Do you want to bring The Vegan Society and veganism to a wider audience? 
There are currently two paid vacancies at The Vegan Society:
Fundraising and Income Generation Manager
Closing date for applications: Mon 29 April 2013 at 9 am GMT. No agencies. For an informal discussion of this role, please contact Ruth Semple, Head of Communications, Public Policy and Research on ruths@vegansociety.com or 0121 523 1742.
Media & Public Relations Manager
Closing date for applications: Mon 29 April 2013 at 9 am GMT. No agencies. For an informal discussion of this role, please contact Ruth Semple, Head of Communications, Public Policy and Research on ruths@vegansociety.com or 0121 523 1742.
Due to limited resources and the large number of applications we receive, we are only able to inform short listed candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies.
Closing date for applications: Mon 29 April 2013 at 9 am GMT.
Candidate interviews: Week commencing Mon 6 May 2013.
In 2014 The Vegan Society will be celebrating her 70th Anniversary. We aim to raise at least £170,000 to fund our advocacy, policy and education work. We have a series of events and projects planned to celebrate all we have achieved to date. The Society further looks to the future to make veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media. Can you help us achieve this target within two years?
The Fundraising Manager will focus on generating income from trusts and foundations, as well as statutory grants (European and UK government departments). We are looking for someone who has flair, creativity and energy to drive forward a new programme of fundraising in these areas. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
The successful candidate will likely have at least one year of experience in fundraising with a strong foundation and trusts grant track record, along with either experience of, or a keen interest in, Statutory grants to enable The Vegan Society to achieve our targets and support our innovative campaigns.
This role is initially for two years with the possibility of extension. This position is for four or five days a week (flexibility in working hours can be considered) and the starting salary is between £22,000 and £25,000 pro rata (depending on skills and experience).
The Vegan Society welcomes diversity amongst its Members, Officers and Trustees and associated persons and is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practice in all areas of its work, including its governing Council.
For further details: please download the Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply: please download our Application Form. No agencies.
For an informal discussion please contact Ruth Semple, Head of Communications, Public Policy and Research on ruths@vegansociety.com or 0121 523 1742.
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Closing date for applications: Mon 29 April 2013 at 9 am GMT.
Candidate interviews: Week commencing Mon 6 May 2013.
In 2014 The Vegan Society will be celebrating her 70th Anniversary. We aim to significantly raise our media and PR profile to expand our advocacy, policy and education work. We have a series of events and projects planned to celebrate all we have achieved to date. The Society further looks to the future to make veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media. Can you help us achieve this target?
The aim of this role is to strengthen the Society’s profile in print and broadcast media, building relationships with journalists and connecting them with our stories. Working with the Head of CPPR and the senior management team you will devise and implement a media relations strategy aimed at raising the profile of the Society throughout the UK (and internationally if appropriate) while supporting the work of the CPPR and Business Development departments.
The successful candidate will likely be media savvy and persuasive with the ability to ‘sell’ stories to local, specialist and national press. You will possess excellent copywriting skills and will be able to adapt to turn around media requests quickly. Your excellent communication skills will allow you to work with a wide variety of contacts.
The Vegan Society welcomes diversity amongst its Members, Officers and Trustees and associated persons and is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practice in all areas of its work, including its governing Council.
For further details: please download the Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply: please download our Application Form. No agencies.
For an informal discussion please contact Ruth Semple, Head of Communications, Public Policy and Research on ruths@vegansociety.com or 0121 523 1742.
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Volunteering
Can you offer your skills as a volunteer? Do you have specialist skills, such as graphic design, journalism or vegan recipe writing? Please send details to info@vegansociety.com to let us know how you could help. Want your region to be more vegan-friendly? Link up with other vegans near you online, via local vegan-friendly shops and cafes, or through The Vegan magazine. If you are in the UK or Eire, please contact your nearest Vegan Society Local Contact or Group to get involved and find out more.