Commercial Business Development Manager Jobs in Bristol, City Of Bristol
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The successful candidates will work 35 hours a week over 5 days, including evening and weekend work as required by the company.
At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
We have an incredible opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About The Role
The Help for Heroes Community Development team are looking to recruit a team of Community Builders to assist in their reshaped participation and connection strategy. Using Asset Based Community Development, we seek to support the charity’s objective to enhance reach and positive impact for members of the Armed Forces Community facing challenges within their local communities.
Are you interested in the Armed Forces community and harnessing their strengths and gifts? Can you identify what already exists in an area and utilise it to create new networks and make things happen?
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and confident people who are passionate about collaborating with communities in the design and delivery of interventions that bring and connect people together to strengthen networks within the local community. If you believe in the advantages of having a strong community, this role could suit you.
Working closely with Community Development Managers across regions within the UK, the Community Builders will play a vital role in helping to improve lives for Armed Forces Community members by creating a supportive environment that allows them to re-engage and connect with the services at Help for Heroes and with the wider community.
The main purpose of this role is to connect local people through their skills, passions and assets and support the creation of new connections, bringing people together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live. This will include listening to different points of views, building relationships and motivating people to work together and create their own action influenced by their interests and skillsets to positively impact local communities and help them to flourish.
About You
You will have experience leading and facilitating the mobilisation of local communities, asset mapping, bringing together people for engagement that matters to them. You will have knowledge and experience of Asset Based Community Development work, outreach methods and you will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to animate local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outreach to drive local connection, engagement and participation opportunities for the AFC
- Develop and embed an ABCD informed way of work
- Asset map
- Organise and facilitate community meetings to share ideas, encourage collective decision making and build a sense of belonging
- Encourage and pilot community lead action in response to local AFC needs/interests through peer led/co-designed initiatives
- Increase awareness of the challenges faced by military personnel, veterans and their families
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidates will need to be based within an hour’s commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel within a 75-mile radius of this location (travel expenses covered). Flexibility in working hours is necessary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a 2-week period so please take this into consideration before applying.
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A Community Development qualification and/or at least 3 years' experience working within a community development or similar role, with responsibility for bringing about social change and improving quality of life
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships which lead to actions
- Demonstrable experience within an integrated multi-disciplinary service
- Experience of engaging and working collaboratively with partners/stakeholders
About the Team
You will work as part of the Community Development team; this newly formed team will approach working in defined localities using an asset based community development approach. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service.
Please see job description for more details about the role.
*Previous applicants do not need to reapply*
Our Business Development Team is integral to the success of our organisation and we are looking for a motivated, driven and proactive individual to join us as a Business Development Manager . You will be responsible for driving our new business strategy, aiming to secure new partnerships across education and raising our profile within Senior Leadership, as well as delivery teams. You will also play a significant role within the Business Development Team to provide both internal and external support, which will be both colleague and customer focussed. The successful candidate will understand the importance of developing an implementing new business strategies. They will be looking for an opportunity to demonstrate their sales and growth mindset within a strong team environment. They will be committed to working within our organisation values, whilst affecting external decision-making through a customer engagement approach.
The main purpose will be:
1. Deliver sales targets in line with business development strategies.
2. Lead the creation and implementation of ‘new business’ engagement strategies within the business development division.
3. Strategically expand the network of centres delivering Leadership Skills Foundation programmes.
4. Develop sales and registrations strategies to grow new business opportunities and maximise our relationships with centres.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:
1. Create and implement the new business strategy for increasing the number of centres committed to delivering Leadership Skills Foundation programmes.
2. Identify and develop profitable growth opportunities with customers, partner networks and key stakeholders.
3. Collaborate with the Market Development Manager to include emerging programmes in maximising growth and expansion opportunities with centres.
4. Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to create new business campaigns and activities.
5. Co-ordinate tactical activities to engage with new audiences i.e. webinars and conferences.
6. Responsibility for ensuring all management information and relationship management insight relating to prospective/new centres is captured.
7. Monitor performance of commercial activities utilising insight systems to prepare reports and forecasts for the Head of Business Development and wider Leadership Team.
