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Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a pivotal role in activating the research activities that are required to inform the Leadership Skills Foundation and the wider sector to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background.
You will be a valued manager within the ‘Programme Delivery’ team and will work with other departments across the organization to support the development of future accessible and inclusive essential leadership programmes. With a key focus being on the needs, benefits and outcomes required among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals.
This role will require positive and proactive internal working relationships to be created with other teams and colleagues to support organisational objectives and goals.
In addition, the role will also be required to foster relationships with external stakeholders to shape the research that you will manage through your team. This work will support the development of our programmes to engage thousands more young people and give them the essential leadership skills for them to believe, lead and succeed.
We’re looking for a confident, collaborative research manager that wants to make a positive social difference through research. This role will inform the changes that are required within the organisation’s programmes and support the sector to give access to essential leadership skills development to under-served communities through breaking down barriers.
Role duties and responsibilities
- Manage research and impact projects and activities, internally and externally, in support of our programme delivery strategic goals.
- Develop and manage research proposals and methodologies to address strategic goals.
- Manage both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies.
- Interpret and analyse research to derive meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations.
- Present research findings, into clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations that facilitate informed decision making across all levels of the organisation.
- Identify and recommend new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base.
- Engage with the Leadership team and Head of Programme Delivery to understand the organisation’s research requirements and align with organisational goals.
- Manage other researchers providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Contribute to the research project budgeting process, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Scope and produce ‘Invitations to Tender’ for commissioned research and manage the commissioning process, ensuring that the proposed research meets required objectives.
- Manage commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports.
- Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners and funders and communicate key findings where required.
- Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards.
- Maintain an awareness of new research developments across the sector and use this to inform planning and decision making.
People Management Responsibilities
- Delivery Programme Research Executive (0.8)
- Working with other managers whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities
Key Relationships
Internal
- Line Manager: Head of Programme Delivery
- Direct report: Delivery Programme Research Executive
- Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications
- Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation & Standards; Engagement; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.
- Finance Manager
External
- Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.
- National and regional network and research partners.
- Key local delivery centres
Skills, experience and knowledge
Required/essential:
- Educated to degree level in a subject with substantial statistical or research content.
- Proven experience of working in a relevant research role.
- Experience of leading/managing a range of different research projects, using a range of both primary and secondary research methodologies to gather both qualitative and quantitative research.
- Experience in designing and leading high quality research proposals and tenders.
- Demonstratable experience and evidence of aligning research projects and activities with strategic goals and informing organisational decision making.
- Experience of formulating research reports and making recommendations in a range of easy to read and innovative formats.
- Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues and external funders or partners.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present information confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders, including leadership team, funders and external partners.
- Excellent project management skills and experience of leading research projects on time and on budget.
- Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment.
- Able to deliver at pace ensuring efficiency.
- Excellent listening and recording skills to effectively evidence the findings of research.
- Understanding of ethical standards and practices in research including potential issues.
- Complete and finish tasks independently and/or as part of a team.
- Show competence with IT (including Microsoft Office).
Desired:
- Line management experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices
- Experience of researching on funded projects and meeting grant requirements.
Personal qualities
- A confident, collaborative manager that wants to make a positive social difference.
- Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently.
- Effective and confident communicator.
- Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
- A creative, problem solver with the ability to think critically and analyse a range data.
- An ability to travel across the UK is required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic but expanding fundraising and communications team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity. It will include identifying new funding opportunities as well as producing several initiatives including building on our grant income success.
We are looking for someone ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals.
This senior role will be part of our communications and fundraising team and be part of the Senior Manager Team at Stoll and report directly to the Director of Supporter Engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Data & Impact Director (Maternity cover)
Department: Core Group
Reports to: Managing Director, Investment
Salary: £72,950 p/a
Contract: 12 months (dependent on start date)
Location: Hybrid / London, EC4A and homeworking
The opportunity:
Working within the Impact and Investment team, you will support Better Society Capital to manage and leverage impact and system change data, processes and our tools, to enable effective data driven insights to help decision making, drive our strategy and support market building.
The Interim Data & Impact Director will play an important role in defining the way we manage our impact and systems change data by designing workflows and processes to ensure an effective flow of data across our investment process and translating this into impact management information and insight. The role will also help support key impact projects and influence the impact practices of other market players.
What you will do:
Portfolio Data: Impact & Systems Change
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Lead on developing our impact and system change data management architecture and infrastructure to create a ‘data-on demand’ environment. This includes designing workflows to collect and receive impact data from fund managers, aggregating with existing portfolio data, and presenting for insights, learning, and decision making, including the creation of data dashboards and other tools.
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Oversee the impact and systems change data stored on Salesforce and other management information systems ensuring it is up-to-date and accurate and designing workflows to process and report on the data.
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Lead on the design, data collation, analysis and presentation of the investment portfolio’s impact performance for our annual impact and systems change performance committee.
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Supporting the impact manager to deliver the annual impact report, leading on our data input.
