Work for us

SpecialEffect is an award-winning UK charity that exists to help people with severe physical challenges to get more out of life by giving them access to video games and technology. Known as The Gamers’ Charity, the games industry and gaming communities are at the heart of both our work and those who make that work possible – our invaluable supporters.

Join our dedicated team that’s putting inclusion and confidence back into the lives of people with severe physical disabilities.

Digital Marketing Executive

Role: Digital Marketing Executive

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Contract: Permanent (6-month probation period)

Salary and Benefits: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum dependent on experience, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, health cashback plan and EAP

Location: Hybrid working – SpecialEffect Office in Charlbury OX7 3EW, max. 2 days WFH per week (after probation)

Closing date: 12pm on Friday 6 March 2026*

The Digital Marketing Executive is an exciting new role within the SpecialEffect Fundraising and Communications Team. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and developing SpecialEffect’s digital, email, and social media presence to increase engagement, reach new audiences, and deliver an excellent user experience. They will play a leading role in content planning, creating compelling digital content to engage supporters, service users, health professionals and other key audiences. They will also collaborate with the wider team to explore and assess new channels and ways to use digital platforms to raise awareness and funds.

What you’ll be doing:

Help to develop and implement a strategy and plan to grow awareness and engagement from digital marketing activities.
Be responsible for the day-to-day output and engagement across social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and LinkedIn.
Create and co-ordinate a social media plan, working closely with colleagues to create and align activity across all channels.
Optimise content for each social channel to foster best possible engagement and ensure that tone of voice across all content complies with our brand values and language guidelines.
Collaborate on the development of our email marketing strategy, draft creative and engaging copy for marketing emails, and manage their scheduling, set-up and delivery.
Oversee social media at external events, and support colleagues when they use the channels for events.
Report on digital and social media activity performance, using social insights/analytics and utilising these to inform activities and develop recommendations for future campaign strategies.

What you’ll need:

Experience of marketing and managing social media channels, and working on social media campaigns in a charity or comparable setting.
Experience of editing and producing a variety of online content and/or digital communications (such as video/audio, infographics, and social media posts).
To be confident in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships with colleagues, supporters and other key stakeholders.
Strong team player, with proven ability to work alongside colleagues when implementing change.
A good understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Passionate about the work and mission of SpecialEffect.

The full job description and person specification can be downloaded here: JOB DESCRIPTION

Next steps

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this role to recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

If you need further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please get in touch with the team at recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

SpecialEffect is committed to valuing diversity and inclusion through seeking to embrace and celebrate the unique differences employees offer. We have zero tolerance towards any form of discrimination against any person on any grounds, including all candidates that apply to our vacancies.

We are a disability confident employer; please let us know if you need to make your application in a different format. If you are selected to attend an interview, we will ask you if we need to make reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process

SpecialEffect permits reviewing the social media profiles of candidates for recruitment purposes. Checks will be carried out in accordance with the Charity’s policies.

*SpecialEffect may start interviewing applicants immediately and reserves the right to close this vacancy early should the right candidate be found, so we encourage anyone interested in the role to apply as soon as possible to be considered for shortlisting.

Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Role: Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Hours: Part time – 22.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (exact days flexible)

Contract: Permanent (6-month probation period)

Salary and Benefits: £35,000 – £40,000 (prorated) per annum dependent on experience, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, health cashback plan and EAP

Location: Hybrid working – SpecialEffect Office in Charlbury OX7 3EW, max. 2 days WFH per week (FTE) (after probation). Remote working would be considered for this role

Closing date: 12pm, Friday 6 March 2026*

The Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser is an exciting role within the SpecialEffect Fundraising and Communications Team and is responsible for developing and maximising income through charitable trusts and foundations. The post holder will be responsible for implementing our trusts and foundations’ fundraising programme in line with our strategic plans and objectives, and will be responsible for researching, applying, and securing income from trusts and foundations. They will also be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships, and meeting reporting requirements.

The post requires drive, enthusiasm, autonomy, and simultaneous work across different projects. The ability to build relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders is essential.

What you’ll be doing:

Helping to develop and implement a plan to grow trusts and foundations’ income and contribute to the overall fundraising strategy.
Identify and research a diverse range of high-value prospects to build a robust pipeline of sustainable trusts and foundations.
Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive research, outreach and networking.
Craft high-quality, targeted, and compelling proposals tailored to specific trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.
Together with the leadership team, steward agreed Vice Presidents, Ambassadors, and other key stakeholders and develop a strategy and stewardship plan for these key supporters.
Work with colleagues to help set, monitor and deliver against income targets, ensuring effective pipeline management and accurate forecasting.

What you’ll need:

Proven track record in trust fundraising with successful bids from a range of funders and for a range of projects/services.
Experience of producing communications for trusts and foundations, high value donors or equivalent.
An understanding of funder requirements and motivations, particularly those who wish to form ongoing relationships and partnerships.
Experience contributing to strategic planning and delivering against organisational goals.
Strong research skills and the ability to innovate and spot new opportunities.
A good understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Passionate about the work and mission of SpecialEffect.

The full job description and person specification can be downloaded here: JOB DESCRIPTION

Next steps

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this role to recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

If you need further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please get in touch with the team at recruitment@specialeffect.org.uk.

SpecialEffect permits reviewing the social media profiles of candidates for recruitment purposes. Checks will be carried out in accordance with the Charity’s policies.

SpecialEffect is committed to valuing diversity and inclusion through seeking to embrace and celebrate the unique differences employees offer. We have a zero tolerance towards any form of discrimination against any person on any grounds, including all candidates that apply to our vacancies. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

A note about opportunities at SpecialEffect

Please don’t send us requests for employment, an internship or work experience unless in response to a specific job which is advertised on this page. If and when the charity’s Trustees are looking to employ new staff, they will invite applications from people with a specific combination of skills, qualifications and experience to match a detailed job description.