Career Opportunities
FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Location: Oxford (with occasional travel to Buckinghamshire or other locations)
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 pro-rata (experience dependent)
Hours: 30 hours per week; Permanent following probation period
Are you ready to build your career in fundraising and communications while making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people?
Are you skilled at telling compelling stories and generating income through innovative fundraising and communications to support incredible work?
Are you excited to join an award-winning charity during a time of growth?
This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a range of fundraising and communications activities while working for an award-winning charity.
About One-Eighty
We’re an ambitious charity that has been bridging the gap between mental health and education since 2011. From intensive 1:1 interventions to preventative mental health projects and professional training, we support young people aged 4-18 across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Now, more than ever, young people need support to thrive, and we’re growing our team to meet that demand.
About the Role
As our Fundraising and Communications Officer, you will
Help generate income from a portfolio of trusts, foundations, corporate supporters, and community fundraising.
Craft compelling donor communications, funding applications, and donor reports.
Manage relationships with donors, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
Support and coordinate fundraising events.
Create engaging content for our social media channels and website, keeping our supporters informed and inspired.
Work with local media to raise awareness of our vital work.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career in the charity sector. You’ll work closely with an experienced fundraising lead, gaining valuable insights and support to progress in this field.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:
At least two years’ experience in charity fundraising or communications;
Excellent writing skills, with a talent for creating clear, persuasive content;
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
Confidence using tools like Excel, Canva, Hootsuite, and fundraising database, Donorfy;
A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and
A can-do mindset and a desire to learn and grow in the field of charity fundraising and communications.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in the charity sector. You’ll be part of a passionate and supportive team, working to ensure young people can access the mental health support they need to thrive.
How to Apply
Please send a detailed CV, a completed Equal Opportunities Form and a brief covering letter explaining your suitability for the role marked for the attention of Kelly Jennings-Robinson to recruitment@one-eighty.org.uk. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Key Dates
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
Interview Dates: February 12, 2025
Start Date: March 2025
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED - MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS
Due to the continued high demand for our services, we are recruiting for Mental Health Workers.
They will deliver interventions to support vulnerable young people and their families across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire with their mental health needs to re-engage with education.
Do you have a passion for improving young people’s mental health?
Do you want to work somewhere that values and protect time for creative thinking?
Do you enjoy a collaborative work environment with colleagues and other professionals?
Are you eager to learn and progress your career in the mental health, education and voluntary sector?
If so these unique and varied roles might be for you!
Job Location - Oxford
£24,570 - £25,444
Hours - Full-time but part-time would be considered.
Closing Date - 9am on 16th January, although applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are advised.
To Apply - Send your completed Application Form, CV and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@one-eighty.org.uk. Please note, all documents must be included for your application to be considered.
What would my average day look like?
Join a planning meeting with colleagues
Writing a plan for your session (with Jamie, aged 10)
Text Jamie’s Foster Carers before you go to check how his morning went
Travel to Jamie’s primary school
Deliver your one-to-one session with Jamie which aims to help him learn new ways to manage his feelings
Update Jamie’s teaching assistant on how your session went
Travel back to the office or home
Write up your session reflecting on progress against targets
What do we offer?
Training in CBT and DBT and at least an hour of CPD per week
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
2 weeks of additional leave over the Christmas break
Career progression
Flexible working policy
Most importantly - an exciting and rewarding role that is different every day!
