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You will be attracted to this role because of:

1. You have an affinity to the cause - if you understand bipolar, this is a change-driven organisation where you can achieve impact and be close to the work that matters to you.
2. There’s a high chance of success - the £3.5 million figure is ambitious but realistic, based on a extensive research.
3. There is a momentum of growth - 95% since 2019 and the third highest in the mental health sector.
4. You will be personally responsible for this success.
5. You will succeed at a broad professional level.

The Director of Fundraising be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy. This will include the day-to-day management of the existing fundraising team and championing fundraising at senior management level and with the Board.

The ideal candidate will have:

- 5 to 10 years of fundraising experience, including managing a fundraising department.

- Proven track record of achieving a step change in income generation

- Experience of two of the following fundraising methodologies: Grants, Corporate, Community and events, Legacies, High net worth individuals or Commissioning

Evidence of continuous professional development in fundraising together with management experience and/or qualification is essential. As is strong digital skills, with a track record of maximising the use of CRMs and excellent business writing skills.

Must have good internal and external interpersonal skills, be an inspirational leader and capacity to represent Bipolar UK at a senior level.

An affinity to bipolar will be an advantage

About the role

It’s been an exciting year for the CoppaFeel! Marketing team; we’ve had a brand refresh, onboarded new agencies, launched award winning campaigns and grown a partnership with Love Island. And it’s all been in the name of our mission; to ensure all breast cancers are diagnosed early and accurately in young people.

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Content who will be responsible for the management, production and strategic placement of all organic content across CoppaFeel!’s channels. You will help shape CoppaFeel!’s approach to content so that it appeals, resonates with and converts 18 - 24 year olds across digital and social channels.

You will work alongside other Heads of Dept, bringing your expertise and knowledge to leadership discussions to help shape the future of the organisation.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.

You will report to the Marketing Director and line manage the Social Manager and Digital Marketing Manager, and you will have exposure to the Senior Management Team.

The role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a valued part of the CoppaFeel! leadership team to deliver the organisational strategy, shape the culture and influence cross departmental ways of working
• Develop a holistic, strategic content approach to digital and social channels (including creators and gaming) that will enhance the annual marketing strategy and drive awareness of CoppaFeel! and our mission amongst 18 - 24 year olds.
• Responsible for creating innovative content that’s insight driven and market leading.
• Put production plans and processes in place that allow us to have year round ‘always on’ organic content (web, email, social).
• Lead and inspire creativity across the organisation with a view to becoming social first in everything we do.
• Work with Digital Marketing Manager to audit CoppaFeel!’s website and third party agencies to research, plan and execute Search Engine Optimisation strategies.
• Establish standards, systems, best practices, and workflow processes for managing the content lifecycle, including requesting, producing, distributing, channel selection, measuring, and retiring content.
• Collaborate with our operations team as we adopt a new CRM database.
• Ensure all content is consistent with brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Line manage the Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing Manager.
• Ownership of the digital budget and quarterly re-forecasting.
• Contribute to quarterly all staff team meetings
• Ensure rigorous reporting and analysis of social and digital activity to ensure delivery of planned KPIs, with an ambition to be constantly improving and evolving.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 years experience working in a management level content focused role.
• Demonstrable experience of implementing strategic content plans.
• Knowledge and passion for all things digital and social.
• Line management experience.
• A leader with the ability to develop and motivate a multidisciplinary team to achieve high standards.
• The ability to manage senior stakeholders expectations and cross-departmental content requests.
• An understanding of CoppaFeel!’s 18-24 year old target audience and platforms to reach them.
• Excellent understanding of the ever changing digital landscape, and how tools/AI can help enhance our work.
• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Budget management.
• Experienced in tracking and reporting on campaign success against KPIs and ROI.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the challenges / limitations of working in the charity sector.
• Experience of working for a youth focused brand or charity.
• Experience of managing gaming activations.

Application information

Applications close Monday 18 November 2024.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date; we expect a high volume of applications so do encourage early applicants.

