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Lewisham Music is an award-winning youth charity and Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub. Working alongside local and national partners, we deliver and support a diverse range of musical opportunities in schools and communities across Lewisham. 

The Director of Community Programmes is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring that Lewisham Music offers a diverse and quality music education offer across our communities. The postholder will be responsible for the strategic development of all out-of-school provision, including the Saturday Music Centre, after school groups, holiday courses and our programme at The Fellowship. They will also hold responsibility for overseeing our exciting programme of community events and partnership projects. 

A significant focus of this role is working alongside the Chief Executive to fundraise from trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors to ensure that programmes are sustainable and can be developed to meet the changing needs of Lewisham’s young people.

The Director of Community Programmes will line manage Lewisham Music’s Community Music Coordinator, Community Programme Producer, Connect Programme Producer and Saturday Music Centre Manager. They will also work closely with Lewisham Music office and management staff, Music Tutors and trustees. 

Partnership is key to Lewisham Music’s work, and the Director of Community Programmes will work closely with key strategic and Hub partner organisations across Lewisham and beyond to ensure a joined-up approach to community music-making and progression opportunities. 

They will also manage and develop relationships with a range of funders.

The Role 

As Director of Community Programmes, you’ll…

• Lead and grow our community music offer, including events, community programmes, and holiday courses. 
• Secure external funding to ensure the sustainability of programmes. 
• Develop strategic partnerships with local and national organisations. 
• Oversee a passionate team, driving quality, inclusivity, and innovation. 

We’re looking for a dynamic leader with…

• Proven programme management
• Significant fundraising experience and financial management skills. 
• Strong relationship-building and partnership work 
• A community-focused leader with a proven commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Equalities statement

Lewisham Music is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and value individual differences. If you have a disability and need assistance, please let us know. We will provide reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and interview process. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, accessible and equitable for everyone.

The Role

This is a key role acting as a delivery partner on our projects, working on streams of community work, and within the staff team.  This role is part of the Extended Leadership Team at National Flood Forum

Responsibilities

• Projects and Workstreams: Overseeing and ensuring outstanding delivery on multiple community projects through Flood Action Groups and Multi-Agency Meetings. Support and manage data collection that meets the aims of each project.
• Community Engagement: Engage and empower communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes.  Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
• Report Writing: Ensure reports are on time and are to depth and quality required.
• Staff Training – Ensuring a comprehensive training package is delivered to new starters and continuous professional development of all staff.
• Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships and leading on communications.
• Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities. Contribute to and attend policy, political and strategic meetings.  Support fundraising activities through providing data and information. 
• Income: Identify future income opportunities, sharing information and building relationships for new projects or new income streams with MT.  
• Support Senior Management Team proactive role to support to deliver NFF objectives.

Day-to-Day Activities

· You will manage and support Flood Engagement Officers to deliver their projects and work streams and managing development pathways for team members.

• Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
• Support Senior Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity. Working to develop, support and deliver NFF strategy
• Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work

· You will be acting as the main contact for projects and agreed activities.

Skills & Knowledge

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
• Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
• Empathy: Ability to empathise with flooded individuals and communities.
• Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
• Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
• Experience: Project delivery and support

How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy

• Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
• Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Income Generation: Supporting income streams via projects and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.

Our client is a leading specialist credit and political risk insurance broker with clients that include first-tier global investment banks, development finance institutions, commodity traders and corporates and we have offices in London, Belgium, Singapore, and New York. Annually, 10% of net profits from the organisation is allocated to philanthropy and since 2015, the foundation has partnered with charities and social enterprises across more than 20 countries, supporting over 100 programmes. 

To date, the foundation has focused on supporting partners which promote health, education and social mobility in Africa, Asia, Europe and the US.  It has also created a social enterprise, represent. to platform work by UK creatives from lower socio-economic backgrounds and since 2020, has produced four plays and three short films.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the charitable organisation to recruit a Senior Grants Manager to join the team in a part-time role (3 or 4 days per week). The person in this role will ideally be London-based, and would be expected to work from the East London office for 1 or 2 days per week.

