JOB TITLE: Communications and Fundraising Lead
REPORTING TO: CEO
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** -
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depending on experience
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, three-year contract
LOCATION: Shine?s head office in Maynooth with flexibility for some
remote working
ABOUT SHINE: Shine is a national organisation providing information
and support for people affected by mental health difficulties. We aim
to empower people with mental health difficulties and their families
through support, information and education. We also advocate for
social change by promoting and defending the rights of all those
affected by mental health difficulties to equal support and quality
services.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
* The Communications & Fundraising Lead will assist in the
development and implementation of an effective internal and external
marketing, communications & social media strategy using a wide range
of techniques including digital and traditional marketing, social
media and public relations.
* The successful candidate will develop and implement a fundraising
strategy to increase revenue from partnerships, sponsorships, events
and regular giving.
* The person will engage in all aspects of Communications and
Fundraising under the direction of Shine's strategic plan.
* The post holder is responsible for coordinating a range of
activities to raise awareness of the diverse needs of people with
mental ill health and their families to Government, other policy
makers, services providers, the general public and the media.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Engage with all Shine staff to support the communications needs of
all programmes.
* Develop and implement Communications and Fundraising strategies
across the organisation
* Responsible for internal communications across Shine.
* Supervise the Communications and Fundraising Officer.
* Support the CEO to carry out the public affairs activities of the
organisation in terms of engaging with government officials, public
representatives, media and other key stakeholders.
* Engage in external communications across all programmes of the
organisation and increase awareness of Shine using a wide range of
communications tools, including our website, social media and digital
marketing platforms.
* Manage the creation and publication of all Shine promotional
materials.
* Develop and implement Shine?s branding guidelines.
* Respond to media queries and maintaining good media relations.
* Oversee and moderate Shine?s social media, digital media
platforms and website.
* Contribute to the overall operational policies and priorities of
the organisation.
* Cultivate relationships with potential partners and donors and
develop fundraising activities, including responding to all
fundraising requests and activities.
* Make pitches and presentations to potential partners.
* Maintain a database to coordinate leads and follow ups.
* Develop and manage existing key projects ensuring that they are
well executed and reach their targets.
* Participate in organisation meetings, events and working groups.
* Carry out all other duties as required, commensurate with the
responsibility of the post
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Excellent communications, presentation and writing skills.
* Experience of developing and implementing successful
communications and fundraising campaigns.
* A proven track record of team working.
* Strong project management skills
* Strong networking skills
* Confidence working independently and driving projects from
beginning to end
* Strong reporting, analytical, IT and social media skills.
* Knowledge of the mental health/ voluntary sector in Ireland.
* Experience of using Salesforce CRM.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
* Third level qualification in Communications, Journalism, Media
Studies or equivalent.
* A minimum of 4 years working in a communications and/ or
fundraising role.
* A strong interest in mental health and communications
SHINE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
* Support and supervision provided by your line manager on a regular
basis.
* Training and ongoing professional development.
* Flexible working hours.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave per annum (pro rata for
part time employees) plus one wellbeing day per annum.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Paid maternity and paternity leave.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION IS BY OFFICIAL SHINE APPLICATION FORM ONLY. CV?s will
not be accepted. Send your completed Application Form in Microsoft
Word or PDF format to **Apply on the website**.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: **Apply on the website** noon on Wednesday
**Apply on the website**th January **Apply on the website**
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT: All offers of posts are subject to
completion of HSELand Children First E-learning programme prior to
commencement of employment.
NOTE: Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, we will not
be able to reply to unsuccessful candidates. We thank you for your
interest and appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply
for the post on offer.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