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata (plus public holidays). Additional Leave: 1 day of leave on our Founder’s Cancerversary, birthday leave, plus office closure over Christmas.

A hybrid of office and flexible, working Daily Flexi Time: starting anytime between 8am and 10am. Working from home up to 3 days per week (pro rata).

Training: We have a budget each year for employees training and development plans.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CoppaFeel!, we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's 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 recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch. If your interview is at our offices, you can read our access statement here.

EVENTS OFFICER

Closing Date: 15 November 2024

Interview date: 25 November 2024

Department: Income Generation & Marketing

Hours: Full time

Duration: Permanent

Salary: Pay Band F £23,042 – £29,961 per annum

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Events Officer to join our Income Generation Team.

Are you an experienced, event fundraiser who enjoys building long lasting relationships with charity supporters and wanting to make a difference?

If so then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the fundraising team as our Events Officer.

Working to support the Birmingham Hospice brand, this varied role will lead on the delivery of a diverse portfolio of events and challenges including fun runs, adrenaline seeking challenges and in memory events. The successful candidate will have a friendly and engaging personality and enjoy speaking to charity supporters face to face, over the phone and via email.

Reporting directly to the Senior Events Manager this role will work to grow the income generation and profile of the charity through effective administration, supporter engagement and marketing of the events calendar, ensuring maximum participation and income is achieved. This role will allow you to use your creativity to proactively seek new income generation opportunities through event management. You will be a highly organised and motivated individual with excellent time management and written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a portfolio of events with proven success of reaching and exceeding participant and income targets. You should also have knowledge and experience of working with a range of external suppliers and volunteers and have a proven ability to build relationships at all levels. Experience of using CRMs systems is also advantageous.

‼ Join Our Team as a Digital Advertising Specialist ‼

Do you have a passion for digital advertising and a heart for making a difference? At Compassion UK, we’re looking for a dynamic Digital Advertising Specialist to drive our digital campaigns, bringing greater awareness to our mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

As a Digital Advertising Specialist, you’ll work within the fast-paced, vibrant and collaborative Marketing and Engagement department. Your key purpose will be to provide management of Compassion UK’s (CUK’s) digital advertising initiatives. By doing this well, you’ll enable greater reach and engagement with existing and potential sponsors, ultimately releasing even more children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

☺ Why You'll Love This Role:

• Use your expertise in digital platforms like Meta Business Manager and Google AdWords to create impactful campaigns.
• Apply your analytical skills to identify trends and deliver data-driven insights.
• Manage projects with precision, ensuring our advertising efforts meet organisational goals.
• Be part of a vibrant, mission-driven team that blends faith with innovative marketing.

Location: Fleet, Hampshire

(*Hybrid working is offered as a benefit. You may work up to 60% of your hours from home and the office is closed on Fridays. However, we reserve the right to vary those arrangements in future)

Hours: Full-time (35 hours) or part-time – we’re flexible!

In return, you will get

♥Flexible and sociable working environment

♥Free parking

♥Access to Compassion House gym with shower facilities

♥Time in Lieu offered

♥Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution

♥Income Protection & Group Life cover

♥Private Medical & Dental cover

♥Electric car scheme

♥Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc

♥Tea and Treat Tuesday

♥Fully equipped kitchen area, with lunch and break out areas

♥Hot-desking, sit where you want, when you want

♥Weekly team prayers and devotionals

♥Compassion updates and worship events

♥Casual dress code

Join us and use your skills for a cause that matters. Ready to make an impact? Apply today

Job Title: Events Fundraising Officer

Reports to:  Challenge Events Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 9-5pm (including some evening and weekends)

Contract:    Permanent

Location: Hybrid (home-based and Alton, Hampshire two days a week)

Salary:         £27,000- £29,000 (depending on experience)

Role purpose: You will be leading on a number of the charity’s large events, overseeing on the day event logistics, marketing, planning and fundraiser stewardship. All with the aim of increasing potential income from participants.

