Business Development Jobs
For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within.
For further inforation on what we do, our values and our generous beneifts please visit our website.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
About this role:
Reporting to the Head of Credit Risk and Portfolio Management this role plays an important part in the provision of loans and blended funding (loans and grants) to our charity and social enterprise customers.
We are looking for someone who has previous experience of lending, relationship management and managing a portfolio of business/organisation loan customers. This is a great opportunity for someone to be involved in making a difference to people. We need someone who is passionate, proactive, can work well autonomously and as part of a team and is flexible, adaptable and can manage competing priorities.
Members of the investment team are based in different regions across England. This role will primarily manage customers within London, the West of England, South of England and South West of England, although some customers may be located right across the UK. Regular customer visits will be a requirement of the role as well as in person team meetings. We are looking for applicants based in London or the area to the West or South West of London (within circa 2 hours travel time from London) to ensure you are able to easily reach customers across these regions.
Key responsibilities
Relationship Management
1. Responsible for managing a portfolio of SIBs smaller investments (loans and grants) and acting as the primary point of contact for all communications with those customers.
2. Build and maintain strong working relationships with all investees within your portfolio, arranging in-person visits and/or video meetings on a regular basis and when otherwise needed.
3. Collect, review and report on monitoring information from loans/grants recipients which is predominatly financial information (management accounts, annual accounts and forecasts) and social impact progression.
4. Ensure scheduled loan repayments due from investees are received in line with agreed schedules and take action where not received.
5. Proactively identify emerging support needs and recommend methods to address these, including sources of external advice/support.
6. Discuss potential variations to the terms of loans or grants with investees and prepare and submit loan variation recommendations to internal committees including the SIB Investment Committee, including challenging situations where the customer is in default or financail distress.
7. Undertake assessments of new loans and develop relationship to orginate new loan applications.
8. Undertake AML/KYC, eligibility and fraud checks on new borrowers.
9. Drawing up loan and security documentation where required.
10. Arrange drawdown and disbursements of funding.
11. Generate new SIB customers through referrals from customers within your portfolio and your own professional networks.
General
12. Support and/or lead on relevant investment team projects as and when required.
13. Take enquiries from and provide guidance to applicants on all SIB funds.
14. Provide constructive suggestions to improve ongoing processes and input into the design and development of new products.
15. To work within the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.
16. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.
17. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.
18. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.
19. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.
Core competencies
· Experience of managing or working with a portfolio of business/organisation loan customers.
· Ability to analyse and make objective judgements based upon complex written and financial information.
· Previous experience of assessing loan applications.
· Experience of interpreting and understanding data on Microsoft Excel.
· Credit assessment training or a good understanding of company financial accounts.
· Good negotiating, influencing and problem solving skill.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences.
· A team player who enjoys working in collaboration with other people.
· Ability to work using own initiative, manage own workload, be a self-motivator and work remotely.
· A passion to help financially viable charities and social enterprises access funding.
· Commitment to equalities and customer care.
· Commitment to quality, diversity & inclusion, and customers.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Team player with the ability to work independently.
Desirable competencies
· Knowledge of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector.
· Capital project experience
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Description:
- Closing Date: Friday 19th July
- Salary: £37,500 - £47,000 (inclusive of London Weighting)
- Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time). We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements.
- Contract: Fixed Term Contract (14 months Maternity Cover)
- Job Location: Flexible, with some travel to the London office
- Start date: 16th September
- Reporting to: Fundraising & Communications Director
About The Access Project
The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.
We support over 1,800 young people aged 14 to 18 across 40 schools. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
We employ 70 people who work in locations in London, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the North West. We will turn over approximately £3.7 million in this financial year and our funding comes from a range of sources including: schools, businesses, major donors and grant-making trusts.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are almost twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
We are a team passionately committed to our mission, and who support one another’s work. The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all staff to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We co-created our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision and strategic objectives to ensure The Access Project can foster an equitable place to work.
Why we need you
We are looking for an ambitious, experienced Head of Corporate Partnerships with a track record of winning, retaining, and developing high value partnerships.
The Access Project has established partnerships with leading companies who are committed to social mobility, equality, diversity and inclusion, and want to provide real impact for young people. We have a fantastic volunteer tutor programme at the heart of The Access Project which provides engagement opportunities for employees of corporate partners. We have identified corporate funding as one of our largest growth areas. This role will take a lead in developing and driving forward our business partnerships strategy.
The successful candidate will be passionate about levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people in education. You will be an exceptional relationship builder and communicator, able to motivate companies to support our mission. You will be an experienced manager of people with the ability to build a supportive, creative and inspiring environment for the corporate partnerships function. You will contribute positively to the culture at The Access Project and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to achieve our strategic goals.
