Help Musicians UK provides help, support and opportunities to empower musicians at all stages of their lives.
We are a spirited and energetic team who are passionate about music and are inspired to make a positive impact on others. Our working environment is supportive and we value those who work with us. We’re committed to equal opportunities and look for vibrant, dedicated people who will help us achieve our objectives.
We currently have four vacancies
Marketing and Digital Officer (London)
35 hours a week
1 Year FTC
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Help Musicians UK (HMUK), the leading independent music charity is looking for a proactive and experienced Marketing and Digital Officer. Working in the Communications and Partnerships team, this is an exciting opportunity to work across all areas of communications activity, creating innovative marketing and digital campaigns as the Charity heads towards it’s centenary in 2021.
Essential experience
Experience of digital and marketing of at least 2 years
Essential skills
· Team player with positive attitude
· Excellent web management and database skills
· Ability to use CRM and IT to an intermediate level
· Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
· Strong and confident communicator
· Excellent written and spoken English
· Excellent attention to detail
· Excellent organisational skills
· Excellent copywriting skills across multiple platforms and channels
Essential abilities
· Ability to supervise and delegate
· Ability to work within agreed budgets and targets
· Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
· Ability to work creatively and pro-actively
· High levels of self-motivation
· Ability to receive constructive criticism
· Commitment to the strategic objectives of the charity and incorporating these into all areas of influence
· Ability and willingness to learn new skills
To see the full job description, please click here and apply by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment@helpmusicians.org.uk
Deadline for applications is Friday 30 June
Fundraising Events Officer (London)
35 hours a week
1 Year FTC
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Help Musicians UK is entering an exciting time in its history; planning for a centenary in 2021 and, with a new leadership team, it is reviewing its vision and mission. We are looking for a proactive and passionate events officer to join our fundraising team.
The potential candidate will work alongside the fundraising team in developing and implementing tailored events to generate income for the charity.
Essential experience
Experience of fundraising & special events and marketing of at least 2 years
Essential skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong and confident communicator
• Good numeracy skills with high level of attention to detail
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player with positive attitude
• Use of CRM and other IT systems to an intermediate level
• Self-motivated with strong prioritising skills
Essential abilities
• Ability to work within agreed budgets and targets
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to respond to a brief and organise own workload effectively
• Work without close supervision using own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly as part of Comms & Partnerships team
• High levels of self-motivation
To see the full job description, please click here and apply by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment@helpmusicians.org.uk
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 21 June
Trusts & Foundations Officer (London)
35 hours a week
1 Year FTC
Salary: £24,000 per annum
To proactively lead on generating income through Trusts & Foundations, contributing to the overall fundraising target. Research prospective new donors to feed into the pipeline, and cultivate and develop both warm and lapsed trusts.
Essential knowledge
• Experience and good knowledge of trusts and foundations and their fundraising techniques and principles
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experienced in working to targets
• Good knowledge of and interest in music
Essential skills
• Confident verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to write strong and effective applications
• Self-motivated with strong prioritising skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
To see the full job description, please click here and apply by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment@helpmusicians.org.uk
Health and Welfare Officer (London)
35 hours a week
Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
We know that being a professional musician is tough. When things go wrong, money worries can quickly mount up. We provide help for people in a crisis, facing a long-term illness or disability, or coping with retirement. The Health and Welfare team provide a range of services focused on supporting musicians in need at all stages of their careers.
The Health and Welfare Officer will make assessments on the eligibility of applications and award grants to musicians in need. They will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality Health and Welfare service, supporting our grant making activity and all aspects of Triage and assessment. The candidate will have experience in grant making, handling ongoing case work, knowledge of welfare benefits and an interest and knowledge in the issues facing musicians. They will carry out face to face assessments with musicians and make recommendations based on evidenced need.
To see the full job description, please click here and apply by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitment@helpmusicians.org.uk
Deadline for applications: Monday 10 July 2017
Interview date: Week commencing 17 July
