Social Media & Public Relations Fundraiser

We are looking for a keen social media practitioner who is enthusiastic about promoting Bethany's work and mission through multiple social media and press channels, and a variety of formats. The ideal candidate will have an eye for impactful content and design and a vision for engaging new and existing supporters, while raising vital funds for Bethany through traditional and digital fundraising. You will work with a broad range of stakeholders from service users and staff to volunteers and supporters, as well with other professionals delivering publications, events and fundraising appeals. You will be creating press releases, and project managing campaigns from inception through to final debrief. As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment., We have 5 shops in Edinburgh, 1 in Gullane and a new one in Glasgow to support the vital services we provide. All our services focus on relieving the immediate suffering and meeting the long terms needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland. We don't just work with homeless people. We stop people becoming homeless in the first place. When you join Bethany you are supporting projects such as the Welcome Centre, Care Van, Family Support work, Housing Support, etc. As a Retail Assistant you will join a fantastic team of staff and volunteers. You will make decisions on the sorting, recycling, pricing and displaying of donated goods in line with pricing guidelines for the shop. This position also requires competent use of the till, and some financial tasks. You will be opening up and closing the shop, working alternating Saturdays. When working without a manager in the shop, you are required to follow daily and weekly work plans as set out by the Shop Manager.

We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.

• Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.
• Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member's pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.
• Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.