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Whizz Kidz is UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users, providing them with the equipment and skills to live life as independently as possible.
More than 75,000 young people need a wheelchair to be mobile, yet most have no access to a wheelchair that’s right for them, leaving them at risk of social isolation, poor mental health and physical injury. Whizz Kidz empowers them to enjoy opportunities and activities that so many others take for granted ‐ at home, school, work and beyond.
Whizz Kidz are seeking a commercially astute and creative corporate partnerships specialist to lead corporate fundraising and shape the vision for developing transformational partnerships.
You will oversee a £1 million portfolio of existing relationships, playing a leading role in the management and engagement of the charity’s most significant partners, building strong relationships that inspire continued and increased support.
New business is a key focus, with significant headroom for growth underpinned by a strong case for support. You will approach each new opportunity with creativity and a strategic eye to secure multi-faceted, long-term partnerships.
As Head of Partnerships, you will:
- Lead and support a team of three to meet annual targets and KPIs, ensuring a strong team spirit to inspire team members
- Devise and implement the partnerships strategy and budget, identifying and prioritising opportunities with a focus on continued financial growth
- Steward relationships with some of the charity’s significant partners at the 6-figure level
- Work with the team to identify potential partners and create compelling funding proposals to secure new strategic partnerships
- Play a vital role as part of the fundraising leadership team, forging strong working relationships with SMT, Fundraising, Marcomms and Services colleagues
Ideal skills and experience:
- Demonstrable experience of operating in a senior corporate fundraising role with the ability to line manage a small team
- Ability to rally and motivate a team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment
- A commercial and strategic mindset, being forward-thinking with approach and plans for sustainable growth of the corporate partnerships fundraising
- Strong examples of managing multi-faceted, strategic partnerships at the 6-figure level
- A track record of securing new partnerships through pro-active prospecting, networking, and creating and presenting innovative proposals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that underpin productive relationships with internal colleagues and senior external stakeholders
Employee benefits
Whizz Kidz’ employee benefits include:
- Flexible working
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays PLUS an additional 3 days of paid leave over Christmas Employer
- Empoloyer pension contribution of 5% (Whizz Kidz will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary)
- Two wellness days – Two days per calendar year for employees to take off for any reason that you choose. It could be to have time to volunteer for a good cause, to spend a duvet day, or for any reason at all that contributes to your wellbeing.
- Simple Health Cash Plan (available to your families for an extra charge)
- Season ticket loan, up to £5,000
- Life Assurance
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).
Salary: £25,496 - £27,845 per annum, pro rata.
Contract: This is a 9 month maternity cover contract, with strong possibility of extension to 12 months.
Hours: 21 hours per week.
Place of work: CARA premises in Colchester and some remote home working if a suitable environment is available. Some travel to other locations in Essex may be required, particularly during the induction period.
Holiday: 25 days per year, pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification. Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criteria, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications.
Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 24th September 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 1st October 2024.
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1
Job Description
The First Contact Navigators play a central role in the CARA team, ensuring that our service users and other agencies receive a high-quality service from the moment of first contact. You will work as part of a wider team of First Contact Navigators across Essex and the post liaises with clients, the CARA team and external agencies, providing advice, support and information.
The First Contact Navigator will engage with individuals who are experiencing, or who have experienced, sexual violence and or sexual abuse who require information, signposting and short-term support. You will be the first contact and conduct first meetings, managing your own caseload and co-ordinating personalised support for individuals on their pathway to wellbeing. You will have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision. You will support people who use CARA services to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, maximising their independence and engaging in appropriate community or clinical resources. You will work collaboratively with service users, the CARA team and other professional agencies to navigate and coordinate services.
The main responsibilities of the post are:
• To act as a first point of contact for new referrals and enquiries, providing information, emotional support, advice and signposting.
• To complete first contact calls and assessments with clients over the telephone.
• To ensure information about new referrals/enquiries is accurately recorded on CARA’s database in real time.
• To work collaboratively and build trust with service users, agencies, personal and professional support networks to collate relevant information to effect individualised support requirements.
• To assess and engage service users not currently engaged in appropriate specialist sexual violence services.
• To seek and respond to referrals from a variety of internal and external sources.
• To assist survivors and relatives/supporters of survivors in understanding the range of resources and services available to them.
• To support service users to engage effectively with appropriate services to meet their individual needs and aspirations.
• To work as a link between clients, CARA staff and external agencies, ensuring appropriate information is passed on.