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Creation of reports and presentations that are engaging, user-friendly, insightful, and incorporate best practices in data visualisation and storytelling throughout the impact calendar i.e. lead on website updates for our investment numbers & where we invest section
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Working collaboratively with Communications, Investor Engagement, Policy, Finance, Legal, and Operations groups and external Fund Managers on cross functional projects and initiatives.
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Assist the Head of Impact and the Head of Investment Management in delivering our impact and systems change approach across stakeholders (incl. BSC Board, external audiences) and products (BSC’s Annual Report, BSC’s Impact Report, etc.)
Market Data
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Leading our annual market sizing estimate & enterprise level data release, collaborating closely with relevant teams including market systems and communications to effectively communicate our findings and insight.
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Working closely with other market players i.e. GIIN, Impact Investing Institute and European NABS to share and alignbest practice with market sizing methodologies.
Systems Management
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Maintain and help develop back-end architecture of Salesforce and user experience on our frontline, impact and co-investor objects working closely with our Salesforce Administrator to continue to build out our impact data infrastructure.
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Using Tableau/Power BI and other visualisation tools to present data clearly and build in house capacity to encourage others to ‘self-serve’– allowing users to gain portfolio level insight.
What you will bring:
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
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Structured thinker able to synthesise, simplify and reframe complex problems
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A collaborative team player, able to establish excellent working relationships
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Attention to detail with an ability to prioritise ideas and initiatives
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Ability to balance quantitative with qualitative, leading to pragmatic creativity
Embody Better Society Capital core values:
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Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.
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Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change
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Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate. And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.
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Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence
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Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.
Experience
Essential
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Experience leading on impact, ESG or equivalent data management process design and execution to enable insights and drive decision making
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Experience and confidence in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualisation software to create dashboards (i.e. Tableau, Power BI or similar)
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Proven project management skills
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A background relevant to Better Society Capital objectives (such as government, social enterprise or charity, finance, or investment)
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A passion for and demonstrable commitment to Better Society Capital’s social mission and the UK social sector
Desirable
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Experience in using Salesforce
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Awareness and experience of utilising external data sets to supplement internal data analysis
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Experience in leveraging new technologies (i.e. AI generated analytics) to drive insights
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Experience in impact measurement and management processes, ideally in an investment context
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Other terms
Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Chancery Lane area of London, accessible to a number of public transport links. Our current approach allows colleagues to spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we continue to adapt to the changing needs of our diverse workforce.
Right to work: Right to work in the UK required
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+; racialized; disabled; under-served communities)
We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Nica Gordon (People and Talent Officer)
How to apply:
Please apply via Applied by 23:59pm on Tuesday the 19th November 2024.
Applied is a platform designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked some work-based questions which are reviewed anonymously by the hiring panel. Please note, while you will upload your CV, it will not be viewed by panel members at this stage, so we ask that you give full consideration to each answer.
Please note: We screen for answers generated by Chat GPT. To get a 5 star score, we ask that your Applied answers are authentic and reflect your own knowledge, skills and motivations.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an initial telephone interview for all candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job where possible. We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you. If we receive an exceptionally high volume of applicants, we may not be able to facilitate interviews for everyone.
Interviews
Round 1 interviews will be held approximately w/c 2nd December
Round 2 interviews will be held approximately w/c 9th December
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About the Role:
This new position will drive our income generation efforts through various channels and initiatives. You will develop and implement business development strategies to attract financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and potential donors. The role will proactively engage with donors, build relationships, and cultivate partnerships to create and maximise income generation to support our mission and programmes.
What You'll Do:
Drive development of Urban Synergy’s presence in business FTSE 250 and others, through successful inbound and outbound prospect and client engagement.
Research and identify potential funding sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and grant opportunities to build a meaningful opportunity pipeline.
Create comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with Urban Synergy’s organisational goals and mission.
Create, implement and manage fundraising campaigns and initiatives to maximise income generation.
Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors.
Develop donor cultivation plans, including personalised communications, events, and stewardship activities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective donor engagement and recognition and explore new partnership opportunities.
Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Engagement and the Partnership Manager.
Identify relevant grant opportunities and draft compelling proposals ensuring timely their submission including reports, and related documentation.
Attend networking events, conferences, and community gatherings to expand the organisation's network and establish strategic partnerships.
Track and analyse income generation activities, prepare regular reports and revenue forecasts on fundraising progress, outcomes, and ROI.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in fundraising activities.
Who we are looking for:
Someone with substantial and demonstrable experience of working with corporates within FTSE 250 and the commercial sector. This includes proactively acquiring new partnerships and maximising existing relationships, including how to access the decision makers.
Have excellent presentation and negotiating skills, representing the charity in a range of settings and to a range of audiences.
Be a self-starter with strong sales and influencing skills, Able to work independently in particular in developing corporate fundraising products and tools.
Degree in Business, nonprofit management, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Proven experience in income/revenue generation, fundraising, or new business sales, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
Strong knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills, displaying a commitment to excellence and careful attention to detail.
Target driven with an ability to think strategically and develop and implement compelling fundraising strategies.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Proficiency in fundraising software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and compliance regulations.
Collaborative and strategic builder.
If you are a proactive, curious and empathetic individual committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Urban Synergy.