Outside of specific fundraising projects, you will be responsible for building long term relationships with a wide range of supporters across challenge initiatives alongside third party suppliers. You will be expected to respond to enquiries as they come in and ensuring the best customer experience possible. You will also lend your experience and skills to supporting the wider fundraising plans. 

Role context: Kidney Care UK is the leading kidney patient support charity. We have an ambition to engage and support more kidney patients over the next three years. Our fundraising strategy will play an integral role in allowing us to reach more kidney patients than ever before.  

You will report to the Challenge Event Manager as your direct report.

The Fundraising team is part of the Fundraising, Marketing & Communications Directorate, led by the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications.

There are no line management responsibilities with this role.

The structure of our team is flat – we don’t believe in hierarchies based on job titles. You will have the opportunity to work with and influence everyone in the team, regardless of their seniority.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, management, and execution of various fundraising events from start to finish, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and income goals.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies for each event as needed.
• Spearhead long-term strategies for specific areas of responsibility.
• Oversee event budgets, managing expenses and revenue targets.
• Ensure exceptional stewardship for all event participants.
• Collaborate with other fundraising teams, providing specialised support and guidance.
• Maintain expertise in event-related health and safety, insurance and delivery logistics.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in the sector.
• Play an active role in annual planning and quarterly forecasting, with accountability for individual event performance.
• Cultivate positive relationships with external suppliers, ensuring contract compliance.
• Evaluate event outcomes and generate comprehensive post-event reports, incorporating insights for future planning.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities to enhance revenue streams.
• Take responsibility for all compliance tasks, including documentation related to health and safety,               insurance, and risk management, safeguarding the charity's reputation.

Job title: Digital Communications Officer
Department: Communications & Engagement
Responsible to: Digital Communications Manager
Location: London - hybrid working, with visits to UWCIO at least once per week
Salary: £33,900 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time (38.5 hours) - other working arrangements available
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start date: Immediately

Are you our new Digital Communications Officer?

We are looking for a creative social media native who is comfortable not only with presenting UWC to different audiences but also collaborating and supporting our different stakeholders in doing so. You will join the Communications and Engagement Team at the UWC International Office (UWCIO) which consists of six people and report to the Digital Communications Manager.

As a Digital Communications Officer, you will create, develop and deliver content across all UWC International’s social media channels in line with our social media strategy and lead on sourcing or creating the relevant, required reporting to demonstrate engagement and impact. You will also support UWC’s truly global network of volunteers through digital resources, templates and training. In doing so, you will use your digital communications skills for the better, contributing to the success of the movement and supporting young people to access transformational educational opportunities they would otherwise not have dreamt of.

Part of the larger Advancement Team at UWC International, the Communications and Engagement Team provides the UWC movement with strategic leadership, support and advice in the area of internal and external communication, PR, promotion, marketing, crisis communications, alumni and wider community engagement, and partnerships with other organisations. The Team has a coordination and support function for teams across the UWC International Office, as well as other UWC stakeholders globally, such as UWC schools, colleges, national committees and governance bodies. Alongside your business-as-usual tasks, you will support the Digital Communications Manager in coordinating with the advancement and admissions teams at each of the 18 UWC schools to run ad-hoc campaigns and manage external stakeholders and partners.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global network of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There, they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better.

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.

About UWC International

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

• Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.
• We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
• We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
• Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting
employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit your application with an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the
• attached Job Description.
• Explain why you want to join UWC International
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional / academic referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 10 November 2024

(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible)

Interview and assessment dates:

• First round of interviews and assessment on Friday, 15 November (Remote via Zoom)
• Second round of remote interviews will be scheduled for the following week.

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding children and adults

UWC International holds strict child and vulnerable adults safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organisation’s activities are rendered. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment,UWC International implements a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks / International vetting / Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.

We expect all applicants and staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Staff will take an active role in ensuring that we are meeting our safeguarding obligations through attending regular training and following the principles learned at all times.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

The Forces Employment Charity is seeking a dedicated Communications Officer on a 10-month maternity leave contract to join our lively MarComms team. You will be focusing on providing both digital and traditional marketing support to the programmes that provide employment advice and guidance to UK Armed Forces veterans.

