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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to set-up, co-ordinate, evolve and embed a new and ambitious Climate for Communities project.

Thanks to National Lottery players, TDC has been awarded almost £1.3 million over three years to empower underrepresented communities in Brighton & Hove to participate in climate action.

In partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, Community Works, Climate Outreach and 14 local organisations, the Climate for Communities project will produce accessible, community-based climate activities, which address the increased cost of living and the health and wellbeing challenges being experienced by people as a result.

The long-term vision of the project is for the city to become a thriving ecosystem of accessible, inclusive and impactful climate activity, with a green economy that brings communities together with public, private, education and voluntary sectors to ensure a just and equitable transition to a sustainable future.

If you thrive on creating projects and partnerships that directly address growing health, social and economic inequalities through community-centred climate action then this might be the role for you.

You will be an experienced manager and deliverer of community projects that make a real impact on people’s lives, and you will understand how taking a community development approach will lead to longer lasting and more meaningful change. 

We’re looking for someone who loves building relationships and is passionate about high value fundraising. You will have relevant charity fundraising experience with exceptional writing skills to create compelling applications and proposals for funding. You’ll also be self-motivated, proactive and an excellent collaborator. If you’re excited by the sound of this, we’d love to hear from you! 

In this role you will have a mixed portfolio of high value trusts, grantmakers and major donors, to support the implementation of the Philanthropy strategy to reach new audiences and increase sustainable income growth.  You will contribute to our capital fundraising campaigns and the development of special projects under our fundraising pillars: Magic, Equipment, Campus and Community, Research, Innovation and Education, and Advocacy. 

You will also manage a wide variety of internal stakeholder relationships with senior colleagues in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Key Responsibilities will include: 

• Manage a diverse portfolio of existing and new major donors and funders, delivering excellence in relationship management to meet an individual fundraising target. 

• Build, manage and maintain a full and consistent pipeline of prospects, ensuring timely progression through each stage from identification to stewardship. 

• Frequent and regular contact with donors and funders by phone, video and in person. 

• Identification, qualification and research of philanthropy prospects, both new and from other income streams. 

• Work with colleagues and clinicians in the development of engaging and bespoke proposals. 

• Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. 

• Be a charity specialist in relationship management and maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice. 

• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of trends and developments in the sector, through completing relevant training, reviewing relevant press and publications and keeping up to date with industry news. 

• Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Charity’s work, priorities and future plans, and represent the Charity at functions and events, to promote the objectives of the Charity. 

• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation. 

• Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager. 

Our Values 

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are: 

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable. 

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims. 

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others. 

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients. 

Location 

We’re open to this role being a mix of home working and office based (our offices are located on site at Alder Hey in Liverpool).

How to apply 

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions: 

• How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey? 

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Thursday 20th March 2025 

Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey): Monday 31st March 2025 

The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 31st March 2025. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. Next steps will be agreed before the 31st March 2025, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four-day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently. 

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity. 

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. 

The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check. 

Position: Executive Assistant
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.

About us 
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job 
We’re looking for an efficient and methodical self-starter to join our Governance and Executive Office (GEO) team in this varied role.

Delivering high-quality, executive-level administration, you’ll be a core part of the team supporting our Executive Group and Board of Trustees, enabling them to operate effectively and continue to drive forward our work for the MS Community.

Liaising closely with senior colleagues across the MS Society, as well as key stakeholder and volunteers, you’ll be part of our EA Team.  You will provide direct administrative support for two of our Executive Directors and help ensure that our Executive Group have the support they need.

You’ll have experience of a range of administrative tasks, including providing support for meetings and minute-taking, as well as delivering executive-level secretariat support.

As a key member of the GEO team, you’ll undertake specific projects relating to the requirements of the Governance and Executive Office and contribute to the overall delivery of the Governance and Executive Office team’s objectives.

Closing date for applications: 9 am Monday 3 March 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Grants Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to secure vital funding for our services for individuals with a learning disability and autistic people. You will play a central role in our charity, responsible for driving forward one of our key income streams.

The Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager will develop a robust pipeline of potential funders and devise a plan to achieve our annual income target of £225,000 from repeat and new funders.  You will research and apply to charitable trusts for grants of varying sizes, including multi-year funding, while maintaining excellent stewardship to encourage repeat donations. 

It’s an exciting time to join us, with innovative services, outcomes monitoring data, case studies, photos and testimonials and some cases for support already drafted.  Whilst our priority is to raise funds for our existing services, we have plans for new service developments which will appeal to charitable trusts, corporate foundations and institutional donors (TNLCF).  We have a broad appeal with a range of diverse services from playschemes, social groups for autistic teenagers, arts and drama sessions, family support, employability and independent living skills.

