Job summary
Murray Hall Community Trust is a charity operating across
the West Midlands promoting and supporting health and wellbeing. We advocate, facilitate empowerment, pioneer
new solutions and delivering innovative services for stronger communities.
Do you have the drive and ambition to help us to take our
charity to the next level and have:
-
experience of working in a fundraising,
marketing or media ideally in a charity or care environment;
-
good communication skills and the ability to
work collaboratively with key stakeholders
-
a passion for supporting the delivery of
services making a positive impact to the lives of individuals with a variety of
needs
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team at a critical
time and to make a real difference to our ongoing work and vision to help
people and communities to thrive and prosper. In return, we can offer:
Salary of between £25,159 and £27,884 per annum
dependent on experience
Contracted hours 37 per week
Generous 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Full induction
Ongoing employee training and development
opportunities
Access to our Employee Assistant Programme
Workplace pension enrolment
Work from home opportunities
Flexible working hours
On-site parking
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role is to advise on and implement effective ways to raise funds for the charity, including the development of supporters, the organisation of fundraising events and activities, applications for grants, corporate funding and donors; ways to market the charity including an understanding of our key subscribers, creating a compelling message, identifying and utilising appropriate marketing channels; proactively raising the profile of the charity via local and national media and digital channels and dealing with media issues.
About us
We are a charity that exists to transform
lives through delivering impactful services across Sandwell and the surrounding
areas. We work collaboratively with public, private and voluntary
organisations, educational settings and other partners to design and deliver
sustainable innovative solutions to improve the lives of children, families,
young people and adults from early years to end of life care.
Murray Hall Community Trust is an equal
opportunities employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the
recruitment process and invite potential applicants to contact us to identify
any additional support they may require to enable them to make an application.
To Apply
Attached in supporting documents is the Job Description
and Person Specification along with an application form which needs to be
completed and emailed to HR@murrayhall.co.uk or posted to: HR Recruitment, Murray Hall Community Trust,
The Bridge, St Marks Road, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 0SL.
All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.Please
note that we reserve the right to withdraw our job advertisements earlier than
the published expiry date. Therefore, if you are interested please submit
your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Marketing and
Communications
To provide marketing expertise,
guidance and support the implementation of the marketing strategy.
To proactively contribute to the delivery of
Murray Halls marketing and communications strategies to support agreed
business objectives i.e. consistent branding protocol across the organisation.
Champion the Murray Hall brand externally,
growing awareness and understanding among key audiences.
Manage the creation and delivery of content
- digital and print - to promote the charitys work.
Provide advice and practical support across
the organisation (in particular the Executive Management Team, Board of Trustees,
Business Development, Operations and Service teams), facilitating use of
marketing and communications to achieve business objectives.
Maintain and develop the Murray Hall
website, ensuring all content is fully optimised for search engine performance
and meets accessibility guidelines.
Develop, implement and evaluate paid and
earned activities on social media platforms to increase Murray Halls brand
presence and audience engagement
Under the direction of the Business
Development Manager, play an active role in managing Murray Halls reputational
risk, pro-actively and reactively, including crisis management.
Oversee the work of marketing,
communications and fundraising volunteers.
Develop and co-ordinate a contact programme
of key stakeholders, including local and national media, with a focus on
building and maximising relationships that are beneficial to the charity.
Fundraising
Under
the direction of the Business Development Manager, implement the Fundraising
Strategy and to understand, review and report on the organisations current
level of activity, capacity and process.
To lead
on developing and implementing a programme of fundraising priorities to
generate significant new income streams.
To
develop alliances with potential corporate and individual donors.
Keep up
to date with charity legislation and guidance relating to fundraising
activities and to conduct all activities in accordance with statutory
requirements and good practice.
Ensure
effective risk management of all fundraising events and activities.
Identify,
develop and implement new fundraising ideas and to support colleagues with
fundraising efforts.
