Are you a creative fundraiser with a proven track record of developing new fundraising partnerships?

The STV Children’s Appeal is one of Scotland’s leading broadcast charities and is committed to helping children and young people affected by poverty in Scotland. By utilising our assets as Scotland’s commercial broadcaster we raise funds which help make a real difference to the lives of Scotland’s children and young people affected by poverty. Our ambition is to grow our fundraising portfolio to ensure our continued growth and impact.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Fundraising & Events Manager to join the STV Children’s Appeal team. You’ll be responsible for pro-actively seeking fundraising opportunities and developing strong relationships with the general public, schools, community groups and workplaces.

Key responsibilities:

• Diversify the STV Appeal’s income by securing fundraisers from corporates, local businesses, events and community participation.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential new supporters.
• Create compelling pitches to engage and secure new fundraisers.
• Work collaboratively with new and existing corporate and community partners to develop creative fundraising campaigns to engage employees and customers.
• Plan, create and promote a calendar of fundraising events and challenges.
• Lead on developing our existing events and campaigns, including the Kiltwalk, The Big Scottish Breakfast
• Identify and submit applications to corporate foundations.
• Represent The STV Appeal internally and externally at meetings, events and project visits to help build and strengthen profile.
• Attend STV Appeal networking and influencer events.
• Provide excellent fundraising materials and stewardship
• Monitor, review and evaluate fundraising activities and provide analysis to partners.
• Work with the STV production team to deliver fundraising activity for the annual telethon.
• Assist with any other aspect of the work of the company as reasonably required.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience of fundraising within a charity, events or corporate role is essential.
• Project management experience; planning and logistical delivery of large-scale events.
• Proven track record of seeking, securing and nurturing corporate sponsors/partners.
• Ability to collaborate and develop strong relationships with senior external and internal stakeholders, donors and volunteers.
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising best practice, methodologies and approaches.
• Experience of budget management, financial forecasting, working to KPI’s, reporting and evaluations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to problem solve and find creative solutions.
• Strong networking and influencing skills.
• A commitment to the STV Children’s Appeal core values and objectives.
• A full clean driving license is essential for this role.
• Clear self-motivation and an ability to work as part of a team or own initiative.

Benefits:

There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you:

• 25 days leave and 9 public holidays per annum, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Extras scheme, and an extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
• Company pension contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• On-site occupational health service.
• Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.

We’re happy to talk about hybrid working to help you balance work, life, and to achieve your goals in both – we’re focused on creating an inclusive working environment where colleagues can collaborate, create and thrive to deliver results and perform at their best.

Are you passionate about storytelling and have a keen interest in working in the charitable sector?

The STV Children’s Appeal was launched in 2011 by The Hunter Foundation and STV. They came together to raise funds and to help make a real difference to those who need it most, by providing practical help like food and warm clothes; creating opportunities for training and employability; and enabling social and emotional support.

A fantastic opportunity has come up to join the STV Children’s Appeal team. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication and organisational skills, as well as engaging and concise copywriting skills, and will enjoy working with multiple stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about storytelling, enjoys team working and has a keen interest in the charitable sector. Absolutely central to this role is ensuring that the voices of children and families affected by poverty are front and centre of all our communications.

Relationship building with charities, fundraisers, media and wider STV staff is key to making this role a success – we expect you to be committed, out and about and always happy to talk about the STV Children’s Appeal with confidence and knowledge.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating and posting engaging social media content for a range of channels.
• Managing paid social campaigns.
• Reporting and analysis of social media activity.
• Creating content for the STV Appeal website.
• Planning and writing effective supporter communications.
• Building relationships with STV Appeal’s key stakeholders (including charities, media and fundraisers).
• Facilitating and attending stakeholder events.
• Preparing briefings for multiple stakeholder audiences based on both current research and STV Appeal in house reports.
• Drafting of news releases.
• Managing photography.
• Media relations.
• Visiting charity sites and organising/running photo calls.
• Liaison with talent and STV staff to attend events.
• Assist in any other aspect of the work of the company as reasonably required.

Skills & experience:

• Demonstrable depth of experience working in a communications and content creator role, preferably gained within the charitable sector.
• Experience of running social media accounts and creating video content using software such as Canva/Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong copywriting skills for websites, newsletters and social media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of using a CMS (content management system) would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in all aspects of work output.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and forward planning skills required to effectively meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including a knowledge of, and interest in, digital communications including social media.
• A positive and proactive attitude to work both independently and collaboratively with others.

Benefits:

There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you:

• 25 days leave and 9 public holidays per annum, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Extras scheme, and an extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
• Company pension contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• On-site occupational health service.
• Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.

We’re happy to talk about hybrid working to help you balance work, life, and to achieve your goals in both – we’re focused on creating an inclusive working environment where colleagues can collaborate, create and thrive to deliver results and perform at their best.