The role:
The role’s prime responsibilities will be to support the Programme Director in managing the Group’s philanthropy across all regions, by developing and maintaining strong relationships with charity partners, promoting staff involvement and ensuring the foundation remains a core focus of the Group.

This will involve maintaining strong, supportive relationships with the foundation’s charitable partners, developing the group's philanthropic profile both internally and externally, researching and meeting (virtually or in-person) with potential new charity partners, reviewing reports and updates from partners, summarising and sharing activity with trustees and the wider group, organising and managing group volunteering activities in addition to tracking progress on the foundation's commitments to IVAR’s Open & Trusting Grant-making.

This person will also represent the foundation at various events and charity gatherings and convening stakeholder networks whilst also identifying training opportunities for charity partners through the group's Staff Support & Development Fund. This role will also manage their sponsorship fund in addition to fostering a close interactive relationship with the organisation's employees to increase participation and encourage a coherent internal communications strategy to keep staff informed about the important work of the foundation.

As the foundation approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, the new Senior Grants Manager is encouraged to share proposals on how the foundation could shape its philanthropy to maximise impact in the future. 
 
The person:
The successful candidate will have substantial senior grant-making experience, ideally in a leadership capacity with experience of a theory of change or strategic review process which has led to the enhancement and improvement of a trust or foundation’s grant-making output. This person will also have experience of supporting employee engagement in charity programmes, developing internal and external communications, having taken ownership of programmes and being confidently able to work on their own initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a small team.

This person will be a confident public speaker, able to engage a variety of audiences and to represent the organisation professionally, both internally and externally. This role has excellent prospects for personal and professional development within the organisation with exciting growth potential and a consistent organisational desire to innovate and increase impact across all regions.

The group as a whole, has a culture of teamwork and solidarity, a reputation for expertise, hard work, and innovation in addition to empathy, integrity and fairness, embracing individuality and empowerment in a happy and enjoyable working environment.

The group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are valued. As a neurodiverse inclusive employer, we welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive. The organisation's dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, champions initiatives to ensure that the organisation’s workplace is accessible and accommodating for all.

Senior Manager: Corporate Partnerships 
Location: King's Cross, London (Hybrid) 
Contract length: 24-month fixed term contract 
Hours: 0.8 FTE with option to consider full-time 
Salary: c. £44,000 

Art Fund is the UK’s national charity for museums and galleries. We fundraise to help public arts organisations to develop and share their collections, to connect with their communities, to invest in professional development for their staff, and to inspire the next generation.

We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as many individuals, trusts and foundations, funding partners and companies. 

As Senior Manager: Corporate Partnerships, you’ll play a critical role in raising support for Art Fund by developing the Corporate National Art Pass – Art Fund’s corporate membership programme – and wider partnership and sponsorship opportunities, enabling businesses to inspire engagement with art and culture and align with Art Fund’s charitable mission. 

You will develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with corporate supporters, enhance the membership experience for employees, raise the profile of the scheme and develop a pipeline of potential corporate clients.

Building on your proven track-record of leveraging successful business relationships, you’ll develop proposals for corporate alignment with Art Fund, contributing to our ambitious income targets to bolster our support for UK museums. 

As a strong communicator and analytical thinker, this is a chance to lead a creative approach to corporate fundraising and partnerships and shape a longer-term strategy, and to collaborate with colleagues across Art Fund to bring companies closer to our work and the many benefits of access to art and culture.  

Key Employee Benefits

• Generous Annual leave  – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas. 
• 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 
• 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%. 

This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH). 

Closing deadline: Friday 10 January 
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 13 January 2025. 

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.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

More in Common is seeking a full-time Research Associate or Research Manager as we grow our team and advance our mission of building a more united and inclusive UK, where all people feel respected, better understood, and share a sense of belonging. More in Common UKis a small team with a start-up culture where everyone is expected to execute a range of responsibilities. The Research Associate or Research Manager will work closely with the UK Team across our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. The role will report to our UK Associate Director. The Research Associate will serve as a key member of the UK team, working on quantitative and qualitative research projects for our clients and partners and as part of our wider thought leadership, delivering high quality outputs and supporting More in Common’s communications and dissemination work. 

We are recruiting at one of two levels. Applicants may only submit one application, and should indicate which level they are most interested in in their application form, although any offer will be dependent on the appropriate level of experience.

