The Mix Stowmarket Ltd
Job title: Head of Marketing and Fundraising Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Hours of work: 37.5 per week Salary: £45,0000 (subject to skills and experience) Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk Contract term: Permanent (with a probationary review at 3 months) Job purpose: To provide experienced and effective strategic leadership, and operational delivery, of the fundraising and marketing initiatives of The Mix and its trading subsidiary, 127 Trading Ltd, to generate a diverse and sustainable stream of income to enable The Mix to deliver its charitable activities in the years ahead. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic fundraising and marketing professional to develop and execute an ambitious commercial strategy to enable us to provide even greater support to young people in Suffolk. Background The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is an established youth charity working with young people aged 9 25 across Mid Suffolk. With a committed team, a flagship youth centre, and a trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, operating two cafés, we re rooted in community impact and innovation. We exist to inspire, empower, and support young people to build resilience, thrive, and unlock their full potential. Working from our centre in Stowmarket and a second base in Needham Market, we deliver a diverse range of programmes including youth mentoring, alternative education, school-based support, and open-access youth sessions. Our work is shaped by strong values, a solution-focused approach, and a deep belief in the potential of every young person. Alongside our charitable work, we operate a social enterprise trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd , which runs two cafés that provide training and employment opportunities for young people, whilst generating vital income for our work. With a committed team of staff and volunteers and a passion for partnership, The Mix is a trusted and innovative force for positive youth development in Suffolk. We have recently appointed our new Chief Executive Officer who takes up post in October 2025. We now seek a strategic and operationally savvy Head of Fundraising and Marketing to support the senior team as they lead The Mix into its next chapter, with prime responsibility to generate a diverse and sustainable stream of income to enable The Mix to deliver its charitable activities in the years ahead. Overview of the role As the organisation s Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you will be an experienced, ambitious, enthusiastic, and dynamic professional, who is passionate about fundraising and maximising income generation. Working closely with our new CEO and committed trustees and staff, you will develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies that align to our vision and drive the expansion of our crucial support to young people in Suffolk. You will have a thorough understanding of planning, organising, and delivering successful fundraising campaigns, initiatives, and events with a strong attention-to-detail. You will be comfortable working at a leadership and strategic level but also unafraid to roll up your sleeves and create bids, funding proposals, and marketing materials. You will be a natural ambassador, working with the CEO to build partnerships at the local and regional level, and your ambassadorial skills will help raise our profile and leverage our networks and connections. The Head of Fundraising and Marketing is responsible for the day-to-day marketing and management oversight of The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd and the management of its marketing staff and budgets. Critical to your success will be a genuine passion and enthusiasm for transforming the lives of young people. You may come from the youth, charity, health, education, or social enterprise sectors. We welcome candidates who can bring the vision, leadership, and heart to shape the future of fundraising and marketing at The Mix. Main Responsibilities 1. Strategic leadership Develop and lead the multi-channel fundraising and marketing strategy to meet agreed income targets and support long-term sustainability for both The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd. Work closely with the CEO and Trustees, to align fundraising efforts with the strategic goals of the charity and bring insight into income generation and stakeholder engagement. Actively contribute to the senior leadership team, shaping organisational policies and strategic direction, ensuring the integration of fundraising, marketing and operational activities. 2. Fundraising and income generation Drive the development of diverse income streams, including major donor fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, lotteries, community fundraising and events. Proactively seek new opportunities to secure long-term, multi-year funding through well-targeted funding applications and corporate proposals. Build strong partner relationships with a focus on stewardship, retention, and growth. Monitor performance, analyse data, and drive continuous improvement. Chair the Fundraising sub-committee and contribute to the Data, Impact and Evidence Action Group Responsible for completion of all bids, grants and funding applications and ensuring that funders receive appropriate ongoing feedback. 3. Marketing and communications Develop marketing materials and campaigns that effectively communicate the charity s mission, vision and achievements to various audiences for both The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd. Lead the management of digital platforms, ensuring consistent and inspiring content across all channels, including the website, social media, email and printed materials. Ensure that brand messaging is consistent, clear and aligned across The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd to enhance public recognition and reputation. Grow awareness of the charity at a local and regional level, monitoring success through market research. Develop compelling narratives and stories of the charity s impact to engage partners and encourage continued support. 4. Team leadership and development Lead and develop the Fundraising & Marketing team, fostering a collaborative and positive culture. Mentor and support team members in achieving their professional development goals, ensuring they attain business objectives. Regularly monitor and review team performance to meet income generation and communication objectives. 