising campaigns and delivering high quality, timely and personalised stewardship to recruit new and retain existing supporters.

You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of using a variety of direct marketing techniques to grow Individual Giving. You will work closely with our MarComms team to create content across various channels ensuring relevant and engaging communications are sent to supporters across email, BHWT newsletters, social media, BHWT magazine and video.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• To develop and deliver strategy across Individual Giving in an effort to maximise income.
• To steward and recruit donors whilst developing and retaining regular and cash givers.
• To manage a calendar of compelling fundraising projects and campaigns including direct marketing appeals across electronic, postal and social media channels.
• To utilise insight and data to set, monitor and evaluate campaigns and revenue performance.
• Management of our BHWT lottery.
• To build and nurture effective relationships with a number of segments including major donors, regular givers and pledged legators, increasing value and loyalty from new and existing donors.
• To examine supporter data to identify patterns and trends, helping to build and develop insights into BHWT supporters.
• To segment various data audiences for postal appeals using Salesforce.
• To explore and test new methods for donor recruitment and retention.
• To analyse and report on fundraising activities to maximise return on investment and feed key findings to the CEO.
• Collaborate closely with MarComms to build understanding and support across the organisation whilst delivering rewarding, interconnected projects and appeals.
• To create and update donor records ensuring accuracy and consistency at all times.
• To provide support to other areas of fundraising where appropriate.
• To undertake ad hoc tasks from time to time as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A strong empathy for animal welfare and the work of the BHWT
• Demonstrable successes in growing income across multiple IG revenues with a wide range of activities, campaigns, and appeals
• Proven experience of researching, evaluating, testing and implementing successful fundraising products or activities
• Experience of utilising performance metrics and KPIs for donor acquisition, cost-benefit, and return-on-investment analyses
• Proven experience of campaign management and delivery
• Track record of developing and optimising supporter-focused content and products that increase reach and engagement across a wide range of channels
• Experience of using a fundraising database and segmenting relevant fundraising data
• Ability to drive success and inspire others to ensure relevant targets and standards are met
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy programme to ensure the smooth running of a full calendar
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders including suppliers, supporters, and colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to different types of audience through various channels
• Thorough knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection
• Experience of using Microsoft Office Suite

DESIRABLE

• Working in a national charity
• Knowledge/understanding of Salesforce
• Knowledge/understanding of GiveWP

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to delivering a high quality service
• Excellent time managements
• A proactive approach to all areas of work
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• The ability and social skills to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work demands across the whole organisation

OTHER

• Willing and able to work occasionally out of hours

• Fundraising Experience: At least 1 year (required)

Expected start date: Early January 2025 - to be agreed

Home based working in the UK, preferably London/near London (part-time access to office spaces available nationwide, flexible working policy)

About us

We are a collaborative, UK based network bringing our 30 years of experience working on the HIV response to the broader global health space. We contribute to a global movement of actors seeking to challenge the systemic causes of health inequity to end AIDS and ensure all people can realise their right to health and wellbeing. We give decision-makers the proof – and the push – they need to make informed and just decisions to help improve the lives of the millions of people around the world needing access to treatment, prevention, care and support services for HIV and other health conditions.

About the role

The Senior Campaigns and Communications Advisor works to amplify STOPAIDS’ impact and reputation across our key advocacy areas through public campaigns and mobilisation, youth engagement and communications, including social media, our website and branding resources. 

This role works with the Advocacy Team to plan, co-ordinate and implement campaign activities for STOPAIDS, including the engagement of youth champions and youth networks, and to coordinate and implement our external communications strategy, ensuring high-quality external online content, including social media and website management. 

Benefits

We offer several benefits including:

• A 28-hour (rather than 35-hour) working week policy with no salary reductions. Staff can work reduced hours over 5 days or a 4-day week.
• Home-based working policy with monthly access to office spaces including a home working grant and monthly bill contributions.
• Flexible working, including non-standard working hours.
• A group stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
• An individual learning and development budget allocated to staff members each year.
• 20 days’ annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service, for up to 4 years.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for employees with 1 years’ service or more.

For more information, please download the job description below.

To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should sufficient applications be received.

People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or from other minoritized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. 

We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.

Seeking a dynamic storyteller to amplify our message and drive engagement as our new Communications Manager.

Who we are:
Chance for Childhood believes that no child should have to fight for a safe, happy childhood.We exist to ensure that every child in Africa can thrive from their early years through to adulthood. Together with partners, supporters, children, and their communities, we protect, educate and create lasting change for every child threatened by violence, neglect and conflict.

We work in five African countries (Ghana, the DRC, Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda) and we are carving out a niche as experts in inclusive education and safe spaces for children facing multiple complex vulnerabilities. In 2022, we launched the #OverExposed campaign to advocate for ethical imagery and storytelling in the fundraising and marketing materials of international development charities.

Your role:
As the Communications Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the charity’s communications strategy to raise awareness, increase engagement, and grow support for our vital work. You will manage all external communications across multiple platforms, including social media, website, email marketing, and events, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand voice. You will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager and Challenge Events Officer to drive impactful campaigns. Additionally, you will play an essential role in promoting and protecting the charity's brand.