The Research Associate role involves: 
Research
● Support and execute a range of quantitative and qualitative research projects for More in Common’s own thought leadership work and our client/partner work 
● Manage external research vendors’ relationship, including scheduling focus groups and project managing opinion polling research 
● Analysis, interpretation and manipulation of quantitative data, and willingness to learn how to perform statistical/econometric analysis 
● End-to-end project management for quantitative and qualitative public opinion research projects from design, execution (drafting surveys and discussion guides, and with time, moderating focus groups), analysis, report writing and presentation of insights (including data analysis) 
● Drafting and co-authoring public-facing research reports for More in Common and reports and briefings for clients and partners

Partnership / Client management: 
● Day-to-day support and project management for a range of our client and partner projects 
● Identifying new partners, clients, and opportunities across various sectors from business to civil society to the public sector
● Drafting proposals and responding to tenders for those potential partners and clients and supporting on pitches.
● Delivering trainings and briefings for clients and partners drawing on insights from More in Common’s research
● Drafting grant reports and taking responsibility for day-to-day account management on client-facing projects 
● Producing timely and high-quality outputs and deliverables as agreed with clients and partners

Comms and dissemination 
● Organising in-person panel events and online webinars– including co-ordinating the planning and preparation of More in Common’s programme of Party Conference events. 
● Drafting and developing data briefings and press releases for journalists, conducting data checks, and designing and publishing reports on our website 
● Drafting op-eds, Twitter threads, blogs and newsletters using More in Common’s insights 
● Designing and delivering webinars and short insights products to disseminate our latest insights and research to partners and the wider eco-system 

In addition, the Research Manager role involves: 
● Overseeing all of More in Common’s research projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time 
● Continually monitoring the quality of our research outputs and experimenting with potential methodological improvements 
● Finding new ways to innovate on research products and services, and new technologies and techniques that More in Common could be offering 
● Managing the relationship with research vendors, including monitoring quality and value for money 
● Training team members in More in Common’s research process, including best-practice for research design as well as our software stack 
● Acting as a spokesperson for More in Common’s research by speaking with journalists for print and broadcast media

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

We look for great people before we look for specific qualifications and experience. However, the following will be an asset for this role: 
● The ability to write well and at pace for a range of audiences 
● An understanding of how to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and to tell a story from that data 
● Curiosity for understanding and engaging people, and a desire to tell new stories that focus on building upon common ground in Britain today 
● A track record of project management- from inception through to delivery and evaluation 
● Experience of translating research and insight into products, briefings, and training programmes for a range of partners 
● An understanding of the UK political system and a keen interest in current affairs and UK public policy 
● A hunger for disseminating More in Common’s work, particularly through traditional and social media outlets 
● Professional background in research, public affairs, policy or strategic consultancy, or civil society would be desirable, but we welcome applications from any background 
● This role requires some basic experience coding in R, with a willingness to learn more In addition, we expect the Research Manager to have: 
● Experience running research projects from start to finish 
● Experience of working with a range of clients and political stakeholders 
● A thorough knowledge of research best-practice 
● An opinionated perspective on how the public opinion research industry can improve to become more accurate, trustworthy and transparent

OTHER INFORMATION

Compensation

Competitive salary (£32,500-£40,000 for the Research Associate, and £37,500-£45,000 for the Research Manager) and excellent benefits along with generous leave policy, personal learning and growth budget.
 

How to apply

 The application deadline is January 5th 23:59.
 

 Applications should include a CV and a 500-word op-ed responding to the following brief:

 Write a 500-word op-ed about something that is happening in British society today that

 should be getting more attention from politicians and the media than it is currently getting.
 

 Indicative Timeline (please note these dates remain subject to change)

 ● Initial conversation with Associate Director- January 10th

 ● Meetings with Team Members: 15th January

 ● Written Exercise: 16th-19th January

 ● Final panel interview with UK Director: 20th January

 ● We expect to make an offer to the successful candidate by 24th January

We are looking for an early career fundraising professional to build on the recent fundraising successes of Everyone’s Invited. This role is a unique opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to leave their mark on Everyone’s Invited and the sector. As part of our small team, you will be given the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and own a number of key processes and fundraising streams. You will be able to gain further experience in all elements of fundraising and financial management, all while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. 

