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The Old Barns Peninsula Business Centre Wherstead Ipswich IP9 2BB Tel: 01473 602602
August 2015
Dear applicant Development Executive - Communications Thank you very much for enquiring about our vacancy for the above position. To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter to [email protected]. Completed applications must be received no later than Monday 14th September 2015. We will contact shortlisted applicants by the end of Friday 25th September 2015. If you have not heard from us by that date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If selected, you will be invited to attend our offices to undertake a written exercise and an informal interview which will be held on 1st October 2015. You can find more information about us on our website www.suffolkcf.org.uk or speak with our Development Director Tim Holder who can be contacted on 01473 602602. If you have the experience, skills and enthusiasm we are looking for, I hope you will apply and look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely
Mandy Abdel-Aziz Operations Director
Enc
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
Appointment of Development Executive - Communications Background Information
Overview Suffolk Community Foundation was established in 2005 and is celebrating its 10th anniversary during 2015. Over the past decade the Foundation has built an investment fund of £10 million and distributed over £11.5 million in grant aid to support the work of Suffolk’s charitable and voluntary sector. We believe there is a real opportunity to expand the Foundation’s activities particularly with existing and potential new supporters through increased marketing and communication activity. To achieve this we are looking to recruit a communication professional who can support our Development Director with this ambition. You will play your part in identifying and communicating the challenges and opportunities our County has and the steps philanthropists and civil society can take to respond to them, and to share more of the community knowledge generated through our grant-making. Our website has lots of information about our work and us and can be found at www.suffolkcf.org.uk
The role The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of tasks: PR and communications; marketing for the Foundation’s products, services and expertise; and soliciting and stewarding gifts. The work will bring you in touch with inspiring people from all walks of life: those working in local projects, high-networth individuals, business and civic leaders and peers from around the UK and beyond. We anticipate applicants will come from backgrounds in public relations, marketing, sales or fundraising, but overall we are looking for someone who is a creative thinker who can be passionate about community as a cause, professional in providing excellent customer service and proactive and committed to telling our stories to the wider world. The role covers communication with our range of audiences, from new and existing donors, to potential grant recipients, to a wider public whom we wish to engage in our work through our annual review and other initiatives. The post-holder will be expected to produce and/or project manage the creation of multi-media content for publication and have a strong practical knowledge of how best to reach target audiences in print and online. An in-depth understanding of the Salesforce CRM system is desirable. Supporting and, at times, creating and delivering events that work as well for community groups as they do for high-net-worth individuals and civic leaders is also an important element of the role as is soliciting and stewarding gifts and nurturing philanthropy.
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
Winning financial support/sponsorship to enable the Foundation to put on top quality events and produce excellent publications will be another key function. The post-holder will also help to recruit new named fund-holders. Closing date: Task and interviews:
14th September 2015 1st October 2015
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
Development Executive – Communications Job Description Job purpose: To support the Community Foundation’s public profile and continued growth by communicating effectively with a wide range of audiences, promoting products and services and recruiting new donors. Reports: Development Director Job description 1. To develop, manage, support and monitor media relationships, including press releases. 2. To market products and services to targeted potential donors. 3. To produce and co-ordinate content for the Foundation’s websites, e-newsletter and social media platforms from the development of a library of case studies/stories. 4. Manage promotional campaigns to help build engagement and income generation. 5. To co-ordinate production and promotion of Foundation publications, including the annual review, liaising with external design and distribution agencies. 6. To support the recruitment and retention of new private and corporate donors in line with the Foundation’s development targets. 7. To win sponsorship for Foundation events and publications. 8. To network with stakeholders and act as an advocate for the Foundation. 9. Update and maintain accurate records on the Digit 2 database (Salesforce CRM) and develop the Foundation’s capacity to use it as an effective marketing tool. 10. To undertake other similar duties as required.
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
Person specification Essential Qualifications and professional training Graduate-level or evidence of comparable ability Public relations, marketing or communications Experience Marketing or public relations including dealing with the media Event management Producing content for publication Fundraising from individuals Soliciting major gifts from high-net-worth people or companies Commissioning print materials and publications Producing website and social media content Abilities and skills Able to work under pressure and achieve targets Flair and imagination to engage external audiences Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Computer literate and able to be self-servicing Able to engage individual and corporate donors and give excellent customer service Experience of using Salesforce(or similar CRM database) and SMS systems Able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Values, motivations and behaviours Enthusiasm, flexibility and a good team player Awareness of and interest in social and community issues Commitment to the Community Foundation’s principles including equality and diversity.
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
Desirable
August 2015
Terms and Conditions 1
Salary £23,000 to £26,000 pa.
2
Pension The Community Foundation will contribute 2% of your annual salary upon entry to the stakeholder pension, providing a matching contribution from the employee is made.
3
Hours 35 hour working week based on a 9am - 5pm working day. The post-holder will occasionally be required to attend Community Foundation events in the evenings/weekends.
4
Leave 25 days a year plus public holidays.
5
Probation The post is subject to a three month probationary period.
6
Offices The Community Foundation has spacious offices in Wherstead, Ipswich which are accessible for disabled people. The offices are non-smoking.
7
Travel The Community Foundation will pay business travel expenses and post holders would require business travel insurance if they use their own vehicle on company business
8
Professional development The Community Foundation encourages the development of staff through formal training, attendance at seminars and conferences and through self-directed learning and peer networking.
Equality and Diversity The Community Foundation recognises that everyone has a unique contribution to make to the life of our communities. We welcome the involvement of all people and aim to treat everyone with equal respect.
