Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults who are living with dual sensory impairment. Our ambitions are high for members’ and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful life. Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and as a result, many dual sensory impaired people become isolated. Our services can make a vital difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, develop vital communication skills and re-establish social connections.
Do you enjoy planning and creating digital messaging that inspires others to bring lasting change? The digital landscape has changed and grown dramatically over the last 18 months, and this is an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we seek to reach new audiences, innovate digitally and tell engaging stories about the deafblind people we support. You’ll play a key role in managing our social media channels and website content, bringing the stories of people affected by deafblindness to life.
Working within the Fundraising Team, you’ll be highly organised and have experience of working in digital communications, fundraising or marketing. We’re looking for a creative person with plenty of ideas and initiative.
Successful marketing skills are essential, ideally in ‘selling the cause’ for a charity. Superior social media skills with experience of PR; copywriting; using social media for campaigning and/or marketing purposes are very important too. Highly organised, you should easily build rapport and develop relationships with a variety of different individuals, organisations, and groups. It is desirable that you have a knowledge of the charitable sector and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or a willingness to join. An enthusiasm to learn about deafblind people, their rights and to work in partnership with them is essential.
Closing Date: Friday January 26th, 2024
Interviews Monday February 12th/13th, 2024
For an application pack, please see below or contact HR@dbscotland.org.uk. Any inquiries or questions, please contact fundraisingmanager@dbscotland.org.uk.