8. Conduct regular research and analysis on commercial opportunities to reach new audiences and expand/grow delivery.
9. Work alongside Innovation, Marcomms and Quality Assurance team colleagues to attract, engage and delight customers under the Customer Experience strategy.
10.Alongside the Head of Business Development and Director of Engagement, review, explore and consider future pricing models aimed at increasing the average spend of centres, supporting ‘a whole education leadership offer’.
11.To carry out any other duties as requested to support the work of the Leadership Skills Foundation commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of the post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
The Business Development Manager will receive a generous salary, a flexible and agile working environment, private Vitality healthcare (subject to successful completion of probationary period), personal development opportunities, enhanced pension, enhanced holiday and sick pay and an extended Christmas break.
If you want to be part of thriving and evolving organisation, then we would love to hear from you and look forward to receivng your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full time (flexible working options available)
Permanent
UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) - Hybrid or Remote
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Ref 6828
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Partnership Development Manager to join our corporate partnership development team. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven individual with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for creating meaningful change with the private sector. You will have significant experience in securing and managing high-value, multi-faceted partnerships (£500k and above), and will be confident in your ability to inspire and influence others.
About Us
The Partnerships Team at Save the Children UK is proud of our sector leading partnerships with companies such as GSK, Lego, Prudential and Unilever. Alongside our corporate partners Save the Children UK works to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About you
As our Senior Partnership Development Manager, you will be responsible to secure strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships that align with Save the Children's organisational goals and our 2030 vision. You will work cross-functionally with Programmes, Advocacy, and Marketing teams to craft innovative propositions that meet corporate interests while maximising the full value of their contributions – both financial and non-financial.
The team is at an exciting phase of our journey, we are building on our success to grow our amazing work for children. With such breadth to our work and partnerships focusing on anything from health, education and child protection to climate, emergencies, brand building, and innovative finance - an appetite for learning is key.
In this role, you will:
• Contribute to our team's annual target of £4 million by securing high-value corporate partnerships.
• Optimise financial and non-financial support from corporate partners, leveraging their resources for maximum impact.
• Create and implement ambitious sector strategies, delivering bespoke partnership proposals that address corporate challenges and opportunities.
• Proactively identify and engage with potential partners, expanding your network and attending external events to generate new business leads.
• Produce high-quality, tailored proposals that resonate with business interests while advancing Save the Children's mission.
• Support a thriving business development environment by mentoring peers and maintaining high standards within the team.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
• Significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships in the private or third sector.
• Demonstrable experience of the approach needed to win partnerships of £500k and above.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include face-to-face and on the phone, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences.
• The ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Save the Children objectives.
• The ability to build relationships and influence others internally and externally.
• A team player approach and supportive attitude.
What we offer you:
• Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing Date: 29th September 2024
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
We have a exciting opportunity for a Relief Store Manager to join us.
It’s a busy and varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to see how each shop is run, work with some amazing teams and make a vital contribution to the care the at the Hospice and within the community.
If your looking to progress your career in retail and gain experience of a field position, this could be the role for you!
You would be covering and supporting the shops in our Central Area, the areas range from Horfield, Gloucester Road, Keynsham, Totterdown, Whitchurch, Fishponds and more.
The details:
- Salary: £26,279 up to £28,429 FTE per annum, dependant on experience
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days in 7
- Permanent role
Key responsibilities:
- Holding and covering the role of a Store Manager on an interim basis wherever required within our Central Area shops
- Adapting your leadership style and approach to individual store situations and circumstances to effectively lead, coach teams and volunteers
- When supporting or covering stores, to ensure that the Hospice’s operational, health and safety, people and volunteer policies and procedures are being followed
- Delivering consistently high retail standards
- Actively supporting and demonstrating our values through your role
- Promotion of diversity and gender rights
What we are looking for:
- To be able to be flexible, pro active and to be able to adapt to ever changing needs
- Ideally, you will bring previous retail experience, gained at managerial / supervisory level
- Commercial awareness and demonstrable experience of managing a team, volunteers and delivering outstanding customer service would be equally advantageous
- A genuine interest in fashion and charity retail
- Ability to earn trust, motivate, build rapport and provide leadership within short timescales
- High levels of organisation with a proactive approach
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets
If you are someone who is driven, motivated, who puts customer service at the forefront and wants to make a difference...we want to hear from you!