NOTE: the application deadline has been extended until the 8th of January.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for the full details of the role. 

Who we are looking for: 

Essential:

• 2+ years of experience in a fundraising role in the non-profit sector

• Comfortable with sensitive content to do with rape culture

• Strong track record of managing funding relationships and achieving financial targets, alone or as part of a team 

• Excellent communication skills, particularly in persuasive writing and interpersonal relations

• Strong background in strategic planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring

• Organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail

• Ability to shift priorities quickly and problem-solve effectively

Desirable:

• Experience working in a small charity and spearheading/contributing to a range of processes across funding streams

• Experience managing large grants valued over £200,000+ 

• Knowledge of restricted grant management and reporting

• Proven experience of securing repeat support from extant standing donors

• Experience of monitoring and evaluation within a non-profit programmes context/experience of social science research in a university setting

• Experience with CRM software 

Note: We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they don’t meet all criteria in the person specification

Timeline: 

Deadline for applications: 8th of January, 23:59pm GMT

First interviews (online): w/c 13th of January 2024

Second interviews (in-person): w/c 20th of January 2024

Are you passionate about shaping the future of mental health support? Strides Highbury Counselling Centre is searching for a dynamic Clinical Placement Manager to lead and nurture our honorary counsellors and ensure compassionate, high-quality care for our clients.

This is your chance to make a real difference, driving impactful counselling services while mentoring the next generation of therapists.

Why Strides?
We bridge the gap in mental health services, offering affordable, long-term counselling to those who need it most. Join us in creating a safer, brighter future for individuals and communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Recruit, manage, and support our talented team of trainee counsellors.
• Oversee client services to ensure excellence in care.
• Collaborate on clinical policies, safeguarding, and service development.
• Build strong relationships with training organisations and supervisors.

About You:
You’re an experienced counsellor or psychotherapist (450+ hours), with a deep understanding of psychodynamic modalities and ethical frameworks. You’re organised, proactive, and passionate about making a lasting impact in mental health services.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic charity that promotes responsible investment. The charity campaigns and works with organisations and companies to tackle issues such as climate change, global health, and workforce issues. A great opportunity exists for a Co-Head of Investor Engagement to join the team. The postholder will be responsible for relationship management of key investors (asset managers and asset owners), delivering impactful engagement events and activities. The postholder will also be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the whole team, including budgets, planning and risk management. This is a full-time, permanent role, flexible working options available within London.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the global financial system, ideally in relation to asset management, occupational pensions or similar sectors, as well as of the responsible investment challenges facing the industry. You will have exceptional relationship-building skills and will be able to understand a range of priorities and perspectives and negotiate solutions, both internally and externally. Experience of building, managing and leading a high performing team based on mutual trust, respect and inclusion is essential for the role. You will possess strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to build out and deliver effective work plans that identify, engage, recruit and influence diverse stakeholder groups.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged.

Contract:  Permanent, full time, 35 hours over 5 days   
Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 per annum  
Location:  UK, Remote  
Closing date:  Sunday 12 January 2025 
Interview date:  w/c 20 January 2025 

Do you thrive on building relationships with donors and securing life changing charitable donations? Blue Cross seeks a passionate Senior Philanthropy Manager to lead our mid-value and major donor fundraising efforts. 

More about the role 

As a key member of our Philanthropy team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving high value fundraising performance and making a significant contribution to our mission of improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.

You, and the team of fundraisers you manage, will build strong, lasting relationships with mid and major value donors (trusts and foundations and individuals), guiding them on their philanthropic journey. You’ll develop and lead a fundraising plan that cultivates a robust pipeline of prospects, creates compelling fundraising asks, and delivers engaging stewardship, all with the aim of increasing income and building long-term donor relations. 

This is an exciting time to join Blue Cross as we embark on a refreshed organisation strategy, with high value fundraising playing a key part in its delivery. The team enjoys senior level support, with a commitment to the development of impactful projects and themed areas of work. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on maximizing new opportunities and driving forward change.

