Volunteer Photographer Jobs
Are you a passionate communicator, who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to work for a fun, purpose driven charity? If you want to help us shape our communications as the organisation grows, then this could be the role for you.
About the role:
The Communications Coordinator will support the Communications and Marketing team to increase Back Up’s reach and impact. You will play a key role in bringing the transformational impact of Back Up’s services to life through impactful storytelling and design. Your creativity, copy-writing abilities and social media skills will help us reach more people affected by spinal cord injury - and inspire fundraisers and donors to support our work.
For full details please see our job description.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people.
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
How to apply
Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk by midnight on Sunday 30th March with:
-
A CV with salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
-
A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you fit the person specification. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted. We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.
-
A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
-
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First round interviews will be held w/c 7 April 2025. If you cannot make these dates, please indicate this when you apply.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme: recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk.
Note: if the vacancy receives a high-volume number of applicants that far exceeds the number of those expected, we will make a decision about the overall number of interviews offered. Of these, a proportionate number of interviews will be offered to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria, in the same way that applications from non-disabled people that meet the general criteria will also be limited.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
We welcome all questions about the role, please email Liz @ backuptrust. org. uk find out more.
A CV with salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you fit the person specification. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted. We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.
A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Community Projects Officer
Employment: Contract, 1 year fixed-term, with potential to extend subject to funding.
Salary: £29,593.20 Full-Time Equivalent (£17,755.92 actual)
Location: The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4HZ.
Hours: Part-time (21 hours a week).
We offer flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss options for working from home and flexible days/hours. This role involves in-person attendance at events that may be held on evenings and weekends, and we would prefer the post holder to work from the office at least one day per week.
This role is based in Voluntary Action Harrow but focused on Harrow Giving, which is a charity we manage.
About The Role
The Community Projects Officer will project manage our outreach and engagement activities, including our flagship Harrow Photographer of the Year project.
Working with the Communications and Engagement Manager, the aim is to create positive conversations that raise awareness of the value of Harrow Giving and the small, grassroots organisations we fund, and to encourage the community to donate to support our work.
A key part of this role will be recruiting and managing volunteers to become ambassadors for Harrow Giving and help at community events.
You will be working alongside a team experienced in fundraising, marketing, communications and managing volunteers. You will get to know the work of front-line charities doing amazing things across Harrow and gain experience across marketing, fundraising and volunteer management and project management, so this is a great opportunity for someone passionate about creating social change to increase their knowledge and skills in order to progress their career to more senior roles.
About Harrow Giving
Harrow Giving exists to encourage more people to give locally.
Small community groups in Harrow rely on local support - yet the most recent research shows that just 65 national charities received a fifth of all money raised in the UK - that’s £12.5 billion. Leaving just 1% of public donations to be split between 132,872 small charities.
We raise money - and other kinds of support too - which makes it possible for grassroots community groups in Harrow to do amazing things.
As well as fundraising, we broker support; running grant programmes on behalf of funders, companies and philanthropists, transforming lives and making a positive change in our area.
Responsibilities
Community Engagement
- Project manage Harrow Photographer of the Year, our flagship engagement project including: initial marketing to encourage entries, public engagement at community events to select the ‘People’s Choice’, liaising with the judging panel, organising the Awards Ceremony and managing the production and display of the exhibition.
- Manage our presence at community events, many of which take place at weekends or evenings.
- Identify, assess and plan new opportunities for face-to-face engagement with the public and potential supporters.
- Work alongside the Communications and Engagement Manager to create engaging content to support community engagement activities, including content for social media.
- Confidently speak to external audiences about Harrow Giving, inspiring them to support our work.
Volunteer support
- Recruit and manage volunteers, including a committee for Harrow Photographer of the Year and Ambassadors who are able to support our presence at community events.
- Support and train volunteers so that they have all the information they need to be comfortable speaking about our work.
Skills and experience
Essential
- A strong interest in charities and the community sector and be able to convey an infectious enthusiasm for Harrow Giving’s role.
- Confident, friendly and approachable communicator. You should be comfortable speaking to a range of audiences.
- Highly organised with strong administrative skills, able to juggle multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Able to design and produce engaging content for social media, including short videos and graphics, understanding how they may need to be tailored to different audiences on different platforms.
- Previous experience raising money for a charity or good cause from the public, including an understanding of donor journeys and how online and offline fundraising complement each other.
- Previous project management experience.
- An interest/understanding of the local communities and complexities of Harrow.
- Experience of either working or volunteering for charities or community organisations.
Additional Competencies and Behaviours
- Be able to use Google Workspace and produce written documents that are clear and easily understood.
- Be able to work independently and think of creative solutions to difficulties.
- Ability to work as a positive team member, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions and the sharing of experience and knowledge.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Ability to adjust to the ever-changing needs of the organisation and multi-task efficiently.
- Ability to work in a community that is diverse and multicultural.
- Commitment to professional development.
- Resourcefulness to work with a limited budget.
- Ability to take the initiative to develop this role and make the most of the opportunities available.
Application Process
Please email:
- a short cover letter outlining how you meet the role's required skills and experience
- a CV which outlines your career, ideally related to the role.
If these documents are not received we will not be able to progress with your application.
We will not chase you for any of these documents.
This job role can be requested in large print.
Interviews will be held the week beginning 31st March at our office in Harrow.
Harrow Giving is a trading name of Harrow Together (registered charity no. 1167770) and is administered by Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative.
Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative is a not-for-profit workers co-operative. We work with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) providing information, training and guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Location: London Office
Salary: £30,000.00- £34,000.00pa
Hours: 37.5 per week
Department: Marketing and Communications
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Title: Marketing, Communications and Events Manager
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing, Communications and Events Manager to take an active role in raising our profile, overseeing our digital presence and spearheading our fundraising events.
The ideal candidate will create engaging content, managing web and social media updates and build a strong online community. They will also develop and maintain relationships with community and corporate partners to promote and manage impactful fundraising events.
The role will sit within our newly created Marketing and Communications department, supporting all areas across marketing and communications but will also work closely with the corporate fundraising team.
Work Environment:
- Full-time position, with flexible work-from-home options available.
- 2 days a week in London offices.
- Regular travel to houses in England, Wales and Scotland.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative team environment.
If you’re passionate about marketing, communications and events management and looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits: Health Care Flexible working hours Staff Uniform Service recognition-additional holiday Staff meals-Operational roles only Business Expenses reimbursed Staff award scheme monthly
REF-220129