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
August 2015
Dear applicant Development Executive - Communications Thank you very much for enquiring about our vacancy for the above position. To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter to [email protected]. Completed applications must be received no later than Monday 14th September 2015. We will contact shortlisted applicants by the end of Friday 25th September 2015. If you have not heard from us by that date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If selected, you will be invited to attend our offices to undertake a written exercise and an informal interview which will be held on 1st October 2015. You can find more information about us on our website www.suffolkcf.org.uk or speak with our Development Director Tim Holder who can be contacted on 01473 602602. If you have the experience, skills and enthusiasm we are looking for, I hope you will apply and look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely
Mandy Abdel-Aziz Operations Director
Enc
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
Appointment of Development Executive - Communications Background Information
Overview Suffolk Community Foundation was established in 2005 and is celebrating its 10th anniversary during 2015. Over the past decade the Foundation has built an investment fund of £10 million and distributed over £11.5 million in grant aid to support the work of Suffolk’s charitable and voluntary sector. We believe there is a real opportunity to expand the Foundation’s activities particularly with existing and potential new supporters through increased marketing and communication activity. To achieve this we are looking to recruit a communication professional who can support our Development Director with this ambition. You will play your part in identifying and communicating the challenges and opportunities our County has and the steps philanthropists and civil society can take to respond to them, and to share more of the community knowledge generated through our grant-making. Our website has lots of information about our work and us and can be found at www.suffolkcf.org.uk
The role The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of tasks: PR and communications; marketing for the Foundation’s products, services and expertise; and soliciting and stewarding gifts. The work will bring you in touch with inspiring people from all walks of life: those working in local projects, high-networth individuals, business and civic leaders and peers from around the UK and beyond. We anticipate applicants will come from backgrounds in public relations, marketing, sales or fundraising, but overall we are looking for someone who is a creative thinker who can be passionate about community as a cause, professional in providing excellent customer service and proactive and committed to telling our stories to the wider world. The role covers communication with our range of audiences, from new and existing donors, to potential grant recipients, to a wider public whom we wish to engage in our work through our annual review and other initiatives. The post-holder will be expected to produce and/or project manage the creation of multi-media content for publication and have a strong practical knowledge of how best to reach target audiences in print and online. An in-depth understanding of the Salesforce CRM system is desirable. Supporting and, at times, creating and delivering events that work as well for community groups as they do for high-net-worth individuals and civic leaders is also an important element of the role as is soliciting and stewarding gifts and nurturing philanthropy.
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
Winning financial support/sponsorship to enable the Foundation to put on top quality events and produce excellent publications will be another key function. The post-holder will also help to recruit new named fund-holders. Closing date: Task and interviews:
14th September 2015 1st October 2015
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
Development Executive – Communications Job Description Job purpose: To support the Community Foundation’s public profile and continued growth by communicating effectively with a wide range of audiences, promoting products and services and recruiting new donors. Reports: Development Director Job description 1. To develop, manage, support and monitor media relationships, including press releases. 2. To market products and services to targeted potential donors. 3. To produce and co-ordinate content for the Foundation’s websites, e-newsletter and social media platforms from the development of a library of case studies/stories. 4. Manage promotional campaigns to help build engagement and income generation. 5. To co-ordinate production and promotion of Foundation publications, including the annual review, liaising with external design and distribution agencies. 6. To support the recruitment and retention of new private and corporate donors in line with the Foundation’s development targets. 7. To win sponsorship for Foundation events and publications. 8. To network with stakeholders and act as an advocate for the Foundation. 9. Update and maintain accurate records on the Digit 2 database (Salesforce CRM) and develop the Foundation’s capacity to use it as an effective marketing tool. 10. To undertake other similar duties as required.
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
Person specification Essential Qualifications and professional training Graduate-level or evidence of comparable ability Public relations, marketing or communications Experience Marketing or public relations including dealing with the media Event management Producing content for publication Fundraising from individuals Soliciting major gifts from high-net-worth people or companies Commissioning print materials and publications Producing website and social media content Abilities and skills Able to work under pressure and achieve targets Flair and imagination to engage external audiences Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Computer literate and able to be self-servicing Able to engage individual and corporate donors and give excellent customer service Experience of using Salesforce(or similar CRM database) and SMS systems Able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Values, motivations and behaviours Enthusiasm, flexibility and a good team player Awareness of and interest in social and community issues Commitment to the Community Foundation’s principles including equality and diversity.
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
Desirable
August 2015
Terms and Conditions 1
Salary £23,000 to £26,000 pa.
2
Pension The Community Foundation will contribute 2% of your annual salary upon entry to the stakeholder pension, providing a matching contribution from the employee is made.
3
Hours 35 hour working week based on a 9am - 5pm working day. The post-holder will occasionally be required to attend Community Foundation events in the evenings/weekends.
4
Leave 25 days a year plus public holidays.
5
Probation The post is subject to a three month probationary period.
6
Offices The Community Foundation has spacious offices in Wherstead, Ipswich which are accessible for disabled people. The offices are non-smoking.
7
Travel The Community Foundation will pay business travel expenses and post holders would require business travel insurance if they use their own vehicle on company business
8
Professional development The Community Foundation encourages the development of staff through formal training, attendance at seminars and conferences and through self-directed learning and peer networking.
Equality and Diversity The Community Foundation recognises that everyone has a unique contribution to make to the life of our communities. We welcome the involvement of all people and aim to treat everyone with equal respect.
Application Pack Development Executive - Communications
August 2015
