Friday 6th March, 9am.
We are SIFA Fireside, the support service for any adult in Birmingham that faces homelessness. For 40 years we have supported Birmingham’s most vulnerable people through Homelessness Intervention, Prevention and Recovery services.
Communications and Campaigns Lead - 35 hours per week - £27,385 per annum pro rata
The purpose of the role is to support the development of SIFA Fireside through effective communications and campaigns. This role reports directly to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and is critical in raising our profile, raising funds and communicating the difference that SIFA Fireside and our supporters make to people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. From external communications and awareness-raising campaigns to assisting with internal initiatives, this is a varied role which will work to maximise and strengthen our impact in the community.
Key Tasks (selection of):
1. Overseeing a range of communications campaigns covering schools and corporate fundraising, team challenges and social events as well as affecting change on a local and national level.
2. Supporting with organising a range of events including increasing awareness and fundraising initiatives both at SIFA Fireside and out in the community.
3. Writing press releases and promoting newsworthy stories before pitching to media outlets.
4. Taking responsibility for SIFA Fireside’s social media strategy, responding to supporter enquiries online and providing statistics as requested.
5. Review and update SIFA Fireside’s website, in liaison with the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
6. Assisting with corporate volunteer conversions (incl. liaising with volunteers, arranging photographs, supporting with feedback forms).
7. Exploring and assisting with creative ways to bring SIFA Fireside’s work to life via, for example, video and infographics.
8. Leading on internal communications initiatives to ensure consistency across the organisation.
For the full list of Key Tasks, Managerial Responsibilities and Requirements, please see the Job Description and Person Spec on our website. For an informal chat about the role, please get in touch with Robb Sheppard, Head of Fundraising and Communications, on 0121 766 1700.
Closing date is 6th March at 9.00 am.
Apply here
Please send completed applications to recruitment@sifafireside.co.uk
Published: 19th February, 2026
Updated: 25th February, 2026
Author: Unverified User
Location: 48-52 Allcock Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4DY
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