We’re recruiting…
*** Update! We’ve stopped our recruitment drive now, BUT we’re always looking to increase the diversity of the SFW team and make it more representative. So if you’re interested in getting involved and would like to represent your community or peer group… get in touch! ***
SFW is managed by a small team of volunteers and we’re looking to add to the team. Are you highly motivated to support change in the fashion industry and in consumption patterns, whilst encouraging all parts of the community to take the journey with you? Do you have a couple of hours per week to help us plan and deliver our 2021 event?
Have a read of the three voluntary roles we’re recruiting for below and get in touch if you would like more information. If you would like apply please email AET@givewearlove.com by 17 July, with a CV and covering letter explaining why you’d be great for the role and why you’re interested in SFW. We’re looking to broaden the representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic contributors on our team and so actively welcome applications from candidates of these communities.
Inclusion Lead
Role Responsibilities
The SFW Inclusion Lead will develop and drive forward a strategy for inclusion and diversity for our 2021 event. This will include:
· Helping to shape the strategy and identity of SFW to ensure it is inclusive and representative
· Helping to shape SFW’s language of inclusion
· Making connections within the breadth of Bristol communities, communicating how people can be involved in SFW 2021 and generating ideas for involvement
· Supporting hub programming to ensure the event is inclusive and representative
· Identifying need in the community that would support the transition to a sustainable relationship with fashion
· Providing ideas and input for our engagement strategy
Role Specifics
The event is currently unfunded and run as not-for-profit and therefore the role is voluntary. We are estimating that the role could be managed in circa 2 hours per week initially, with an increase to circa 3-4 hours per week in the autumn of 2020. The role will run from August 2020 until April 2021. The role can be worked from home, with weekly Zoom calls with the rest of the team. The Inclusion Lead role would be managed by the founder of SFW, with input from the Strategy Lead. We may recruit more than one team member for each position.
Person Specification
We are looking more for confidence in this role, than experience. The Inclusion Lead must:
· have a good understanding of the challenges faced by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, particularly in relation to the fashion industry and sustainability
· be confident in making new relationships and building partnerships within diverse communities
· be confident in challenging the status quo
· be happy to attend events or networking opportunities on behalf of SFW to make new contacts
· be confident in drafting strategies and plans to support SFW’s identity development
· have a flexible and proactive approach to working
· be highly motivated to support change in the fashion industry and in consumption patterns, whilst encouraging all parts of the community to take this journey with you
Programming Lead
Role Responsibilities
The Programming Lead will use the programme designed for SFW 2020 and build on the connections made to design and coordinate the programme for SFW 2021. This will include:
· Re-connecting with the programme collaborators for SFW 2020 and liaising with them regarding joining the 2021 programme. This will include contacts from the SFW Hub, Marketplace and city-wide events
· Driving forward an engagement strategy with community groups, creative spaces and key stakeholders in Bristol to encourage them to be involved in our 2021 event
· Contacting key industry figures from outside Bristol regarding possible involvement in the SFW Hub programme
· Liaising with the Inclusion Lead to ensure we’re connecting with a broad diversity of different groups and sectors of the Bristol community
· Supporting the compiling of content for our engagement schedule through liaising with collaborators and industry figures
· Inputting event data into the SFW website and supporting with additional web content
· Identifying need in the community that would support the transition to a sustainable relationship with fashion
Role Specifics
The event is currently unfunded and run as not-for-profit and therefore the role is voluntary. We are estimating that the role could be managed in circa 2 hours per week initially, with an increase to circa 3-4 hours per week in the autumn of 2020. The role will run from August 2020 until April 2021. The role can be worked from home, with weekly Zoom calls with the rest of the team. The Programming Lead role would be managed by the founder of SFW, with input from the Strategy Lead and Inclusion Lead. We may recruit more than one team member for each position.
Person Specification
For this role we are looking more for confidence and commitment than experience. The Programming Lead must:
· be able to work independently in an organised and systematic way, with excellent reporting to the wider team
· be confident to share the message of SFW and encourage a diverse range of collaborators to join the 2021 programme
· be confident in making new relationships and building partnerships within diverse communities
· have a flexible and proactive approach to working
· be highly motivated to support change in the fashion industry and in consumption patterns, whilst encouraging all parts of the community to take this journey with you
Communications Lead
Role Responsibilities
The Communications Lead will use the SFW Comms Plan and manage the engagement channels for SFW. This will include:
· managing all social media channels (and any links between these accounts) on a week-to-week and day-to-day basis
· managing any incoming comms that SFW receives through its social media channels
· managing a calendar to plan, schedule and build a content bank for engagement through social media and other channels
· liaising with the Programming Lead to develop content through our list of collaborators
· liaising with the Inclusion Lead to ensure our content and language are inclusive
· contributing to monthly or fortnightly newsletter
· supporting the development of digital content
· managing additions and edits to our website content
Role Specifics
The event is currently unfunded and run as not-for-profit and therefore the role is voluntary. We are estimating that the role could be managed in circa 2-3 hours per week initially, with an increase to circa 4-5 hours per week in the autumn of 2020. The role will run from August 2020 until April 2021. The role can be worked from home, with weekly Zoom calls with the rest of the team. The Communications Lead role would be managed by the founder of SFW, with input from the Strategy Lead and Inclusion Lead. We may recruit more than one team member for each position.
Person Specification
For this role we are looking for good experience in managing digital content channels. The Communications Lead must:
· have experience and demonstrable ability in managing social media channels and digital content
· have experience of communicating a strong message through social channels and ensuring all outreach stays ‘on message’
· be confident in engaging with a diverse audience and ensuring the language and content used is accessible and inclusive
· be adept at keeping your ‘finger on the pulse’ with topical issues and feeding back to the team
· be able to work independently and flexibly with an organised and systematic approach
· be highly motivated to support change in the fashion industry and in consumption patterns, whilst encouraging all parts of the community to take this journey with you