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Strategic Funding and Co-financing Advisor

Contract: 12 - 14 Months Fixed-term Contract, Full time

Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 (depending on experience) with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your attention to detail and skills in project and stakeholder management, to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. Join WaterAid as a Strategic Funding and Co-financing Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the team:
The WaterAid Programme Funding and Partnerships Team contributes to WaterAid’s mission by cultivating and securing income from priority institutional and non-institutional partners for all of WaterAid’s programmes globally.

About the role:
As our dynamic Strategic Funding and Co-financing Advisor, you will oversee a portfolio of restricted funding projects, bringing donors closer to our work through engaging project proposals and reports. You will also act as the global focal point for your portfolio and proactively support country and fundraising teams to drive income growth through strategic advice and guidance.

This is a unique role within the organisation and will suit someone who thrives in a busy working environment with a varied workload. You will enjoy using your meticulous eye for detail and creativity to develop compelling materials that inspire donors and stakeholders.

You’ll also: 

• Oversee the project cycle, supporting project selection, bid development, and monitoring until closure.
• Provide quality assurance of internal and external project proposals and reports.
• Manage donor communications, tailoring content for diverse audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project staff and stakeholders across the WaterAid federation.
• Provide strategic guidance on funding priorities and programme needs, including managing a busy helpdesk that supports teams across the federation.

About you:

• Experience in project management and administration
• Knowledge of restricted funding cycles and budgets
• Excellent writing and IT skills, including Excel
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Interest in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
• Experience with grant monitoring/management
• Copywriting skills and French language proficiency

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 29th December 2024. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

How to apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Are you a ‘people person’ with a knack for building strong, collaborative relationships? Do you have excellent organisational skills, enabling you to balance lots of competing priorities?  Do you want to enable volunteers to have big impact on their communities? Then join Shelter as a Corporate Volunteering Officer and you could soon be playing a vital role in the fight for home.

About the role

Helping people to prepare for and manage financial health shocks is vital to Shelter’s work in preventing homelessness. As part of our efforts to reach vulnerable people earlier, our corporate volunteers are delivering Financial Health Information Sessions in their local communities, signposting people to the housing advice they need.

In this role, you will work closely with our financial corporate partners including First Direct, to engage with their employees and support them into the role of Financial Health Volunteer to increase the number of people volunteering.  Focusing on the Leeds area, you will forge relationships with local organisations to identify suitable host locations for the volunteers to deliver with. You will coordinate the sessions with the host locations, matching up volunteers with locations. You will ensure volunteers are motivated, supported to deliver, and feel connected with Shelter’s mission and valued for the part they play. Finally, you will take responsibility for collating feedback from the volunteers and host organisations, making suggestions for improvements and feeding into impact measurement.

About you

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, confident and experienced with methods of communication and has strong organisational skills. Our assessment is based on the behaviours you are able to show us, so we welcome you to provide examples of your transferable skills.

Please see the Job Description for a full list of the About You points you’ll need to address in your cover letter.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

In the Volunteering Team we support the mobilisation of volunteers to deliver Shelter’s strategic priorities. We are a collaborative and supportive team sitting in Shelter’s Equity, Inclusion & Culture Directorate. We are passionate about the positive impacts of volunteering for both individuals and our cause.  We enable best practice approaches to volunteer involvement; ensuring all our volunteers have a quality volunteering experience.

In Corporate Volunteering we develop and deliver volunteering for our corporate partners, and volunteering plays an integral role in both maintaining and winning partnerships. We work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team, who are responsible for generating income through partnerships with corporate organisations. They are successful in winning and developing long-term, sector-leading partnerships with companies including HSBC UK, B&Q, and Network Rail across England and Scotland. Volunteering is an important part of partnerships, enabling us to increase our people power, bring new skills and experiences into Shelter and to increase understanding and support of our fight against the housing emergency. 

