Development Assistant

Responsible to: Development Manager Liaises with: Staff, faculty, students, patrons and friends of the College Hours: 3 - 4 days (21 - 28 hours) per week Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum gross FTE  About Leo Baeck College Leo Baeck College is a preeminent institution of Jewish scholarship and learning, combining inspirational, high calibre teaching with a commitment to developing rabbis, other professionals, and lay leaders who will build sustainable, accessible, and thriving Progressive Jewish communities.  The College campus is on a seven-acre site in the heart of North London with good transport links to central London. On site, LBC occupies a Grade II* listed building where classrooms, seminar rooms, student study rooms and offices are located, along with a cafe.  Role Job Purpose: To provide fundraising, engagement, events, marketing and communications support to the Development Manager and Communications Executive.  Duties Manage donor database – Donorfy Track Patrons & Friends engagement and financial journeys, liaise with patrons Draft and edit communications copy (press releases, publications, social media posts, etc...) Provide weekly support for the Communications Director, who is only available 1 day per week. Update & maintain web content Execute social media strategies Create and curate compelling content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Monitor and respond to social media comments, messages and mention Assist in the delivery of fundraising and engagement events.  Person Specification  Essential Strong Understanding of Progressive Judaism Flair for social media & developing stories Copy writing experience IT proficiency including Outlook, Word and Excel Experience using databases Initiative and ability to be proactive Excellent communication skills Ability to work under pressure; a competent multi-tasker with acute attention to detail Prepared to undertake a wide range of tasks, a willingness to be flexible in approach to work, and an ability to work as an integral part of the team  Desirable Previous experience working in higher education administration Previous experience working in a charity Previous experience of grant writing  Applications to be submitted by full CV and cover letter to Bill Varon, via the 'Apply' button above, by 10 April 2024