Urban Synergy is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
About Urban Synergy:
Urban Synergy, an award-winning youth empowerment charity is seeking a passionate target driven Business Development Manager to join our growing team. The role is crucial to generate sustainable new revenue streams to support our essential social mobility work. As Business Development Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of the organisation, enabling us to make a long-term positive impact on the lives of young people.
Founded in 2007, by our CEO Leila Thomas, Urban Synergy's mission is to inspire, guide, and ignite the ambitions of young people aged 9-24 years. We focus on early support to build confidence and demonstrate to young people that the world is their oyster. Through our mentoring programmes, we create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our beneficiaries by fostering personal development, building self-confidence, and providing guidance to help them achieve their goals.
Work environment:
Flexible hybrid working. You will be required to travel to London on a regular basis to meet the team, and other in person meetings, sponsored events and Partner organisations.
Right to work in the UK / UK VISA Sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that Urban Synergy is unable to sponsor individuals to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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Company pension
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Work from home
Work days:
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Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
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London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
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Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
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Business development: 3 years (required)
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Sales: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role:
This role is crucial in the long-term retention and growth of our partnership revenue streams. The role requires strong interpersonal, negotiation, and project management skills to maintain and nurture mutually beneficial strategic alliances to enhance Urban Synergy’s capacity and reach. The position also provides value to our partners and will ensure our collaborations with businesses, foundations, government agencies, and non-profit organisations are sponsored, supported, and sustainable.
We will be looking for someone who can offer more to really get themselves stuck into Urban Synergy to help grow the company and develop the role into their own.
What You'll Do:
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential Corporate partners within FTSE 250.
Develop and implement a partnership strategy to enhance financial support and resources for Urban Synergy programmes.
Develop tailored partnership packages that align with the philanthropic priorities and interests of our Corporate partners.
Prepare compelling and professionally written proposals and presentations to potential corporate partners. Ensure they are aligned with the interests of potential partners.
Effectively communicate the impact and benefits of partnerships to prospective sponsors.
Lead negotiations and finalise partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with Urban Synergy's values and goals.
Work with legal and finance teams to ensure contract compliance.
Collaborate with programme managers to ensure seamless integration of corporate partnerships into Urban Synergy's initiatives.
Provide regular updates to the leadership team on partnership progress and outcomes.
Work closely with the finance team to manage and report on the financial aspects of corporate partnerships.
Ensure budgetary alignment with partnership goals and objectives.
Who we are looking for:
Proven experience in a partnership development or similar role, preferable within the non-profit sector.
Bachelors’ Degree in Business, management, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Works collaboratively within a team and also work independently
Comes with ideas and suggestions on how to develop and nurture our partnerships.
Self-starter, who is results-oriented with a track record of achieving fundraising targets.
Is socially dynamic, successful at networking and is able to nurture and maintain positive relationships
Strategic thinking and ability to align partnerships with organisational goals.
Exceptional writing and communication skills and displays a commitment to excellence through careful attention to detail.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Proficiency in fundraising software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and compliance regulations.
Collaborative and strategic builder.
If you are a curious and empathetic individual committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Urban Synergy.
Urban Synergy is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Who we are:
Urban Synergy, an award-winning youth empowerment charity, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Partnership Manager to join our growing team. This position is responsible for driving the development of strategic partnerships with corporate entities and plays a pivotal role in expanding Urban Synergy's reach and impact through meaningful collaborations aligned with our mission to make a long-term positive impact on the lives of young people.
Founded in 2007, by our CEO Leila Thomas, Urban Synergy's mission is to inspire, guide, and ignite the ambitions of young people aged 9-24 years. We focus on early support to build confidence and demonstrate to young people that the world is their oyster. Through our mentoring programmes, we create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our beneficiaries by fostering personal development, building self-confidence, and providing guidance to help them achieve their goals.
Work environment
Flexible hybrid working. You will be required to travel to London on a regular basis to meet the team, and other in person meetings, sponsored events and Partner organisations.
Urban Synergy is unable to sponsor individuals to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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Company pension
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Work from home
Schedule:
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Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
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London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
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Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
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Partnership Management: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
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United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interim Deputy Director of Programmes - WasteAid
WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic empowerment programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.
Our programmes focus predominantly on the reduction of plastic, organic, textile and e-waste pollution in areas of the world that have no formal waste management systems.
The organisation promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action. We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where the lack of waste management systems is harming the environment, economy and society. We achieve our goals through our3 flagship programme approaches, currently delivered in The Gambia, India, South Africa, South Sudan and Uganda.
- Our Wastepreneur programme for those individuals and micro businesses trying to make a living within the circular economy and make a difference in their communities.
- The WasteAid Circular Economy Network which brings together national stakeholders, local authorities and the private sector to tackle local waste challenges through networking, training, infrastructure support and innovation challenges.
- First Step Resource Management Programmes focus on a whole system approach to divert waste from landfill supporting community behaviour change, basic infrastructure, collector group training and end market development.
The organisation is less than 10 years old and has enjoyed unprecedented growth with an annual budget this year of circa £2 million. It is a dynamic organisation with an international team who work in a supportive and collegial environment.
INTERIM DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an interim position, but the position will become permanent in due course through a separate recruitment.
Location: Home based in UK, other European locations considered
Reporting to: Director of Programmes
Direct Reports: Country Managers, Grants Finance Officer
Key Relationships: CEO, Head of Strategy and Impact
Salary: £50-60k per annum
Location: UK Home Based with up to 25% international and UK travel
This role is a member of WasteAid’s Senior Management Team.
Purpose of Role
The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective management and delivery of WasteAid’s global programme, providing leadership, capacity building and support to WasteAid’s international programme team and ensuring effective resource mobilisation. This role reports to the Director of Programmes and supports that role in scaling, trialling and evolving WasteAid’s current programme approach.
Major Responsibilities:
Leadership and Representation
• Provide leadership and supervisory management for WasteAid’s programmes team, including mobilisation and stewardship of resources, programme quality accountability, and performance management.
• Participate actively in country programme management, coordination, and strategy meetings with Director of Programmes and members of the country team.
• Work closely with Finance colleagues to ensure timely budget development, financial planning and cost management.
• Support the Director of Programmes to actively engage with donors, partner organisations and external stakeholders to ensure WasteAid is strongly represented.
• Conduct regular field visits to support programme teams
Supporting Strategic Direction, Program Quality and Growth
• Provide cohesive leadership to WasteAid’s global programme teams ensuring that priorities and opportunities identified are in line with organisational strategy and approach which includes scaling of current programmes and the identification of further areas of intervention.
• Work closely with the Head of Strategy and Impact to support the programme team with regarding tools and strategies to ensure that programming is based on input from communities, local partners and local/national stakeholders, a thorough understanding of the context, and technical best practices
• Work with Director of Programmes and colleagues in the country programme to identify funding opportunities and support the development of competitive, responsive proposals; meet with potential partners (and donors as appropriate) to discuss current and potential funding opportunities.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to develop programme budgets, which reflect a detailed understanding of situational parameters, beneficiary needs, available resources and technical possibilities including partnership capabilities.
• Working collaboratively with the Senior Management Team, support MEAL approaches to adapt and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems that enhance programme quality, increase effectiveness and measure results.
Staff Performance Management and Development
• Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, establishing a supportive environment while emphasizing accountability, providing regular and timely constructive performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of staff.
• Work with HR to identify and implement recruitment and retention strategies.
Grant Monitoring & Partner Management
• Supervise the Grants Finance Officer.
• Support and supervise implementation of strong Project Management Cycle processes and tools including budgeting and planning and grant meetings such as Budget vs Actuals Meetings, Grant Opening, Mid-Term, and Closing Meetings, ensuring follow up on action points.
• Through the Grants Finance Officer ensure that all programmes are compliant with their respective donor regulations
• Support the Director of Programmes in having a solid partnership strategy for appropriate programmes.
• Ensure programme staff proactively maintain positive relationships with partners, including ongoing capacity building and mentoring,
Job Requirements:
· Educated to degree level, masters in a relevant subject would be desirable.
· At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience managing complex international development programming, ideally with a climate or environmental element.
· Demonstrated successful leadership experience managing a multi-disciplinary team and cross-cultural dynamics.
· Strong diplomatic and coordination skills.
· Demonstrated ability for accurate analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies.
· Proven track record of leading multi-location teams.
· Repeated, successful experience delivering appropriate levels oversight for a portfolio consisting of a variety of complex, donor-funded projects.
· Demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals
· Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
· Established capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations.
· Ability to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing high-quality outcomes.
· Motivated, positive individual who excels at taking initiative and is able to motive team members to produce results under pressure while maintaining a sense of humour.
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Director at Declassified UK
Established in 2019, Declassified UK is a small, growing media organisation that has quickly become known for ground-breaking, critical journalism challenging the British establishment on UK foreign policy issues.
The UK’s traditional media is increasingly acting as part of the establishment, failing to report independently on Britain’s policies around the world. By contrast, Declassified is independent and beholden to no-one, relying on the public and trusts & foundations for our finances, and drawing on a distinguished board and group of advisers.
We are seeking to appoint a new Director to succeed our co-founder Mark Curtis who will consolidate our reputation and take the organisation to its next level.
We will continue producing high quality written and visual journalism and seek to increase our political impact and reach bigger audiences, within the budgetary and capacity constraints that we have.
This is a unique, exciting opportunity for a person who is an excellent people manager and team player, who is skilled at organisational development and who can give strong support to our expert staff and our communications, fundraising and editorial needs.
The successful candidate must have considerable experience of working in the media, campaigns and/or not for profit sectors and be dedicated to our principles and mission.
KEY WORK AREAS
Organisational oversight
● ensure all aspects of the organisation’s work - including communications, fundraising, social media and editorial - function optimally, within the budgetary and capacity constraints.
● monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
Organisational development and innovation
● lead the organisation’s drive to best promote its mission and principles.
● work with the head of communications to increase our outreach to new audiences and our political impact, through new digital marketing nd public fundraising approaches.