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Role Profile

Role: Head of Services

Term: Permanent

Salary: 34 – 36k

Responsible to: CEO

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Health: Cash Plan Health Scheme and Health & Wellbeing Assistance Programme

Hours: 30 - 37.5 (flexible)

Annual Leave: 29 days & 8 bank holidays

Key aspects of the role

· Provide day to day support and line management to the management team

· Develop the management team ensuring consistency in staffing across community & accommodation

· Support the management team to work together and support each other on a day to day basis

· Embed a culture of high standards of performance across teams

· Maintain excellent relationships with commissioners and partners ensuring services are compliant with all areas of contract requirements.

· Embed Pdap values and culture in all aspects of service delivery.

· Deputise for the CEO in her absence when required.

· Take part in the management back up on call rota.

Delivering Quality Services

· Work with the quality lead and the management team to review and analyse service level data, identifying good practice and areas for improvement. Produce high quality reports for commissioners, SLT and the Board of Trustees.

· Support the continuous development of staff and managers and celebrate success.

· Promote and embed a culture of equality, diversity & inclusion across all aspects of employment and service delivery.

· Work as part of Pdap senior leadership team to ensure services are delivered to a high standard and adequately resourced.

· Ensure Managers adhere to agreed budgets related to their service.

· Assist in setting annual budgets for Pdap, ensuring that all resources, assets, and monies are always properly accounted for.

· Participate in the recruitment, selection, and deployment of the staff team and ensure that Pdap values are integral to this process.

· Support the management team to develop their teams including development of performance improvement plans where required.

· To oversee Pdap case management systems ensuring they are fit for purpose.

· Embed safeguarding policies and procedures throughout service delivery ensuring all staff are confident in managing safeguarding concerns.

· Ensure Health and Safety compliance is maintained in all areas of legislation and law and good practice requirements across services.

· Work with our external HR consultants where required ensuring we adhere to employment law and best practice.

· Keep up to date with new developments, research and innovation incorporating these into service provision.

Working in Partnership

· To promote Pdap ethos and values across the organisation and in external partnerships.

· To liaise with other agencies on behalf of Pdap and represent the wider complexities of those experiencing domestic abuse.

· To represent Pdap at a strategic level including attendance at meetings, attending advisory groups with a view to influencing how stakeholders improve their response to domestic abuse.

· To develop and maintain good positive working relationships and referral pathways with relevant agencies and professionals in relation to domestic abuse services.

· Alongside the management team deliver training, presentations and awareness raising to external partners & community audiences.

Promoting EDI and accessibility

· Ensure that the views of Pdap’s clients, those with lived experience of domestic abuse and stakeholders are at the core of all our work and to take full account of these in the development of new services.

· Contribute to regular review and updating of equality action plans identifying areas we can further improve.

· Champion equality and diversity principles in practice.

· Actively and appropriately challenge all forms of discrimination.

· Proactively promote equality and diversity in all work with clients, ensuring fair access to services for all.

· Ensure effective implementation of Pdap’s Equality and Diversity policies and ensure integration of an equalities and human rights agenda in all areas of work.

It is essential to the development of Pdap service delivery that the post holder is able to respond flexibly to changes in the requirements of this post.  This job description is therefore a guide and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities the post holder may have over time.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

Essential/Desirable

At least 2 years experience in a senior management role with responsibility for the line management of front line staff

Essential

Ability to identify areas of development for staff and support them to improve their practice

Essential

Experience managing and working to organisational budgets

Essential

Experience working in Domestic abuse or aligned sector such as substance misuse, housing, mental health, social care etc

Essential

Experience of working in the third sector

Desirable

Experience managing multiple contracts

Essential

Ability to work independently and within a team, to plan and manage a complex workload, meet deadlines, problem-solve and respond to unplanned demands

Essential

Ability to analyse data to identify gaps, and actions and write high quality reports and action plans

Essential

Proven track record translating strategy into operational delivery

Essential

Experiencing identifying funding opportunities, bid writing and fundraising

Desirable

Be able to demonstrate excellent literacy and IT skills, including Databases, Word, Outlook and Excel.