What you’ll be responsible for
Leadership and management
- Working closely with the Fundraising and Communications Director to develop a corporate partnerships plan that focuses on the acquisition of corporate partnerships and excellent account management of existing partnerships, resulting in renewals and uplift in value.
- Leading, supporting and inspiring a team of two (Corporate Partnerships Manager and Fundraising Co-ordinator) to deliver the corporate partnerships strategy and individual giving strategy.
- Developing objectives and targets for the corporate partnerships team and ensuring accurate and timely reporting against these.
- Ensuring effective team use of Salesforce for relationship management, data management and providing information for financial reporting and audit purposes.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and adherence to latest legislation, especially Fundraising legislation relating to corporate fundraising and best practice guidelines issued by the Fundraising Regulator, and GDPR.
New business development
- Periodically refreshing our corporate offer with creative ideas, proposals and content to inspire decision makers.
- Winning new business for The Access Project at the 5 and 6 figure level with support from the Director of Fundraising and Communications and the CEO/Executive team and Board.
- Managing the preparation and submission of major corporate partnership bids and coordinating internal teams to contribute effectively.
- Leading research and development to identify new fundraising opportunities.
- Ensuring high quality and inspiring communications and materials are produced in accordance with brand guidelines.
Account management and stewardship
- Delivering successful partnerships in your portfolio through excellent account management to maximise fundraising and volunteering potential and retain partners.
- Ensuring corporate partnerships are celebrated through working with Communications colleagues.
- Working collaboratively with the wider Fundraising Team, Volunteer Team, Programmes Team and other functions to deliver a fantastic partner experience and ensure an integrated and joined up approach.
Skills, knowledge and attitudes we’re looking for
- An impressive track-record in corporate fundraising. We will also consider exceptional candidates who have excelled in another field of fundraising, partnership management or sales or with a corporate background.
- Ability to work strategically, bringing others along with you, as well as being a hands-on fundraiser as part of a small team.
- Demonstrable ability to lead a happy, passionate team, creating an environment in which people can do their best work.
- Excellent verbal communication, listening, writing, and presenting skills. Able to relate to people from all walks of life in both informal conversations and more formal presentations.
- A collegiate attitude, prioritising fantastic working relationships and cross-team working towards a common goal.
- Good knowledge of the corporate marketplace and trends.
- A creative, solutions-oriented approach.
- Ability to persuade and negotiate while building strong relationships. Able to have candid conversations with sensitivity and tact.
- Passionate about the mission of The Access Project and able to convey this.
Desirable:
- Experience using Salesforce and/or database development.
- Fundraising accreditation or qualification.
- Direct experience in the education sector and the knowledge of the landscape that this brings.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
- PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
- Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
- Interest-free travelcard loans
- Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable
- Cyclescheme loans
- 3 paid Volunteering Days
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
- CPD options
- The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
Safeguarding Statement
The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are working towards improvements with equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose.The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.
Present or most recent employment
It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Commercial Bid Writing
£60,000 - £80,000 per Annum
Location; Hybrid
United Response are not just a social care provider – We are a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people who have learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.
Key Purpose of the role
As a Head of Commercial Bid Writing, you will lead the bid writing team to write multi-million-pound winning bids for agreed contracts, tenders and frameworks in line with the agreed operating model, enabling United Response to retain and grow income in a sustainable way.
Working closely with the Associate Director of Business Development, Senior Relationship Managers, operational subject matter experts you will ensure that all tenders, are written to an excellent standard and meet necessary criteria within internal and procurement timeframes. You will articulate and illustrate information provided to you as well as work up concepts into creative and innovative ideas, in line with The United Response strategy and brand that will lead to significant income growth. This will include research, example gathering, development of new initiatives and engaging internal and external stakeholders, to include in model development and submissions which will lead to significant increases in income. You will lead on the development of comprehensive blue prints for each of our contracts, which will include:
- Rigorous and comprehensive cost benefit analysis for all of our services and bids.
- Comprehensive budgets for bids to ensure that the ROI is met and that the contract is sustainable in the long terms.
- A full risk assessment for the contract to inform decision making for a bid no bid scenario.
Who you are
To be successful, you will have experience of writing bids and frameworks in the social care sector alongside the ability to lead on the development of comprehensive blue prints for contracts. You will have experience of leading and developing rigorous and comprehensive cost benefit analysis for multi million pound contracts and tenders and comprehensive budgets for bids to ensure that the ROI is met.