Timeline

Deadline for applications: Monday 2nd December

1. First stage: Online 45-minute interviews held 5th & 6th December. Interviewees will also be asked to provide an example of a comms campaign they have written they are proud of.
2. Second stage: In-person interviews held in London, Wednesday 11th December
3. Appointment made by Friday 13th December

We can be flexible with the above schedule if necessary; it is provided as an indication of our planned timeline.

 1. JOB PURPOSE
AKF(UK) Partnerships Managers are part of the Global Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Partnerships team tasked with identifying and cultivating new funding partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support our strategic goals. They engage with European and Asian government, foundation, and corporate donors to mobilise resources for ten multisector profit and not-for-profit agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Asia and Africa. In addition, Partnership Managers are responsible for a portfolio of select grants implementing across AKDN themes and geographies in close collaboration with field units, global teams, and our partners. 
 

2. REPORTS DIRECTLY TO - Deputy Regional Director, Europe and Asia, Partnerships
 

3. JOB TITLE: Partnerships Manager (Programme Manager)

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

4.1 Securing resources

• Coordinate, facilitate, and lead the development, review, and quality assurance of expressions of interest, concept notes and full proposals for funding opportunities;
• Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders as well as with donors, partners, and consortia to facilitate project design, align proposal and donor requirements, gather required legal and administrative documentation, and draft sections of proposals as needed;
• Coordinate processes of contracting and negotiation, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring contracts ‘get over the line’ in a timely and efficient way;
• When needed, provide direct hands-on support at field level in design of concept notes, proposals, and budgets and conduct donor or field visits to support discussions with new and existing donors/partners;
• Contribute to management systems, such as the Award Information Management System (AIMS).

4.2 Grant management

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of grants through regular interface and coordination with AKF(UK)’s partnerships team, AKF(UK)’s finance team and relevant AKF/AKDN agencies/field units, acting as a central resource for field units in donor best practice;
• Interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants to ensure strong, enduring relationships;
• Ensure strong relationship cultivation throughout the grants cycle, anticipate, and plan for future funding and project extensions;
• Oversight, coordination, review, and quality assurance of donor deliverables (e.g. work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, staffing plans, budgets, close-out plans, donor troubleshooting);
• Ensure adherence with donor requirements, rules, and regulations, and that grant deliverables are produced on time and to a high standard;
• Coordinate contractual amendments, changes, and project adaptations, engage with donors in a pro-active and diplomatic way, and flag potential changes (e.g. budget revisions, extensions, risks) in advance to ‘trouble shoot’ and ensure smooth project implementation;
• Facilitate grant monitoring efforts including routine coordination meetings, donor steering committees, donor project visits, and donor monitoring missions;
• Undertake coordination and administrative tasks related to grants and support the maintenance and update of grant management tools and tracking systems such as AIMS.

4.3 Donor engagement and positioning

• Support the partnership unit in researching, sourcing relevant information, and performing analysis of market trends on new donors, peer organisations, and funding opportunities to identify potential funding and partnering matches for AKF and AKDN priorities;
• Work with country teams, AKDN agencies, and the Global Programmes Team (GPT) to identify, build, and support strategic partnerships on aligned global and regional initiatives, innovations and themes with likeminded donors and partners;
• Develop positioning materials (e.g. presentations, capability statements, briefs, talking points), collaborating with communications teams, to enable effective donor engagement;
• Engage with new and existing donors and partners to identify solicited and unsolicited funding opportunities;
• Guide teams to make informed, effective decisions on which opportunities to pursue (including ‘Go No-Go’ requests);
• Identify, cultivate, and pre-position with partner organisations to form or join consortia focused funding bids;
• Conduct due diligence on new partners in coordination with finance and partnerships teams.

4.4 Influencing development and communicating practical lessons and results

• Support the influencing of the development sector by convening and participating at events (e.g. conferences, roundtables, policy forums) to share lessons, innovations and knowledge about our programmes that position us as ‘thought leaders’;
• Engage communications teams to identify opportunities and support the development of content (e.g. social media campaigns, videos) that promote AKF and AKDN’s work and position us as ‘partners of choice’ in the sector. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Regional Director of Partnerships or Regional Director of Partnerships.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURS, ATTRIBUTES

5.1 Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree essential;
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field preferrable.

5.2 Skills

• Creativity, critical thinking, and project management;
• Entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence;
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines;
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders in a professional manner;
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail;
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members;
• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to read and produce detailed budgets and business plans
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce;
• French language skills desirable, but not essential;
• Proficiency in one of AKDN’s languages is desirable but not essential (e.g. Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Portuguese, Urdu).

5.3 Knowledge

• Strong proven understanding and knowledge of the UK/European and Asian donor landscape;
• Knowledge of and commitment to international development.