Essential

Experience & confidence delivering presentations/ training and talks to wide range of audiences

Essential

Knowledge

Essential/Desirable

Excellent understanding of the principles of Management and leadership theory

Essential

Sound understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG

Essential

Knowledge of charity governance and financial management

Desirable

Excellent understanding of contract compliance and implementation of such in service delivery

Essential

Understanding of commissioned and non-commissioned service delivery contracts

Essential

Excellent understanding of quality assurance

Essential

Commitment to working in partnership and building strong relationships with stakeholders

Essential

Excellent understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Essential

Please note that our closing date is 4th December 2024, we are holding interviews on 12th December 2024. 

We are looking to recruit an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Company Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of Creative Recovery, Barnsley’s leading arts and mental health charity.

Creative Recovery uses the arts and creativity to support mental health and recovery, boost well-being, build community and bring about social change.  

The Company Manager is an exciting new position, which will provide essential organisational and administrative management within our organisation: ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activity, particularly programme and building management, employing efficient systems and processes.The Company Manager will be at the heart of the dynamic growth of our work with communities and partners across Barnsley over the next three years and beyond.  

​As a new role, coming on board during a time of growth, the Company Manager role offers a unique opportunity for a driven, resourceful and collaborative arts administrator to have a real impact on the organisation and our work. 

The role also offers the possibility of additional hours (freelance work, depending on skillset): we are a dynamic and growing organisation and aim for staff to grow with us.

We welcome applications from people from outside the field of Arts and Mental Health who may be looking for a new challenge. Please ensure you can evidence as many of the essential criteria as possible in your cover letter, considering transferable skills and personal experiences that may be relevant.

About the role  

Reporting to Arts Development Director

Term Part-time (21 hours per week), 3-year fixed term contract (with potential for renewal, subject to funding) 

Salary £16,800 (£30,000 FTE) (with the potential for extra paid hours, subject to skillset and need)

The usual hours of work will be within the envelope 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work. The specific days/times to be worked will be agreed by negotiation with the successful candidate.

Location Prospect House, Prospect Street, Barnsley, S70 2NR. This will be the primary location of work, with regular travel to venues across Barnsley routinely required along with further travel to conferences etc.

Application deadline 06.00 PM UK time, Thursday 28 November 2024 

Start date December 2024 / January 2025 

What we offer 

• 18.5 days paid holiday
• Contributory workplace pension scheme 
• Ongoing training, alongside regular appraisals and opportunities for development
• A welcoming community of arts and mental health practitioners

​Accessibility is important to us. Should there be a more accessible format in which you would prefer to send an application, please do get in touch!

To Apply:

Download our recruitment pack for details of the key responsibilities and person specification. Please click on the 'How to apply' button to access this.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for equity and inclusion? Join Shelter as our Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, where you'll drive meaningful change to create a more inclusive, anti-racist organisation committed to ending the housing emergency.

About the Role

As the Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, you will be pivotal in driving Shelter’s equity and inclusion agenda. You will lead on strategic programmes to promote inclusivity, anti-racism, and lived experience, ensuring these principles are woven into all aspects of Shelter’s work. Collaborating with senior leaders, you will help shape Shelter’s future workforce and culture.

You will oversee and motivate teams dedicated to Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Lived Experience. Additionally, you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Organisation Development and Engagement to deliver culture change aligned with Shelter’s core values.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Vision: Lead and operationalise the Equity and Inclusion strategic plan.
• Workforce Development: Develop strategies to cultivate a diverse pipeline of leaders and talent.
• Data and Reporting: Track and report on E&I progress, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborative Leadership: Support Shelter’s culture initiatives by co-leading on equity, inclusion, and lived experience insight plans.
• Risk Management: Oversee safeguarding and other risks, particularly regarding people impacted by housing emergencies.

About You

You’ll bring proven experience in developing and implementing equity and inclusion strategies within complex organisations, demonstrating a strong record of leading meaningful culture change. With a collaborative approach and excellent organisational skills, you’ll be skilled in mobilising and leading cross-functional teams across diverse settings.  

