At a glance

Skills

Copywriting / Journalism
Event management
Public relations
Fundraising events
Fundraising strategy

Where

Horsham, RH125QE

Mainly at home, or remote opportunity.

Travel limit? no limit

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week, 3-7 hours / week or 7-15 hours / week 9 months minimum

Deadline

30 Sep 2024

PR lead wanted for disability, neurodivergent charity. We are multi award winning voluntary charity, and actively promote and support members in health, social care, education and employment.

What will you be doing?

Aims:

Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key media
Monitor coverage opportunities using your own/free PR tools and software
Monitor the fundraising industry to come up with fresh PR stories or identify trends to piggy-back on.
Write press releases and other material such as speaking points and statements.
Maintain and update media lists and contact databases.
Identifying and securing speaker opportunities for our founder
Working closely with trustees to identify new opportunities and increase donations

What are we looking for?

Important to have:

Experience working in a PR role and hence having the ability to build relationships with the media and a full understanding of how journalists and the media operate.
Excellent written English and the ability to write to media standard and convention.
Self-motivated, proactive and reliable, using your initiative to make things happen
Passion for our vision at SEDSConnective

What difference will you make?

The PR lead is key for our members, our team, our stakeholders and funders plus general public. We are now global with a very good reputation although very small. Your problem solving and creative skills will be a great asset to the team.

Before you apply

We are an award winning charity and delighted to be shortlisted on the Disability 100 Shaw Trust list.

About SEDSConnective

Causes

Health and well being / research and care

Human rights

Local / community

Men

Mental health

Physical disabilities

Women

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity

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