You'll make a significant impact: 

• Developing a compelling fundraising plan for mid and major value donors, contributing to the philanthropy strategy, and aligning with the charity's overall goals. 

• Forging strong bonds with prospects and donors, collaborating with your team to understand their motivations and inspire impactful donations. 

• Guiding and supporting the Philanthropy Relationship team, including the Philanthropy Manager responsible for major value trusts/foundations and individuals, and two Philanthropy Officers responsible for mid-value trusts or individuals. 

• Overseeing donor cultivation activities, ensuring adherence to data protection regulations, and collaborating with colleagues when necessary. 

Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role, responsibilities, and how you can make a difference. 

About you 

You're a seasoned philanthropy professional with a proven track record of exceeding income targets and securing significant donations from trusts & foundations and high-net-worth individuals. Your passion for animal welfare is infectious, translating into building strong, lasting relationships with donors. As a strategic thinker, you possess a deep understanding of portfolio management, the supporter journey, and the key elements that drive successful philanthropy fundraising. 

A natural communicator, you can connect with any audience, adapting your message to resonate with different stakeholders. Your collaborative and inspiring leadership style fosters a team environment where everyone thrives and celebrates shared successes. 

You're a dedicated professional with integrity, thriving in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management and prioritization skills. You value teamwork and enjoy being part of a hardworking and supportive team that shares your passion for making a difference. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience   

• Secured five to six-figure donations through mid-value & major gift fundraising. 

• Understand the requirements of trusts and foundations and can write high quality funding applications. 

• Designed successful stewardship programs for mid-high value donors, boosting loyalty & donations. 

• Professionally presented philanthropic opportunities to high-net-worth individuals. 

• Built strong relationships with senior stakeholders (internal & external). 

• Proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals. 

• Line management experience. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Driver's license & travel availability. 

• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values. 

A bonus if you have:  

• Experience managing a mid-value individual giving programme.

• Experience working within an animal welfare charity. 

• A fundraising qualification or evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development). 

How to apply  

Click the apply button and complete the online application process before 23:59 on the closing date on Sunday 12 January 2025. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits  

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll 
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

• Life assurance

• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 

• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 

• Free access to GP via MetLife 

• Recognition scheme 

• Annual volunteer days

• Claim for professional fees 

• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Chiswick House & Gardens Trust is looking for an entrepreneurial, strategic and commercially focused person to fill a key position within a small dynamic team.  The Commercial Development & Events Manager role combines strategic planning, partnership cultivation, and event management to support our social and  charitable mission while driving income growth and community impact.

In this role you will contribute to our mission by refining and developing our commercial strategy to align with our social, charitable and audience development goals.  You will be responsible for growing our commercial income through securing corporate partnerships, events and filming opportunities, engaging our existing and new audiences.

This post requires commercial acumen, partnership development and a creative mindset with the proven ability to develop unique income generating experiences that celebrate and are sensitive to our Grade 1 listed gardens, buildings and are anchored by our mission.

ABOUT ULI EUROPE

ULI, the Urban Land Institute, is a non-profit research and education organisation focused on the real estate sector with a strong mission, to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. To advance the mission, the members have identified three mission priorities, which are decarbonisation, affordable and adequate housing and educating the next generation of real estate leaders.

Founded in 1936, we now have over 48,000 members worldwide, representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private and public sectors.

In Europe we have c. 5,500 members. We have a particularly strong presence in the major European real estate markets with National Councils in 15 countries across Europe, including e.g., France, Germany, Spain, and United Kingdom. 

ULI’s main revenue sources come from individual and corporate membership, in addition to corporate sponsorship for a wide range of activities ULI delivers, including events, research and mission driven programmes such as C Change or UrbanPlan. 

To advance its mission priorities, ULI is aiming to diversify and grow its funding sources and especially focus on philanthropic donations from individuals, corporates and foundations, in addition to grants from other local and European institutions. 

ULI Europe requires an experienced, highly-organised individual to work closely with the CEO of ULI Europe, Chair of the ULI Charitable Trust, Chief (Philanthropic) Fundraising Officer and VP of Business Development and Membership to administer and support the growth of ULI’s philanthropic fundraising work in Europe.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Philanthropic Fundraising will serve as the cornerstone of administrative support for ULI’s philanthropic fundraising initiatives in Europe.