Role: You will be responsible for raising and sustaining the profile of the Forces Employment Charity’s Ex-Forces Employment programme and Veterans Support Programme, with potential and current clients, employers, and other partner organisations. The post holder will play a vital role in the marketing team and will be the first point of contact for staff from both teams.

Each comms officer has a ‘strength’ in lead of a particular area of MarComms. In this role, you will lead in-house digital content creation across the organisation. The wider team will work collaboratively with you to support production and other team members as required.

The role reports to the Marketing Manager. It is a temporary full-time position to cover a 10-month maternity leave period. It is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and pays £28,500 Pro Rata. The successful candidate will be working on a hybrid basis with occasional travel to the headquarters in central London (an opportunity to work with the MarComms Team in the office). 

Principal Responsibilities:

· Proactively acting as the MarComms designated contact for the Ex-Forces Employment Programme and Veterans Support Programme and their communications and marketing requirements.

· Co-ordinating and producing the MarComms digital content such as vox pops for internal and external events by conducting insightful interviews, short video clips, and editing seamless productions to coordinate and produce MarComms digital content, such as vox pops, for internal and external events.

· Virtual and in-person event support.

· Supporting the Marketing Manager and coordinating the team’s contributions towards the established MarComms ‘Topic of the Month’ (TotM) framework. Align content pieces across the department, such as creating articles, social posts, newsletters, case studies, etc, to ensure the delivery of consistent messaging.

· Scheduling content on social media channels (currently X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) using content management software. Including uploading and publishing videos onto YouTube.

· Recording, drawing and analysing insights from social media, campaign work to continually review and evaluate and adapt your output.

· Creating online and offline content, including written articles and still/motion graphics.

· Website page and post updates, working with website lead - the Head of Brand and Marketing.

· Supporting the Customer Engagement Manager with producing email newsletters and required content.

· Assisting the Head of Brand and Marketing by ensuring the correct use of the Forces Employment Charity’s brand guidelines internally and externally.

· Collaborating with external communication managers from delivery partners and stakeholders as required for joint working initiatives.

· Acting as a brand guardian for your team’s programme presentations using established brand templates, guidelines and writing style guide.

· When required, undertaking other tasks in support of the Forces Employment Charity’s wider work.

Essential Competencies:

· Experience in creating content for on- and off-line channels.

· Ability to draw and analyse insights from social media/YouTube platforms.

· Excellent written English.

· Proficiency in utilising recording equipment to capture high-quality visuals.

· Experience using editing software, e.g. Premier Pro.

· Experience using design software, e.g. Canva.

· Experience using social media scheduling software.

· Proven ability to deliver outcomes by demanding time and quality targets and to deal with conflicting priorities calmly and appropriately.

· Excellent internal and external relationship-building skills.

Desirable Competencies:

· Empathy with and a good understanding of ex-Forces personnel and the challenges they can face.

· Experience in creating paid social media campaigns.

· Experience of working within a charity.

· Experience in working with creative agencies and freelancers.

Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about supporting service leavers in their transition to civilian employment, we encourage you to apply. The closing date for the position is Midnight, 3 November 2024.

Please note that this job advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received.

Fundraising Officer (Partnerships), Fundraising Team, Wonderseekers

Job details

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Work pattern: Weekdays - exact work pattern flexible and can be discussed at interview

Salary: £27,000 FTE per annum (based on 0.6 FTE actual salary £16,200 per annum)

Contract: Permanent, 0.6 full-time equivalent (FTE)

Line manager: Trusts & Foundations Manager, Fundraising Team

Responsible for: Trusts & Foundations (T&F) Managers and freelance T&F Fundraisers

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays FTE (actual hours 148.5 hours per annum including bank holidays). Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post holder is not expected to work bank and public holidays.

Location: Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, free parking, pension contribution, inflationary pay rise and more.