5.4 Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in international organisations or donor agencies, including field-level implementation or management, and at least 5 total years of professional experience;
• Experience in resource mobilisation and developing relationships, including direct experience with European (EU, Germany, Norway, Sweden, UK) and Asian donors;
• Experience in developing and writing donor proposals and arguments, business cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, and simultaneously managing a variety of relationships;
• Experience developing budgets and business plans;
• Proven success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders.

5.5 Attributes

• Committed to international development, improving the quality of life and promoting pluralism through civil society;
• Demonstrates equity, transparency and integrity with high personal and organisational ethical standards; is fair, honest and trustworthy with respect for confidentiality; inspires and builds trust and respect from others; promotes credibility and professional reputation;
• Respectful of diversity; sensitive toward others in their context, situation and challenges; pluralistic, open and understanding toward other people’s cultures, values, autonomy, and faiths; demonstrates compassion and empathy; is courteous to others with respect for their background, religion, gender and age;
• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.

5.6 Behaviours

• Communicates clearly and concisely, individually and across a broad scope of stakeholders and communities; expresses complex ideas and concepts in simple terms; listens to the views of others; changes communication styles to meet individual and audience needs; encourages dialogue and effective communication by others;
• Builds, maintains and deepens constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders with a specific focus on AKF’s mission; changes approach to achieve desired results if required;
• Has a service focused orientation to others, is flexible and always puts the good of others at the centre of decision making; optimises respect for others and is dedicated to AKF’s purpose and fulfilling the mission;
• Is a supportive team player, collaborates creating a culture of knowledge sharing and team learning to strengthen high business performance. Is proactive in teamwork, has the capacity for continuous learning to facilitate AKF’s mission;
• Inspires self and others to greater performance, professional standards and results; likes to get things done, seeks understanding of goals through role clarity and vision; accepts new challenges and opportunities to enable selfreliance and achievement of full potential; seeks learning, demonstrates a sound mind, and open to change; gives and receives timely balanced feedback;
• Acknowledges creativity, has the desire to expand capacity for new innovations (including technology); adapts established methods for new uses; creates individual, team and organisational learning opportunities; is focused on improving systems and processes; open to change; analyses and synthesizes and challenges conventional thinking; supports the development of communities of practice;
• Enterprising attitude that is quick to search out alternative solutions to needs or problems; demonstrable ability to foster a healthy organisational culture of teamwork and collaboration in problem solving; creates and participates in communities of practice to establish networks of problem solving and organisational learning. 

6. KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Relationships

• Management team
• Staff and volunteers
• Peer partnership managers
• AKDN colleagues
• AKF field unit colleagues
• AKF Head Office colleagues

External Relationships

• Partners
• Donors
• Government bodies
• Beneficiaries
• Relevant UK communities 

Application Details:

• • Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
• Application link: www.the.akdn/careers/2193194
• Closing date: 02 nd December 2024
• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) + benefits

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Salary of £38,000 to £42,000 p.a. depending on experience

Full time hours of work are 9am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm Friday

There is scope for hybrid/ flexible working arrangements

Garden Court North Chambers invites applications for the role of Communications Manager. The applicant will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a communications and/ or marketing role ideally within the legal profession or with relevant experience in the NGO, international organisation, development or charity sector.

The applicant will have demonstrable experience in managing communications including website and social media, in-person and hybrid training and promotional events and media engagement. The applicant will be expected to contribute to, maintain and deliver Chambers’ communications strategy.

Appointment will be subject to Chambers’ usual six-month probationary period.

Job Description

The Communications Manager will work under the direction of the Head of Practice Management (HoPM) within Chambers’ Practice Management Team (PMgT) however the successful applicant will be required to be self-motivating and comfortable operating in the role independently.  

Key tasks

· To establish, deliver and maintain a communications strategy for Chambers.

· To manage the promotional activities of Chambers, its Practice Teams, and individual members, by managing and developing:

o Chambers’ website and social media platforms,

o Webinars, podcasts and other digital training methods,

o In-person and hybrid training and promotional events.

· To assist the HoPM by promoting Chambers to professional clients.

· To establish and manage media engagement.

· To manage and promote engagement with legal associations, charities and NGOs.

· To promote Chambers and its members to the legal directories.

· To assist with the development and promotion of campaigns organised or joined by Chambers.

· To undertake internal communication work building a culture of engagement across Chambers.

The above tasks will include:

· Identifying newsworthy cases and issues upon which Chambers may wish to engage, including through liaising closely with members of Chambers and the Practice Management Team (PMgT).

· Working under the direction of the HoPM to assist in the practice development of individual members.

· Engaging barrister members and pupils to produce high quality material for the website and social media, including content production such as webinars, podcasts and vlogs.

· Ensuring the website is:

o Accessible, attractive and interesting

o Optimised to achieve top search engine ranking,

o Up to date, with members’ pages regularly reviewed, and news items frequently added,

o A source of training materials and information relating to our work and ethos, including webinars, vlogs, blogs and ‘how to’ guides.

· Ensuring a variety of social media platforms are utilised to optimise the footprint of Chambers, and to promote news about Chambers’ cases and other activities as quickly, professionally and as widely as possible.