Your commitment to values-led leadership will foster inclusivity and trust, while your expertise in co-production and lived experience initiatives will ensure these perspectives are embedded across Shelter’s work. As a subject matter expert in equity, diversity, and inclusion, you’ll drive accountability and inspire positive, impactful change throughout Shelter.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. 

Safeguarding Statement 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Salary: £24,570  per annum pro rata

Location: Sheffield

Contract type: Fixed term until October 2026

Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs / week

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 11.30pm 

Are you an excellent administrator with a passion for solving the housing emergency?  Then join Shelter as a Service Administrator in our Sheffield Hub and you could soon be playing a vital role in tackling injustice for individuals and communities across society. 

About the role 

You will be the first point of contact for in-person and telephone callers to the service - taking client details, providing information and working with your team to direct enquiries to the right people.

You’ll provide comprehensive administrative support, with shared responsibility for designing and developing systems and processes, data input and extraction, and finance administration. 

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. 

About you 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven office administration and customer service experience. You’ll be a confident user of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.  
• Has a passion for social justice.  
• Will thrive in a fast paced and busy office environment, with a flexible and tenacious approach and will enjoy learning new skills.  
• Has strong data processing skills with the ability to input, extract and analyse data and to review processes, introducing new ways of working where needed. 

About the team 

Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city. Our focus is on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people with multiple disadvantages. We take a holistic approach to help people deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and help over 5,000 people a year, while also working to change the underlying systems that cause the housing emergency. 

About Shelter 

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. 

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything, 

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. 

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. 

How to apply 

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the points in the ‘About you’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. 

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses: 

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset 
• We work together to achieve a shared purpose 
• We learn from our experiences and are open to risk 

If you would like to find out more about the role, or to arrange an informal chat, please see the job vacancy on our webpage for more details.

Any applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. 

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. 

We are looking for a Finance Consultant for our War on Want Financial Changeover Project.

War on Want is a radical charity, formed over 70 years ago which exists to campaign for action on the root causes of poverty. These are understood to be political, the result of choices made by governments and corporate elites. War on Want’s history has taught that only by educating the public about the root causes of poverty and the solutions needed, alongside them taking collective action together, can we bring about the change needed. 

War on Want works in the UK and globally with in partnership with trade unions and grassroots social movement groups to challenge the structures of poverty and injustice.

The Council of Management of War on Want together with Senior Management team have decided to invest in a financial system upgrade that involves the following:

• Migrating from existing accounting package, Exchequer, to a new accounting package (to be confirmed and chosen with the consultant) with no loss of data.
• Revising the existing chart of accounts, cost code and department codes structure to make it more user-friendly.
• Producing a new more sophisticated template of management accounts that feeds into an accounting system of choice.
• Providing training on the use of new accounting system and writing a manual for different groups of users (capturing key processes and tasks).

The budget for this work will not exceed £15,000 excluding VAT, and includes all related costs and expenses.

Proposals are invited to bid for the work which should include an outline of key tasks, timelines, and costs. 

Further details can be obtained in the terms of reference.

Proposals should be submitted by 29 November 2024.

Interviews to commence w/c 9 December 2024.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting our client with their search for a Trusts and Foundations Manager.

The organisation is a pioneering breast cancer charity committed to delivering psychological, practical and emotional support to those diagnosed with the disease throughout the UK. They also raise awareness of the importance of early detection and diagnosis through our breast health masterclasses, equipping individuals, institutions and corporates with knowledge of signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

This a permanent, part-time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) position, paying a salary of up to £42,500 FTE per annum and the postholder will be working in a hybrid model in King’s Cross, London. 

The postholder will manage a portfolio of Trust and Foundation prospects and donors up to the £100k level and develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships. You will take primary responsibility for conducting and co-ordinating detailed prospect research on Trusts and Foundations that support the charity's areas of work, liaising with operations and wider fundraising teams.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of generating income from UK Trusts and Foundations along with experience in the grant application and bid-writing process and story telling. They are looking for someone with the ability to work through the fundraising cycle with donors to initiate, renew and grow gifts.