Application deadline: Tuesday 12 November 9am

Interviews: Provisionally 19, 20 or 22 November

Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying 

The Role

The Fundraising Officer – Partnerships is an important new role within the Fundraising Team, acting as the face of the Charity and first point of contact for potential corporate supporters and other donors.

Leading on delivering Wonderseekers’ Curiosity Collective corporate fundraising campaign, this is your chance to develop your corporate fundraising skills to deliver a small, personal annual income target. Previous fundraising experience is a bonus, but not essential as support and training will be available. However, you must have impeccable interpersonal and presentation skills, be comfortable representing the Charity and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders, be results-focused and willing to learn.

Working as part of a small, growing Team of experienced fundraisers, the Fundraising Officer - Partnerships will play a key supporting role to the Team, providing exceptional stewardship to donors. Whilst supporting members of the Team with research and pipeline development, preparing briefing papers and funding proposals and writing and implementing cultivation and stewardships plans, there will be lots of opportunities for personal development and the potential for promotion within the Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the rolling corporate campaign recruitment plan, including attending networking events, sending out partner packs, activity and preparing /delivering face to face pitches
• Co-ordinate the corporate campaign marketing activity, liaising with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Provide exceptional, ongoing stewardship to all members of the corporate campaign
• Monitor all grants and donations received, ensuring that these are acknowledged and thanked in a timely manner and assist with other stewardship activities
• Maintain and champion the fundraising CRM, Donorfy, providing administrative support to other users as required (training provided)
• Manage the fundraising inbox, ensuring that all fundraising enquiries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
• Keep abreast of sector news / new funding opportunities and conduct other desk research to assist with development and management of the Charity’s funding pipeline/donor base
• Maintain the Charity’s fundraising asset bank, writing/updating ‘boiler plate’ copy for funding applications, assisting with the research and development of project cases for support and compiling case studies and evidence of need
• Assist in the preparation of cultivation plans, briefing notes and other cultivation activity, funding applications and supporting materials

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of the UK charity sector
• Demonstrable customer service experience (volunteering or work experience)
• Experience working within the corporate sector is desirable
• Experience managing a CRM is desirable

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to write clearly and concisely with attention to detail
• Well-organised with the ability to conduct systematic research
• Confident presenter / orator
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Goal-oriented, tenacious and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritise your own workload
• Proficiency in Office 365
• A basic understanding of the charitable sector
• Collaborative, open and honest and keen to learn

Ready to Apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies.

No recruitment agencies, thank you.

You will be asked to submit your contact details and answer a few questions so we can get to know you. Please keep your responses concise, this is your opportunity to really stand out. After answering these questions, please upload your cover letter and CV.

If you have any other questions or wish to arrange an informal phone call prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Need information in a different format or would like to apply in an alternative way? Just get in touch using the email address above, or call our office and book a call with HR.

Job Title: Senior Fundraising Officer (Retention and Mid-level)

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £40,064.15 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1054991

YMCA England & Wales is looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic Public Fundraising Team. If you are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives while driving impactful fundraising initiatives then you could be instrumental in growing income streams, developing supporter engagement, and ensuring a steady and reliable flow of donations year after year.

About Us

YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We’re committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.

Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:

• Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme
• Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, that changes the lives of young people
• Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions and advice for local YMCA fundraisers

What You’ll Do

As our Senior Fundraising Officer, you’ll take the lead on several key fundraising initiatives, including:

Developing retention strategies: Engage with regular donors to uplift their contributions through multi-channel approaches (mail, email, phone). 

Strengthening relationships: Implement donor reactivation and communication programmes to keep supporters engaged and appreciated. 

Growing mid-level giving: Identify new high-value donor prospects, improve stewardship, and test innovative ways to grow income. 

Campaign management: Lead on end-to-end campaign activities, ensuring timelines, budgets, and performance metrics are met. 

Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external agencies, and suppliers to ensure successful fundraising campaigns and initiatives. 

Innovation & Growth: Stay on top of market trends and explore new ways to expand our direct marketing programme.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is driven, creative, and highly organized. You’ll need experience in fundraising and campaign management, with a knack for building relationships and developing strategies that optimize income and donor engagement.