· Identifying potential new clients to the PMgT and assisting them in the promotion of Chambers.

· Maintaining and developing professional client mailing lists and databases.

· Coordinating, advertising and managing training and promotional events in conjunction with Practice Teams and the PMgT. 

· Liaising with outside bodies, including legal associations, charities and NGOs to promote the engagement of members of Chambers and the standing of Chambers as a whole.

· In conjunction with the HoPM and individual members, coordinating and drafting submissions to legal directories.

· Developing and maintaining effective relationships with journalists, media outlets and prominent actors in the human rights field. 

· Maintaining and developing promotional material to reflect and promote Chambers’ ethos.

· Assisting with the production of Chambers promotional material, including sophisticated marketing materials by utilising the latest advertising platforms optimised for social media.

· Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on key communications activities, to help refine and improve the strategy.

Person Specification

The individual will have:

· A clear understanding of the ethos of Chambers ensuring Chambers’ communications strategy aligns with the same.

· The ability to successfully progress communications as an independent function of the practice management of Chambers.

· Experience of developing, delivering and maintaining an organisational communications strategy.

· The ability to think creatively and demonstrate a very high level of attention to detail.

· A strong technical understanding of website and social media platform management and content production.

· Experience of using of a range of digital communications for promotion and development.

· Experience of planning remote, in-person and hybrid events from inception to delivery including working with outside agencies.

· The ability to draft clear, engaging copy and undertake editing, under pressure.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.

Garden Court North Chambers occupies a modern spacious premises in Blackfriars House, a Bruntwood Works pioneer building offering a collaborative working space with a library and podcast room, a high-spec auditorium and a communal lounge and independent coffee shop.

We offer excellent working conditions in a friendly and modern environment; training opportunities; annual pay reviews; a contributory pension scheme; and 25 days paid annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays and any weekdays when Chambers is closed.

The covering letter is your opportunity to tell us why you would like to work at Garden Court North Chambers and to highlight the skills and experience you have which make you a suitable candidate for this role. 

Applications without a CV and covering letter will not be considered. 

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 13 January 2025. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found.

Chambers is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at the Bar and as an employer.

STAND, formerly known as Legs4Africa, is dedicated to enabling individuals with limb differences in sub-Saharan Africa to live independently and thrive within their communities. We ensure access to high-quality prosthetic limbs and holistic rehabilitation services, empowering people to regain their mobility and dignity. At STAND, we envision a world where everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to lead a full and active life.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Supporter Engagement Manager to lead our digital engagement strategy and deepen connections with our supporters. This role is crucial to growing our community, increasing regular giving, and securing sustainable funding to expand our impact. You will create and manage compelling, mission-driven content across multiple platforms, collaborating closely with fundraising and communications teams to deliver campaigns that resonate. You will work alongside our grants and trusts manager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Communications: Lead STAND’s digital presence by managing social media platforms, email marketing, website updates, and YouTube content to drive supporter engagement.
2. Campaign Strategy and Execution: Plan, deliver, and optimise digital campaigns to increase income, grow our supporter base, and encourage regular giving.
3. Community Building: Cultivate strong relationships with supporters, fostering long-term commitment and engagement, and inspiring them to become regular givers, major donors, and advocates for STAND.
4. Donor Engagement: Develop targeted email and outreach campaigns, ensuring personalised and consistent communication with donors.
5. Content Creation: Produce inspiring, engaging content aligned with STAND’s mission, utilising slick editing, creative writing, design, and graphics to reinforce key messages and showcase impact.
6. Data-Driven Insights: Monitor and analyse key metrics (e.g., income generation, supporter engagement, and social media growth) to refine strategies and maximise impact.
7. Brand Ambassador: Represent STAND’s values in all communications, maintaining a consistent tone and vision across platforms.

What We Offer

1. A 4-day work week promoting a healthy work-life balance.
2. An inclusive, collaborative, and creative work environment.
3. 5% employer pension contribution
4. 5-week holiday allowance per year
5. Flexible working hours
6. Training opportunities available
7. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with limb differences in sub-Saharan Africa.
8. Professional development and growth within a purpose-driven organisation.

Essential Skills and Experience

1. Experience: Proven success in digital marketing, supporter engagement, or fundraising, ideally within the non-profit sector.
2. Digital Communications Skills: Strong capability in social media management, email marketing, and website content.
3. Creative and Organised: Proficient in content creation, with a knack for slick editing, engaging design, and clever wordsmithing.
4. Collaborative Approach: A team player, dedicated to building strong relationships internally and externally.

Desirable Skills

1. CRM Experience: Familiarity with donor databases and CRM platforms.
2. Platform Familiarity: Experience with tools like Mailchimp, Google Analytics, and Hootsuite.
3. Media Relations: Background in media relations or managing campaigns involving journalists.

Remote Work & Travel

This role offers remote work flexibility, with occasional travel required. Quarterly visits to Bristol and an annual trip to one of our project countries will be expected.