You will have leadership and motivational experience with a multicultural staff team with the ability to create a high performance environment, while setting and monitoring measures that reflect the corporate objectives and customer goals.
Please refer to the full Job description and person specification attached
Who is United Response?
United Response is a leading national charity. We were founded in 1973 with just one service in West Sussex. We now support around 2,000 people, work in 400 locations across England and Wales and employ more than 3,500 staff. In our work we aim to be CREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE and UNITED.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date - therefore don't delay, submit your application today!!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 12th July
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you an experienced Senior Finance professional wanting to make a real difference for anyone affected by dementia?
We are looking for a strong finance professional to join our Finance partnering team! You will be supporting our Income and Engagement Directorate which includes raising funds so that Alzheimer’s Society can provide essential services to those who need us. You will assist the team with financial analysis and advice that will help shape decision making. This role will involve you to support budget holders to maximise their impact and deliver a high quality, customer focused finance partnering service to stakeholders, including support to operational decision making, commercial development and producing forecasts, budgets and insightful analysis.
You'll have experience in preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts, business plans, and modelling of financial data. You will advocate and promote the Society's core values (trusted experts, better together, compassionate and determined to make a difference) able working collaboratively with wider teams successfully and professionally to complete tasks.
Additionally, you will have a passionate and motivated capabilities to form excellent and long-lasting relationships with our stakeholders, with a strong commercial acumen combined with credibility with senior level stakeholders.
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend some meetings and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our flagship offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
About you
- Must be a fully qualified accountant with prior experience in a business partnering role.
- Experience of the charity sector is desirable.
- Ability to form strong and long lasting working relationships with team members and stakeholders
- Be confident to question Senior stakeholder's queries and seek answers to solutions whilst providing continuous support.
- Strong Commercial and Financial awareness.
- Proven ability to develop high-quality financial reporting for management.
- Can-do attitude with an ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Advocate and champion our ED&I mission whilst championing our focus in supporting those affected by dementia.
Person Specification
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
About this Role
For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
For further information on what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our webiste.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a talented Relationship Manager to join our Grants Team as part of the Social Investment Business organisation. Reporting to one of our Senior Relationship Managers this role plays an important part in supporting our Investment Team in Grant funding which supports the delivery of SIB’s strategy and focus.
We are looking for someone who has previous experience of social investment or grant making and has worked with charities and social enterprises. This is a great opportunity for someone to be involved in making a difference to people. We need someone who is passionate, proactive, can work well autonomously and as part of a team and is flexible, adaptable and can manage competing priorities.
Key responsibilities
1. To be team delivery lead for one or more of the following areas – pre-investment and investment readiness, enterprise development, energy efficiency support, learning and insights, customer feedback or any such area that becomes a priority for the team.
2. Management and assessment of a caseload of grant proposals / applications against criteria, throughout the process from expression of interest to offer / decline.
3. Analysis of business plans and financial information including management and annual accounts and financial projections and review organisations’ current and potential social impact.
4. Identification of risks attached and any mitigating factors and reach sound and considered judgements about the viability and suitability of proposals/ applications.
5. Approach key stakeholders, e.g. co-investors/funders, local authorities, Commissioners, [potential] Delivery Partners, to establish an independent view of the applicant and their plans.
6. Make clear and constructive recommendations, in written reports for decision-making by Committees / panels and through presentations at meetings.
7. Establish and maintain relationships with support providers on investment readiness and other funds, ensuring that they are provided with accurate and consistent information and guidance.
8. Prepare all Grant offer, documentation and ensure this accurately reflects the agreed offer and ensure all payments due under agreed investments are reviewed, progressed and authorised in line with procedures.
9. Provide constructive feedback and signposting to applicants (successful and unsuccessful).
10. Act as the primary point of contact for all communications with your caseload of recipients.
11. Help develop solutions and ensure ‘business requirements’ are correctly defined and support implementation of new projects and initiatives.
12. Represent SIB at external events, ensuring all communications are professional and in line with SIB’s values.
13. Manage customer complaints in a professional and responsive manner.
14. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.
15. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.
16. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.
17. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.
18. To work within the organisation's values, principles, and processes to achieve operational excellence.
Core competencies
· Experience of managing relationships with grant investees.
· Ability to analyse and make objective judgements based upon complex written and financial information.
· Experience of assessing and managing Grant applications.
· Experience of appraising organisations’ business plans, investment propositions, growth strategies and capabilities.
· Good negotiating, influencing and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences.
· Ability to work using own initiative, manage own workload, be a self-motivator and able to make informed decisions with minimum supervision.
· Good knowledge of due diligence processes.