Team Management
● inspire and lead an effective, motivated remote team, with a common sense of purpose, clear goals and division of responsibility, transparency, accountability, and effective internal coordination and communication.
● promote new recruitment when finances and strategy allow.
● ensure the organisation promotes optimal working practices and personnel policies.
● conduct regular one-to-ones with staff to provide support and ensure success.
Finances
● oversee the organisation’s finances, ensuring Declassified deploys its resources optimally, maintains an adequate cash flow, expands its revenue, and ensures its financial sustainability.
● after a transition, to be agreed in discussions, the Director may assume direct responsibility for administrating our finances, including paying staff and suppliers, doing quarterly and yearly accounts, recording invoices, and liaising with our accountants. This is presently done by other staff.
Fundraising
● work with relevant staff to drive trusts & foundations and public fundraising, helping to innovate our approaches towards existing and new public audiences.
● after a transition, to be agreed in discussions, the Director may assume direct responsibility for managing existing trusts & foundations and large personal funders, producing grant and budget reports and proposals, and seeking out new funders. This is presently done by other staff.
Communications
● work with relevant staff to maximise Declassified’s profile, for example by ensuring the optimisation of our website, newsletters and communications with supporters and non-supporters.
● work with relevant staff to produce our annual reports.
● field email queries from the public and external organisations.
Board and Advisers
● work with the Board to ensure Declassified’s governance structure best promotes its mission and principles.
● communicate clearly to the Board, delivering regular financial and strategy updates as per regular arranged meetings.
● maximise the contributions of Declassified’s Advisers to promote the organisation's mission.
Representation
● represent Declassified in external meetings and events, acting as an ambassador for the organisation’s mission and principles.
● promote Declassified to other like-minded organisations and individuals, developing contacts or partnerships such as with campaign groups, other journalists and MPs.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Candidates should have several years experience working in media, campaigns or not-for profit organisations or similar, in several of the following areas:
● people management, including knowledge of human resources issues
● promoting organisational development and innovation
● working as a senior journalist or other media professional
● digital marketing, communications and use of social media
● managing budgets and finances
● working on UK foreign policy issues
● media and libel law
● fundraising towards the public and trusts & foundations
PERSON QUALITIES
● collaborative working style conducive to a small organisation
● highly organised and efficient, and good at strategic planning
● dedicated to champion our critical, outspoken and independent edge in foreign policy analysis and promote our principles
● ability to sometimes work under pressure and in the limelight
● aware of the UK media landscape and politics, with expert news judgement
● excellent writing and communications skills
● an impeccable record for integrity and upholding professional ethical standards
REPORTING LINES
● the Director is accountable to the Board
● the Director will manage five staff: chief columnist, editor, head of communications, head of investigations and staff reporter
WORKING CONDITIONS
● All Declassified staff work from their home offices, with the opportunity of using a communal office in London subject to availability.
● We operate a four day working week, from Monday-Thursday.
● Salary of £65,000.
● We operate a pension scheme and flexible and generous terms and conditions for holiday allowance, compassionate leave, paternity/maternity leave etc, otherwise standard terms and conditions for work contracts, including a three months probationary period.
● The person must have the right to live and work in the UK.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position, or to make an enquiry, please email Mark Curtis, contact details available on our website. The application should contain a subject heading of “Director application” and include: your CV; statement on why you are interested in this position; outline (in no more than 750 words) of how you match the key skills and experiences; and the names, positions and email addresses of two referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Deadline for application: Friday 15 November 2024
Declassified UK is the leading media organisation uncovering the UK’s role in the world.
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Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.
You will lead Woman’s Trust income generation ensuring adequate income to sustain and grow the organisation, increasing its income from £1.3 Million to £3 Million in the next 3 years. While raising funds from multiple income streams, focus growths areas will be statutory and Trust and foundation funding securing six-figure, multiple-year grants and contracts. You will effectively communicate our services and campaign our aims aligned to our strategic priorities.
You will oversee the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and the funding pipeline; ensure the maintenance and development of excellent relationships with current and new funders, stewarding grants and reporting back; review, update and develop service budgets; oversee the submission or coordination of quality bids, approaches, and events.
As a member of the senior leadership team, this post will work cross departmentally and will contribute to the overall strategy of Woman’s Trust, working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will lead and line manage the Senior Trust and Foundation Manager and Fundraising Officer. You will deliver a direct income target for each year, with a focus on the development and tendering of statutory commissioning.
Hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours will be considered).
Location: Office based with remote working available – minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust Office, Edgware Road/Paddington, NW1.
In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction plus an excellent package of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday + 3 days in December + Public holidays (pro rata)
- 3% pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 9.00am on 11th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on 14th and 15th November 2024.
We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, if an appointment is made before the deadline, the post will close early.
This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
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This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.
You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service. You will have responsibility for Employment Support, Southwark & Lewisham Women’s Service and Together community projects. This role also oversees Marketing & Communications and Partnerships. It will work closely with the Fundraising Manager and is the Safeguarding Lead and the Equalities Lead
When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.