Key Metrics for Success

1. Growth in regular givers and one-off donations.
2. Increased engagement on digital platforms.
3. Income generated from digital fundraising campaigns.
4. Strengthening relationships with major donors and media.

The Living Wage Foundation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Media and Communications Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive communications professional with a strong background in media relations, public messaging, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and be motivated to amplify the Living Wage Foundation’s impact across key audiences. 

The postholder will lead all media, messaging, and external affairs work, developing and implementing a proactive media strategy that supports our mission and key campaigns, such as Living Wage Week and the annual Rates announcement. As a skilled media professional, you will oversee all communications outputs, ensuring consistency and strategic alignment, while delivering media training and refining key messaging to maximise reach and impact. 

About the Application Process

We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.

For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please contact us. 

Got any more questions?

If you would like further information on the role, the organisation, or our commitment to addressing under-representation and the development and progression of all colleagues, we would be happy to answer any questions.

We will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 26th November, 1-1.30pm where anyone can attend to find out more about the role, all enquiries welcome. In the past, candidates have found this a helpful space for understanding whether the role is right for them.

To register please check the link on Applied.

If you’d like to know more but cannot attend the webinar, please email contact us (details on Applied). 

Living Wage Foundation 

The Living Wage Foundation was launched in 2011 by Citizens UK to tackle in-work poverty and ensure that workers earn enough to live on and participate in family and community life. Citizens UK is the home of community organising with diverse civil society alliances set up to develop leaders to work on the issues that matter to them, such as the Living Wage. Other projects include Parent Action and Sponsor Refugees to add depth to the impact of Citizens UK’s work.

The Living Wage is a movement of businesses, organisations and people who believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. The real Living Wage is an independently-calculated hourly rate based on the cost of living and announced each October ahead of Living Wage Week, our annual celebration of a growing network of over 15,000 Living Wage Employers.

The Living Wage Foundation celebrates employers that voluntarily choose to pay the real Living Wage through an accreditation scheme that recognises a long-term commitment to fair pay and has secured pay rises for 475,000 low paid workers. Over recent years, the Living Wage Foundation has built on the success of the real Living Wage by creating new responsible employment standards – Living Hours and Living Pension – for those employers who want to go further and provide the security workers need now and in the future.

The Living Wage Foundation is part of Citizens UK – a community organising charity which works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take a deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty.  As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies.

Citizens UK

Citizens UK is the biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance of local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.

This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £3 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parents and Communities Together (PACT), Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of almost 15,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK. 

At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities and ‘organise across difference’. There are various project roles and management, operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context, and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.

In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing our political engagement efforts, building cross-party support and working with political leaders, mayoral teams, and other key stakeholders to promote our initiatives. You’ll manage two direct reports (Events Manager and Media Manager) who each hold line management responsibilities, and you will play a critical role within our Senior Management Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Communications to shape the overall direction of our communications work. 

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for managing and allocating the communications team budget, expanding team capacity, and driving the team’s effectiveness. In collaboration with other senior managers, you will help foster a culture that values creativity, innovation, and strategic impact. 

Main Responsibilities 

Situational Awareness and Research 

• Lead regular updates on key audiences, tracking positions on issues of interest and ensuring the team is fully informed. 

• Guide the team in proactive media monitoring, enabling timely responses to significant developments. 

• Collaborate with the Senior Research Manager to conduct and commission impactful research, driving media campaigns that effectively reach and engage target audiences. 

• Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive press database, mapping key media contacts and publications in line with the Living Wage Foundation’s objectives. 

Strategy Development 

• Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s media strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader organisational, communications, and campaign goals, and establish clear processes for evaluating its success. 

• Work alongside other Senior Managers in the Communications Team to shape and guide the overall communications strategy. 

• Lead on all media and messaging outputs, including developing high-quality materials, coordinating media events, and delivering media training. 

• Support the Living Wage Foundation’s Political Engagement Strategy by building and sustaining cross-party support for the organisation’s mission and objectives. 

Reputational and Risk Management 

• Develop and manage the organisation’s risk register, offering strategic oversight and serving as a primary contact for crisis communications. 

• Manage and respond to reactive media inquiries promptly, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s values and objectives. 

• Draft key messages and FAQs for media interviews and public responses, and advise senior leadership on sensitive media or reputational issues. 

• Represent the Living Wage Foundation effectively in senior stakeholder interactions and participate in out-of-hours press duties when needed. 

• Strengthen and maintain broad cross-party support for the Living Wage agenda. 

Content Creation and Dissemination 

• Oversee the Media Team in producing engaging press releases, blogs, opinion pieces, and media briefings to elevate the Living Wage Foundation’s profile. 

• Ensure media outputs and communications reflect the organisation’s values and uphold a consistent voice. 

• Create and refine key messaging for public communications, including FAQs and response guides. 

• Lead media training sessions for LWF staff and Living Wage employers, enhancing their confidence and effectiveness in media engagements. 