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser
Oxford, Remote - flexible
2 months
3 days per week
£14-£18 per hour, plus holiday pay per hour
Starting ASAP

Charity People are pleased to be recruiting a new fundraising role for a children's charity, details below.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to work part-time for two months for a wonderful charity who help make a difference in children's lives, supporting them and their families in meaningful ways. . This role is vital in maintaining and expanding their funding streams from trusts and foundations. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing funding to support the essential services provided by this charity.

Key Responsibilities:

* Bid Writing, drafting compelling grant proposals and funding applications to secure financial support from trusts and foundations.
* Conduct research to identify potential trust and foundation funding opportunities that align with the mission and priorities of the organisation
* Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring regular communication and excellent stewardship
* Work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager and other relevant internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights to strengthen funding proposals
* Provide timely and accurate reporting to funders as required, ensuring compliance with all grant terms and conditions

Key requirements:

* Proven experience in securing funding from trusts and foundations
* Track record of writing winning grant proposals
* Strong attention to detail
* Brilliant written communication skills
* A collaborative team player
* Strong research skills in identifying funding opportunities
* Experience of a fundraising database

If you are experienced in trust and foundations work, happy with working part time and available in the next few weeks then please do reach out for further information.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client to recruit for a Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations). The organisation is the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and celebrated 600-year history. Their magnificent Baroque buildings and grounds are open to the public and are one of London’s most popular visitor attractions, welcoming over 700,000 visitors every year.

Via award-winning learning programme, volunteering initiatives and a wealth of events, the charity holds a central place within the local community and provides opportunities for diverse audiences to share its significance. The support received from supporters and visitors is invaluable and ensures that this national treasure remains in the best possible condition for the enjoyment of all.

The organisation is reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we will be in touch!

This is a permanent role paying a salary of £38,000 to £43,000 per annum. Our client is considering both full-time and part-time candidates. This role is based in their offices in Greenwich, London.

The postholder will be responsible for driving the growth of Trusts and Foundations income especially at the five- and six-figure level, with a particular view to supporting unrestricted income and major projects in the organisation’s pipeline. You will work closely with the Head of Development to define funding opportunities and articulate a bespoke case for support, according to funder requirements and the strategic priorities of the organisation.

They are looking for someone with significant experience of trusts and foundations fundraising with a track record of making successful applications to funders, including writing engaging bids using clear and appropriate language, and face to face presentations. You will be a determined and results-focused individual, with a track record of achieving targets.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
       
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Position: Head of Business Development

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Location: Hybrid working in Sidcup, Greater London 2 days per week and remote

Salary: Remuneration will be commensurate with experience plus benefits

Reporting: this role will report to the CEO

Purpose

The purpose of the role will be to lead business development across Development Pathways with the aim of sustaining and expanding our business portfolio through engaging with more clients and business opportunities, overseeing the development of new products, building our consultant and associate network, enhancing our internal capacity to generate business and maintaining and developing our brand through effective communications.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Head of Business Development are:

Strategy and leadership:

· Developing and leading our business development strategy and plan to consolidate our current portfolio and move us into new areas of growth.

· Providing strategic oversight and management to improve business development functions and increase fee-based revenue, coordinating across our country offices.

· Building and managing to a high standard a strong business development and communications team aligned to the needs of the organisation.

· Ensuring that we are aware of the latest trends in our focus sectors, monitoring competitors and reviewing Pathways’ offering considering competitors’ developments.

· Participating in the Senior Management Team and contributing to leadership and decision-making across Development Pathways

New business development:

· Setting up and maintaining systems and procedures for detecting potential business and tender opportunities through different channels (e.g. online portals, outreach, etc.)

· Building relationships with decision makers within potential client organisations and partners.

· Developing and growing our network of consultants, ensuring Pathways has access to the right knowledge and skills to implement new projects.

· Overseeing the timely delivery of high-quality proposals, submissions and bids across the organisation.

· Oversee the monitoring and evaluating of our business development opportunities.

