Charity registered in Scotland SC045492
About Us
We’re Euan’s Guide, the award-winning disabled access review charity making it easier for disabled people to find places to go. At the heart of the charity is our disabled access review website - euansguide.com - where disabled people and their friends, families and carers can find and share disabled access information. We also make tens of thousands of accessible toilets safer and run the UK’s largest and longest running Access Survey.
We have ambitious plans to grow and have secured funding for an exciting new project for which we are looking for a Community Manager.
The Role
The Community Manager will lead the travel and transport related reviewing project.
You will be responsible for ‘Community Mapping’ - planning and prioritising locations, transport hubs and venues to be visited. You will also lead on Community Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement and production of supporting resources.
You will have a passion for UK travel and should expect to spend a significant portion of your time exploring new locations particularly around UK transport hubs.
You will report to the CEO and manage the Review Coordinators whose main focus will be submitting disabled access information and Community Engagement. You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that key milestones are met.
We are an ambitious charity, passionate about making the world more accessible to all disabled people. We have a strong focus on technology so Euan’s Guide is often in a unique position of having the advantages and challenges of both a charity and tech business… there is no ‘typical day’!
About Us
We’re Euan’s Guide, the award-winning disabled access review charity making it easier for disabled people to find places to go. At the heart of the charity is our disabled access review website - euansguide.com - where disabled people and their friends, families and carers can find and share disabled access information. We also make tens of thousands of accessible toilets safer and run the UK’s largest and longest running Access Survey.
We have ambitious plans to grow and have secured funding for an exciting new project for which we are looking for a Project Manager.
The Role
You’ll have the opportunity to deliver new technologies and content to help make the world a more accessible place.
You will be project managing new accessible tools so disabled people can travel in confidence including a new website and mobile app.
You will also work with the Community Manager and the rest of the Project Team as they collate and publish disabled access information at transport hubs, venues and businesses.
You’ll be ensuring the project remains on track and to budget, providing regular updates to the CEO and Board and external stakeholders.
We are an ambitious charity, passionate about making the world more accessible to all disabled people. We have a strong focus on technology so Euan’s Guide is often in a unique position of having the advantages and challenges of both a charity and tech business… there is no ‘typical day’!
Top job! Head of Development and Partnerships
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Edinburgh with hybrid working
- Closing 23rd October 2023
Do you have an ability to secure funding that makes the world a better place? We’re on the search for a Head of Development and Partnerships. This is a new role for us and an exciting opportunity for a proven fundraiser keen for your next challenge.
About Us
We’re Euan’s Guide, the award-winning disabled access review charity making it easier for disabled people to find places to go. At the heart of the charity is our disabled access review website - euansguide.com - where disabled people and their friends, families and carers can find and share disabled access information. We also make tens of thousands of accessible toilets safer and run the UK’s largest and longest running Access Survey.
As we approach our 10th anniversary, we have ambitious plans to grow. We now need to recruit a Head of Development and Partnerships to assist us in implementing our strategy alongside our Chief Executive and Board.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional person to shape and develop our income streams. With a huge scope for growth, we are looking for a leader who can inspire support through partnerships, trusts and foundations and major donors.
You’ll be joining our small and dynamic team at an exciting time in our growth. This critical role will be key to our plans, it is a new post and presents an opportunity for the successful and ambitious candidate to make the role your own. You will be reporting to the Chief Executive.
We are an ambitious charity, passionate about making the world more accessible to all disabled people. We have a strong focus on technology so Euan’s Guide is often in a unique position of having the challenges and advantages of both a charity and tech business… there is no ‘typical day’!
Main Responsibilities
We’re looking for an all-rounder to be responsible for developing and delivering Euan’s Guide revenue strategy, including our income generating activities and stakeholder partnerships. You will help us to deliver sustainable income to support our work.
Our strongest area of funding is currently Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for growing restricted and unrestricted grant funding income from charitable trusts and foundations across Scotland and the UK. We also want to grow our fundraising streams such as major donor, individual giving and legacies.
We want to develop new products and services which will appeal to our venue partners and corporate businesses.