• To work closely with the Essex-wide team of First Contact Navigators and Information and Referral Coordinators to ensure effective referral processes across Essex.
• To act as a point of contact for external agencies making referrals to CARA, answering queries about our referral process.
• To cover the enquiry line and the office phone and deal with enquiries as required.
• To pro-actively promote CARA’s services to external agencies, ensuring they are aware of our referral procedures.
• To contribute to development of promotional information, to ensure information about the referral process is clear and accessible.
• To attend regular team meetings and to work with colleagues to further the objectives of CARA.
• To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
• To report to the Service Development Manager, Head of Operations, CEO and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports.
• To be administratively self-servicing.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Head of Operations, CEO or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
• To take on new client, office and administration responsibilities as CARA develops.
About CARA
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.
CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed.
You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion here. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
About Synergy Essex
CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.
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!
Age UK Hertfordshire is looking for a HR Manager to lead the HR department in line with HR and Organisational priorities, so that we are in a position to recruit, develop, motivate, performance manage, reward and retain the skills required to lead, manage and deliver our strategic goals
HR Manager
Location: Hybrid between home-based and Hertford office (occasional travel to other sites will be required)
Salary: £37,500 - £40,000 FTE per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Part time hours considered
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum plus UK Public Holidays, rising with length of service
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our HR Team.
As HR Manager, you will work with the Senior Management Team and Heads of Departments to ensure all HR activity throughout AUKH is carried out effectively and in line with statutory and internal policy requirements.
About You
If you would like to join usthen we would love to hear from you.
Do you have:
- Relevant HR experience of operational HR managing employee relations, recruitment, training and development, as well as an up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation
- Good communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically
- CIPD Level 5
- Excellent organisational skills
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button and submit your CV together with a supporting statement telling us how you meet the person specification
We offer
Training and development
Contributory pension scheme
Health care plan after an initial qualifying period.
For further information please take a look at Age UK Hertfordshire's website.
To apply submit your CV together with a supporting statement telling us how you meet the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Glass Door run Londons largest Emergency Winter Night Shelter and we are looking for a new Fundraising Manager to join our team to ensure we are able to continue our service and increase out outreach and Casework support.
Job specification
Team: Fundraising
Location: Hybrid – at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London SW6 1BJ) and remotely at home.
At minimum of two days a week at the office.
Duration: Permanent (with six months' probation)
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising & Major Donors
Responsible for: Line manager to Fundraising Officer (Events and Community) as well as manage the events budget
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 pa
Overview of the role
The postholder will be responsible for our events, community fundraising and corporate partnerships.
What you will do as part of our team
Strategic Planning
- Work with the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors and the other Fundraising Managers to refine and develop our established fundraising strategy to maximise income from events, community fundraising and corporate partnerships against an annual target.
- Develop our annual programme of events, including cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events, whether virtual or physical.
Events Management
- Overall responsibility for the design, planning and implementation of all Glass Door events, including our flagship fundraising event, the Sleep Out in the Square, and our annual supporter thank you event.
- Conduct an evaluation after each event, considering its successes, factors which could be improved and any recommendations moving forward.
- Oversee the Fundraising Officer as they support with the co-ordination and implementation of events.
- Ensure health and safety is at the core of all event planning and implementation.
- Manage our challenge events portfolio and identify new opportunities which could increase Glass Door’s income
Corporate Partnerships
- Pitch for corporate support including commercial partnerships, charity of the year relationships and sponsorship.
- Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, working with companies where the focus is on employee fundraising and volunteering, cause related marketing and/or pro bono support.
- Develop a Corporate prospect pipeline, reengaging lapsed donors from our database, and identifying new prospective partners.
Community Fundraising
- Oversee our work with community groups, supporting the Fundraising Officer, ensuring we provide necessary stewardship, support and guidance.
- Local churches are big supporters of our work. Support the Fundraising Officer to maintain excellent relationships and support them with events
- Establish a new community fundraising product, as an additional or alternative option to our flagship event Sleep Out
Policies and regulation
- Stay well informed of existing and new fundraising legislation and guidance from the Fundraising Regulator, ensure this is regularly communicated to the wider Fundraising team and forms the basis of Glass Door’s Fundraising Policy
- Ensure all charity fundraising activity (including "in aid of" events) is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Ensure the Fundraising Policy is kept up to date across the organisation
Other
- Build excellent working relationship with existing donors, the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders who help promote the charity.