5. Operational excellence Ensure compliance with data protection laws, fundraising regulations and ethical guidelines across all fundraising and marketing activities. Review and improve the use of the website and develop systems to track donor engagement, monitor income and ensure data integrity and transparency. Work closely with finance and operations teams to oversee the management and monitoring of fundraising targets. Work closely with the Youth Work team to provide insight to funding opportunities available and marketing and fundraising activities occurring. Please also refer to the job description for further details. The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks and role-specific DBS (criminal records) checks We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all recruitment decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against individuals based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race (ethnicity) including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Job title: Head of Marketing and Fundraising Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Hours of work: 37.5 per week Salary: £45,0000 (subject to skills and experience) Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk Contract term: Permanent (with a probationary review at 3 months) Job purpose: To provide experienced and effective strategic leadership, and operational delivery, of the fundraising and marketing initiatives of The Mix and its trading subsidiary, 127 Trading Ltd, to generate a diverse and sustainable stream of income to enable The Mix to deliver its charitable activities in the years ahead. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic fundraising and marketing professional to develop and execute an ambitious commercial strategy to enable us to provide even greater support to young people in Suffolk. Background The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is an established youth charity working with young people aged 9 25 across Mid Suffolk. With a committed team, a flagship youth centre, and a trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, operating two cafés, we re rooted in community impact and innovation. We exist to inspire, empower, and support young people to build resilience, thrive, and unlock their full potential. Working from our centre in Stowmarket and a second base in Needham Market, we deliver a diverse range of programmes including youth mentoring, alternative education, school-based support, and open-access youth sessions. Our work is shaped by strong values, a solution-focused approach, and a deep belief in the potential of every young person. Alongside our charitable work, we operate a social enterprise trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd , which runs two cafés that provide training and employment opportunities for young people, whilst generating vital income for our work. With a committed team of staff and volunteers and a passion for partnership, The Mix is a trusted and innovative force for positive youth development in Suffolk. We have recently appointed our new Chief Executive Officer who takes up post in October 2025. We now seek a strategic and operationally savvy Head of Fundraising and Marketing to support the senior team as they lead The Mix into its next chapter, with prime responsibility to generate a diverse and sustainable stream of income to enable The Mix to deliver its charitable activities in the years ahead. Overview of the role As the organisation s Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you will be an experienced, ambitious, enthusiastic, and dynamic professional, who is passionate about fundraising and maximising income generation. Working closely with our new CEO and committed trustees and staff, you will develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies that align to our vision and drive the expansion of our crucial support to young people in Suffolk. You will have a thorough understanding of planning, organising, and delivering successful fundraising campaigns, initiatives, and events with a strong attention-to-detail. You will be comfortable working at a leadership and strategic level but also unafraid to roll up your sleeves and create bids, funding proposals, and marketing materials. You will be a natural ambassador, working with the CEO to build partnerships at the local and regional level, and your ambassadorial skills will help raise our profile and leverage our networks and connections. The Head of Fundraising and Marketing is responsible for the day-to-day marketing and management oversight of The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd and the management of its marketing staff and budgets. Critical to your success will be a genuine passion and enthusiasm for transforming the lives of young people. You may come from the youth, charity, health, education, or social enterprise sectors. We welcome candidates who can bring the vision, leadership, and heart to shape the future of fundraising and marketing at The Mix. Main Responsibilities 1. Strategic leadership Develop and lead the multi-channel fundraising and marketing strategy to meet agreed income targets and support long-term sustainability for both The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd. Work closely with the CEO and Trustees, to align fundraising efforts with the strategic goals of the charity and bring insight into income generation and stakeholder engagement. Actively contribute to the senior leadership team, shaping organisational policies and strategic direction, ensuring the integration of fundraising, marketing and operational activities. 2. Fundraising and income generation Drive the development of diverse income streams, including major donor fundraising, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, lotteries, community fundraising and events. Proactively seek new opportunities to secure long-term, multi-year funding through well-targeted funding applications and corporate proposals. Build strong partner relationships with a focus on stewardship, retention, and growth. Monitor performance, analyse data, and drive continuous improvement. Chair the Fundraising sub-committee and contribute to the Data, Impact and Evidence Action Group Responsible for completion of all bids, grants and funding applications and ensuring that funders receive appropriate ongoing feedback. 