We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply early.
Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and all job-holders are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full time (flexible working options available)
Homebased – UK
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Ref 6807
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to join our Retail Strategic Operations team as Business Partner.
Our purpose is to create vibrant retail spaces that embrace and inspire communities (see our Vision & Purpose document attached).
Our values (see our Cultural Values document attached) underpin all that we do and how we work as a team – with one another, with our volunteers, and with our customers.
We ‘re looking for someone who can successfully utilise their combined skills of people management and business / entrepreneurial thinking to influence and achieve results.
Do you have the skills and experience to help us do that? Do you align with our vision & values? If your answer is yes – we have the role for you.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
Our shops exist to provide a beautiful shopping experience for all the community. They are each unique within our family of propositions but are united in creating an energy and atmosphere, with positivity and kindness, and providing a welcoming diverse environment.
About the Role
The Retail Business Manager, South provides a new opportunity to be a part of the evolution of Save the Children Retail.
This role will play a pivotal part in leading and inspiring change, motivating teams, bringing the Save the Children culture and our vision to life.
This role will be vital in providing clarity and direction with regards to how we operate (see our How Our Shops Operate document attached), guiding and engaging shop teams to drive the business to optimum operational success, as well as harnessing commerciality and embracing localism in line with each shop's proposition.
The current shops you'll manage include Sidmouth, Totnes, Clapham, and Lymington but please note that these shops/locations will change as the business evolves.
About You
Essential skills & experience:
• You'll have exceptional people management skills, including strong leadership and motivational skills.
• You will be entrepreneurial and driven by results with the ability to recognise and prioritise opportunities with the greatest potential.
• You'll be experienced in driving and delivering change management.
• You will be experienced in managing multiple sites and staff, comfortable with providing remote guidance and direction.
• You'll have a valid driving license and be willing and able to travel regularly to the shops you manage.
This role provides an opportunity for someone with relevant experience in a similar role, looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to hone and utilise their skills to make a positive impact.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.
• This role also includes a car / car allowance.
Please note, this role will require regular travel to your designated shops.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to support the Head of Membership Engagement in the overall development and delivery of commercial revenue streams at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. This will include all current sponsorship for conferences, including our flagship Fundraising Convention, corporate membership, and strategic partnerships.
Job purpose:
- Recruiting, retaining, and developing corporate members.
- Identifying and securing new sponsors and exhibitors for the Chartered Institute’s event business, including one-day conferences, webinars, and Fundraising Convention.
- To identify, secure, and nurture long-term strategic partnerships.
Key Accountabilities
- Work and support the Head of Membership Engagement across the following income streams:
- Fundraising Convention: Responsible for the overall management of expo – planning, sales and invoicing;
- Fundraising Convention sponsorship: lead on this and assist the Executive Director when required;
- One-day conference sponsorship and expo: to be partnership lead on day-to-day conference sponsorship sales including print advertising;
- Develop partnership support for the strategic objectives of the Chartered Institute;
- Work with the Membership Team, supporting all areas of membership where required;
- Strategic corporate partnerships: Work with key clients and provide support for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s portfolio of events, including Group events.
Business Development
- To be client-focused and visible in the marketplace with sponsors and supporters.
- To create a plan for growing expo, conference, and corporate supporter revenue.
- To work with the Head of Membership Engagement and Executive Team to highlight potential new partners and create a strategy to increase support from existing customers.
- To work closely with the Professional Development Team to maximise all revenue-generating opportunities.
Financial
- Work closely with the Finance Team to maintain accurate reporting of revenues.
Marketing
- Work with the Marketing Team to ensure all commercial opportunities are optimised across all promotional materials.
Administration
- To collate all materials and information from all Fundraising Convention sponsors.
- To manage the Convention expo pack and any administrative requirements of Fundraising Convention exhibitors.
- To attend Fundraising Convention and provide administrative support to all sponsors, exhibitors and partners as required.
- To be responsible for the overall management of the Fundraising Convention exhibition, including planning, sales, and invoicing.
- Any other administrative duties required to deliver the partnership strategy.
Other
Accountabilities also include a responsibility on behalf of the job holder to undertake any other duties that are relevant to the job as requested by their line manager.
Person Specification
Experience & Skills
- Able to demonstrate the development of effective commercial relationships and sponsorship.
- Effective communication skills.
- Effective and efficient organisational skills.
- Understanding and experience of working in events environments.
- Interest in the charity sector and the role of professional fundraising.
- Computer literate (competent user of Microsoft Office suite and databases and CRMs to track and share records).
- Able to simultaneously contribute to strategic development and deliver operationally.
- Able to demonstrate use of initiative to problem-solve and find solutions.
- Aware of new trends and areas for growth and able to react to them.
- Able to demonstrate strong commercial acumen.
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to collaborate effectively with people at all levels, internally and externally.
- Sound budget management skills.
Attributes
- Keen and able to work effectively with other team members.
- Driven by results and able to work to deadlines and targets.
- Customer-focused – always looking to deliver a great experience for members and partners.
- Can generate ideas for new events, content, and ways of engaging key accounts.
- Enthusiastic about promoting the work of the Chartered Institute to key audiences to achieve engagement and commercial success.
- A confident and helpful team member who can interact well with others and has a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Positive approach to problem-solving and solutions-focused.
- A confident self-starter who can work independently.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- An understanding of and commitment to the values of the voluntary sector.
Reflecting our Values
- Passionate: takes pride in what we do and is driven by success.
- Professional: champions and achieves high standards and is governed by professional integrity.
- Enabling: helps and is empowered to take ownership, find solutions, make decisions and collaborate.
- Enterprising: open to new solutions and committed to delivering where we already excel.
- Respectful: honest and fair and treats everyone with consideration and respect.
Circumstances
Able to work outside office hours on occasion.
If you would like to discuss access requirements or have any questions about the role please contact us directly.
The Chartered Institute is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Avon Needs Trees has a corporate partnerships programme with some strong partners and most excitingly, a lot of interest from dynamic & established companies.
You will join a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of twenty (with more recruitment in the pipeline for 2024), over 1,000 volunteers and ownership of nearly 600 acres of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.
We are looking for an individual who can come in to review our current offering, help develop and shape a sector leading proposition for companies, develop new relationships and lead on exceptional account management.
Corporates are one of the key areas of focus for our new fundraising strategy, released in September 2024 where we are aiming to build up a specialism in a smaller number of fundraising channels where we feel we have natural strengths and see opportunity. There is also the opportunity to get involved with other forms of fundraising, in particular the coordination of our major donor programme.
While Avon Needs Tress is a charity, the role would also suit someone from the commercial sector with relevant skill sets of account management and new business acquisition who is looking to move into the social and environmental impact space.
Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change, helping nature recover and creating social impact by initiating and developing enduring relationships with corporate partners.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Closing Date: 9 October 2024
Ref 6773
We're looking for a Store Manager with a passion for sustainable fashion to join our team in Bath!
We want to bring the wonders of charity shops back to our high-street and we need driven and passionate people to get us there!
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Role
Located in Bath, this is a busy shop in a brilliant location, with a vibrant community! Our shop is in the Artisan quarter of Bath, which is full of eclectic & characterful independent's offering everything from vintage clothes to designer homewares, along with contemporary bars & restaurant's.
As Store Manager, you'll be leading the volunteer team, as well as focusing on further recruitment to grow our volunteer team and building strong connections within the local community to ensure the shop's continued success.
About You
- You will be someone with exceptional people skills, a leader who understands the importance of community and enjoys supporting people to exercise similar passions through volunteering.
- Proven experience leading and motivating teams, ideally having managed volunteers, or a staff team previously.
- A strong understanding of what good looks like in a busy and fast paced customer driven environment, ideally with some experience within Retail or a clear passion for sustainable fashion and knowledge of products and trends.
- A can-do attitude and ability to approach challenges in a positive way, knowing when to reach out for support and guidance where you need it.