Relationship Management 

• Lead employer case study development, identifying and preparing Living Wage employers to speak to media and champion a real Living Wage. 

• Drive stakeholder engagement efforts, cultivating valuable relationships with Living Wage employers, campaign partners, and media contacts. 

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists across print, digital, and broadcast media to secure quality coverage. 

• Collaborate with the Public Engagement Team to draft emails, speeches, speaker notes, briefings, and press notices for political engagements. 

• Provide line management and development support to the Media Manager and Events Manager. 

Social Media and Website 

• Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment across all media and digital platforms in collaboration with the wider communications team. 

• Work closely with the Senior Digital and Communications Manager to guide and oversee team initiatives. 

Key Skills 

• An enthusiasm for media and communications, coupled with a strong commitment to the mission of the Living Wage Foundation. 

• Proven experience and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with established relationships with national journalists that have resulted in high-quality coverage. 

• Experience in line managing and leading a team. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing sensitive reputational issues, including risk assessment and crisis communications. 

• Skilled in leveraging real-life stories and case studies to drive engagement, including experience in leading media training for spokespeople. 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and edit content to a journalistic standard across diverse audiences and channels. 

• Strong track record in designing and executing high-impact communications strategies that achieve measurable results. 

• Competence in using social media platforms to engage audiences effectively, understanding their role in broader media strategies. 

• Proficiency in evaluating campaigns and media outputs, with the ability to derive insights that inform future strategies. 

• Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including political audiences. 

• Solid understanding of the political landscape and public affairs, with experience engaging cross-party stakeholders. 

Interviews: 9th & 10th December (TBC)

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

• Salary: £34,879 FTE (London) or £32,983 FTE (outside of London)
• Hours: 28 hours per week
• Contract type: Temporary (10 months)
• Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Bristol offices
• Closing date: 8th December 2024
• Interviews: 11th/12th December 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Media and Communications Officer to join our Media and PR team.

As a member of the team, you'll have a fundamental role in helping us to deliver on our promise to support young people and their families to deal with the impact of cancer, both during and beyond treatment.

This role, working together with other members of the Policy, Communications and Voice directorate and the wider charity, will help us achieve this by amplifying the voices and experiences of children and young people with cancer, influencing the system to create change and raising awareness and funds.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Contributing to the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic media plan.
• Developing and implementing creative, effective communications plans for campaigns and projects, in-line with the charity’s overall strategic objectives.
• Writing materials for a range of on and offline channels and platforms including press releases, features, articles, opinion pieces and statements; ensuring these reflect Young Lives vs Cancer’s values and key messages.
• Developing real life stories based on the experience of children and young people, and their families, including interviewing, writing up and arranging photography and film content for use across the charity.
• Establishing quality effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Media and News outlets, journalists and charity partners.
• Participating in the reactive news desk rota, responding to urgent media enquiries and providing advice to staff and senior managers in order to promote and guard the charity’s reputation. This includes taking part in the out of hours rota as required
• Briefing national, regional and local media (print, broadcast and online) on Young Lives vs Cancer and its activities.

What do I need?

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience of working in a busy press office
• Experience of devising and implementing creative PR plans or campaigns
• Experience of working with case studies and developing material for media
• Excellent judgement on reputation management, issues handling and development of messaging and position statements
• Excellent media relations skills with a good news sense for selling in stories and managing reputation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information in clear, understandable messages
• Good political awareness, knowledge of the news agenda and an understanding of children’s cancer

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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LitterHeroes Programme Manager

Salary: £ 27,665p.a. - £34,581p.a. dependent on hours

We also offer 27 days of annual leave (pro-rated for hours worked) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, 8% employer pension contributions, a core hours system of working and enhanced family friendly policies

Contract: Permanent

Hours:  30-37.5 hours per week (we are open to discussing how this may work for you)

Location: Home based with some travel across England

Wigan or London (office or hybrid working) is also available

Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic person to manage our national LitterHeroes programme. 

The successful person will have experience in project management, budgets, managing staff and volunteer engagement skills. 

This role sits within the Volunteering & Community Engagement team who run a range of programmes and activities for volunteers and will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of the Keep Britain Tidy LitterHeroes programme.

The role will engage with our dedicated volunteers in both the LitterHeroes and LitterHeroes Ambassadors networks who are taking action on litter across the country.

The aim of this role is to develop and deliver the programme to increase the impact our volunteers can have. The post holder will expand engagement with Keep Britain Tidy LitterHeroes and LitterHeroes Ambassadors and increase their support, knowledge, and ultimately the action they take, developing the programme so that it has real impact.

The role will manage these two inspiring networks of volunteers, growing the volunteer base; providing advice; supporting them to take action in their local community; supporting them to promote Keep Britain Tidy’s campaigns; developing online support systems; and measuring and communicating the impact of the work they do.

As we’re moving forward, we recognise that a diverse workforce yields the best results.  We embrace all the different identities in the UK, and we want our workforce to reflect that.

Environmental change is affecting us all and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution and help us make the changes that cannot wait. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all our staff and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, you just need to let us know.

