Who is Charity Bank

Charity Bank is a savings and loans bank with a mission to use money for good. We use the money our savers entrust to us to make loans to charities, social enterprises and organisations with charitable purposes. Our community of borrowers, savers, shareholders and staff are all working towards one goal – helping to create lasting social change in our communities. If you believe that banks have a vital role to play in creating a world, we all want to live in and you want to live your values at work, apply for this vacancy today.

Charity Bank Recruitment Process

At Charity Bank, we prioritise inclusion and fairness in our recruitment process. Our use of recruitment software helps mitigate unconscious bias by incorporating skill-based questions alongside CVs. Responses and CVs are anonymised and reviewed in random order by our hiring team to ensure an equal chance for all candidates, regardless of background. Demographic questions are strictly for statistical purposes, ensuring a balanced candidate pool. Opting out of these questions is an option.

We review all applications within two weeks after the closing date, so expect feedback shortly thereafter. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please email us at recruitment@charitybank.org.

Four-Day Week with Full-Time Pay 

Charity Bank's Four-Day Week initiative, open to all employees from day one, champions work-life balance by providing four days of work with full-time pay. This innovative approach underscores productivity, equal compensation, and the creation of an inclusive workplace in line with Charity Bank's social mission. The 32-hour workweek typically spans four eight-hour days, offering flexibility to typically choose Friday or Monday as the day off. Days off are protected and treated like weekends, ensuring uninterrupted personal time. The arrangement is flexible, adapting to part-time employees on a pro rata basis. 

Marketing Assistant Job Overview:

Charity Bank is seeking a motivated and creative Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic team. The Marketing Assistant will play a key role in supporting the implementation of our marketing strategies to raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and propel the mission of Charity Bank forward.

•  The role involves creating content, managing social media, supporting the website, assisting with events, and ensuring brand consistency.

•  The ideal candidate is eager to learn, familiar with digital marketing, and possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.

•  While experience is desirable, a proactive and creative mindset, along with a passion for marketing and Charity Bank's mission, are crucial.

• Flexibility, tenacity, and a solutions-focused approach characterise the thinking style sought for this position.

Responsibilities:

1.       Content Creation:

• Assist in the creation of engaging and impactful content for various channels, including social media, email newsletters, and the website.

• Collaborate with internal teams and engage with our customers to gather information and capture stories that highlight the positive impact of Charity Bank's work.

2.       Social Media Management:

• Manage and curate content for Charity Bank's social media platforms.

• Monitor social media channels, engage with followers, and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

3.       Website Support:

• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of Charity Bank's website content.

4.       Event Support:

• Assist in the planning and execution of events, both online and offline, to promote Charity Bank's initiatives.

• Coordinate logistics, manage invitations, and provide on-site support during events.

5.       Brand Management:

• Ensure consistency in brand messaging and visual identity across all marketing materials.

• Support the creation of visually appealing and on-brand assets.

6.       Marketing Team Support

• Supporting the wider Marketing Team with other projects as required.

 Person Specification

  Experience Essential:

• Eager to learn and passionate.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing trends.

Experience Desirable:

• Experience (internship or otherwise) in marketing or a relevant role.

Special Aptitudes:

• Ability to deliver results and outcomes.

• Excellent presentation and verbal and written communication skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail; highly organised and systematic.

• Balancing competing priorities and stakeholder interests.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Influencing skills.

• Numerically competent.

• Ability to conduct analysis.

Special Aptitudes Desirable:

• Understanding of marketing principles, tools, and strategies.

• Photoshop and InDesign skills.

Disposition:

• Passion for the mission of Charity Bank and its marketing activities.

• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative.

• Team-player, supporting the marketing team and the whole bank.

• Process-driven, able to follow, review, and improve processes.

• Persistence, an eye for detail, and ability to complete projects within deadlines.

Thinking Style:

• Flexible; able to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.

• Tenacious and solutions focused.

• High level of common sense, sound judgment, and practicality.

• Good at evaluating customer needs through effective questioning and quick assimilation of available information.

• Creative, able to think outside the norm and consider different approaches.