You will be able to recognise, explore and maximise any new opportunities that come our way to generate income and improve sustainability.
You will be responsible for the creation of engaging content, reports and case studies to report on our outcomes and prove our impact.
You will be responsible for accurate reporting and preparing quarterly updates and forecasts for the Board of Trustees.
Desirable Skills
- High levels of motivation and resourcefulness with the ability to operate strategically, think creatively and find solutions to opportunities and challenges
- Great communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence others.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and to recognise and act on opportunities
- Sharing your interest in disabled access, inclusion and equality
Desirable Experience
- A successful track record in trusts and foundations fundraising including creating and submitting funding proposals, application forms and funding reports.
- Experience in developing and generating revenue through corporate partnerships
- Managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholder groups, including volunteers, funders, charities, commercial organisations and other partners
- Experience of measuring and reporting on outcomes and communicating impact to stakeholders
Additional Information
We’re based in Edinburgh – whilst not essential it would be great if you are too! We work on a hybrid basis from our HQ in CodeBase.
We anticipate a full time role (35hrs per week) starting in December 2023 however we can be flexible and will discuss this with suitable candidates.
As a small organisation, you may find yourself getting involved in lots more! You should be an effective ambassador for any event or activity you’re involved in.
Candidates are encouraged to apply if you think you can bring something special to Euan’s Guide even if your experience does not precisely match the job description.
If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Initial discussions to find out more are welcome. To arrange an informal, confidential chat about the role please contact Antonia Lee-Bapty, with a brief summary of your experience and questions that you have.
Euan’s Guide are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from under-represented groups of people including disabled people, black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with experience in the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates.
Euan’s Guide is the award-winning disabled access charity. We’re best known for euansguide.com the disabled access review website but we also make tens of thousands of accessible toilets safer, run the UK’s largest Access Survey and lots more!
We are a small but mighty charity, our work has never been more needed and you will be joining us at an exciting time in our growth.
About the role
We're looking for our new Communications Manager, a vital role at the heart of our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a natural storyteller with strong communications experience who is passionate about accessibility. We're looking for a team member who can plan a strategy, grow audiences, manage activities and measure results.
You will:
- Love to write, whether it's a tweet, blog or press release you'll be used to creating engaging copy that generates results.
- Lead on our communications including development and implementation of our communications strategy.
- Take charge of day to day content for our website, social media channels, newsletters, external partners and more.
- Develop and deliver new PR and marketing ideas to target, grow and engage our many different audiences.
- Maximise media opportunities by responding to press enquiries, proactively pitching stories, developing and maintaining strong connections with journalists .
- Enjoy a challenge! We are a small but dynamic organisation so you will need to be able to switch between strategic thinking and day to day delivery.
We’re on the search for our new Communications Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a natural storyteller with strong marketing experience who is passionate about accessibility.
Who are we?
We’re Euan’s Guide, the award-winning disabled access review charity making it easier for disabled people to find great places to go. At the heart of the charity is our disabled access review website - EuansGuide.com - where disabled people and their family, friends and carers can find and share disabled access information. Our website has thousands of disabled access reviews for places across the UK and beyond.
In addition to our review website, we also run award-winning projects and activities including:
• The Red Lifeline Project – a lifesaving project that has made over 60,000 accessible toilets safer to date.
• The Access Survey, the UK’s biggest and longest running Access Survey.
• Scotland’s Accessibility Highlights – a series of guides created in conjunction with VisitScotland highlighting some of Scotland’s accessible locations, places and spaces.
During the Covid-19 crisis we have been busy supporting our users through various campaigns and initiatives, including our Forum, our Voices of Covid blog series and our virtual events.
Could you be our new Communications Manager?
Our Communications Manager has a vital role within Euan’s Guide. You’ll look after all of our day-to-day communications, focusing on three main areas, Digital Communications, Social Media and PR… But as with all small and dynamic organisations you’ll find yourself getting involved with much more!
We’re excited to be looking for a team member who can plan a strategy, grow audiences, manage activities and measure results.
Please download our Communications Manager PDF below for more information.