If you are interested in this job and want to help us, make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description.

After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us, please continue to apply.

As part of the application process, you will need to answer 3 questions, submit a tailored CV and complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population, and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.

Please ensure that your CV fully demonstrates the essential skills/experience asked for within the Job Description before applying.

Please submit your application before the closing date.

The deadline for applications is 09:00 Monday 16 December 2024

For successful candidates, interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 2 January 2025

If you require an in-person interview, please let us know.

Please note - we respectfully ask that previous applicants do not apply.

We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.

We are proud winners of the Working Families’ Best Small Employer Award 2021.

No agencies please.

About James’ Place 

James’ Place Charity was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts, but didn’t find it.   

James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. James’ Place offers men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. 

The first James’ Place opened in June 2018 in Liverpool, the first of its kind in the UK, and has to date supported more than 2,300 men experiencing suicidal crisis through our innovative and safe therapeutic intervention. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centre and in our landscaped garden, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families.

In 2022 we opened a new centre in London and in early in 2023 we launched an appeal to raise over £10m to fund three more centres across the country. Our third centre opened in Newcastle at the beginning of 2024, and we are currently raising funds to open a James’ Place in Brimingham. 

The Fundraising and Communications team 

We are a small team with big ambitions. The team comprises a Head of Fundraising and Communications, two Fundraising Managers, a Senior Communications Manager and a Senior Outreach Officer. We are recruiting two roles to the team: a Fundraising Executive and a Fundraising and Communications Assistant.

Fundraising Executive

We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Executive to support our fundraising and communications activities and be part of our small and dedicated team. This role is a new post in the team, so it is a great time to join the charity as we invest in our fundraising and communications team to maximise our income and realise our ambitions. 

About You

Having previously worked in the charity sector, you will be passionate about our cause and committed to supporting us in raising the money required to meet our ambitions.

With an eye for detail, strong analytical and organisational skills, you will be able to undertake research on prospective corporate, major, trust and public donors and produce high quality written reports to support funding bids.

Using your ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively, you will support fundraisers by providing them with timely and accurate information and manage a portfolio of smaller trusts and foundations, which will also include stewardship.

Please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification and get in touch if you have any questions.

Fundraising and Communications Assistant

In this varied and interesting role, you will:

· Manage the receipt, recording and acknowledgement of donations received by the London centre and national fundraising activities, working with other centre staff on the development of administration procedures.

· Ensure the CRM database is kept up to date and support the fundraising team to produce high quality reports.

· Support the Events Manger in the delivery of fundraising and engagement events across the organisation.

· Support the Fundraising Managers in arranging meetings and visits with donors and prospective donors.

· Use digital media strategy tools to generate relevant and varied digital content across chosen channels.

· Create regular communications, reports and updates for fundraisers to tailor for their individual donors.

About you:

You will be a self-starter with a desire to make an impact and a connection to James’ Place, you will bring your passion, previous administrative experience and a proactive approach, to enable our fundraising team to be as efficient as possible.  Using your knowledge and understanding of a range of social media platforms and your keen interest in learning about new digital innovations, you will support us in creating digital content across our chosen channels. You will work with our CRM software, Salesforce, to ensure our records are up to date, accurate and provide useful reports.

These are exciting opportunities for someone looking to take progress their career in the charity sector at a vibrant and growing organisation, working for a vital cause where you can have a huge impact. You will have an excellent opportunity to build and broaden your understanding of fundraising and gain experience, as well as supporting challenge fundraisers and working with a wide range of key stakeholders.

Are you a budding marketeer with a keen interest in mindfulness? Do you want to work in a compassionate environment where your contributions directly support people living with chronic pain, stress, and illness? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Breathworks is a global charity based in Manchester, offering mindfulness-based tools to help people lead more fulfilling lives. We're looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our small, close-knit team, where your work will make a meaningful difference.

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Breathworks, we offer a unique opportunity to grow, learn, and make a tangible impact. In a smaller, close-knit team like ours, you’ll have the chance to be involved in a wide range of projects and take on more responsibility than you might in larger organisations. This means you’ll develop your skills quickly and see the real impact of your work in supporting people living with pain, stress, and illness.

If you’re passionate about conscious marketing and using your skills to make a meaningful difference, this is the role for you. You’ll gain broad experience across marketing and communications, from strategy to execution, all while being part of a supportive, compassionate environment that values personal and professional growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Marketing Coordinator, you’ll work closely with our Head of Marketing, Shannon Phillips, to bring the Breathworks story to life. From creating engaging content for social media to designing marketing materials and coordinating our free Community of Practice, you’ll play a vital role in helping us reach more people in need.

In this varied role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Content Creation: Crafting visuals, videos, and marketing materials that resonate with our audience.
• Community Development: Engaging with our online mindfulness community and boosting participation in our events.
• Social Media Management: Driving our presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Website & SEO: Writing blogs and ensuring our online content remains up-to-date and SEO-friendly.
• Email Marketing: Supporting our monthly newsletters and maintaining segmented mailing lists.