Communications and marketing:

· Overseeing our communications portfolio including the development of high-quality materials to promote our services and brand to new clients and to reflect best practice in the thematic areas and locations within which we operate.

· Ensuring that our brand reflects Pathways’ values, expertise and the requirements of the global marketplace

· Securing conference opportunities and sustaining general brand development opportunities.

· In coordination with our technical team, ensuring that we maintain our reputation as a thought leader in international development, in particular, on social protection.

· Representing Pathways at relevant senior meetings, conferences and partner and client meetings.

Other:

· Provide effective line management to members of the business development and communications team and external consultants supporting these functions, as required.

· Ensuring compliance of all aspects of business development with relevant policies, regulations and legislation, e.g. GDPR.

· Engaging in other areas of work as determined by the demands of the business and the CEO.

Person Specification

The Head of Business Development should have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

· Relevant undergraduate degree in business, international development or similar.

· Demonstrable and adequate skills and experience in leading business development in the area of international development.

· An enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit.

· Demonstrable and adequate skills and experience in effectively managing individuals and teams.

· Experience in organization-level leadership positions.

· Excellent interpersonal, time management and communications skills.

· Ability to take initiative and work independently.

· Commitment to social justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

· Ability to travel internationally as required.

Desirable:

· Master’s degree

Terms of Employment and Benefits

Recruitment will be at the senior level and is a permanent and full-time post. Along with the basic salary, the successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:

· Fulfilling work: work directly in support of some of the world’s most underserved communities and in a dynamic and successful team, in particularly supporting the expansion of social protection systems globally.

· Flexible work: Development Pathways offers employees flexible work hours and part remote working options, with a requirement to work in the London office for at least 2 days per week (currently on Tuesdays and Thursdays)

· Generous time off: recharge with 30-holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays.

· Travel the World: we expect the successful candidate to travel overseas for work for up to a month in a year.

· Health and well-being provision: access to the company private health care scheme (after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period), pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

· Commitment to professional development opportunities: we encourage our staff to participate in professional learning and development.

· Provision of a company laptop.

· Working at home benefit

·  Travel to work allowance, and

· Access to Development Pathways’ bonus scheme

How to apply

We invite interested candidates to please apply for the post by including the following:

1. A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how you would be a good fit for the post of Head of Business Development. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter.
2. A CV (curriculum vitae) specifying your qualifications, education, and relevant work experience for this role.

Closing date for this post will be 13th December 2024.

Applications should be submitted by email.

While this is a UK based post, we welcome applications from other countries and would be willing to consider a sponsorship visa for the successful candidate.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and high-quality candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We retain the right to close this recruitment without notice.

Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants, please note the Privacy Notice on our website.

Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and abilities without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.

About us

 Founded in 2010, Development Pathways has grown into an internationally respected consultancy and advisory organisation, providing high quality consultancies and project management throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, in social protection and broader social policy, socio-economic analysis and research, training and software development services. We have a strong commitment to social justice, gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusive development. We currently work in a number of countries across Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America.

We currently employ 56 staff across our four offices, who work alongside a global network of trusted consultants. Our four main offices are located in the United Kingdom (London – Sidcup), Kenya (Nairobi), Australia (Sydney) and Jordan (Amman). As an employer, we put our staff first and are committed to flexible working practices and developing our staff’s professional capabilities. For more information about our organisation, please our website.

The Head of Business Development is a key leadership position within Development Pathways. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for business development. They will lead a small team in London and engage with our offices in Kenya, Australia and Jordan to support and guide them as they engage in business development. The successful candidate will be expected to expand our business portfolio by continuing to engage with current clients but also seeking to enter into innovative areas of new business. They will also contribute to the broader leadership of Development Pathways as a member of our leadership team.