- Previous charity retail experience is ideal, but not essential. If you have transferable leadership skills or experience managing a team in other settings and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
In no more than 300 words, please provide an example of a time when you used your leadership skills to motivate and engage a team to deliver outstanding customer service and exceed operational targets/KPI's?
To learn more about the position, please review the How Our Shops Operate and Job Description on our website.
Ways of Working: On-site – this role will be based in the Bath shop. We're looking for someone able to work 4 days (28 hours) per week to include some weekend working.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Senior Fundraising Manager
Are you a driven, articulate professional with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families? Are you ready to make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families?
We are looking for a Senior Fundraising Manager to join the team in this home based role.
Position: 2443 Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants & Tenders
Location: Homebased
Salary: £39,595 to £46,671 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23 October 2024
You will be working for one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.
The Role
As the Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants & Tenders, you will play a vital role in driving the growth of voluntary income, with a target of reaching £5,000,000, and expanding the reach of the Family Hub services across the UK. This role is not just about numbers—it's about transforming lives.
You'll lead a dynamic team of fundraisers, crafting compelling grant applications and proposals that resonate with the charity’s mission. Your strategic thinking and proven track record in developing and managing grants will be crucial as you work alongside passionate colleagues to secure the funds that fuel this work.
Beyond managing the team, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring that grant-funded programmes are not only successful but also align with values of compassionate, fair and committed. With your leadership, you will continue to strengthen family bonds and provide life-changing support to those who need it most.
About You
You will have experience in fundraising and nonprofit management, with a track record that speaks volumes. You will have consistently generated impressive returns on investment through your ability to craft persuasive, emotive bids and proposals that resonate with donors and stakeholders alike.
Your proactive nature and strong analytical skills enable you to identify opportunities and interpret trends, always staying ahead of the curve in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You excel in building and nurturing relationships, whether it’s within your team, across the organisation, or with external partners and donors.
As someone who thrives in a flexible, remote working environment, you are self-motivated and independent, yet a strong team player who is always eager to learn and grow. Your genuine interest in the charity’s work and commitment to its values of compassionate, fair and committed, drive you to deliver outstanding results.
About the Organisation
An innovative leading children's charity delivering projects to support disadvantaged children, young people, their families, and communities, working with a range of partners to provide creative solutions including children and family centres, school counselling, preschool nurseries, family support and children affected by imprisonment and offending.
Benefits include:
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Charity discount scheme
The charity is committed to making a positive impact, and we're looking for someone like you. If you're ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to apply and be part of the team.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure. The organisation is a Living Wage Employer.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising, Grants, Tenders, Grants and Tenders, Bids, Grants Fundraiser, Tenders Fundraiser, Grants and Tenders Fundraiser, Bid Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants Manager, Income Generation, Income Generation Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: West of England & Wales
Salary: £47,213.96 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35 hours
Reference: YMC1011452
Want to make a positive impact on people’s lives by working for the world’s largest and oldest youth charity? YMCA is currently recruiting a HR Business Partner.
Would you like to change young people’s lives? Are you looking for an HR role that allows you to use your expertise in making a difference across England and Wales YMCA Charity Shops? This is an opportunity to secure a very exciting and unique role.
As an HR Business Partner for YMCA you will be responsible for delivering a ‘value added' generalist HR service and giving full support to the Area Managers and Regional Manager across the West of England and Wales.
It is expected that you will have experience in a similar role and have a sound knowledge of employment law. Ideally you will have completed your CIPD Level 5 qualification or be close to completion. You will have excellent communication skills and an ability to influence others with sound commercial understanding and pragmatic approach to problem solving. With our YMCA stores performing well, it’s a really exciting time to join the team at YMCA England & Wales.
This is a challenging role that will provide you with the ability to become involved in a variety of HR initiatives to ensure that YMCA England & Wales achieves its strategic goals.
You will be expected to travel extensively throughout the West of England and Wales including overnight stays, and will be provided with a company car.
You will be required to have multi-site experience.
You will be responsible for managing complex casework including disciplinary and capability processes, absence management and right to work issues. Experience of developing policies, coaching managers and project management are also necessary for this role.
You will be exposed to a fast paced, varied and exciting role, with opportunities to get involved in new initiatives, within a dynamic team.