· Good knowledge of the issues facing community-based organisations.
· Commitment to equalities and customer care.
· Good knowledge of the voluntary and community sector, local and central government and the statutory sector as a whole.
· Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion.
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is an independent charity dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a holistic service which includes advice on welfare, benefits, and immigration, alongside education, counselling, and career guidance.
In 2023/24 we supported 2,036 people:
- 1,171 clients accessed advice and advocacy services, including immigration advice
- 305 accessed ESOL classes
- 250 children supported through after school and family support services
- 61 people supported through our counselling service
This is an exciting time to join RAK at the start of the new fundraising strategy for 2024-2028. RAK currently has a successful grant fundraising programme through a selection of statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, and recognises the need - and opportunity - to broaden and diversify its income generation streams. We are looking for a fundraiser to build on existing strengths within the organisation to broaden our income stream through corporate support, individual giving, major donors and social media fundraising campaigns alongside maintaining and developing our trusts and foundations funding.
Our new Director, Elli Free, has 25 years’ experience supporting people seeking asylum and substantial fundraising experience. Elli is looking forward to working collaboratively with the new Fundraising Manager to ensure RAK sustains its work in Kingston and reaches into neighbouring boroughs.
What we can offer you
- Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year
- A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards
- A collaborative approach to meeting fundraising targets working with our Director and Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator
- Hybrid work or remote working according to your need on a £45k FTE regardless of location
- Flexible part-time working hours with a paid half hour lunch break included
- A committed community in Kingston that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work and donations
- Real potential for fundraising growth and a clear and deliverable strategy already in place
- Training and development opportunities
Purpose of the role
As Fundraising Manager, you will lead the fundraising functions of the charity to generate income, meet organisational targets, and ensure development opportunities are effectively maximised. Working with the Director and programme teams, you will develop and write competitive bids, growing capacity and securing income for 24/25 and beyond. We are focused on multi-year bids and opportunities that deliver the best outcomes for our client community. As a client-led organisation, we strive to meet the needs of our clients and deliver impact-focused programmes.
The Fundraising Manager will have proven experience of successful grant writing and demonstrate a track record of fundraising achievements across multiple income streams.
Main areas of accountability
Fundraising - general
- Writing and submitting bids, tenders and proposals to ensure income targets are met in line with performance objectives
- Responsibility for the development and the implementation of RAK’s fundraising strategy, in line with organisational strategy and resources
- Providing stewardship to existing donors and supporters to maximise income and ensure long-term funding relationships
- Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the services provided at RAK
Trusts and Foundations, Statutory Funding
- Securing regular income by producing and submitting appealing fundraising applications to trusts and foundations as well as statutory funding
- Researching, monitoring, and identifying new funding opportunities for the development of existing or new services and organisational capacity
- Reporting to funders in line with funding criteria, objectives and the specified outcomes conditional to the funding
Individual Giving
- Ensuring that donations are acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner in line with the stewardship policy
- Managing the charity’s supporter database and online donations
- Developing an excellent supporters’ journey via digital means and channels
- Preparing appealing fundraising campaigns and cases for support to the general public
- Working with the Partnership and Digital Marketing Co-ordinator to maximise income from social media channels and other digital channels
- Keeping up to date with professional best practice and recent trends, identifying developments that impact the organisation, and sharing knowledge appropriately across teams and departments
Corporate Giving
- Leading the expansion of RAK’s corporate giving initiatives, identifying and developing opportunities for engagement, and achieving the corporate income target
- Managing the Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator, whose primary focus is on corporate giving
General Duties
- Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.
All posts working for RAK require an understanding of the needs of people who are seeking asylum and those with refugee status. In addition, we require a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion from anyone who works for us.
Person specification
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential
- Significant fundraising successes, preferably across different income streams
- Persuasive written and spoken communication skills
- Experience and competent use of fundraising CRM system
- A strong track record of achieving established targets and KPIs
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Experience of delivering effective stewardship for a variety of stakeholder audiences
- A track record of managing budgets, complex report writing and data analysis
- Knowledge and experience of using digital fundraising tools and resources to maximise fundraising income
- Good time management skills including good sense of priorities and project development timelines
- Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for fundraising activity for charities in the UK
- Commitment to working within an equality and diversity framework
Desirable
- Understanding of the challenges faced by those seeking refuge in the UK, and a commitment to assisting the integration of clients into the local area
- Experience of developing and building high-value partnerships
- A track record of managing budgets
Our workplace
We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought.
Our values are clearly set out in our RAK Strategy 2023-28.
RAK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities.
