Job title: Communications & Campaigns Officer
Salary: £24,837 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Date last updated: April 2026
Who are we?
We are SIFA Fireside, the support service for any adult in Birmingham that faces homelessness. For 40 years we have supported Birmingham’s most vulnerable people through Homelessness Intervention, Prevention and Recovery services.
Overall purpose of job:
The purpose of the role is to support the development of SIFA Fireside through effective communications and campaigns. This role reports directly to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and is critical in raising our profile, raising funds and communicating the difference that SIFA Fireside and our supporters make to people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. From external communications and awareness-raising campaigns to assisting with internal initiatives, this is a varied role which will work to maximise and strengthen our impact in the community.
Key tasks (selection of):
- Supporting with a range of communications campaigns covering schools and corporate fundraising, team challenges and social events as well as affecting change on a local and national level.
- Writing press releases and promoting newsworthy stories before pitching to media outlets.
- Supporting with SIFA Fireside’s social media strategy, responding to supporter enquiries online and providing statistics as requested.
- Supporting keeping SIFA Fireside’s website up to date, in liaison with the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
- Supporting with organising a range of events including increasing awareness and fundraising initiatives both at SIFA Fireside and out in the community.
For the full list of Key Tasks, Working Conditions Requirements, please see the Job description and Person Spec link below.
For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Robb Sheppard, Head of Fundraising and Communications on 0121 766 1700 or email robbsheppard@sifafireside.co.uk.
To apply please download and complete the application form below. Completed applications forms should be emailed to recruitment@sifafireside.co.uk, along with the Equality and Diversity Monitoring form.
Deadline: Monday 5th May at 9am although we may appoint earlier if we find an outstanding candidate.
Click here to download the Job Description
Click here to download the Personal Specification
Click here to download the Application Form
Click here to download the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