The role will report to the Vice President, Business Development & Membership on a day-to-day basis and work closely with the Chair of the ULI Charitable Trust and CEO ULI Europe. The role will have a functional reporting line to the Chief (Philanthropic) Fundraising Officer. This position requires excellent relationship management, organisational and communication skills.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative and management support to the philanthropic fundraising initiatives of the ULI Charitable Trust (and the CT Board of Trustees / ULIF Europe Committee) and ULI Europe, including fundraising campaigns, processing collections (through ULI CT or ULI Europe) and preparing donor reports in cooperation with the ULI Finance team in the US. 
• Oversee and coordinate design and development of marketing collateral, presentations supporting fundraising campaigns, in collaboration with the ULI Europe Marketing and Communications team.
• Collaborate closely with team members of the ULI Europe business Development and Membership team, in addition to ULI’s country directors and governance director to support the planning of, and coordinate the implementation of the European philanthropic fundraising strategy determined by ULI Europe (namely by the CT Board of Trustees / ULIF Europe Committee), focusing on both donations from individuals based in Europe and donations from European philanthropic foundations and government programmes; 
• Work with and manage relationships with individual and institutional donors, in close collaboration with the corporate accounts team, CEO, ULI Europe and the Chair of the Charitable Trust / Chair of the ULIF Europe Committee;
• Work in close collaboration with Research & Advisory Services and ESG Programmes colleagues, to identify and research (third party) philanthropic funding and grant opportunities and assist in the preparation of applications for philanthropic funding from (third party) foundations and government agencies;
• Coordination of proposal writing for potential foundation funding, in close collaboration with the research, marketing communications and legal and compliance teams.
• Set up and implement application, reporting and compliance process for philanthropic gifts for ULI Europe.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• At least 6-8 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Experience working in an international business environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• A track record of managing transactions or projects that required multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
• A quick learner who is able to adapt easily
• Proficiency in one other European language preferred.
• Real estate background desired, but not essential.
• Occasional international travel required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field or similar experience.

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Legacy & In Memory Manager to join our team.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Do you have a passion for legacy and in memory giving? Do you have knowledge of legacy administration and have team management experience too? If so, this may just the job for you!

About the Role

Contributing over 50% of the organisation’s fundraised income, this role is crucial for Help for Heroes. Working with your team, you’ll be responsible for the organisation’s legacy marketing strategy and administration, as well as the in memory giving strategy, maximising both income sources so that we can deliver more services to veterans. You will be able to make a significant impact and will use your expertise to drive forward the programmes. There’s lots of scope and potential for someone to make a real difference and achieve considerable success! 

About the Team

The post holder will be working as part of the Individual Giving team in the Commercial Directorate which includes Supporter Care, Individual Giving and Legacy & In Memory. Across all our relationships, we build trust and engagement with our supporters and with each other. The quality of how we deliver our objectives is just as important as the end results. We are known for our expertise, supporter focus and collaboration. We’re friendly, supportive and like to get things done!

About ELBA 
ELBA builds the connection between businesses and the community in east London and beyond, creating a positive impact and strong communities and tackling the issues that determine social mobility. A registered charity and membership organisation, ELBA has over 30 years of experience in enabling successful partnerships between business and the community. In the past year, ELBA helped place over 300 people into work in London through its award-winning Employment Works programme, delivered over 12,000 business volunteers into the community, and worked with over 300 local organisations in east London. Our mission is to create possibilities to bring about positive change in London by channelling the wide-reaching resources and influence of the private sector to address key areas of need. 

About our Employment work 

When ELBA’s employment and skills programme was established in 2005, its mandate was simple; to engage our member companies in the local unemployment agenda and help disadvantaged people from East London into work. Since then, we have supported over 6, 000 people into work, thousands more have benefitted from work experience placements, internships, mentors and training. 