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please use the contact details on our website to get in touch.
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.
In your cover letter please provide details of all your skills and experience for the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
Your role in our mission…..
We're looking for 2 Business Managers for the following areas of the UK:
Midlands & East of England
London & South East of England
It is a very exciting time to join Marie Curie as we enter into a phase of change, collaboration & partnership with other organisations so that more people have access to a better end-of-life experience. We are continually developing a better understanding of what each community and geographical region may require depending on the public health needs of the population, the community assets already present and those that are as yet untapped resources.
You will be the commercial expert for your assigned 'place' in the UK. Providing expert advice and support to the place-based Associate Director across all stages of business development and management. From capturing intelligence through to developing and delivering successful proposals/tenders and lifecycle contract management.
You will work with health and social care sector commissioners to establish effective relationships and to maximise income from existing and new services and generate service innovation for the charity. You will be supported by 1-2 Business Leads (dependent on your assigned area).
This role contributes directly to growth in Marie Curie through the management of proposals, tenders and funding applications, following standard processes for developing business case, contract terms approval and risk assessment. These are ideal career opportunities to join a highly motivated and ambitious team seeking to accelerate and encourage growth and success in line with the key purposes, strategic goals, and values of our Charity.
Application Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
- Close date for applications: 18th July 2024
Salary: £43,250 - £48,048 dependent on skills, knowledge and experience (MCJES Grade F)
Contract: Permanent
Based: Flexible. Please put your preferred area in your application cover letter. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to our recruitment team.
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Job Description – Head of Key Food Partnerships
Reporting to: COO
Location: Flexible (regular food industry visits and travel)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time-35 hours
Salary: £68,974-£72,605(National) or £72,605-£76,426 (London)
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare now operates 35 Regional Centres around the UK. The majority of these are run by local charitable organisations we call our Delivery Partners. This enables us to be a UK-wide organisation yet also think and behave with local concerns at the heart of our actions. For more info please visit FareShare website.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives. Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The role
Our key priorities at FareShare UK are to grow the food volumes accessible to the charities and community groups we support across the UK. Food partners (manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, importers, packers, catering providers, producers and others) are pivotal in helping us to meet these priorities, providing access to food and many other strategic resources. This crucial role will focus on working with our top food partners to maximise the mutual value in the relationship through strategic and structured account management. Our ability to meet growing demand and retain our leading position in the food redistribution landscape will be heavily influenced by the success you have in this role.
You will be the direct account lead for some of the biggest food accounts in the UK and you will lead part of the Food Partnership Team for managing and engaging new business relationships to drive and grow food and funding from top food partners.
As part of this role, you will lead the transition to a tiered and structured strategic account management approach of all top partners. Coordinating colleagues in the food team and other FareShare teams: FareShare Go, Marketing, Fundraising, Network Operations and Volunteering teams to ensure that top partners get an excellent service. You will work with the top food partners and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate identification of activities, and monitoring of progress, benefits and evaluation.
You will help identify and overcome the barriers to food redistribution and increase the volumes of foods available to FareShare from food partners and their wider supply chains.
Working with marketing and relevant teams you will develop sales materials to open opportunities for more food and other resources from top partners.
You will lead new business development for FareShare Go and work closely with the FareShare Go operations team to mutually agreed objectives. You will support the team to develop new opportunities to deliver the FareShare Go service to food partners including meeting tenders and developing compelling propositions for partners.
Main areas of responsibility
Business Development and Relationship Management
- Support the senior Leadership team by implementing and driving FareShare’s strategy to deliver the services that our top food partners want now and in the future.
- Develop sales and tender materials to win new and grow current business for increased food, funds and other strategic resource.
- Keep up to date on trends and key areas of opportunity for top accounts.
- Directly account manage the largest opportunity accounts that we want to engage or grow.
- Develop strategic relationships and account strategies with top food partners to maximise the volumes of surplus food and funding to FareShare through structured joint business planning process.
- Embed a strategic approach to account management and joint business planning processes for top partners to make sure that they have a structured first in class service from FareShare.
- Ensure oversight of all account activities and provides regular updates to, and feedback opportunities for relevant FareShare stakeholder teams including FareShare Go operations, Food Co-ordination, marketing and fundraising.
- Develop key relationships with key personnel within our top food partners and develop a good understanding of their structure and operations to help drive sustainable, successful relationships and engage the relevant internal departments
Business Process Improvement to deliver growth
- Understand the barriers to redistribution of food and lead initiatives to overcome them
- Develop new models of food redistribution which meet market needs and build new channels of supply to FareShare
- Liaise with colleagues in the FareShare Go and Food Co-ordination Operations teams to highlight and resolve any operational issues and support related initiatives as appropriate
- Work with the food partner to develop appropriate systems and business processes which will ensure they are managed in the most environmentally, socially and financially efficient way.