- Line manage the Fundraising Officer: Events and Community (full-time position
- Develop positive internal working relationships with relevant colleagues, working collaboratively with to ensure communications, data protection legislation, database management and donation processing are all handled appropriately.
- Manage the relevant fundraising budget for your area, including income and expenditure forecasts, in conjunction with the Head of Fundraising & Major Donors and other Fundraising Managers.
- Attend and participate in Manager meetings, and other ad hoc meetings when necessary.
- Carry out the functions of the post with proper regard to Glass Door’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Person specification
We are seeking an energetic, personable and insightful individual with experience of managing complex events and developing positive, fruitful relationships with corporate and community fundraisers. You will be a confident and friendly self-starter, who takes initiative to get things done.
Essential
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience managing complex events delivering six figure income targets
- Demonstrable success in securing income from a range of fundraising streams, including corporate, events and community
- Understanding and experience of developing and stewarding relationships with supporters of all kinds, from event attendees and community fundraisers to senior company executives
- Up to date knowledge of the regulatory regime around fundraising and data protection.
- Experience of managing budgets including forecasting, monitoring and regular reporting of outcomes against targets.
- A good understanding of health and safety and risk assessment procedures.
- Experience of basic copywriting to produce fundraising packs and other materials.
- Experience of managing staff and volunteers.
Skills & aptitudes
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences, particularly our fundraisers, donors and volunteers.
- Strong public speaking skills and experience of presenting to donors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style appropriately.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise a varied workload.
- Project management and organisational skills.
- Ability to develop ideas and concepts into effective action plans.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, taking pride in work.
- Highly numerate with strong analysis skills.
- Competent IT skills in standard Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook and supporter databases to maintain meticulous donor records and administration systems, in line with agreed protocols.
Personal Characteristic
- We are a small, hardworking, highly motivated team, and we need someone positive and flexible who will maintain and build on our recent successes. We seek a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved as needed - and to develop the role and yourself as Glass Door grows and our fundraising and management needs change. We are also looking for:
- Passion for helping to improve the lives of homeless people.
- Initiative and follow-through: highly organised and self-motivated with an ability to set, prioritise and work independently through a calendar of deadlines and goals;
- Problem-solving: able to bring an intelligent, imaginative approach to development and implementation of our fundraising operations;
- Collaboration: able to work well within the Fundraising and Communications team;
- Willingness to lead: able to set a vision for what can be achieved, and to take others with you by your enthusiasm and determination;
- Compassion: insightful and sympathetic to the challenges faced by our homeless guests;
- Someone who enjoys the dynamics of a small (but growing), vibrant and busy office.
- Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally, for example at evenings and weekends.
Desirable
- Prior experience of using a CRM database to segment and select data, produce reports and analyse information, ideally the Donorflex database.
Please send your cv and a cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is an independent foundation that invests in developing countries to improve lives and to maximise demographic dividends for long term economic growth.
They do this by partnering with visionary African governmental leaders to deliver on initiatives that have the potential to positively and dramatically enhance the life outcomes of their people and the trajectories of their countries.
Focusing on and supporting the efforts of their partners to aid success, our client has recently adopted a new strategy with a clear accountability target: Over the next five years, they want to have played an integral role in substantially and tangibly improving 23.5 million lives.
The Role
We are seeking a Program Director/Labour Market Economist who can complement the existing team by virtue of their experience in labour market economics, value chain transformation, and/or the prioritization of public-sector investment in critical economic sectors.
Program Directors work with their government counterparts to design and support implementation of transformative programs, and many of their government counterparts are prioritizing youth employment.
Program Directors are accountable to the CEO and are responsible for ensuring quality execution of programs; strengthening routine monitoring systems; leading evidence-based decision-making; and driving highly leveraged outcomes. Each Program Director will work on a variety of matters related to human capital development and contribute to programs in different African geographies.
You can expect a dynamic environment and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and drive for highly leveraged outcomes.
Experience
To be successful you will need extensive experience with complex and large-scale program ideation and implementation, related to labour market interventions, value chain transformation, and public-sector investment, ideally in Sub-Saharan African countries.
You are most likely an economist, will have a good understanding of how governmental departments work (ideally with direct experience working within government) and have had significant interactions at high policy levels within governments, with proven experience in managing complex and politically sensitive relationships with different stakeholders. You will support the ambition of policy champions at national level.
Able to demonstrate methodical program oversight and management, you will need an exemplary work ethic with a drive for achieving concrete results from often complex environments.