This role reports to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Retention & Roomsponsor Partnership) and works closely with a vibrant team, including the Senior Officer (Roomsponsor). You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with YMCAs across the country and directly impact the lives of young people.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please apply today with cv and cover letter and help us continue to build a better future for young people across England & Wales.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

Since 2018, Connect: North Korea (CNK) has grown from a small community start-up into an effective and impactful organisation with an annual income of approaching £500,000, mainly through grants from Trusts and Foundations. We now want to develop our individual giving programme to build our unrestricted income and secure our long term growth.

As our new Head of Individual Giving, you will be responsible for growing our income from our individual and corporate base to help us reach more vulnerable members of our community. You will lead on  individual fundraising relationships and initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and all direct marketing activities and communications. You will position us in our supporters’ minds and encourage them to actively support CNK in 2025 and beyond.

Position: Head of Individual Giving 

Responsible to: CEO

Based at: Our offices in New Malden KT3 with some remote/home working.  We will be as flexible as possible to accommodate the right candidate.

Contract: Permanent. Full-time (35 hours per week) with occasional evening working required. Flexible hours/days possible whilst respecting core hours of 10am-4pm

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 + 5% pension on qualifying earnings, health insurance and gym membership

Benefits: 28 days holidays exclusive of public holidays. We also offer 2 additional days on top of this – 1 recharge day where the whole charity closes and 1 day in the week of a staff member’s birthday.

The role

Your specific objectives will be to:

• Grow our individual supporter base (individual and corporate) by 30% in 2025 through new donor acquisition strategies

• Increasing our unrestricted income from major, mid and low level donors and corporate partners to £100,000 per annum in 2025 and beyond 

• Delivering impactful messages, responsive and successful direct marketing and digital fundraising campaigns

This is a really exciting opportunity for a creative ambitious self-starter who enjoys a fast paced fundraising environment, is passionate about communications, building donor relationships and driving long-term income growth.

Funding dependent, we would intend that the role also entails future promotion and staff management potential.

You have:

1) ability and enthusiasm to start up our individual giving programme (low, mid, major donors and corporate) to reach our target to raise £100,000 by end of 2025

2) creativity in creating and communicating personal stories and compelling asks that motivate our supporters to give

3) analytical understanding, strategic acumen and practical experience of the supporter journey from recruitment to regular giving, and ability to deliver this for CNK
 

Supported by the CEO, your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Strategy:

• Strategise and plan our annual individual and corporate giving programme with targets and performance indicators.This will be a key focus area within our 2025/6 corporate fundraising strategy.

• Report quarterly on progress. Use online analytics, social media insights and other metrics to help us learn, improve and grow our income from low, mid,major donors and corporate supporters.

Annual Corporate and Individual Giving Programmes:

• Develop and deliver CNK corporate and individual giving fundraising programme of events, campaigns and appeals to raise £100,000 in 2025. 

• Work closely with CEO and CNK team members to craft information into compelling copy, asks, supporter updates, social media content and personalised campaign appeals. 

• Plan and deliver low and mid level individual giving campaigns to cultivate new donors, convert existing supporters from once off donations to regular givers and inspire donors to increase their current support.

• Design and deliver our annual major donor giving programme. Cultivate, communicate and inspire new major donors to join us with the aim of increasing our current major donor pool by 10%. Steward current donors, keep in touch, craft compelling asks to support their progression towards more frequent or higher-value donations.

• Report monthly to the CEO on the success of campaigns and programming, income raised, number of new supporters/followers, conversion rates, offering insight on ROI, learnings and how we will incorporate this learning to improve how we do things in future. 

Fundraising compliance:

• Save all profiles, donations, giving history, gift aid agreements, correspondence, and communications with supporters on CNK CRM database. Uphold GDPR and comply with fundraising best practice.

US Individual Giving Programme:

• Contribute towards developing a new US individual giving portfolio through prospect research and crafting compelling fundraising asks.

Staff & Volunteer Management:

• Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to grow individual giving through community events, social media and awareness raising. 