Project and Initiative Management
- Be responsible for managing and communicating key projects and initiatives and securing support from a range of internal stakeholders within the food partners and among the FareShare network.
- Prepare and proactively present the benefits of new initiatives to existing and potential partners despite the challenges to existing embedded processes.
People and Culture
- Lead, manage and motivate the part of the Food Partner Team focused on engagement and growth, creating a culture of high performance and a positive and supportive working environment.
- Support effective working with colleagues in the wider Food Team, and Network Development and Operations Teams to support an atmosphere of collaboration and trust consistent with FareShare’s values
- Foster positive change, new ways of working and an understanding of best practice
- in using FareShare’s Customer Relationship Management systems.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
- Proven influencing, negotiation and selling skills, to understand the needs of a key partner and ability to demonstrate the value of the proposition to the customer.
- Understanding of a strategic account management approach and ability to manage multiple accounts in the FMCG, food, retail or comparable sector with professionalism and integrity consistently meeting or exceeding challenging targets
- Good working knowledge of the key players in the food retail industry and an appreciation of their ways of working with their supply chains
- Successful track record of managing cross-functional projects such as new launches, operational initiatives, promotional activity or other projects to tight timescales and budgets, ensuring involvement of all key stakeholders
- The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at a range of levels and across multiple functions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise effectively with strong time management skills to ensure effective allocation of FareShare resources to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks appropriately
- Ability to use own initiative working independently and responsibly
Experience
- Retail account management experience working at multiple levels including Directors across Operations, Communications, Marketing, CSR, business support and technology teams
- Demonstrable experience of driving significant growth and impact in food accounts
- Track record of building, leading and managing high performing, effective teams through periods of growth and change
- Experience of managing direct reports including managing performance issues
- Project management of multiple stakeholder initiatives
- Delivery of process improvement in a sales or customer service environment
- Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment.
- Drive, motivation and attention to detail in ensuring all business opportunities presented to FareShare are captured and explored
- Pro-active, organised and able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages, ideally at an advanced level and with a good level of numeracy and literacy
Competencies and behaviours
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams and build strategic relationships across the business with a customer service focus
- Negotiation and influencing skills to deliver win-win outcomes
- Excellent, proven organisational skills
- Creative approach to problem solving
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
Your role in our mission…..
We're looking for 6 Business Leads in the following areas of the UK:
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- North East & Yorkshire
- Wales
- East of England (Part-time)
- South East (Part-time)
It is a very exciting time to join Marie Curie as we enter into a phase of change, collaboration & partnership with other organisations so that more people have access to a better end of life experience. We are continually developing a better understanding of what each community and geographical region may require depending on the public health needs of the population, the community assets already present and those that are as yet untapped resources.
Reporting to a Business Manager for your assigned 'place' in the UK, you will provide commercial expertise to our Caring Services teams to support the innovation and development of new services. Your key accountabilities will include:
Intelligence Capture
- Development of market intelligence, pipeline prospects and knowledge management supporting Marie Curie's growth.
Proposal Development
- Managing proposal development, supporting the quality assurance and submission of proposals.
Lifecycle Contract Management
- Preparing and executing all contracts for services on behalf of the place-based team.
- Working across the organisation, ensure that all contract management and financial aspects of contracts are aligned and in place.
- Working with the mobilisation team to ensure the successful mobilisation of services.
- Identification of risks to plans and implementation of actions in partnership with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and overcome challenges.
These are ideal career opportunities to join a highly motivated and ambitious team seeking to accelerate and encourage growth and success in line with the key purposes, strategic goals, and values of our Charity. You will gain unique career progression through exposure to UK wise strategic growth targets and plans.
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please include your preferred location in the covering letter.
Close date for applications: 18th July
Salary: £34,500 - £38,324 dependent on skills, knowledge and experience (MCJES Grade E)
Contract: Permanent , full-time and and part-time
Based: Flexible. Please put your preferred area in your application cover letter. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
Head of Programme Development
Salary: £54,600
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week (for full time staff) at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).
Who are we?
Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We give grants to help museums, galleries, historic houses and public arts organisations to acquire objects for their collections, to share them with as many people as possible, and to support research and training for museum professionals. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many individuals, trusts and foundations.
