Digital Marketing and Fundraising Officer
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Establishment: The Deaf Academy
Location: Exmouth, Devon
Salary: £26,500
Department: Partnership & Community
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 12/03/2025 17:00
Interview Date: -
Start Date: April 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: AYR - All year round
Hours per Week: 37.00
Weeks per Year: 52.140
Pay Grade: TDA 23
Join Our Team as a Digital Marketing and Fundraising Officer!
Are you passionate about making a difference through digital marketing and fundraising? Do you want to be part of our small team at a pivotal moment in our charity’s history? If so, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you.
About the Role:
The Deaf Academy, founded in 1826, opened its doors to its home in the vibrant seaside town of Exmouth in 2020. As a Digital Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you will play a crucial role in a team dedicated to raising the profile of the Deaf Academy, demonstrating best practice, looking to the future, and helping us build on its increasing success. Your primary focus will be on digital marketing, but you will also support all areas of marketing and fundraising, including events. We are planning for our 200th anniversary in 2026, when we will be celebrating Deaf culture and history and creating a lasting bicentenary legacy. This is a unique chance to contribute to this milestone and our vision for the future.
About You:
* A digital marketing enthusiast, with strong skills in digital marketing, design and content creation.
* A creative thinker with the ability to develop engaging visual and written content. Possibly with experience of an education or care setting, across an age range of 6 to 25.
* A great team member who is collaborative, supportive and able to build positive relationships both internally and externally.
* Aspirational and adaptable. One day is never the same. You will be willing to deliver various marketing and fundraising activities in support of the Academy’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Digital Marketing: Create and manage high-quality content for our digital channels, including social media and our website.
* Visual Content: Develop engaging visual content, including photography and video, to tell compelling stories about our work.
* Strategy and Planning: Contribute to marketing and fundraising plans, bringing fresh ideas and initiatives to the table.
* Monitoring and Evaluation: Keep track of digital trends, monitor analytics, and report on our marketing performance.
* Marketing Materials: Assist in the creation and proofreading of marketing materials, ensuring they are accurate and high-quality.
* Public Relations: Identify news stories, draft press releases, and support media relations.
* Events: Help plan and manage events, creating supporting marketing content and materials.
* Accessibility: Ensure all marketing materials are accessible to our diverse audiences, including creating British Sign Language videos for our staff and students.
Why Join Us?:
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity, particularly as the charity approaches its 200th anniversary next year. Be part of a historic celebration and future vision, helping us to continue our mission to help Deaf young people and the wider Deaf community to thrive.
* Sponsorship to achieve qualifications in British Sign Language up to Level 3 (including BSL Level 4 from January 2025)
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Group Personal Pension including 8% employer contribution
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Life Assurance
* Free onsite parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Long-term career development within a forward thinking and innovative organisation
* Subsidised lunches for £2
* Flexible working arrangements
Importantly, a supportive environment working with a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact.
If you're ready to make a difference and be part of something special, apply now!
Qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent - Essential
* Commitment to studying qualifications in British Sign Language (to achieve Level 3 within three years), or be already qualified - Essential
* Degree in Digital Marketing or a related discipline/willingness to learn and develop - Essential
* Professional Qualification Marketing and/or significant relevant experience in Marketing - Essential
Skills
* Knowledge of Digital Marketing Principles - Desirable
* Knowledge of market research techniques - Desirable
* Basic understanding of graphic design principles/packages – particularly Indesign/Adobe Photoshop/Canva - Essential
Safeguarding Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The Academy is a Disability Committed Employer in promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience.
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The Deaf Academy
1 Douglas Avenue
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 2AU
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