Equibalance 

The EquiBalance project, supported by Barings since 2022, targets and engages young black male and female students who are studying at London based sixth form schools and colleges to improve their long-term earnings prospects by helping them to develop key employability skills and gain access to valuable work experience. The model is designed to target and engage Global Majority students aged 15-18 and support them through a series of bespoke skill development, career awareness and confidence boosting workshops in preparation for applying for a summer or half-term internship.

The role 

After 2 successful years of delivery, we are recruiting a part time coordinator to elevate the project through a highly effective project plan. The postholder will work within the Employment and Skills team, supporting our work with Global majority students aged 15-18. The position is part time until the end of the project year in November 2025. 

Job description 

• Working with the project manager to attract, retain and progress students on the Equibalance programme executing all activities in order to achieve this. 

• Helping to manage all social media platforms and web pages, creating content and measuring impact. 

• Organise and promote project of events 

• On a weekly basis, create a catalogue of case studies that raise the profile of the project and global majority students more broadly 

• Manage Equibalance information inbox efficiently and in real time , in a timely manner 

• With the project managers guidance draft written internal and external comms pieces for newsletters, articles and on-line platforms 

• Join social media groups and professional platforms to discuss industry-related topics 

• Collate and circulate details of vacancies and training opportunities 

• Attend and minute partnership and steering group meetings 

• On a daily basis keeping accurate records of all students and partners on our Salesforce CRM platform. 

General 

• Attend ELBA team meetings, collaborate with other ELBA colleagues on projects where appropriate and contribute to the development of ELBA as an organisation 

• Adhere to relevant policies including equal opportunities and health and safety 

• Actively promote and support safety and wellbeing of students and volunteers and comply at all times with ELBA’s safeguarding policies. 

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager 

About us

The UCL Policy Lab brings together the most senior politicians and policy makers in the country, with leading academics, campaigners and those who have direct, lived experiences of issues on the front line.

The Lab is currently building a unique ecosystem to support those endeavouring to bring about social change, including those working in campaigns for environmental, social and economic justice. Together, the Lab and its partners aim to foster the skills, networks and ideas that social changemakers need to transform our politics and be influential in the highest levels of government.

About the role

This Project Manager will oversee the delivery of a series of key events and activities for this programme of work. The individual will help devise and coordinate a programme of high-level private workshops and events for changemakers - including think tank heads, senior campaigners, researchers and others - providing extensive service support to attendees. The successful candidate will also help changemakers to connect to a wide network of key stakeholders across the world of social change and at the very top levels of British politics.

The post-holder will work alongside an existing project manager and report directly to the Lab's Director. They will work closely with the Lab's Operations Manager and Head of Communication and Engagement, and be part of implementing the Lab's overall impact strategy.

The post holder must be able to work flexibility, independently and proactively and have a passion for the worlds of politics, policy making and social change.

About the process

Please note we will grade each application against the essential criteria, so please provide evidence of how you meet each of these in your cover letter.

Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing the 20th January.

About you

The post holder will report directly to the Lab's Director but work closely with the rest of the team. The following is an indicative list of duties:

1. Help design, develop and deliver engaging programmes of events, activities, and workshops for a wide range of social changemakers.
2. Draft briefs in advance of workshops for circulation at the event.
3. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders from British politics and further afield.
4. Contribute to the ongoing development of the Lab's approach to political engagement, including developing, testing and scaling new relationship building techniques and methodologies.
5. Support close collaborative working on joint projects with the This Day Foundation and with relevant stakeholders.
6. Track and report impact for internal purposes, marketing and various evaluation processes (e.g., writing a report at the end of the project).
7. Work with the UCL Policy Lab team to help deliver operational support for the activities of the project, including: contributing to shared infrastructure and tools; working with the Head of Communications and Engagement to deliver wider impact; working with the Team to co- ordinate delivering of world class policy events.
8. Manage PhD students or equivalent on short term placements who assist at events.
9. Follow and promote UCL policies, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and maintain an awareness and observation of fire and health and safety regulations.

The above reflects the initial and longer-term requirements of the post, but are not exclusive and are subject to change following consultation.

In your application, please provide evidence for how you meet all of the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Please also note, there is a two-stage selection process for this role.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days of holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the sector and at UCL including but, not exclusive, to non-graduates, disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBTQ+ people, people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, especially women.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Phoebe at

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