The role
As Head of Programme Development, you’ll take a senior role in the strategic planning and operational delivery of Art Fund’s grant-making programme, taking a lead on certain areas of the business plan to ensure they deliver against and inform the ongoing development of Art Fund’s strategic vision. You will work with the Director of Programme & Policy and Head of Programme Delivery to manage the team to ensure effective management of all grant-making and operational activities, develop and deliver new initiatives, funding opportunities, partnerships, research, and evaluation, ensuring maximum impact and maintaining and furthering Art Fund’s excellent relationships across the museums, heritage, funding and visual arts sectors.
A member of the Programmes team, you will work with colleagues across Art Fund and the wider sector to ensure our grant-making is effective and valuable and supports our strategic plan. This is a unique opportunity to join Art Fund at a key moment in our 5-year strategy. You’ll help us identify where Art Fund can make a real difference in our priority areas and build our reputation in these areas: championing diverse and inclusive museum collections, workforce and audiences; reaching a new generation of museum goers through digital and community experiences, as well as in the museum itself, and developing a sustainable sector. The Head of Programme Development will share the energy and commitment that Art Fund staff bring to their work, as well as a belief in the importance of arts and culture.
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas and an additional day in August.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cash health plan
- Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 9am on Monday 29th July, 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
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We are at an exciting time in Dandelion Time’s development and will be implementing our new Strategic Plan over the next 4 years. The role of Business, Data and Compliance Manager will play an integral role in supporting the Senior Management Team to do this.
Founded in 2003, Dandelion Time is a growing rural-based charity working with the most vulnerable children affected by trauma and mental health issues. Over the years Dandelion Time has helped thousands of people and intends to transform many more lives as we expand our services in Kent.
In this role you will report to the Director of Finance managing the IT infrastructure, Data Protection, procurement contracts and policy requirements for the Charity to enable it to meet its legal, strategic and operational objectives.
As we continue to grow there is real scope to develop both the role and your own career progression.
People are at the heart of everything we do at Dandelion Time, whether they are our staff, volunteers, or the families we work with. Being hands-on in the natural world is the basis for our activities and creativity at Dandelion Time. We care for the earth, plants, animals and each other. But whatever the role, you will be helping to transform the lives of vulnerable children in our community.
The successful candidate will work 3 to 3.5 days per week over 3 or 4 days. The pro-rated salary for this role is £18,600 for 22.5 hours and £21,493 for 26 hours.
Ensuring we have a happy and healthy work-life balance for all our staff we offer flexible working arrangements to allow you to work in a way that suits your individual lifestyle. Additionally we offer 25 days holiday (pro-rata) with the ability to purchase additional leave, matched pension scheme up to 5% and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
Our stunning farm setting means you can reap the benefits of our beautiful, homely environment and the joys that working in the great outdoors and with animals bring.
Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear
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We aim to enrich people’s quality of life by relieving symptoms such as pain, breathlessness and other distressing problems through the skills of our experienced, caring teams.
The Butterfly Hospice Trust is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its growth and next phase of our exciting future.
Role responsibilities:
- Leads and delivers on the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring the vision and objectives are clearly documented and regularly communicated to all relevant parties, both internally and externally.
- Maintain an understanding of key projects within the Trust’s portfolio.
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Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where all employees can flourish and have a sense of purpose.
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Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Trust’s programmes, identifying new partnerships and business development opportunities.
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Represent the Trust externally, shaping its image and reputation through regular interaction with the Lincolnshire ICB, Health partners, Voluntary Engagement Team, the media and the public.
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Oversee the financial performance of the Trust, ensuring its financial health and sustainability.
Employee Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Free Parking
For the full job description, please see the attachement below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OTR are looking for a Grant & Bid Writer to work as part of the Business & Development Team providing increased trusts and foundation income across all regions and to cultivate and nurture relationships with funding and grant making organisations both new and existing.
The Grant & Bid Writer will be responsible for researching, writing, and submitting effective applications for funding, working with the Business & Development Manager to develop compelling cases for support, manage mid level donor opportunities, and continue accurate tracking of income.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience working in fundraising, with success in drafting proposals, raising funds, and applying different research techniques in identifying funding opportunities.
To find out more about the role please download the job pack below. Please reach out to Leilah (email in the Job Pack) if you would like an informal chat about the role.
OTR & Benefits:
OTR is a mental health social movement by and for young people. The charity is at an exciting stage of its 59-year history and is proud to be reaching more young people than ever before (over 20,000) across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset with creative and diverse mental health and wellbeing info and support.
Our approach to mental health is grounded in a set of beliefs and assumptions that underpins all of our work. We believe in celebrating diversity, empowering and mobilising young people to make change, and that catering to the unique strengths, interests and circumstances surrounding young people is key. Our approach centres on collaboration and partnership, building relationships between individuals, peers and communities.
