Community and Engagement Lead - The Charity for Civil Servants : Job Details

Location: Greater London/HybridJob Type: Full time, Full time – 35 hours per week (part time – 4 days considered)Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 18-month contract with opportunity to extendSalary: £48,000 per annumBenefits: Generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Confidential Help & Advice Service, Headspace, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Rewards and Recognition, Gym Membership Discounts, Shopping Discounts, Flu Jabs, Family Friendly Policies, Homeworkers’ Allowance

At the Charity for Civil Servants, we can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, we help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join us as we embark on the next phase of our strategy to ensure we can be there when people need us the most.

We are now recruiting for a Community and Engagement Lead for London and South East, which is a pivotal role, forming part of the main public-facing profile of Charity for Civil Servants.

The Community and Engagement Lead will be responsible for shaping an engaged and supportive community that drives awareness of, and participation and loyalty for Charity for Civil Servants at all levels within the Government Regions of London and South East.

This is a senior role, which focuses on building productive, supportive and lasting relationships across our community. Community has an interesting twist for us as an occupational charity, meaning that the majority of our ‘Community’ are reached within their workplace.

This role is crucial in ensuring the Charity is highly visible amongst our target audiences. Key areas will include senior leaders, networks, staff social & community groups and departmental associations, site leads, charity committees and commercial partners.

To be successful in this role, you'll be an expert in building and developing relationships with individuals and organisations, including high-value stakeholders, as well driving awareness, participation and loyalty activities. You’ll also be experienced in working closely with volunteers and developing and delivering opportunities for community fundraising.

This is an exciting time to join the Charity as we seek to embed our presence as a UK-wide charity. If you would like to be a key member of our Fundraising department, then we would like to hear from you today!

In return, we can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and our cycle to work scheme.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 18 September 2024. First stage interviews will be held online on 25 or 26 September. Please let us know in your covering letters if either of these dates would be difficult for you or if you need any adjustments to enable you to perform to your best at interview.

The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

You may also have experience in the following: Community Engagement Manager Engagement Support Specialist, Donor Relations Representative, Supporter Care Officer, Community Engagement Associate, Fundraising Support Executive, Donor Engagement Specialist, Supporter Liaison Officer, Client Experience Associate, Donor Interaction Coordinator, Fundraising Support Assistant, Community Outreach Officer, Supporter Relationship Coordinator, Engagement and Support Assistant, etc.

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