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Grants & Communications Lead

Scope of the job

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Grants and Communications Lead to drive fundraising and external engagement for our mission to empower young people to engage in politics and democracy. In this pivotal role, you will take the lead in securing vital funding through compelling grant applications and stakeholder relationships, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our impactful activities.

 

Alongside fundraising, you’ll design and implement a communications strategy that amplifies our mission, strengthens our brand, and fosters meaningful connections with stakeholders, funders, and the wider sector. Combining creativity with strategic insight, you will play a key role in advancing our vision, delivering impactful campaigns, and sharing stories that inspire action.

 

If you are passionate about making a difference, skilled in both securing funding and telling powerful stories, and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

Grants and Fundraising

  • Identify potential funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and government bodies aligned with the charity's mission

  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals

  • Write and submit compelling grant applications and funding proposals

  • Manage relationships with funders and stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and updates

  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather content and data for funding proposals and reports

  • Prepare and submit accurate grant reports, detailing project progress, outcomes, and financial accountability

  • Maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities

  • Research new funding streams, including corporate sponsorships or individual giving opportunities

 

External Communications

  • Develop and execute a communications strategy to promote the charity’s activities and successes

  • Liaise with our Social Media Lead to create engaging content for social media, newsletters, blogs, and press releases.

  • Act as the primary media contact and manage relationships with journalists and media outlets

  • Develop campaigns to raise awareness of the charity’s mission and increase public engagement

  • Build and nurture partnerships with external stakeholders, including NGOs, government bodies, and educational institutions

  • Represent the charity at events, networking opportunities, and public engagements

  • Advocate for the organization’s mission and objectives with key stakeholders and policymakers

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Track and report on the outcomes of funded projects, ensuring alignment with funder expectations

  • Use data and case studies to demonstrate the charity’s impact in communications materials

  • Evaluate the success of communication campaigns

  • Work closely with the Engagement Team to understand the charity’s projects and ensure alignment with funder requirements

  • Collaborate with the Leadership Team to align fundraising and communications strategies with organizational goals​​

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please send an email to melisha@mlms.org.uk with your cover letter, CV and any additional material you wish to share.

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Additional Information

  • The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to MLMS’ Equal Opportunities Statement

  • The post holder must accept responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety in the workplace are adhered to at all times

  • The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK's implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR))

 

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post.

 

 

Further Information

 

MLMS confirms its commitment to equal opportunities in all its activities. It is intended that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of political belief, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or social class. Selection and promotion criteria are kept under review to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of the job requirements and on their relevant personal merits, and are not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

 

If you have a disability and are interested in this post, MLMS welcomes your application.  For an informal discussion you may wish to contact on:

 

E-mail:         melisha@mlms.org.uk

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