Job: Community Fundraising and Communications Coordinator

Salary: NJC Scale SO1 SCP23 – SCP25 pro rata (£19,072 – £20,183 actual)

Hours: 22 hours a week

Location: LASSN office (22-23 Blayds Yard Leeds LS1 4AD)

Closing date for applications: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 14TH JULY 2024

 This post is funded from LASSN’s unrestricted reserves and is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The future of this role will depend on the success of the post holder in securing funds to pay for their role beyond this fixed term and the value the role has added to LASSN’s work.  

LASSN is looking for someone to help raise the profile of LASSN’s work, share the impact of our work, and inspire and support community fundraising activities to support LASSN’s work.

The Community Fundraising and Communications Coordinator will  

• lead on LASSN’s Community Fundraising – responsible for developing and delivering a community fundraising strategy that maximises the amount of funds generated by volunteers and supporters, local community groups and individuals.
• Lead on the implementation (and review) of LASSN’s communications strategy – ensuring that 
  • LASSN’s staff, volunteers and experts by lived experience, are central to the production and promotion of LASSN’s key messages. 
  • the work and impact of LASSN are shared effectively with key audiences, 
  • It supports and enhances LASSN’s fundraising efforts. 

The person we appoint will

• Share LASSN’s commitment to ensuring asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants at risk of harm are safe, respected, supported and empowered to rebuild their lives free of persecution;
• Have a successful track record of identifying and supporting individuals, groups and institutions to raise funds for values-led organisations or charities like LASSN.
• Be an excellent communicator, in person, online, and in print, and be committed to building the confidence and capabilities of everyone at LASSN.
• Understand the strengths and potential of different communication platforms (e.g., print, social media, film) and be able to use these to convey the values and impact of LASSN’s work.
• Enjoy working flexibly in a small, friendly team – and alongside 300 motivated and talented volunteers and supporters from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Be a confident self-starter, able to design, plan and deliver campaigns – and to enthuse and engage other people.
• Have a commitment to helping ordinary people find ways to make Leeds a friendlier, more welcoming city.    

Their can-do approach and ability to complete tasks to agreed deadlines will play a key role in the smooth running of a team that values diversity, kindness, and high standards of support.            

To apply online with a CV and covering letter please click Community Fundraising and Communications Coordinator | Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network | | CharityJob

The closing date for applications is MIDNIGHT JULY 14TH 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5pm on Friday 19th July 2024

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30^th July 2024

People with lived experience of migration and relevant skills and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

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