You’ll also have the chance to collaborate on fundraising campaigns, event promotion, and even represent Breathworks at conferences.

WHO WE'D LOVE TO JOIN US

This role is ideal for someone starting out in their marketing career, looking for meaningful and rewarding work. An interest in mindfulness is essential - but you don't need to be an expert meditator (is there even such a thing?) Download our full Role Description here to see if this role is for you. 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Breathworks, we believe in nurturing our team members, both personally and professionally. In addition to a salary of £24,824 FTE (pro-rated to £19,858.50 for 30 hours), we offer:

• Generous annual leave (7.6 weeks)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free access to selected Breathworks mindfulness events
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A supportive, compassionate team environment

APPLY NOW

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please see our full Role Description with details on how to apply.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 2nd December 2024

We look forward to receiving your application!

The Breathworks Team 

Working as part of the External Relations department, you’ll be responsible for leading and driving our digital communications and marketing efforts, taking our engagement with key audiences to new heights.

Nurtureuk trains teachers to identify and address children's unmet social, emotional and mental health needs, ensuring pupils are ready and able to learn. Nurture practice was developed more than 50 years ago and is a way of relating to children that helps build their social skills, confidence and self esteem. Our work helps schools improve behaviour and attendance and reduce exclusions, and most importantly it improves children and young people's wellbeing. 

We're on a mission to make nurture the norm in schools and we have ambitious plans to raise our profile and showcase the transformative effect nurture practice is having across the UK. 

We're looking for a digital engagement manager with a strategic understanding of digital communications and extensive experience of using a range of marketing tools and channels. They will be brimming with ideas for original content that amplifies our messages and helps demonstrate the impact of nurture. 

Please download the job description for full details. 

Background

Social AF are experts in Social Media Moderation. Established in 2021, we work with some of the biggest names in the third sector and have supported charities to raise over £20 million through their Facebook Challenges and Virtual events. 

We are a fast-growing agency with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results. Our team of experienced fundraisers know exactly what it’s like to be on the front line and put their heart and soul into every event. 

On a day to day basis, our team maintains a safe and welcoming environment and ensures all challenge participants feel valued and well supported. Our reputation for delivering an excellent service has helped our agency grow at a rapid pace and we are fast approaching our busiest period. We are now on the lookout for talented fundraisers who understand the value of supporter care to join our team.

About the role

Our moderators manage Facebook groups of up to 18,000 virtual challenge participants. You will be working with some of the biggest names in the sector, supporting them to raise five and six figure sums. 

This role is perfect for skilled fundraisers who can provide excellent supporter care, and is best suited as an additional source of income (the majority of our team are freelancers and consultants). You must be able to begin moderation at 9am (or earlier), wrap up by 9pm and adhere to our sub-three hour response time. 

As a Fundraising Group Moderator, you would be responsible for:

• Becoming the voice of the cause you are representing, adhering to their brand guidelines at all times

• Identifying, escalating and signposting any safeguarding issues

• Managing your own time and work on own initiative

• Responding to all post and queries in under three hours

• Maximising registration conversions and fundraiser activation 

• Providing fundraising support to challenge participants

• Ensuring that the group is a safe, constructive and positive environment

• Going above and beyond at all times to provide participants with an incredible experience

Our moderation takes place between 9am and 9pm, Monday-Sunday. Different challenges have different requirements and whilst you need to be on hand to monitor the group during 9am-9pm, the role does allow for a great deal of personal flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional fundraising experience. They will understand the importance of stewarding relationships and be committed to always acting in the best possible way for the charities we work so hard to support.

Full training will be provided alongside regular one to one and team catch ups. 

On a day to day basis you will:

• Work off your own initiative and have exceptional time management

• Be the charity representative for the event

• Maintain a safe and positive environment 

• Identify and solve/diffuse issues within the groups

• Bring your own personality to the role 

• Follow clear processes

• Engage with participants using a warm, friendly and informal tone

• Respond to posts and questions in a timely manner

• Respond to inbox messages from participants

• Use personal Facebook profile to moderate groups (this allows us to build relationships with participants)

• Encourage and motivate participants 

• Work on GivePanel to manage registrations 

• Post engaging content on a daily basis 

• Identify, report and signpost all safeguarding concerns 

Person Specification 

Essential

• At least three years’ professional fundraising experience

• Have own Facebook profile and strong understanding of the platform

• Be available for between 3 and 6 days per week (including one weekend day) 

• Excellent written communication skills 

• Ability to work off own initiative 

• Strong attention to detail

• Team player 

• Ability to multitask

• Problem solver 

• Creative and innovative 

• Exceptional time management skills

• Keen to learn new skills - your fundraising experience is a fantastic platform however group moderation can be a steep learning curve!

• Must be available to quickly adapt throughout the day should issues on the group arise

Desirable:

• Events and individual giving experience 

• An understanding of the Facebook Challenge model and/or experience of running Facebook Challenges

• Experience in using GivePanel or similar platform 

• Experience in managing Facebook Groups