This position will be located in our London office. It is open to high calibre, qualified candidates from outside the UK, as we will be able to provide a visa for those who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Job Title: Assistant Director – Core Business Functions

Salary:  £50,000.00 pa initially, moving to £52,000.00 on successful completion of 3

months probationary period.                                                   

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Benefits: Nest pension & Medicash wellbeing support  

Location: Northwest based, hybrid role, blend of home working & location based as required

POPS is a Charity, set up in 1988 by families who were supporting a loved one through a custodial sentence. Since that time, we have grown to employ over a hundred staff, across 16 geographical locations, predominantly in the Northwest of England, and has developed an excellent reputation locally and nationally  for the provision of quality services for families who engage with the Justice system. 

POPS’ core business team supports the delivery of services and have been influential in contributing to Justice policy both locally and nationally.  We are now looking to add to the Executive Team to contribute to the future proofing of the organisation to respond to new opportunities in a changing Justice landscape.

MISSION

To provide the support families identify they need and promote the changes required to enable children and families of those in the justice system to cope better and to thrive.

VALUES

• To be supportive and non-judgemental in our approach.
• To listen and act upon the experiences families share with us.
• To encourage active participation amongst the families we support.
• To value the benefits of robust partnerships.
• To acknowledge and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation

POPS values of diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people from diverse backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Assistant Director for POPS core business is pivotal to ensuring the efficient, effective and legally compliant management of POPS’ head office functions and organisational infrastructure. We are seeking for somebody to join our team, who is highly motivated, knowledgeable, resilient and analytical, who will play a major role in taking the pressure of day-to-day management of core business functions away from the Director, thereby allowing them to pursue a vital strategic and leadership role necessary for the organisations’ future growth.

The post holder will be responsible for direct line management of POPS’ Finance Manager, HR Manager and Communications Officer, ensuring the respective departments provide effective contributions to support the operation of POPS as an organisation compliant with legislative and legal requirements.

In addition, the post holder will oversee POPS’ outsourced ICT function and manage all matters in relation to the physical maintenance of POPS’ head office building and the management of the tenanted space.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

POPS’ Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL

• Work productively alongside POPS Assistant Director for Operations and Business Development to ensure the success and future growth of the organisation 
• Develop national, regional and local alliances and partnerships to enable POPS to fulfil its Mission and strategic plans
• Seek out the use of innovative business models and systems.
• Work with departmental managers to develop action plans and ensure that appropriate targets are set, monitored and achieved.
• Ensure that the Director and Board of Trustees are provided with an oversight of activity, effectiveness and development of all core business functions 
• Produce and present internal and external reports to meet designated deadlines
• Produce Business Continuity and  Risk Management plans
• Attend and report to POPS’ quarterly Trustee meetings.
• Support bid writing and commissioning processes where required.
• Attend and host internal and external meetings when required.
• Responsibility for the management and overseeing physical maintenance of POPS’ Head Office Building, Rochdale Road Manchester
• Oversee the tenancy of the ground floor space of POPS’ Head Office building 
• Oversee outsourced provision of POPS’ ICT functions
• Ensure POPS retains and develops appropriate kyte marks and quality assurance certifications. E.g. Cyber Essentials Plus
• Create a learning and knowledge culture across the organisation to inform future and transformational change.
• Create and contribute to a culture of valuing others and innovation
• Uphold POPS’ values

FINANCE

• Directly line manager POPS’ Finance manager
• Oversee the financial administrative function of POPS’ finance department ensuring legal and organisational compliance, including liaison with POPS’ external auditors.
• Ensure all financial transactions of the organisation meet the requirements of commissioners, creditors and suppliers
•  Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, monitor monthly management accounts and review project activity against agreed budgets
• Take a leading role in supporting future commissioning, working with POPS’ finance manager to produce relevant financial information

HUMAN RESOUCES

• Directly Line manage POPS’ HR Manager
• Overseas all administrative HR functions, including staff recruitment, management,  training and development
• Ensure compliance with employment Law legislation and processes
• Ensure effective management of people through supportive performance management.
• Implement practices to ensure equality and diversity across staffing teams and service delivery  
• Ensure the implementation and development of POPS’ Policies and Procedures