The role has no direct line reports at present but there may be in future, budget permitting

Essential skills and experience:

You will have at least five, ideally eight, years experience of:

• individual giving fundraising for a small charity, with a track record of developing and delivering successful individual giving campaigns that have generated 5 figure sums 

• building a supporter base - both amongst low value, but also mid level and major donors

• gathering information, case studies, data and finances, distilling and crafting high quality, well articulated compelling funding asks

• growing charity brand and positioning, thorough consistent approach, campaigns, asks,use of language and artwork

• digital marketing including social media, email marketing, and website content management

• designing tools, inputting data and keeping CRM software updated, using data analytics to report on donor journey and drive fundraising decisions

• relevant fundraising regulations and best practices, including GDPR compliance.

You:

• Can work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Are highly organised, able to act on own initiative, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to craft compelling asks to engage and inspire donors.

• Have engaging people skills, friendly, approachable with a positive attitude. You enjoy talking to donors about CNK on the phone, by email, in person and are unafraid to ‘make the ask’ Can engage collaboratively and constructively in a small team with an entrepreneurial feel

• Are creative and confident in suggesting ideas and solutions. you are ambitious for what your role can deliver for our community.

• Are committed to supporting and embedding lived experience across CNK

• Are keen to build and develop your role as suits the needs of the organisation

• Can speak Korean although this is not essential to the role.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), LGBTQI+ or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, gender or social class.

Are you a data expert ready to shape the future of data and insight in a leading charity dedicated to making a real difference?

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated leader to join the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association as Interim Head of Data & Insight for a 9-month fixed-term contract. You'll lead a talented team that provides vital data management, reporting, impact analysis and compliance to support the entire organisation.

In this role, you will ensure the use of data and insight is maximised to help achieve the Association's objectives. You'll lead, motivate and develop the Data and Insight team, guiding them to deliver high-quality support across the organisation, while ensuring that all activities are in line with the latest data protection regulations.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll identify key priorities and oversee the team's workload to meet deadlines. Your role will also involve maintaining and improving data quality standards and ensuring compliance with legislation including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

You will play a key role in contributing to projects and initiatives by advising on the impact and resource requirements related to data. As part of the Technology leadership team, you will also help shape the Association's wider Digital, Data, and Technology strategy.

The Data & Insight team includes the Data Manager, Data Selection Manager, Business Intelligence Analyst, and several data support roles. Together, you'll ensure the Association continues to make informed decisions backed by reliable data.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a meaningful organisation and lead a crucial function at the heart of our work.

If you're a strong leader with a passion for data and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

An experienced data professional with experience of working with a range of stakeholders. Your ability to lead and develop a team will be key, as well as your ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation. You'll be comfortable explaining technical concepts to non-technical staff and be skilled at building relationships at all levels.

You will have a strong background in managing large CRM or Care systems, ideally within a charity or fundraising environment. You'll have a deep understanding of data protection and regulatory requirements, with the ability to address complex compliance issues and implement solutions.

Strong skills in data analysis and management are essential, particularly using tools like Excel, FastStats, and SQL. You'll also have a solid grasp of mathematical and statistical concepts to support campaign and database analysis.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.

DBS: Depending on the nature of your role you may be required to complete a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.

To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.

Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer

Salary:  £29,217 per annum

Hours:  37.5 hours per week, 1-year fixed term contract

Location:  Gravesend DA11 7HQ / Swanscombe DA10 0AB and occasionally work from home

ellenor is a charity and a specialist palliative care provider for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and for children across the London Borough of Bexley.  The Organisation has In-patient, Community, Wellbeing and therapeutic services at Northfleet.

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to help us grow sustainable income from businesses and build strong, purposeful partnerships. In this role, you’ll focus on securing new business and sponsorships, maintaining excellent relationships with existing partners, and finding opportunities for growth. You’ll also assist in managing the corporate budget with the support of the Corporate Partnerships Manager.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in providing care and support when it's needed most, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Requirements:

· Educated to GCSE level or equivalent professional experience.