You will collaborate closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and Operations and Service Managers to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals and future plans.  You will work alongside the Marketing Manager to gather materials to enhance our applications.

You will be persuasive communicator with excellent written skills and able to present our work in an emotive way, whilst upholding our organisational values.

With a minimum of 2 years’ successful experience in grant fundraising, preferably in a small local charity setting.  Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and understand the intricacies of our services to match to funders’ criteria. 

Key Responsibilities

· To increase LinkAble’s income secured from Trusts and Foundations by developing a ‘Case for Support’ for each of our core projects.

· To co-ordinate a ‘database’ of current grant funders, with their history of support and project reporting deadlines.

· To research and develop a pipeline of potential trusts and foundations to approach, noting application deadlines and average giving levels with criteria to inform your approach.

· To submit high quality grant applications ahead of deadlines that have a good chance of success

· To provide stewardship of existing donors to capitalise on their support over time, ensure all gifts are thanked appropriately, sending regular update reports, annual report and supporter newsletters.

· Work with the Marketing Manager to access resources such as photos, quotes, case studies and to ensure the charity is presented in a way that is consistent with our branding.

· To work at part of the LinkAble team and attend fundraising events, challenge events and social activities.

· To work with colleagues across the team to develop fundraising projects and to package core costs in a way that is attractive to funders.

· To work closely with the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager where there is cross over between corporate and community support and grant funding.

· To work with service managers to develop project budgets to present our work to funders in a tangible way that offers good value for money and matches the funders average giving level.

· Ensure all fundraising activities are ethical and carried out in line with our values, policies and procedures and within relevant legal frameworks

· Monitor the trust and foundations fundraising budget, highlighting variances against the budget at an early stage and taking corrective action.

· Contribute to writing tenders for new contracts as part of the bid team and support colleagues

· Bring a positive, flexible and team working approach to work, working effectively on your own and as part of a small enthusiastic team.

All LinkAble staff are expected to be aware of and follow the organisation’s policies and procedures, with particular attention to equality and diversity and safeguarding.

All employees in the organisation are expected to display a high standard of teamwork. This includes cooperating in undertaking work of absent colleagues or assisting others where the workload is particularly high. Accordingly there may be a requirement, from time to time, to undertake other duties.

The Domestic cleaner  will provide a comprehensive cleaning service at WHAG’s, properties and offices across Cheshire West and Chester, Ensuring turnaround of properties meets targets and remains in excellent condition, whist compling with safe working practices and high standards. Maintaining H&S regulations, housing legislation and follow WHAG policy and procedure

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to vulnerable homeless women, young parents and women men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse, across the of North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of the people who use our services and supporting them in their recovery.

We support the people we work with to overcome the experiences they have had. We empower them to build up the skills and resources they need to take control of their own lives, access a tenancy of their own and maintain a quality of life in the long term. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures.

As well as delivering courses to our staff WHAG delivers Healthy relationship training to employers and schools to assist in the education and prevention of Domestic abuse.

Our Vision - To support and empower vulnerable women and those affected by domestic abuse. 

Our Mission - End Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, and relationship breakdown.

Our Values - Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength

Guiding Principles - Our guiding principles help define how we will act at all times through the development and delivery of WHAG in the future.

Over the last few years, NHYC has grown to a team of over 70 staff.  This role will add capacity to our current Admin Team, supporting the organisation with increased demand around finance, admin and resources. You will work as part of a small, yet critical team to ensure the organisation and our services run smoothly.  This role’s specific focus will be to support the Finance and Resources manager with general bookkeeping, analysis of financial information and ensuring compliance of financial procedures. You should be well organised, a great communicator, and experienced in or willing to learn financial procedures. This role does require prior experience in an administrative role.
The role is based at our day centre in Camden. 

• Full time, permanent role in our Administration Team
• The starting salary is £31,200
• Deadline to apply: 9am Tuesday 11 March

*Please note that we may close earlier if there are a high number of applications           

The Domestic cleaner  will provide a comprehensive cleaning service at WHAG’s, properties and offices across Cheshire West and Chester, Ensuring turnaround of properties meets targets and remains in excellent condition, whist compling with safe working practices and high standards. Maintaining H&S regulations, housing legislation and follow WHAG policy and procedure

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to vulnerable homeless women, young parents and women men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse, across the of North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of the people who use our services and supporting them in their recovery.

We support the people we work with to overcome the experiences they have had. We empower them to build up the skills and resources they need to take control of their own lives, access a tenancy of their own and maintain a quality of life in the long term. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures.

As well as delivering courses to our staff WHAG delivers Healthy relationship training to employers and schools to assist in the education and prevention of Domestic abuse.

Our Vision - To support and empower vulnerable women and those affected by domestic abuse. 

Our Mission - End Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, and relationship breakdown.

Our Values - Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength

Guiding Principles - Our guiding principles help define how we will act at all times through the development and delivery of WHAG in the future.

The Lead Manager will be responsible to the Trustees for:

• Maintaining and growing Ammerdown as a centre of refreshment, hospitality, peace and reconciliation where diversity and different identities are cherished. Engaging with guests in order to create a safe and positive environment.

• Working with the Trustees in developing the Ammerdown Centre, and community and in particular to refresh the strategy and business plan mindful of its spiritual heart as well as commercial potential.

• Further developing the Ammerdown Centre and community to provide opportunities for learning in a safe and inclusive environment where people of differing views and faiths can engage in dialogue and creativity.

• Creating opportunities to take forward the vision of the Ammerdown Centre and community through creating partnership and networking opportunities.

• Ensuring robust and effective management and performance of the organisation (staff, finance, committees etc.) Enabling a flexible and adaptive response to the changing business environment.

• Living and developing the ethos of the Ammerdown Centre and community both within the Centre and in external relationships.

Person Specification

A person with distinctive gifts of insight, creativity and leadership who will enable Ammerdown to continue to articulate its core values in ways that are financially and practically sustainable. A resilient individual, comfortable in both a rural setting and a busy working environment.

The Trustees are seeking a person who:

Spiritual Life

Whose spirituality is ecumenical and embraces the inclusive ethos of Ammerdown and the community.

Leadership

• Has the ability to inspire, equip, relate, and lead a team of people in offering hospitality to all guests.

• Has excellent interpersonal skills, and is attuned to work constructively, ecumenically and with those of other faiths and no faith.

• Has the ability to identify and develop untapped potential.

• Has a proven track record of creating community.

Management 

• Experience of managing and developing a team with mixed skills and experience, comprised of employed people and volunteers.

• Experience of management in a small to medium-sized organisation.

• Experience in creating and implementing a business plan. Experience of managing financial planning and budgeting.

Professional 

• Excellent presentational and IT skills.

• Experience of developing and delivering spiritual retreats, workshops, training, conferences and/or other events and activities that accord with the values of Ammerdown.

• Able to demonstrate a deep interest or experience in peace, justice and reconciliation in the contemporary world.

The successful candidate must be prepared to share in rostered overnight on-call responsibilities. Given the location of Ammerdown they will need access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence.

How to Apply

Please email us your cover letter and CV, which addresses the job specification by the 4th March 2025. 

All applicants will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form upon receipt of the application.

Applicants should have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We envisage this post to be four days a week including occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working hours can be arranged. Accommodation may be available.

Remuneration can be negotiated depending on experience.

This role description will be annually reviewed by the Trustees and the post holder.

GBV Charter Officer  – Tackling Sexual Violence in Universities (England)

About EmilyTest

EmilyTest is a small but impactful Scottish charity dedicated to tackling gender-based violence (GBV) in education. We work with schools, colleges, and universities, helping them develop effective policies, procedures, and practices in GBV prevention, intervention, and support. Our mission is to ensure every young person can live, work, and study free from the harms of GBV.

The Role

We are seeking a GBV Charter Officer to lead the implementation of our Charter pilot across five universities in England, adapting our successful GBV Charter framework to this educational setting. One element of the pilot will involve adapting the existing framework to meet the new E6 Condition of Registration on addressing sexual violence in higher education.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong project management skills and a deep understanding of sexual violence in university settings. You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure institutions enhance their policies, procedures, and practices in line with the minimum standards of the GBV Charter.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Develop and manage a detailed project plan, setting objectives, timelines, and key milestones.
• Institutional Support: Work closely with pilot universities, providing guidance on GBV prevention, intervention, and support.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, trusting relationships with university staff, student groups, and external partners.
• Training & Resources: Assist in developing resources that support institutions in meeting the Charter’s minimum standards.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track progress, write reports, and highlight key learning points from the pilot.
• Best Practice Implementation: Ensure alignment with E6 Condition of Registration and wider sector expectations.
• Awareness & Advocacy: Represent EmilyTest at meetings and relevant events.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong project management skills, including planning, monitoring, and delivering initiatives on time.
• Knowledge of gender-based violence, particularly in higher education settings.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative to problem-solve and adapt to challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach.
• Experience engaging with external partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive or challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Good understanding of confidentiality and GDPR principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).

Desirable Experience

• Direct experience supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
• Understanding of the higher education sector and how sexual violence manifests in universities.
• Experience working on Charter frameworks or accreditation programmes.

Personal Qualities

We’re looking for someone compassionate, organised, resilient, and dedicated - someone who is solution-focused and thrives when facing challenges. If you’re passionate about driving real change in tackling sexual violence in universities, we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information

• Location: Remote/Hybrid – Initial training will take place in Scotland for one week. Occasional travel to pilot universities in England is required. The role will be remote for candidates based in England, while candidates based in Scotland will work on a hybrid basis, with some time spent in our Glasgow office..
• Contract: 12 months (strong prospect of extension, subject to funding)
• Accountability: Reports to the Training & Project Development Lead, with oversight from the CEO.

We are looking to recruit an energetic, proactive and relentlessly organised person to coordinate, manage and deliver the Sickle Cell Family Retreat. This is an educational and exciting holistic experience for around 30 families who have at least one child aged between 6 and 15 years old who lives with sickle cell disorder.

The 2025 Family retreat will take place from Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August 2025 at Whitemoor Lakes near Lichfield. The post holder must be available on these dates and be willing to stay overnight.

The retreat takes around 200 hours to plan (including post-retreat wrap up and evaluation). Delivery, which is in addition to these hours, happens over three days.

This role involves overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the Family Retreat, from planning and logistics to on-the-ground management and post-event reporting. Responsibilities include managing the applications process to ensure a broad spread of  families are able to attend, retreat promotion and preparation, budgeting, coordinating volunteers, on-site management during the retreat, and evaluation and reporting.

The role centres on delivering a well-organised, safe, and impactful retreat experience for families, handling everything from planning to event weekend leadership and follow-up.  Full details are in the Job description and person specification

This is mainly a home based role, with occasional meetings in the London office (NW10), and a stay during the event on site at Whitemoor Lakes.

To Apply :

Complete an Application Form  and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on our website. by Friday 28th February at 6pm

Interviews will take place on 17th March 2025 by Microsoft Teams.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full/part time HR Coordinator to join our team at Talkback UK Ltd on a permanent basis. The successful person will deliver comprehensive HR administration services and offer clear and consistent guidance to staff. This includes managing the employee lifecycle, recruitment and onboarding, payroll, management of the HR database and ensuring staff are well supported at all times.

What we offer:

· A starting salary of £25-£28,000 depending on experience.

· 23 days’ leave + 8 public bank holidays (increasing to 27 days with long service) 

           Long Service awards

· Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)

· Hybrid working (minimum of 80% of working hours in the office)

· Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme

· Death in service benefit

· Critical Illness benefit

· Free parking

We are a charity whose vision is to enable everyone with autism or a learning disability to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.

We started 24 years ago with the aim of giving people with a learning disability a voice that was listened to and we have grown to become a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects, primarily across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We support people aged 16 and above through services such as education, health and wellbeing and employment support. We employ around 60 staff alongside a dedicated team of volunteers.

What we're looking for:

An empathetic and outgoing communication style, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people.

A helpful and supportive team member, able to work with a sense of urgency and use your initiative to get things done, both on your own and collaboratively.

A conscientious and disciplined approach to work – you are well organised, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and are comfortable with pressure and challenge, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Good knowledge of UK employment legislation with a level 5 professional CIPD qualification

About the role

This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s leading universities and drive its principal gifts and global fundraising strategy.  One of the most exciting leadership positions in the sector, the Director of Development: Principal & Global, this newly created position will be critical to Imperial maintaining and growing its capability to attract philanthropic funding at the principal gifts level and engaging powerfully with our alumni and non-alumni stakeholders globally.

Founded in 1907, Imperial has long been recognised for its strengths in research, education and innovation. Throughout our history we have sought not only to be a world-leading university, but a world-changing one, with real-world impact at our core.

Earlier this year we launched our new strategy, Science for Humanity, which is bold and ambitious, and reflects the purpose of our global community. It is an actionable plan across all areas of our activity, a template for greater impact.

A strategy this ambitious requires us to think boldly, and we are in the planning stages of a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement campaign. Philanthropy already plays a significant role at the university, and we have a strong track record of securing principal gifts of £5m-£40m.

What you would be doing

This is an opportunity for an exceptional fundraising leader to lift our achievements higher in support of our strategy.  Working at the most senior levels across the University and globally, you will lead a team that delivers gifts that are truly transformational. Reporting to the Vice President, Advancement and a member of her Leadership Team, you will lead our engagement with principal level prospects around the world, and help shape and drive Imperial’s next fundraising campaign.

What we are looking for

You will be a values-driven leader, entrepreneurially minded, and comfortable orchestrating a myriad of stakeholders.  With a track record of securing philanthropic principal gifts, you will have a demonstrable record of building relationships and engaging with philanthropists and high net-worth individuals.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to support Imperial’s new strategy, Science for Humanity. 

• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time, open-ended role based at the South Kensington and White City Campus with travel to other campuses as required.

Imperial College is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.

Please visit the Constellate website to download the candidate pack or contact them for further information or a confidential discussion about the role.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter no later than midnight on Sunday 2 March 2025.

Position Summary

BGCI is seeking to appoint an experienced, committed, passionate, and self-driven Director of Operations to ensure an effective and resilient BGCI by providing strategic oversight and hands-on delivery of BGCI’s operations including communications, IT, membership, and the services we provide to members.

Job Purpose:

To provide strategic direction to the organisation’s operations to ensure an effective and resilient BGCI including project co-ordination, finance, IT, communications, membership services, and other operational areas.

Location:

BGCI Offices, Kew, London (flexible working arrangements possible)

Remuneration:

£50,000 - £55,000 dependent on level of expertise (experience, education, training), and performance related to budget management, people management and other measures.

About BGCI

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is a membership organisation and a global network for plant conservation located in Kew, London with regional bureaux in China, Kenya, Singapore, and the USA. Our membership comprises over 900 botanical institutions working in plant conservation - botanic gardens, arboreta, NGOs, restoration organisations, government, and universities - in over 120 countries all around the world. We work with this extensive network of members, and the wider conservation community, to use our collective knowledge and hands on expertise to reverse the threat of extinction facing plants and to secure plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet.

BGCI coordinates efforts to enhance regional networking and scale up technical networks by facilitating, coordinating, and supporting the consolidation and functioning of botanic garden networks.  BGCI’s mission is to mobilise botanic gardens and engage partners in securing plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet.

BGCI’s goal is that botanical organisations in our network will play a critical role in preventing plant species extinctions and create a more sustainable planet. BGCI’s work towards achievement of the goal can be broken down into the following work streams: Saving Plants, Inspiring and Leading People, Sharing Knowledge and Resources, Addressing Global Challenges through Public Engagement and Education, and Ensuring an Effective and Resilient BGCI.

Person Specification

Candidates for this post will have a proven record of accomplishment working for a charity or environmental organisation, preferably in conservation or science. The post holder will demonstrate sensitivity to complex, multicultural and multinational institutions and structures.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining the candidate’s motivation and providing concrete evidence of why they are suitable for the position. Click the How to Apply button for further directions.

Closing date for applications is 24th February 2025

Interviews will be held online/in person the week commencing 3rd March 2025

BGCI is committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring a working environment in which all individuals are free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector.

About the role

We are recruiting the exciting leadership position of Director of Development: University Programmes. This pivotal role is one of two newly created positions designed to drive Imperial’s ambitious fundraising efforts as we embark on our first comprehensive campaign, a campaign which you will have the chance to shape and drive.

What you will be doing

You will lead a talented team of fundraisers, directing our major, regular and legacy giving programmes as well as managing a key portfolio of high-value prospects.

Imperial’s research performance is unparalleled in the UK; real-world impact is in our DNA. The research and teaching we do is wide-ranging, globally impactful and time critical. It is hugely diverse, interdisciplinary and collaborative, tackling the most profound challenges of our era such as sustainable aviation, building trusted AI, deep tech entrepreneurship and transforming healthcare for all through evidence-based innovation.

Reporting to the Vice President, Advancement and a member of her Leadership Team, you will work at the most senior levels, acting as a key source of strategic guidance and support for university leaders, academics, and fundraising colleagues across the University.

What we are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to build transformational programmes and partnerships that will shape the future of philanthropy at a world-leading university.

If you have a proven track record in leading multifaceted fundraising teams and managing complex relationships within a large organisation along with substantive philanthropic fundraising experience, we’d love to hear from you!

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to support Imperial’s new strategy, Science for Humanity. 

• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.

• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time, open-ended role based at the White City Campus, with some travel to other campuses as required.

Imperial College is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.

Please visit the Constellate website to download the candidate pack or contact them for further information or a confidential discussion about the role.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter no later than midnight on Sunday 9 March 2025.