Each day is as engaging and fulfilling as the last, and with a network of supportive, community minded people, we hope you’ll feel welcome here. As a thank you, we like to compensate our employees for the important work they do with a range of benefits including a flexible leave policy (38 days), healthcare cost assistance with HealthShield, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, enhanced sick pay, parental leave, continual training and development, free yoga and reiki, and more (subject to contractual terms and conditions).
A Willingness to Work with Difference
At OTR, whatever your role or professional background, you will be expected to work in a way that is anti-oppressive and inclusive. A key focus for OTR is to develop an organisation that is inclusive for all but we do not claim to be experts in this. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement in these areas and invite you to join us on this journey.
OTR recognises the benefits to individual practice and organisational credibility of having a diverse community of staff and volunteers and to this end is continually working towards building and maintaining an environment which values and pursues diversity accordingly.
We recognise that tackling systemic inequality, prejudice, racism and oppressive practice requires each of us to actively engage, self-examine and make changes where necessary, in order to improve access and equitable experience for all in society and all of those who come through our doors at OTR.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Business Administrator
Salary: £27,527 - £30,831 per annum + 6% pension
Employment type: Permanent contract
Hours: 36 Hours per week
Location: Haringey, North London including some hybrid working
Closing date: 15 July 2022, 12noon
Interviews: 26 July 2024
Do you thrive in a busy and dynamic environment? Are you passionate about supporting a cause that makes a difference?
The Bridge Renewal Trust is a forward-thinking charity dedicated to reducing heath inequalities and creating healthier, safer and stronger Haringey communities. Established in 2009, we have grown from a team of 3 to over 55 staff members, supporting over 20,000 people annually with a turnover of approximately £3m.
We are seeking an experienced Business Administrator to oversee our day-to-day administrative functions, including human resources and office management. You will provide administrative and operational support to Chief Executive and the senior management team with the goal of streamlining administrative processes, improving consistency across the organisation, and enhancing organisational efficiency and effectiveness. This role is pivotal in improving the quality of services provided to the diverse communities in Haringey, at a time when our support is needed more than ever.
First and foremost, we are looking for an ambitious and competent professional with a strong track record of executive administrative experience; excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines; and strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with staff and volunteers at all levels.
We operate flexible working practices, and depending on work commitments, the post holder may utilise some hybrid working arrangements as appropriate including working from our offices or at home.
Are you ready to join our growing team and be part of positive change? This is your exceptional opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.
To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.
For a full job description, please visit the Bridge Renewal Trust website.
The Bridge Renewal Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Company registration No: 06949568, Registered Charity No: 1131941
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Mark Evison Foundation is a charity working in London state schools promoting the personal development of young people through challenge. We invite and mentor non-academic proposals for challenge from 17 year olds. It is exciting work, bringing out the best in young people.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this fast-growing charity at an exciting time and make a significant impact as our first Development Director. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy and setting up and professionalising our fundraising function. You will have the backing of a committed group of Trustees and volunteers who are eager to help and support your work. You will also be responsible for fundraising for the MEF across several areas, and for developing funding initiatives for our future.
We are looking for someone with a great track record of success in fundraising, who can thrive in a small ambitious team. We will expect you to represent our interests in a range of public and private contexts; to be a confident and pro-active verbal and written communicator; and a skilled networker with a strong track record of relationship building.
Responsibilities and Duties
- To establish a fundraising strategy and ensure fundraising compliance.
- To generate income from individual donors at the low, mid and major gift level. To support the Executive Trustee steward existing, and cultivate new, major donors.
- To research and develop a trust and foundation pipeline and prepare and submit grant applications and draft progress reports
- To grow our income and diversify our donor pool through targeted campaigns
- To grow our network – including influencers and organisations that can help to raise our profile
- To ensure appropriate stewardship processes are in place so that donors at all levels feel well thanked and informed of their impact.
- To grow our presence amongst small to medium businesses, London schools and local residents
- To build partnerships with businesses to extend our profile and find new funding opportunities
- To effectively engage schools and businesses to support the Foundation, to raise awareness and help raise funds
- To liaise with the team on a regular basis to explore better community engagement, local connections, and fundraising opportunities
- To report regularly to the Board on income, prospects, and strategic objectives in alignment with our objectives
- To help foster a positive culture of fundraising across the organisation
- To promote the MEF widely, through the written word and social media
- To research and plan fundraising events, with other MEF staff and the charity’s trustees
For more information please visit our website or see the attached Job Description below .
Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so the post may be filled before the published closing date below .