· Proven success in securing new corporate business.

· Skilled in researching leads, managing pipelines, and account management.

· Experience in event, project, and campaign management.

· Track record of exceeding income targets.

· Ability to create and present proposals confidently.

· Excellent verbal, written, organisational, and time management skills.

· Strong relationship management and customer service.

· Confident in using CRM databases and proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

· Access to own vehicle with valid driving license and business insurance.

How to apply:

By application form, either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter, CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

This post is subject to Standard DBS clearance.

Closing date: 8 November 2024

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, if you are interested, kindly submit your application at your earliest convenience as the vacancy may close prior to the closing date.

At ellenor, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating our differences, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Join us in building an outstanding and diverse team dedicated to supporting our patients and their families during one of life's most challenging times.

Job Title: Gardener Project Officer for Young Marketeers Sheffield

Position Type: Freelance

Reports to: Development Manager

Based at: Home-working and at schools in Sheffield

Working Hours: 14 days @ £165 per day from March – July (£2310); 8 x school gardening sessions at £110 per session plus 1 day planning @ £220 (£1100). Total budget £3,410 + expenses

Contract: Temporary 

Job Purpose

· To manage the delivery of Young Marketeers in Sheffield in four primary schools

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Young Marketeers

This much-loved programme was started in London in 2012. It is now running in 12 cities across England and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for three years.  The programme provides hands-on opportunities for children from primary schools to grow fruit and veg from seed to sell at their local market. Young Marketeers is also a platform for School Food Matters to promote food education to schools and communities as a way to support children to live happy and healthy lives.  Children learn the art of growing veg from seed, and market traders will share their secrets on how to create a winning market stall.  Primary schools will be visited by our gardener in March/April and then again in May/June and receive further tips on how to ensure a bumper crop. And in July, they head to the market to sell their produce, and to meet the mayor!

Key Tasks include:

· Recruit four schools to take part in Young Marketeers

· Build and maintain relationships with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leaders to ensure the smooth running of the project

· Build and support relationships with contacts in partner organisations

· Schedule, organise and deliver

o One assembly in each school

o Two food growing sessions in each school

o One market trader training session in each school

o Market Day in the city centre in July for four schools

· Maintain accurate records relating to the programme

• Complete monitoring and evaluation forms in accordance with instructions from our Evaluation team
• Take photos of workshops and events where possible
• Keep Development Manager fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times

Person specification

Essential  

· Experience of delivering food growing sessions to children

· Knowledge of fruit and vegetable growing

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals 

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable  

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

Experience of working in primary schools and engaging children

The Head of Fundraising & Communication is responsible for the generation of funds for Kintsugi Hope by a variety of income streams and for ensuring the Kintsugi Hope brand and services are marketed throughout the UK. This will involve managing a Fundraisng Manager and Communications Manager and collaborating with the wider team to ensure success. A key outcome is that the annual fundraising target is achieved. 

Main Responsibilities: 

·Lead and oversee the Fundraising & Communications function, including line management of the Fundraising Manager, and Communications Manager.

·Accountable for growing income year on year in line with operational plan targets.

·Accountable for acquisition and retention of regular donors in line with operational plan targets.

·Accountable for ensuring a clear plan is in place to achieve the income targets.

·Responsible for oversight of communication to donors that inspires and engages them to continue to support the charity financially.

·Responsible for own major donor caseload, including communication and impact reporting

·Accountable for oversight of the Kintsugi Hope brand, ensuring it is maintained and protected. 

·Accountable for oversight of the Kintsugi Hope tone of voice in all communication and marketing.

·Accountable for oversight of all Kintsugi Hope social media platforms and digital presence, to ensure appropriate and inspiring messaging, brand and tone of voice.

·Responsible for supporting all areas of the organisation with their communication requirements eg Group Leader Newsletter.

·Responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships (eg major donors, grants officers)

·Responsible for analysing supporter and income data to ensure the most effective campaigns and supporter engagement.

·Accountable for managing the Fundraising & Communications budget