Main Responsibilities:
- To play a significant role in the pastoral care and wellbeing of staff and volunteers ensuring they feel supported and safe at work and have access to wellbeing support
- To develop and deliver services supporting women affected by the criminal justice system and for local women seeking support, information and community.
- To develop and deliver contracted services to enable people to gain employment.
- Expand the offer to reduce isolation and increase community cohesion as well as tackle some of the barriers facing people.
Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):
- Strong experience of managing contracts.
- Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
- A strong understanding of the community, employment, women’s or criminal justice sectors.
- Experience of establishing new contracts.
Desirable knowledge/expertise
- An effective networker.
- Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
- Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
- Experience of organisational development.
Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information. To apply please submit the following:
- CV
- Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024, 9am
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th November 2024, Details TBC.
Start Date: ASAP
Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.
Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information. To apply please submit the following:
- CV
- Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.
Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Fundraising Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships
LOCATION: Home based
DURATION: Full-time - Permanent
SALARY/GRADE: £32,859.00
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
· Chief Operating Officer
· Head of Partnerships
· Trusts and Foundations Manager
· Nation Directors
· Membership Team and Public Affairs and Communications Team
· Major Donors and corporate partnerships
ABOUT YOU
Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our community fundraising, regular donors and high net-worth individual income generating activities? Are you a self-starter and team player, accustomed to rolling your sleeves up to get the job done? Are you looking for a role to stretch you and are keen to take on a more strategic and project management role?
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for growing income from our community fundraising and major donor relationships, so that an even greater impact can be made on adopted young people and their families. You will lead on all community fundraising initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and external challenge events. You will drive innovation in our approach to fundraising. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team to help us secure and manage all key fundraising relationships with major donors.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Supported by the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership team, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy
· Manage existing and develop new innovative fundraising campaigns and activities to engage new and existing supporters & donors including legacies, external challenge events, digital fundraising campaigns, community activities, and large-scale events.
· Work with the team marketing lead to create compelling copy to promote events and help recruit supporters and donors.
· Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams
· Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to support more community fundraising across the organisation, including volunteer fundraiser recruitment.
· Analyse and report on the success of campaigns and programmes.
Person Specification criteria
Knowledge And Experience
- Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E)
- Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E)
- Experience of managing compelling, successful appeals (E)
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholders including individual fundraisers, High net worth individuals(E)
Qualifications and Education
- Professional fundraising qualifications (D)
- Marketing qualifications (D)
- Event Management qualifications (D)
Skills and Abilities
- Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
- Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E)
- An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E)
- Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
- Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
- Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
- Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively
Accountability
- Developing fundraising opportunities (E)
- Event administration (D)
- Stewardship and relationship management (E)
- Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Manager (E)
Behaviours
- Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
- Contributes to an open and honest culture
- Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
- Leads by example.
- Offers outstanding service to members.
- Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
- Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
- Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
- Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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QuarterFive are delighted to be partnering with The Orpheus Centre, which supports young disabled adults to live and work as independently as they are able. They do this through developing their confidence and independent living skills, using arts-based, bespoke learning, work experience and supported living programmes delivered from their base in Surrey. All of their learners are learning disabled and some are also physically disabled.
The Orpheus Centre is located at a beautiful converted farm that provides teaching and performance spaces and self-contained accommodation. However, their success in enabling these young people to thrive means that they are over subscribed every year and have outgrown the current facilities.
The capital appeal will convert a building next to the Centre to allow for more learners to enrol, in particular more learners with more complex needs. Currently, the quiet phase is projected for 2024-2027, with the build phase being projected for 2027-2029.
The Head of Capital Appeal will sit on the SMT, reporting to the CEO, and be responsible for leading a small team of fundraisers also dedicated to raising funds for the build. While there will be a team to support, the Head of Capital Appeal will spend most of their time personally fundraising as well. There are existing opportunities, including a well-connected President (also the Founder), a Capital Appeal Committee which will be set up, and an existing pool of donors. A focus on new business, however, will also be crucial for the success of the project.
As Head of Capital Appeal, you will:
- Develop, implement and monitor the private and public phases of the capital appeal strategy to enable the Orpheus Centre to meet the appeal target
- Establish a high performing capital appeal committee of volunteers to cultivate and steward potential significant donors
- Deliver target income from a range of sources, primarily major donors, trusts and foundations and statutory sources, but not discounting other viable income streams
- Personally secure significant major gifts for the capital project
- Design, recruit and lead a team of fundraisers to support on fundraising for the capital project
- Research and identify potential funders for the capital project
- Work closely with the build project team, to ensure clear communication between the funding and the building of the project
- Provide timely reports for Senior Management Team and Trustees to facilitate effective cash flow management and decision making
Ideal skills and experience:
- Significant experience in a senior high value fundraising role
- Demonstrable experience of securing 5- and 6-figure major gifts
- Extensive track record in working with trusts, major donors and statutory funders
- Experience of line managing teams of fundraisers
- Ability to adapt to different audiences, including donors, senior volunteers, team members, learners and all colleagues in the wider organisation
- Experience in managing senior level volunteers and fundraising committees
- Understanding of disability language and issues
- Ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the arts
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution (5% employee contributions)
- Enhanced maternity leave
- 5 days paid sick leave in a rolling 12-month period
- 3 days paid time off for dependents per year
- Free staff lunches
- Employee Assistance Programme
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 7th November (on-site). If you require any reasonable adjustments, or have any questions/require flexibility regarding date/time, please contact Emily Birch at QuarterFive.
