Hello from Raleigh International UK!

Dear all,

We hope that this email finds you well.

We just wanted to give you a short update on what has been happening at Raleigh International, both at head office and in country.

Our project managers have arrived safely in country and are currently visiting their project sites and preparing for the arrival of their venturers. Our first India expedition has now begun and there is a real buzz of excitement in the air at field base. If you're interested in keeping up to date with what is happening in Costa Rica/Nicaragua and Malaysia you can read the current country blogs and if you would like to find out how the first ever India team is getting on, you can read all about it at the Raleigh India blog.

We are very excited about the year ahead and we are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting staff to join our team at head office. Please take a look at the jobs below and if you think one of these roles may be right for you, please send us your CV with a supporting statement. Please also pass on to any friends or relatives who you think may be interested. Please note that the alumni and events assistant, expedition training co-ordinator and expedition support co-ordinator positions are exclusively for Raleigh alumni.

Full job descriptions for each role can be found at our website.


Recruitment

Communications Manager

You will have extensive experience in media relations and evidence of success in devising and implementing creative media communication strategies and campaigns. You will possess first class written skills and the ability to write in a variety of styles.

The post holder will be responsible for managing Raleigh's PR activity and building awareness of the Raleigh brand through special campaigns, specifically the organisation's rebranding in 2008 and its 25th anniversary in 2009. You will play a key role in the development of a communications strategy. Working across the organisation you will ensure that the audience reach of Raleigh is maximised through a range of communications and ensure that consistent messages are conveyed to key audiences. You will also produce well written copy for Raleigh's publications and ensure that Raleigh's corporate identity is adhered to internally and externally.

The salary is circa £28,000.

To apply please send your CV with a supporting statement, of a maximum of 400 words, addressing the selection criteria to:

Mary-Jane Eva mary-jane.eva[at]raleigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 20 February 2008

Interview date: February 26 and 27 2008


Senior Account Manager

A demanding and challenging opportunity to be part of Raleigh's growth in the future. The role will report to the Head of Sales and Marketing, managing the recruitment team who are responsible for our work to bring young people onto the expeditions. The team's role is dedicated to building relationships with schools, universities and youth organisations across the UK and internationally in order to encourage referrals onto the core expeditions or the commissioning of bespoke expeditions.

This role will specifically focus on attracting bespoke commissions from schools, youth groups and membership organisations both from those who will fund themselves and from those we can fund through v. The role will manage relationships with the senior staff in schools, local authorities and youth groups and work closely with the Operations Team to provide adequate training, support and excellent customer service to the schools, organisations and their young people throughout the process.

The salary is circa £30,000 and will be appointed initially on a 12 month contract. Please read the full job description and person specification.

To apply please send your CV with a supporting statement, of a maximum of 400 words, addressing the selection criteria to:

Mary-Jane Eva mary-jane.eva[at]raleigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 13 February 2008

Interview date: March 3rd 2008


Assistant Accountant - Payments

This role has responsibility for processing supplier invoices, credit cards, petty cash, and advances to countries where expeditions take place. This includes responsibility for all stages of the payment cycle, from obtaining authorisation for payment, to execution of payment transactions, recording and bank reconciliation.

The role also includes recording and control of fixed assets, as well as adhoc analysis projects including forecasting, external reporting, and involvement in maintenance and development of accounting systems and processes.

The salary is £18,000 - £22,000 pa depending upon skills and experience.

To apply please send your CV with a supporting statement, of a maximum of 400 words, addressing the selection criteria to:

Mary-Jane Eva mary-jane.eva[at]raleigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 29 February 2008


Alumni and Events Assistant

An exciting and unique opportunity to join the Fundraising and Communications Team has arisen.

You will be a highly motivated person with an interest in and/or experience of the voluntary sector, youth work and volunteering. You will have first-hand experience of a Raleigh International expedition.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and managing volunteering opportunities for Raleigh alumni in conjunction with project partners and to encourage alumni and anyone interested to volunteer with Raleigh. In addition, the post holder will work closely with the alumni manager to create new offers for Raleigh alumni, including the organisation of various events. The post holder will also assist the team in organising events associated with Raleigh's 25th anniversary.

This is a fixed term contract for one year. The salary is circa £18,000.

To apply please send your CV with a supporting statement, of a maximum of 400 words, addressing the selection criteria to:

Mary-Jane Eva mary-jane.eva[at]raleigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 29 February 2008

Interview dates: 5 and 6 March 2006


Expedition Support Coordinator

A position in the Operations team, the post holder will be responsible for supporting Raleigh Volunteer Managers and Venturers, including those on Bespoke Programmes, in the process leading to their overseas Expedition. In addition, they will assist the Training Team in the planning and delivery of residential training courses in the UK.

You will be a highly motivated person with an interest in and/or experience of the overseas volunteer sector. You will be energetic and have strong customer service skills. It is essential that you have first-hand experience of a Raleigh International expedition.

This is a fixed term contract for one year. The salary is circa £18,000.

To apply please send your CV with a supporting statement, of a maximum of 400 words, addressing the selection criteria to:

Mary-Jane Eva mary-jane.eva[at]raleigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 20 February 2008

Interview dates: 27 and 28 February 2008


Training Coordinator

A position in the Operations Team, accountable for the planning, support and safe delivery of Raleigh International's UK Training activities and events.

You will be a highly motivated person with an interest in and/or experience of the training sector, youth work and volunteering. You will have first-hand experience of a Raleigh International expedition.

This is a fixed term contract for one year. The salary is circa £18,000.

To apply please send your CV with a supporting statement, of a maximum of 400 words, addressing the selection criteria to:

Mary-Jane Eva mary-jane.eva[at]raleigh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 20 February 2008

Interview dates: 27 and 28 February 2008


Additional Role

In addition to the two roles above, the Operations Team will be searching for one new member of the Volunteer Manager Recruitment and Support team. A job description and person specification will be available on the Raleigh website by Friday 8th February.


Alumni Form

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask you to complete our alumni registration form if you haven't yet had the chance to do so. Remember, all those who complete it will be entered into a prize draw to win two weeks on expedition! You can access the form here.

Thank you for taking the time to keep up to date with Raleigh International and I hope to hear from you soon.

With best wishes,

Debra Hay
Alumni Manager
020 7183 1280/ debra.hay[at]raleigh.org.uk