3. Marketing and communications Develop marketing materials and campaigns that effectively communicate the charity s mission, vision and achievements to various audiences for both The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd. Lead the management of digital platforms, ensuring consistent and inspiring content across all channels, including the website, social media, email and printed materials. Ensure that brand messaging is consistent, clear and aligned across The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd to enhance public recognition and reputation. Grow awareness of the charity at a local and regional level, monitoring success through market research. Develop compelling narratives and stories of the charity s impact to engage partners and encourage continued support. 4. Team leadership and development Lead and develop the Fundraising & Marketing team, fostering a collaborative and positive culture. Mentor and support team members in achieving their professional development goals, ensuring they attain business objectives. Regularly monitor and review team performance to meet income generation and communication objectives. 5. Operational excellence Ensure compliance with data protection laws, fundraising regulations and ethical guidelines across all fundraising and marketing activities. Review and improve the use of the website and develop systems to track donor engagement, monitor income and ensure data integrity and transparency. Work closely with finance and operations teams to oversee the management and monitoring of fundraising targets. Work closely with the Youth Work team to provide insight to funding opportunities available and marketing and fundraising activities occurring. Please also refer to the job description for further details. The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks and role-specific DBS (criminal records) checks We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all recruitment decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against individuals based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race (ethnicity) including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Hays
Heritage Officer, Belfast, £15.11 per hour, temporary role with possible extension Your new company A charitable organisation based in Belfast is recruiting for a temporary Heritage Officer. Your new role You will be a highly organised Heritage Officer leading in the coordination of a community-based heritage project focused on a historic site and its surrounding area. This role involves designing and delivering a programme of story-collection, engaging with a broad cross-section of the local community and affiliated organisations. The Heritage Officer will also contribute to the interpretation of collected stories through permanent and living heritage exhibitions, and support related engagement and celebration events. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate a heritage project, including research into the history of the site, the surrounding area, and the development of cultural institutions and practices.Organise and lead story-collection activities across various locations, managing schedules, volunteers, and necessary equipment.Identify and engage individuals of interest for interviews and story-sharing.Build strong relationships with schools, care homes, community groups, and heritage organisations to support project participation.Develop and manage effective communication channels with all project participants and stakeholders.Support the coordination of community events, contributing engaging content for diverse audiences.Serve as the main point of contact for participants, stakeholders, and media enquiries related to the project.Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to oversee branding, educational materials, and creative outputs.Work with a steering group and/or external artists/designers to develop the final visual exhibition.Monitor project progress against plans, timelines, and budgets, and provide updates to funders.Coordinate project evaluation in partnership with an appointed evaluation team.Represent the organisation as an ambassador throughout the project. What you'll need to succeed Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject Experience of delivering heritage, educational, creative and/or community projects Genuine interest in celebrating local history, heritage and stories Ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds Excellent time management and planning skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Good IT skills including ability to confidently use MS Office suite Ability and willingness to occasionally work flexible hours including evenings and weekends Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative A strong team player with a collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal skills Desirable Experience of the collection, curation and interpretation of stories or archive material Experience of managing project budgets Experience of managing third party creative agencies and/or artists Knowledge of the work of Heritage Fund What you'll get in return Temporary role until December 2025 with possible extension £15.11 per hourImmediate start What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Heritage Officer, Belfast, £15.11 per hour, temporary role with possible extension Your new company A charitable organisation based in Belfast is recruiting for a temporary Heritage Officer. Your new role You will be a highly organised Heritage Officer leading in the coordination of a community-based heritage project focused on a historic site and its surrounding area. This role involves designing and delivering a programme of story-collection, engaging with a broad cross-section of the local community and affiliated organisations. The Heritage Officer will also contribute to the interpretation of collected stories through permanent and living heritage exhibitions, and support related engagement and celebration events. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate a heritage project, including research into the history of the site, the surrounding area, and the development of cultural institutions and practices.Organise and lead story-collection activities across various locations, managing schedules, volunteers, and necessary equipment.Identify and engage individuals of interest for interviews and story-sharing.Build strong relationships with schools, care homes, community groups, and heritage organisations to support project participation.Develop and manage effective communication channels with all project participants and stakeholders.Support the coordination of community events, contributing engaging content for diverse audiences.Serve as the main point of contact for participants, stakeholders, and media enquiries related to the project.Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to oversee branding, educational materials, and creative outputs.Work with a steering group and/or external artists/designers to develop the final visual exhibition.Monitor project progress against plans, timelines, and budgets, and provide updates to funders.Coordinate project evaluation in partnership with an appointed evaluation team.Represent the organisation as an ambassador throughout the project. What you'll need to succeed Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject Experience of delivering heritage, educational, creative and/or community projects Genuine interest in celebrating local history, heritage and stories Ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds Excellent time management and planning skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Good IT skills including ability to confidently use MS Office suite Ability and willingness to occasionally work flexible hours including evenings and weekends Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative A strong team player with a collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal skills Desirable Experience of the collection, curation and interpretation of stories or archive material Experience of managing project budgets Experience of managing third party creative agencies and/or artists Knowledge of the work of Heritage Fund What you'll get in return Temporary role until December 2025 with possible extension £15.11 per hourImmediate start What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Active Black Country
The Digital Inclusion Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Black Country s vision - of creating a region where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can be active, move more, and enjoy sport - through maximising the use of digital connectivity to realise health, wellbeing and community benefits. This role aims to increase a range of opportunities for local people to be active & move more, through implementing the Physical Activity Digital Inclusion strategy to address user needs, develop digital literacy and confidence through training and support, and collaborate with other sectors to create inclusive digital services and opportunities. Main Duties 1. As the Digital Inclusion Manager, you will develop and manage an implementation plan which reflects the desired outcomes of Active Black Country s Physical Activity Digital Strategy. 2. Work with the place partners across the 4 Black Country local authority areas and Active Black Country to develop a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape across the Black Country. 3. Develop effective working relationships with a breadth of partners and organisations to support integration across digital platforms and systems to connect, maximise resources and influence across the Black Country. 4. Be the lead advocate for the Black Country Moving digital platform as a resource for stakeholders and community organisations to promote opportunities for people to be active and access high quality CPD & training. 5. Work closely with Active Black Country s Active Communities Strategic Lead to oversee the work of the Community Engagement Officers and work closely with partners to build capacity across community organisations to become confident and capable in using digital tools that make it easier for residents to access physical activity opportunities. 6. Sustain an inclusive and accessible open data Black Country Moving Platform that promotes a diverse range of activities, services, training and CPD. 7. Ensure the Black Country Moving platform remains accessible, user friendly and responsive to community and partners needs. 8. Co-ordinate and chair project steering group meetings and produce reports for partners and appropriate governance requirements. Including ABC Strategic investment Committee. 9. Working with the support of the ABC Strategic Lead for Impact, ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning is captured and applied to help us fulfil organisational and place ambitions. 10. Work with the Active Black Country Strategic Communications Lead to share case studies and good news stories. 11. Under the Director of Partnerships manage the digital inclusion budget, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting. 12. Ensuring compliance at all times with contract management, procurement and finance procedures. 13. To be responsible and take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and other employees and the public in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and company procedures. 14. Adhere to the Data Protection Act at all times. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. 15. To adhere to all relevant Active Black Country Limited policies and procedures at all times. 16. Undertake such other duties as may be appropriate. Person Specification 1. Able to work as a trusted partner and build strong, effective, and valued relationships across a wide range of people and organisations. 2. Visibly values and promotes co-design and can bring people together to jointly create innovative ideas and practice. 3. Skilled in building trust and long-term relationships across sectors especially with local partners, community-based organisations, local authorities and charities. 4. Proven experience of leading digital projects, employment and skills programmes or related work and a willingness to maintain contemporary knowledge of digital trends. 5. Demonstrates professional, voluntary, or lived experience of communities most marginalised or under-represented in being active. Has knowledge and understanding of the barriers to activity. Can articulate, demonstrate, or evidence the valuable role that physical activity and sport can contribute to health, environmental & socio-economic outcomes. 6. Strong understanding of digital technologies (cloud platforms, data analytics, data integration, open data) 7. Demonstrable expertise in building a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice, by supporting teams to ask effective questions, use data wisely, and apply learning practically. 8. Able to work with complexity and influence and advocate for learning beyond programme delivery. 9. Can effectively prioritise and set and meet objectives within deadlines and planned goals. 10. Can demonstrate a quality of thought disseminating data, insight and trends translating it into meaningful action and decision making. 11. Strong written and verbal skills, able to distil learning clearly for different audiences, including communities, partners, and funders. 12. A self-starter who shows skills in agile and adaptive working proving they can respond quickly, work flexibly and navigate through fast-paced, changing, complex and uncertain environments.
The Digital Inclusion Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Black Country s vision - of creating a region where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can be active, move more, and enjoy sport - through maximising the use of digital connectivity to realise health, wellbeing and community benefits. This role aims to increase a range of opportunities for local people to be active & move more, through implementing the Physical Activity Digital Inclusion strategy to address user needs, develop digital literacy and confidence through training and support, and collaborate with other sectors to create inclusive digital services and opportunities. Main Duties 1. As the Digital Inclusion Manager, you will develop and manage an implementation plan which reflects the desired outcomes of Active Black Country s Physical Activity Digital Strategy. 2. Work with the place partners across the 4 Black Country local authority areas and Active Black Country to develop a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape across the Black Country. 3. Develop effective working relationships with a breadth of partners and organisations to support integration across digital platforms and systems to connect, maximise resources and influence across the Black Country. 4. Be the lead advocate for the Black Country Moving digital platform as a resource for stakeholders and community organisations to promote opportunities for people to be active and access high quality CPD & training. 5. Work closely with Active Black Country s Active Communities Strategic Lead to oversee the work of the Community Engagement Officers and work closely with partners to build capacity across community organisations to become confident and capable in using digital tools that make it easier for residents to access physical activity opportunities. 6. Sustain an inclusive and accessible open data Black Country Moving Platform that promotes a diverse range of activities, services, training and CPD. 7. Ensure the Black Country Moving platform remains accessible, user friendly and responsive to community and partners needs. 8. Co-ordinate and chair project steering group meetings and produce reports for partners and appropriate governance requirements. Including ABC Strategic investment Committee. 9. Working with the support of the ABC Strategic Lead for Impact, ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning is captured and applied to help us fulfil organisational and place ambitions. 10. Work with the Active Black Country Strategic Communications Lead to share case studies and good news stories. 11. Under the Director of Partnerships manage the digital inclusion budget, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting. 12. Ensuring compliance at all times with contract management, procurement and finance procedures. 13. To be responsible and take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and other employees and the public in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and company procedures. 14. Adhere to the Data Protection Act at all times. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. 15. To adhere to all relevant Active Black Country Limited policies and procedures at all times. 16. Undertake such other duties as may be appropriate. Person Specification 1. Able to work as a trusted partner and build strong, effective, and valued relationships across a wide range of people and organisations. 2. Visibly values and promotes co-design and can bring people together to jointly create innovative ideas and practice. 3. Skilled in building trust and long-term relationships across sectors especially with local partners, community-based organisations, local authorities and charities. 4. Proven experience of leading digital projects, employment and skills programmes or related work and a willingness to maintain contemporary knowledge of digital trends. 5. Demonstrates professional, voluntary, or lived experience of communities most marginalised or under-represented in being active. Has knowledge and understanding of the barriers to activity. Can articulate, demonstrate, or evidence the valuable role that physical activity and sport can contribute to health, environmental & socio-economic outcomes. 6. Strong understanding of digital technologies (cloud platforms, data analytics, data integration, open data) 7. Demonstrable expertise in building a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice, by supporting teams to ask effective questions, use data wisely, and apply learning practically. 8. Able to work with complexity and influence and advocate for learning beyond programme delivery. 9. Can effectively prioritise and set and meet objectives within deadlines and planned goals. 10. Can demonstrate a quality of thought disseminating data, insight and trends translating it into meaningful action and decision making. 11. Strong written and verbal skills, able to distil learning clearly for different audiences, including communities, partners, and funders. 12. A self-starter who shows skills in agile and adaptive working proving they can respond quickly, work flexibly and navigate through fast-paced, changing, complex and uncertain environments.