The Orpheus Centre are committed to advancing equality of opportunity, respecting and celebrating difference, eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation and fostering good relations between all who work, learn or use our services. We want to ensure we recruit the full diversity of people at Orpheus and all are able to reach their full potential.
Orpheus have five Diversity and Inclusion Champions: BAME, LGBTQIA+, Ability/Disability, Wellbeing, Family, and Menopause. Throughout the year, they work with staff to promote a positive environment and culture, so all can bring 100% of themselves to work.
The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer. They have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for an interview.
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As a small charity, our staff team work closely in a flexible, cooperative working style. Prioritising the best service to our guests, all team members thrive off a fast paced and dynamic environment which varies day to day. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can be flexible and adaptable in a fast changing and highly rewarding work atmosphere, and that shares the vision of our staff and trustees.
Communications and Fundraising Lead plays an important role in advancing the mission of our homeless projects by effectively communicating our initiatives and fundraising efforts to various stakeholders. This position requires strategic communication skills with fundraising expertise to ensure the shelter's sustainability and growth.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness while developing your skills in communication and fundraising to support the charity’s mission. We as an organisation are committed to ongoing professional development through our network of partners and support organisations both local and national.
Key responsibilities:
Communications
• Manage our social media channels and research which new channels should be set up in order to keep up to date with current social media visibility and trends
• Create compelling content for various communication channels, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and fundraising materials. Working with Operations Coordinator for communications to volunteers.
• Monitor and analyse communication metrics to assess effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.
Fundraising
• Develop fundraising strategy, both ongoing and episodic e.g. Big Give (campaigns and initiatives) to support the charity's operational needs and long-term sustainability working with the CEO & Trustees.
• Work alongside bookkeeper and leadership team to set fundraising priorities
• Maintaining and expanding a regular giving campaign and promote it to increase individual direct debit and other digital regular giving
• Plan and organise fundraising events, charity drives, and online fundraising campaigns.
• In cooperation with the team, drive preparation of grant proposals and reports to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Scope out potential to extend our services through the launch of a Hosting Scheme
• Collaborate with internal teams, including staff and volunteers, to gather stories, testimonials, and programmatic data for communication and fundraising purposes
• Prepare regular reports on communication and fundraising activities, outcomes, and financial performance for the leadership team & trustees.
Donor Relations
• Maintain excellent relation with donors by acknowledgement, providing updates on impact, and maintaining ongoing communication.
• Create personalised donor communication materials, such as thank you letters, impact reports, and donor newsletters
• Database of donors, segment into Major donors occasional donors, regular givers etc, to ensure appropriate communication.
A successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in communicating via different platforms
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness and to preventing and ending homelessness for all
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience in communications, fundraising, or related roles, preferably within the nonprofit sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages
• Demonstrated proficiency in social media management, website content management systems, and email marketing platforms
• Any other tasks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Advocate
We are a national charity that matches people who need free legal help with barristers who are willing to donate their time and expertise for those who cannot obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay. We believe that fair and equal access to justice is the foundation of our society. That the quality of your legal representation shouldn’t depend on the depth of your pockets, but the merits of your case
We are the only pro bono charity to provide access to legal assistance in all areas of law, in all courts and tribunals across England and Wales. We exist because committed barristers care about access to justice for everyone. We have been facilitating free legal help since 1996 and have grown into a thriving organisation working with almost 4,500 volunteer barristers. Our staff team comprises 23 staff and we have 14 trustees on our Board which is chaired by Sharif Shivji KC.
About the role
We are looking for an Engagement Manager to join our team while our Director of Development is on maternity leave. The person will be responsible for project managing the work of the engagement team. This will include the delivery of key engagement priorities and overseeing fundraising events/campaigns and communications.
Location:We operate a hybrid working policy and will require a minimum of one day per week in our London office.
Hours: 3 days per week
Salary: £35,202 full time equivalent
Contract: One year fixed term
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Start date: As soon as possible
Team: The role will provide day to day oversight of the work of the Engagement Team (Communications Officer, Project and Engagement Coordinator, Fundraising and Events Coordinator). Line management of this team will be delivered by the CEO.
Job description
Engagement
1. Oversee our Engagement with Chambers in England & Wales
· Manage The Chambers Pro Bono Framework, our initiative for chambers.
o Recruiting chambers for 2025
o Ensuring regular communication
o Responding to queries
o Producing bespoke reports for each set of chambers
o Working with our Communications Officer to publicise the initiative
· Manage the Pro Bono Champion scheme and lead on our relationships with them.
o Ensuring regular communication
o Keeping our records up to date and accurate
o Recruiting new Pro Bono Champions
2. Support the Director of Casework and regional caseworkers with engagement
Communication
1. Project manage the work of the Engagement Team
· Ensuring the business plan and engagement strategy is delivered
· Advising and supporting our Communications Officer with key stakeholders and the press, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
· Advising and supporting the Fundraising and Events Officer
o Ensuring events are delivered to an excellent standard and on budget. Of key importance are the annual Bar Pro Bono Awards.
o Overseeing fundraising events/campaigns to ensure targets are met.
