Fundraising and Communications Officer

JRS UK is recruiting full-time Fundraising and Communications Officer as part of our Communications, Fundraising, and Advocacy team.

You ll be part of a mission that restores dignity, hope, and agency to people rebuilding their lives after displacement. Whether you're crafting a fundraising appeal, sharing stories on social media, or meeting with refugee friends to help supporters understand their experiences, your work will have real impact. If you're passionate about justice, creative in your communication, and eager to build meaningful relationships, this is your chance to make a difference every single day.

Job description

1. Supporter engagement:

• Thanking and recording donations; maintaining up-to-date supporter records

• Supporting outreach through JRS UK events such as our Advent Service and report launches

• Representing JRS UK at external events such as Greenbelt festival or the National Justice and Peace Network conference

• Undertaking talks and appeals in parishes or school

2. Digital and Offline communications:

• Producing and distributing printed materials (e.g. quarterly newsletters; publicity materials; parish resources)

• Maintaining and developing JRS UK s digital presence (e.g. website; social media; e-updates)

• Capturing and managing digital assets (such as audio, photographs, and videos)

• Developing content for JRS UK s website, newsletters, and social media scoping and drafting content that champion refugee voices, shares our work, or engages supporters in our advocacy

• Analysing web traffic and social media engagement to inform future activity

3. Appeals

• Supporting the delivery of JRS UK s three direct-mail appeals (Advent, Lent, World Day of Migrants and Refugees) and our annual legacy appeal by:

  • Researching and drafting content

  • Curating and segmenting data

  • Sourcing and producing visuals

4. Trust fundraising

• Stewarding relationships with some small and medium sized trusts

• Drafting and submiting grant applications and reports

5. Other duties as required by the Communications and Fundraising Manager or Head of Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy