Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

HEAD OF FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS - MATERNITY COVER

Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 17th June

Interview Date:  W/c 22nd June 

Please note that we can only accept applications from those who have the right to work in the UK. As we are not registered sponsors under the UK government sponsorship scheme for workers, we are unfortunately unable to help with visa applications.

We are also not able to accept applications from any of our current service users.

The role

Head of Communications and Fundraising - Maternity Cover

Our mission is to reduce homelessness for refugees and to help them access accommodation as a first step towards integration in their new life in the UK. We believe that all people should have a place to call home and our core values are justice, welcome and partnership. These provide the foundation for the ethos upon which we operate as a Christian CIC. 

Refugee Welcome Homes plays a central role as one of Bristol’s refugee support organisations, working closely with Bristol City Council and other refugee organisations.

We have an exciting maternity cover role available for Head of Communications and Fundraising. You will be an integral member of our close-knit team who will help develop and steady the organisation and steer our communications and fundraising at a crucial and exciting time in our evolution. We converted from a Community Interest Company to a fully fledged Charitable Organisation in February this year and we are excited to see how this impacts us, especially for fundraising.

Hours: 15-22.5 hours per week

Type of contract Maternity cover (10 months, to March 2027)

Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum pro rata

Place of Work: Working from home with team meetings in Bristol as required (approximately every 6 weeks)

Responsible to: The Directors 

Commencement of this JD: 1 June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Who will you work with? 

• Directors

• Board of Trustees as required

Job summary

Critical to this role is the skillset to participate in the leadership of the organisation, specifically to deliver on the existing fundraising strategy and communications strategy in order to deliver the charity’s objectives. You will promote our values and ethos and represent the organisation externally at a senior level.

The role is ultimately about being called to make a difference in the lives of those who are often marginalised or who have gone through significant difficulties in finding a place to call home. 

Hours

You will be required to work 15 to 22.5 hours per week usually between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, exact hours to be agreed. Our core working hours are 10am to 4pm. This position may require working some evenings and late afternoons and the occasional Saturday or Sunday.

Specific responsibilities

Communications

• You will use our Communications strategy to achieve our aims

• You will engage with decision makers and key influencers, demonstrating strong interpersonal, negotiating and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external partners at a senior level.

• You will work closely with the Director of Partnerships to facilitate increased landlord acquisition including providing communications support to the church and refugee agency partnerships work. 

• You will lead in landlord acquisition campaigns

• You will have oversight of social media and content creation work

• You will ensure our communications are in-line with the voice of RWH

• You will update website

Fundraising

• You will use the fundraising strategy to achieve Refugee Welcome Home’s objectives.

• You will have responsibility for the execution of the communications and fundraising strategies, ensuring they represent Refugee Welcome Homes effectively and credibly at the highest level and to all external audiences (e.g. the public, governments, local council and other agencies as well as with hosts and lodgers/guests). 

• You will take the lead in our Trusts and Foundations fundraising to ensure that RWH is financially stable year-on-year and able to build up reserves.

• You will report to current donors with updates on our work

Ad-hoc

• You will attend meetings with national and regional partners to represent the work of RWH, as agreed by the Directors.

• You will provide strategic advice to the Directors in your area of responsibility.

• You will undertake such responsibilities as required by the team.

• You will be responsible for working with the Board of Trustees for reporting on your strategic objectives.

• You will participate in the devotional aspects of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Leadership

This involves soft skills such as listening and empathy, patience, creativity and dependability.

Demonstrate strategic analytical thinking and problem-solving ability to understand how to make changes and the effect this has on the company's performance in the future.

Be able to make sound decisions based on logical and strategic thinking and be prepared to take responsibility for decisions.  

Should be able to face challenging or stressful situations calmly while continuing to make well-considered decisions. 

Interpersonal skills

Strong interpersonal skills across all sectors of the public. Demonstrable interpersonal, negotiating and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external partners at a senior level.

Communication

Experience in delivering strategic communication plans.

Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate strategic decisions to the management team, staff and partners. 

Ability to write and manage social media streams and our website, ensuring SEO. 

Highly developed verbal communication skills including the skill to speak engagingly to a range of audiences, including the public and media.

Strong active listening skills as well as the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing with people of all skill levels, languages and abilities. 

Highly developed written communication skills to produce documents, reports, and articles that are engaging, clear and practical.

Organisational skills
Excellent organisational skills, including time management, planning, and the ability to prioritise to ensure work is delivered on time and to agreed standards. 

Christian ethos

Be comfortable with the Christian ethos of the organisation, sympathetic to the Christian Faith and happy to attend weekly devotions.

DESIRABLES

Languages

No specific requirements

Refugee Sector experience

Knowledge of the Refugee Sector and understanding of the experience and needs of refugees in the UK.

Flexibility

Ability to be a flexible team member with the ability to work in a small organisation where everyone needs to help out. 

WHAT'S FOR YOU:

• A comprehensive induction programme

• Flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm).

• A generous 28 days annual leave (plus paid Bank Holidays).

APPLICATION:

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you.

To apply, please provide: 

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you. Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have including any practical examples that you may have which meet the Essential Specification and if applicable the Desirable Specifications.

• CV - a short 1-2 page CV setting out your experience and qualifications.

To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to jess@refugeewelcomehomes.net

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at RWH and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy

Refugee Welcome Homes requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

For more information about Refugee Welcome Homes, please visit our website at www.refugeewelcomehomes.net/home

Current Vacancies

HEAD OF FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS - MATERNITY COVER