Effectively
develop and manage any nominated budgets, including the monitoring of income
targets and expenditure for each activity.
For full details of what this role entails, please see attached job description in supporting documents or visit www.murrayhall.co.uk/jobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Marketing and
Communications
To provide marketing expertise,
guidance and support the implementation of the marketing strategy.
To proactively contribute to the delivery of
Murray Halls marketing and communications strategies to support agreed
business objectives i.e. consistent branding protocol across the organisation.
Champion the Murray Hall brand externally,
growing awareness and understanding among key audiences.
Manage the creation and delivery of content
- digital and print - to promote the charitys work.
Provide advice and practical support across
the organisation (in particular the Executive Management Team, Board of Trustees,
Business Development, Operations and Service teams), facilitating use of
marketing and communications to achieve business objectives.
Maintain and develop the Murray Hall
website, ensuring all content is fully optimised for search engine performance
and meets accessibility guidelines.
Develop, implement and evaluate paid and
earned activities on social media platforms to increase Murray Halls brand
presence and audience engagement
Under the direction of the Business
Development Manager, play an active role in managing Murray Halls reputational
risk, pro-actively and reactively, including crisis management.
Oversee the work of marketing,
communications and fundraising volunteers.
Develop and co-ordinate a contact programme
of key stakeholders, including local and national media, with a focus on
building and maximising relationships that are beneficial to the charity.
Fundraising
Under
the direction of the Business Development Manager, implement the Fundraising
Strategy and to understand, review and report on the organisations current
level of activity, capacity and process.
To lead
on developing and implementing a programme of fundraising priorities to
generate significant new income streams.
To
develop alliances with potential corporate and individual donors.
Keep up
to date with charity legislation and guidance relating to fundraising
activities and to conduct all activities in accordance with statutory
requirements and good practice.
Ensure
effective risk management of all fundraising events and activities.
Identify,
develop and implement new fundraising ideas and to support colleagues with
fundraising efforts.
Effectively
develop and manage any nominated budgets, including the monitoring of income
targets and expenditure for each activity.
For full details of what this role entails, please see attached job description in supporting documents or visit www.murrayhall.co.uk/jobs
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Communication & General Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable record of leading, motivating and inspiring people.
- A track record of forging successful partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including external media outlets.
- Current knowledge of fundraising legislation within the charity sector.
- Problem solving skills.
- A high degree of digital literacy and technical knowledge including website management, social media and email marketing services.
- Proven experience of successfully delivering effective communication to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of building and sustaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to produce compelling written material.
- Ability to motivate and influence through communications.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of Murray Halls client group.
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to drive and provide own transport.
Desirable
- A working knowledge of managing a budget at an operational level.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including English and Maths GCSEs grade 4 or equivalent.
- Either in possession of, or working towards a recognised qualification in Fundraising and/or Marketing and Communications.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Sound practical experience of using varied social media platforms.
- Experience of effective multiple project management and working to achieve set targets.
- Experience of working successfully within a fundraising and/or marketing and communications environment.
- Practical experience of organising and delivering events.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a charity or care environment.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Communication & General Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable record of leading, motivating and inspiring people.
- A track record of forging successful partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including external media outlets.
- Current knowledge of fundraising legislation within the charity sector.
- Problem solving skills.
- A high degree of digital literacy and technical knowledge including website management, social media and email marketing services.
- Proven experience of successfully delivering effective communication to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of building and sustaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to produce compelling written material.
- Ability to motivate and influence through communications.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of Murray Halls client group.
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to drive and provide own transport.
Desirable
- A working knowledge of managing a budget at an operational level.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including English and Maths GCSEs grade 4 or equivalent.
- Either in possession of, or working towards a recognised qualification in Fundraising and/or Marketing and Communications.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Sound practical experience of using varied social media platforms.
- Experience of effective multiple project management and working to achieve set targets.
- Experience of working successfully within a fundraising and/or marketing and communications environment.
- Practical experience of organising and delivering events.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a charity or care environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