We offer a range of staff benefits including 30 days annual leave, company pension, life assurance, health care cash plan scheme, and gym membership loan. You will also receive a company car.
We are proud to attract passionate and talented staff who work together to ensure all young people have the chance to truly belong, contribute and thrive. YMCAs also share a common goal: we are an unstoppable organisation, intent on creating supportive, inclusive and energised communities.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Safer recruitment is also important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
The Local Storytelling Exchange is seeking a highly motivated individual to work closely with the Executive Director to drive forward the scale and pace of impact at the Exchange.
This person will be a creative individual with an entrepreneurial mindset. Excited about joining a start-up, they will be strategic and analytical, with a strong understanding of where storytelling can make the biggest public and political impact. A background in strategic communications and / or climate policy is desirable, but a strong track record in project management and ideas development is key. They will enjoy testing new ideas, evaluating success and developing new partnerships and opportunities. A self-starter, they will be a quick learner, able to take initiative and lead the effective delivery of programmes.
A clear grasp of the power of stories will be crucial to the success of this role.
These skills can have been acquired anywhere, but a commitment to environmental action is a must. What's most important is a genuine interest in the mission of the Exchange, the power of stories to catalyse progress on climate change, and a passion for addressing climate change in an inclusive, strategic way.
About
The Local Storytelling Exchange is uses storytelling and community engagement to shape a collective narrative of support for a fair green transition. Storytellers work in different regions/geographies to tell stories about individuals, groups and businesses who are finding more sustainable ways to live and work showing 'this is what the transition looks like'.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
COMMUNITY HUB LEADER
Oasis Hub North Bristol
Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE), Permanent Contract
Salary: £35,217 - £39,647 per annum
Oasis is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the next Community Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at North Bristol.
The post holder will lead the development of the Hub, based in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol supporting the Oasis Academies and wider local community, and to hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, volunteering, youth mentoring, deliver a food pantry, community events and a toddler group.
This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the hub charity, ensuring the youth and community work supports the work of the academies, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as Principals to develop one joined up local vision for the Hub.
A significant part of this role will involve fundraising and business development, working with local people to develop and grow the charity and local community movement.
We are looking for an experienced community leader who enjoys project and budget management, but also has a deep understanding of community work. A degree or professional qualification is valued, but we also value extensive relevant experience and being able to demonstrate an embodiment of our ethos and values.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work. In return we offer:
· Flexible working practices which encourages innovation and fresh ideas.
· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.
For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.
Closing date for completed applications is Midday Monday 7th October 2024. Interviews will be held on the 14th October and 22nd October 2024 in person in North Bristol. Please send us your CV and cover letter.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Membership Sales Coordinator (3-Month Temp, Remote)
Are you a self-motivated sales professional with a passion for business development? We're looking for a dynamic Membership Sales Coordinator to join our client in their Member Engagement and Development team on a 3-month temporary basis. If you have a talent for building relationships and driving results, this could be the perfect role for you!
- Role: Membership Sales Coordinator
- Salary: £13+ per hour
- Location: Remote
- Working Hours: 4 hours/day, 5 days/week (flexible hours)
- Working pattern: (part-time, 20 hours/week)
- Contract: 3-month temporary role, possibility of extension
Role Overview: In this commercial development role, you'll focus on member recruitment to meet business targets. Your key responsibilities include researching sales leads, building a strong sales pipeline, and assisting the membership sales team with administrative tasks. You'll work closely with the Member Engagement and Development Manager to create and execute recruitment plans and drive member sign-ups through outreach and communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in devising and executing member recruitment plans to achieve sales targets.
- Research and identify new sales leads, cold calling companies to explain membership benefits and value.
- Support the development of membership agreements and group memberships within organisations.
- Build and manage a sales pipeline, passing leads to the permanent sales team for closing.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify new partners and deliver recruitment targets.
- Drive membership sign-ups using events, existing relationships, and outreach.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and well-being responsibilities.
- Uphold the organisation's values, particularly around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The successful candidate:
- Knowledge of business development, with experience in building sales plans to drive growth.
- Experience within a sales role and delivering results.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle objections and negotiate effectively.
