Job Type: 6 month fixed-term contract (potential for contract to be extended)
Salary: £24,500 to £27,500 per annum (FTE)
Hours: Part-Time: 18 hpw (ideally Weds - Fri)
Location: Home based with occasional travel
Are you looking for a role where your skills will make a difference to people with a rare eye cancer called Ocular Melanoma?
We are looking for someone to support our fundraisers and share their experience to engage others to support our work. Please do not apply if you do not have demostratable fundraising experience or experience of working in a similar role in the charity sector.
Background
Ocular melanoma is the most common eye cancer in adults, with approximately 600-700 people a year diagnosed in the UK. It can be a terminal condition, but we are seeing improvements in the treatment people receive.
Our mission is to change the landscape for people with ocular melanoma cancers by uniting the wider community so that every person receives the support, information, and treatment they need to live well for longer.
We do this by:
- Promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of people with ocular melanoma and their families in the United Kingdom through the provision of support, information, education and practical advice.
- Promoting research for the public benefit on the subject of ocular melanoma and to publish the useful results.
Overview of the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising and Marketing Assistant to support the delivery of our fundraising campaigns and marketing activities. This is a varied role reporting into Director of Strategy and Impact and will work within the fundraising and marketing team that plays a key part in helping us grow income, raise awareness of our cause, and engage with supporters and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Support
-Assist in the delivery of fundraising, individual giving, corporate partnerships, legacies, and grants.
- Support donor stewardship through timely communications and acknowledgements with donors.
- Help maintain the supporter database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Ensure fundraisers are supplied with merchandise and support to maximise their efforts.
Marketing & Communications
- Assist in the creation of content for social media, newsletters, the website, and marketing materials.
- Schedule and monitor social media posts across multiple platforms.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of marketing campaigns and fundraising appeals.
- Support the production of digital and printed materials, ensuring they align with brand guidelines.
General Support
- Respond to supporter and public enquiries by phone, email, and social media.
- Help coordinate logistics for events and campaigns.
- Undertake administrative duties to support the wider team.
-Undertake any other duties as reasonably required, consistent with the responsibilities and level of the role.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Experience in a similar role, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting.
- Experience in digital content creation utilising software such as Canva or Adobe Express.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with donor databases (e.g. Salesforce).
- Experience using Wordpress to design and manage website pages.
- Experience using social media for business or organisational purposes.
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)
- Flexible family-friendly working by arrangement
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- On-job-training and external training provisions
- Valuable experience working in the charity/health sector
- Frequent opportunities to meet with beneficiaries and supporters and to experience first-hand the charity's impact.
Pay: £24,500.00-£27,500.00 per year
Experience:
- WordPress: 1 year (preferred)
- Digital Content Creation: 1 year (preferred)
- Fundraising (in the charity sector): 1 year (required)
- legacy and in memory: 1 year (required)
- individual giving : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