COMMUNICATIONS

• Directly Line Manage POPS’ Communications Officer
• Contribute to the development of POPS’ Communications Strategy
• Ensure POPS’ branding and messaging is consistent and meets with the  aims of POPS’ strategy and organisational ethos 
• To take a leading role in the development and production of all communications materials, including publicity, reports and web site

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• £37,443 FTE (Outside of London); £39,449 FTE (London)
• 35 hours a week
• 2 year fixed term 
• Home-based
• Closing date: 11th December 2024
• Interview date: 16th or 17th December 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Fundraiser to join our fantastic team of fundraisers who work tirelessly to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

More about the role

It’s such an exciting time to join the Partnerships team at Young Lives vs Cancer

This role sits within the Philanthropy and Partnerships team. The team are incredibly friendly, supportive and full of ideas about ways they can support the Partnerships division.

Our current portfolio of partners include charity of the year, commercial and brand partnerships, strategic and pro bono. This role will be leading on our long standing, multi million pound partnership with J D Wetherspoon.

What are we looking for?

To drive our plans and maximise fundraising opportunities across our most successful corporate partnership; we are seeking a passionate, energetic, and strategic individual to join us.

Because this is a contract role, we are ideally looking for someone with existing account management experience in the sector who is able to hit the ground running.

The key skills we are looking for are:

• Management of corporate partners – lead the management of our biggest corporate partner, ensuring that agreed targets and objectives, including financial targets and partnership extensions, are met or exceeded wherever possible. Through exceptional storytelling, communication and presentation skills to engage and inspire senior decision makers and thousands of employees within the partnership.
• Leadership skills in order to inspire your direct report and collaborate effectively with colleagues from across the charity. 
• Agility in order to react quickly to new, sometimes unforeseen opportunities and deliver results. Planning and budgets - produce annual plans, budgets, KPIs and partnership plans

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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Job Description

Fuel is looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Fundraiser to join the team. The new Senior Fundraiser will join at an exciting time in the company's 20th year and will be able to make their mark engaging supporters and securing funds for our core operation and artistic programme. The right person will embody the company's core values of curiosity, trust, learning, representation, sustainability and creativity.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. We actively welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the arts sector. Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK.

Your line manager will be: Executive Director

You will also have close working relationships with the Artistic Director & CEO and the Producing team.

Key roles and responsibilities are grouped into these areas:

1. Strategic Planning and Implementation
2. Fundraising (T&Fs and Statutory)
3. Individuals & Sponsors
4. General

Fuel is interested in and keen to support ongoing professional development and will work closely with the post-holder to ensure that their needs in this area are met. Fuel offers a training budget and mentoring support.

Job Requirements

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Proven experience of creating and delivering effective fundraising campaigns and achieving fundraising targets.
• Proven experience of securing significant/multi-year grants from Trusts & Foundations.
• Proven experience of stewarding and securing gifts from Individuals and Sponsors.
• Experience of Arts Council England grant funding and reporting.
• Experience of running digital fundraising campaigns.
• Experience of managing a donor database.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to draft a compelling case for support.
• Proven experience of managing evaluation and reporting processes for funders.
• Excellent relationship building skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of people from varied backgrounds.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• An understanding and a passion for contemporary theatre.

Please see our full job pack for the 'Desired Experience and Skills' section.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Together with the Executive Director and Artistic Director/CEO drive Fuel's fundraising capacity at the highest level, ensuring strong stewardship of Fuel's fundraising targets, plans and potentials;
• Work with the Executive Director and Artistic Director/ CEO to devise and implement funding strategies for supporting Fuel's core operation and ongoing programme;
• Proactively contribute to strategic planning, particularly with respect to fundraising opportunities and challenges.

2. Fundraising (T&Fs and Statutory)

• Research potential funders from all appropriate sources and sectors
• Write and compile appropriate solicitation plans, supporting materials, and draft bids, prior to presenting requests for funding (including applications, proposals and one-to-one requests)

For additional responsibilities listed in the 'T&Fs and Statutory' section and for the 'Individuals & Sponsors' and 'General' sections, please see our full job pack.