· Overseeing the work of the Projects and Engagement Coordinator, to increase the Bar’s engagement.
2. Lead on our engagement with Pro Bono Week in November 2025
3. Overall coordination of our stakeholders’ communications calendar.
Other
1. Undertake any other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Chief Executive and the Director of Casework/Chief Operating Officer.
2. You may be required to work outside of your usual working hours from time to time to support the work of Advocate.
Person Specification
Essential
1. Experience of line managing staff
2. Extensive experience of directing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities
3. Experience of creating a wide range of communications for key stakeholders
4. Experience of managing social media or marketing campaigns
5. A highly organised, and thorough approach to work with meticulous attention to detail
6. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels
7. Experience in using Advanced Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel, Word, Salesforce and SharePoint
Desirable
1. A good working knowledge of the Bar of England & Wales
2. Experience of line manging multiple staff members
3. Experience of working on fundraising projects and events
Other
1. Proactive, positive approach to developing the work of Advocate and a passion for access to justice
2. Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
3. Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
Advocate is an equal opportunities employer.
Thank you for your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within.
To find out more about what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
About the Role
Reporting to the Deputy CEO this is an exciting role supporting one of the UK’s leading social investors.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work we do, is organised and has excellent attention to detail. Someone who is flexible with a “can do” attitude and who has a desire to get involved within a fast-paced team. If that is you and you can also bring in new ideas and are keen to get involved with the wider team projects as well as collaborate across the organisation then this could be a really exciting opportunity be a part of our values led organisation.
Key responsibilities
1. To work closely with the Grants, Investments, and Development, Insight and Advocacy teams to ensure that SIB is well-placed to respond proactively and also reactively to business development opportunities.
2. To support the coordination and project management of existing business development projects in community energy, heating and cooling, social investment fundraising and capacity building.
3. To ensure that information is managed effectively, calls logged and tasks delegated, progressed and completed, feedback collected and meetings scheduled and facilitated across the wider business development team, particularly in relation to the CEO, Deputy CEO and Director of Investments, ensuring their input is sought in a timely way to progress key decisions.
4. To manage a calendar of events, calls and contacts across key areas of business development.
5. To take a lead (where appropriate) and/or work alongside others to create and/or deliver presentations in new and existing business development.
6. To manage (where appropriate) and/or work alongside others maintain long-term relationships with both current and new clients and partners.
7. To monitor tendering opportunities and manage and update the new business development pipeline.
8. To implement new systems to improve the efficiency of the business development processes, alongside business systems.
9. To work with the financial team to build costing models for new proposals and programmes.
10. To coordinate high quality bid responses for invitations to tender from funders, investors and other key client groups, to ensure that these are well-written and professionally presented.
11. To coordinate and contribute to a clear strategy and objectives for the business development function at SIB.
12. To attend relevant events or conferences and to keep up to date with the sector.
13. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.
14. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.
15. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.
16. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.
17. To work within the organisation's values, principles, and processes to achieve operational excellence.
Core competencies
- Excellent relationship management skills both with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective time management.
- Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
- Exellent customer service skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Flexible and adaptable as a team player.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion
Desirable competencies
- Understanding of the social investment or grant-making market in the UK
- Understanding of community energy schemes
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
The Development Manager (Individual Giving) will focus on increasing donations from individual supporters. Working closely with the Head of Development and CEO, you'll be responsible for growing donation schemes for individual supporters, stewarding major donors, delivering public fundraising appeals and promoting opportunities for supporters to make gifts in wills.
We look to recruit a candidate excited to take responsibility for their own area of work as part of a small team. We will consider strong applicants with previous experience in fundraising / development or transferable skills and knowledge from customer-facing roles in other sectors.
This is a full time permanent position with a minimum of 3 days based on site. We are open to flexible working arrangements including part time working and compressed hours.
TO APPLY please send your CV and a cover letter of no more that 2 sides detailing how you meet the requirements below.
Interviews are expected to take place on 13th and 14th November. Please state in your cover letter if you are unable to interview on these dates
Key duties
- Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of individual supporters
- Plan and deliver a year-round programme of supporter events encouraging donors to engage with our work
- Implement supporter stewardship systems with the aim of retaining and increasing support
- Assist with the planning and delivery of annual individual giving campaigns
- Process and acknowledge donations and Gift Aid claims on CRM system (Spektrix)
- Support with researching and drafting briefing documents for prospect and supporter meetings
- Develop strong internal relationships to help promote the work of the Development team
- Represent the organisation at fundraising sector events
Essential
- Experience of organising events to engage or steward supporters, clients or customers
- Proven track record of successfully managing a portfolio of supporter relationships or customer accounts
- Experience of delivereing supporter or customer journeys leading to increased support and engagement
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to analyse customer feedback
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK for full details
Our commitment to equality and diversity
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our community and helps us to deliver more for our visitors. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.