- Comfortable with cold calling and generating new leads from data lists.
- Would suit someone with a sales, fundraising or donor engagement background.
This role is for an immediate start, so if you're ready to join our client and help grow their membership base and drive business development, apply today!
How to Apply:
To apply for the Membership Sales Coordinator role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference SOH81486 and we can provide more information to you.
We eagerly await your response.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We are seeking a new CEO for FearFree - a dynamic and compassionate leader with a broad skill set to guide and support the charity through its next phase of growth and development.
FearFree is a South West-based charity dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking. With over 30 years of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including personalised support for victims, voluntary programmes for perpetrators, and specialist support for children and young people affected by abuse. Our holistic approach aims to offer not just short-term relief but lasting change and hope for the future.
Our services are designed to meet the diverse needs of those affected, providing tailored support that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives and move beyond trauma. We are at a critical juncture, having recently launched an ambitious four-year strategy to expand our reach and strengthen our impact. The new CEO will play a crucial role in implementing this strategy, leading a committed team, and ensuring that our services continue to meet the highest standards of excellence while navigating the challenges of a changing funding landscape.
Key details:
Job title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - FearFree
Contract: Permanent, full time
Pay: £90,000
Location: Trowbridge / hybrid (average 2 days per week on-site)
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in strategic leadership and executing organisation-wide strategies.
- Strong ability to unite teams behind a shared vision and manage change effectively.
- Track record of delivering organisational growth and development.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen and ability to capitalise on business development opportunities.
- History of managing and developing teams of comparable scale and complexity.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing with a demonstrable empathetic approach.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and performance monitoring.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Effective spokesperson with strong influencing skills for external stakeholders.
- Alignment with FearFree’s vision, mission and values, showing resilience, adaptability, and innovative thinking.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive at harrishill co uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 7th October 2024.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We have an exciting opportunity for an established and highly motivated Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team, and who will be responsible for providing financial leadership, control and planning for the organisation.
Victim Support is the leading charity in England and Wales that supports people affected by crime and traumatic incidents. We provide personalised support to help people manage after crime and feel safer through a combination of dedicated specialist services as well as on-line support. We also ensure victims know their rights and we campaign to make them stronger.
Each year we offer information and support to almost 800,000 people and 153,000 received tailored support from our dedicated, skilled support workers and volunteers, Independent Domestic Abuse advisors and Independent Sexual Violence advisors. We are a truly independent organisation that delivers our services both through local teams embedded in the communities in which they live and work, as well as nationally through services such as the National Homicide Service, our 24/7 Support line, our live chat service and our on-line self-help platform, My Support Space.
This year we celebrate our 50th anniversary. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to deliver the highest quality services to those that need them. We will give victims a voice and a platform to create change and reform in a deeply broken criminal justice system. We will listen, adapt and improve, giving victims options and flexibility in how they access our support, reflecting the changing ways we all live our lives.
In order to achieve our vision we need a highly capable Director of Finance to build and improve on our high-performing finance function and to drive forward operational excellence.
Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our financial strategy, long-term financial planning, and developing commercial strategies to maximise income and operating contribution. You will also have responsibility of cash management, risk management and governance. You will be the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for the organisation and will lead on Property and Procurement.
This is a varied and exciting role which will provide you with the opportunity of leading a well-established team of professionals, reporting on the financial performance of the organisation together with providing analysis, advice and support to facilitate decision making to deliver sound financial management.
You will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:
· Proven experience in a leadership role;
· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
You will be a confident, energetic and engaging individual with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of sustainable growth and excellent service delivery. You will have excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels. A commitment to Victim Support’s purpose, vision, values and ethos is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference.
If you believe you have the skills and qualities to provide the exceptional leadership we are seeking, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
We are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our organisation and welcome applications from all sectors and backgrounds.
Recruitment timetable:
Application deadline: Sunday 13th October
Shortlisting: approx. Wednesday 16th October
First stage interviews: w/c 21st October
Second stage interviews: 2/c 4th November
To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Sunday 13th October
For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Rosemary Pini of Allen Lane via the agency website.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than sides for the cover letter).