Knowledge wise we are looking for strong understanding of labour markets and development economics; excellent data analysis skills; project finance/private sector experience could be advantageous.
This role will suit someone who is used to working at the most senior levels and brings excellent people skills and highly developed communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. Fluency in French and/or widely spoken African languages is desirable.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
CV’s are being assessed and sent to the client on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Interviews likely to be held early September. Please apply directly through our website, sending your CV and a covering letter.
Your role
You will work most closely with colleagues in Music, Creative Industries and Communications as currently this is where a lot of our project work and innovative activity is situated. However, your role will have an impact across the whole department and beyond fundraising as you work with the Senior Creative Industries Projects Manager to lead teams of colleagues to deliver superb projects and genuinely innovative activities.
You will use your experience from a range of cultural settings to drive attaching the right names, the right feeling, ambition, timing and storytelling to all of the projects you work on, underpinning all aspects of project management with genuine innovation, creativity and understanding the nature of the industry you are navigating.
You will proactively project manage a range of projects and support the delivery of others. You will design and lead research and development projects, growing the pipeline of fundraising opportunities and expanding our work across the creative industries, contributing to the vision of War Child being the charity of the Creative Industries.
Your responsibilities
· Work with the Senior Creative Industries Projects Manager to implement a range of cross-team fundraising events & initiatives, leading aspects of the project as agreed.
· Lead the delivery and strategically grow major cornerstone project and annual fundraiser Secret 7”. You will devise project plans, manage complex budgets and coordinate cross team engagement, evaluating working nimbly throughout to adjust priorities and resolve issues, in order to maximise income.
· Lead on the department's ecommerce platform with support from the Creative Industries Executive, including building creative campiagns and concepts, developing, delivering and reporting against annual income targets, creating bespoke product ranges, coordinating cross team collaboration and managing range of external stakeholder relationships in order to maximise shop income and reach ambitious income targets. You will use your initative to make strategic reccomendations based on your research and knowledge of up to date e-commerse trends.
· Proactively research, test and develop new fundraising initiatives that span a range of creative industries including Art, fashion, film, theatre etc. and play a crucial role in annual planning.
· Assess and develop existing income generating projects, analysing risk and opportunity to determine the best way forward. Support the Senior Creative Industries Manager in developing new ideas and building relationships across the creative industries that support the fundraising mission.
· To provide first-rate line management to Creative Industries Executive.
· Manage relationships and influence at every level of seniority, diplomatically leading working groups and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders in order to deliver collaborative projects and events.
· Identify and build relationships with a range of Creative Ambassadors, developing first rate cultivation plans based on the needs of the Fundraising and Communications teams, to enable sustainable growth.
· Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting of the activities and income streams that you project manage
· Champion Salesforce usage to increase efficiency of team and work with data team to ensure all Creative Industries are effectively integrated to Salesforce.
· Maintain an up to date knowledge of current activities of War Child and be an advocate of the War Child brand
· Ensure consistency across all War Child public facing events and activations, specifically that:
o the WCUK brand is represented in a way that reflects our work on the ground
o our delivery is high quality, professional and in line with the expectations of key stakeholders
o the public messaging for each event is clear, and part of a broader narrative around our story that makes sense
· Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCUK’s Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
We are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.
Chance to Shine takes cricket to new places and uses it to ignite new passions, teach vital skills, unite diverse groups, and educate young people from Cornwall to Canterbury to County Durham.
Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.
The Director of Strategy Implementation is an exciting Senior Management role which will help to deliver Chance to Shine’s strategic plans and further our ambitions for young people.
In February 2024 we launched Limitless Futures, a four year strategic vision that outlines our ambitions to further improve wellbeing amongst young people, grow from working with 600,000 young people a year to one million by 2028, and continue to prioritise underserved communities (young people in areas of economic disadvantage and those who are inactive). It is based on extensive consultation with young people, teachers, families, delivery partners, coaches and others. It is underpinned by clearly defined goals and KPIs, and accountable to Chance to Shine’s Board of Trustees. The person in this role will work collaboratively with Senior Management colleagues and the wider team to deliver on and refine these plans.
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and efficient individual with a strong track record in collaborative working and delivering on ambitious projects to join a small and dynamic team. The person in this role does not need to have an understanding of cricket but must be driven to achieve ambitious plans to support young people’s wellbeing and development.
We operate flexible working and as such team members currently work from the office (The Oval, London) on average about 2 days per week. This post-holder will need to be flexible as an when it is required to attend meetings, mostly in London but elsewhere around the country.
Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract, less if the person you a covering returns from maternity leave earlier.
Interviews will take place on the 23rd of September 2024.
Purpose of the role
The Director of Strategy Implementation will be part of the Senior Management Team and will work closely with the Chief Executive.
The person in this role will oversee the implementation of the second year of strategy plans for Limitless Futures. They will collaborate with Fundraising, Operations, Communications, Finance and Impact colleagues to ensure progress is tracked and goals are met. In particular, they will work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure the fundraising plan needed to deliver this strategy is aligned to the wider organisations plans.
The Director of Strategy Implementation will also own the delivery of specific projects to support the strategy. For example, but not limited to: design and implement a volunteering programme; develop a funding plan to increase the scale of work in secondary schools; embed youth voice practices into Chance to Shine work.
Insight and evidence underpin Chance to Shine’s strategy, and as such, the Director of Strategy Implementation will line manage the Head of Impact & Evaluation and provide guidance to the Impact team.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Strategy Implementation responsibilities include:
· The line management of Head of Impact & Evaluation, providing broader support to the Impact Department (three people)
· Providing guidance and advice to the Board, Chief Executive and Senior Management team on matters relating to Strategy and Impact.
· Working with the Senior Management Team to ensure key organisational strategic aims and objectives are achieved within respective departments.
· Leading on specific pieces of cross-departmental work which are of key strategic importance, including key Fundraising projects.
· Working closely with the Head of Impact & Evaluation to ensure that we are leaders-in-our-field for demonstrating the difference our work makes to children and young people whilst always striving to improve.
· Effectively maintaining existing, and developing new relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and supporters.
· Being a spokesperson for Chance to Shine, particularly with media, senior relationships and stakeholders
· To pro-actively source and deliver new opportunities across all departmental areas related to strategic priorities and projects being worked on
Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
· CEO
· The Senior Management Team
· ECB
· Sport England
· Chance to Shine Trustees
· Current and new Senior stakeholders, supporters and organisations
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
· Significant experience in developing either organisational-wide or departmental strategy, managing and delivering against aims and objectives
· Significant experience in delivering clear success in one or more areas of Strategy, Impact and Fundraising
· Strong strategic critical-thinking with the ability to identify opportunities and follow these through into tangible results
· Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering against strategy and/or organisational growth
· The ability to confidently check and challenge and think differently about ways of achieving goals whilst bringing people on the journey
· Excellent influencer with the ability to use evidence alongside experience to make recommendations which inform decision making and/or strategy
· Excellent public speaking and presenting skills, confident in conveying key messages simply, engagingly and effectively to various audiences
· Experience of developing relationships, working with and influencing senior stakeholders which result in positive outcomes
· Experienced line manager, with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals
· Excellent written, verbal communication and IT skills with strong attention to detail
· Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels
· Strong motivation to succeed and ability to work collaboratively
· Excellent team player
· Excellent project management skills
· Creative, energetic, proactive and outgoing
· Good time management skills, able to work to tight deadlines and an ability to work under pressure
· Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun
· Able and willing to travel throughout the UK
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!
Youth Action Wiltshire (YAW) is the youth arm of the award-winning charity Community First. We are looking for someone to manage the suite of YAW services, including Young Carers services, Splash, employability work, Youth Clubs Support and young people’s mental health programmes including BeMindful. You will oversee operations, plan, develop and implement a strategy for operational growth and development across Youth Action Wiltshire services. As part of the Community First Leadership team you will also contribute to the strategic development of Community First to meet the charity’s objectives and Business Plan.
You will have relevant experience of successfully managing high quality youth support services, experience of motivating and supervising staff and volunteers. A successful track record of fundraising, service development and delivery, budget management and report writing. We are looking for someone who is creative, flexible and able to relate to and inspire young people, staff, partners and funders.
The role will include some evening, weekend and school/college holiday working.
Community First follows Safer Recruitment polices. Due to the nature of the work, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS, along with relevant background checks, references, a probationary period and completion of mandatory training requirements.
Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in applying for this post.
Closing date: Tuesday the 1st of October 2024 at 10AM
Community First is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 288117.
Please take a look at our vacancies page and submit an application form if you are interested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The RAF Charitable Trust is looking for someone with vision and ambition to lead the organisation. The need for our work is clear. Technology and aviation continue to advance at an unprecedented rate. The IET estimates that the skills shortage in STEM jobs costs the UK economy £1.5bn a year, and there are over 173,000 STEM vacancies. The UK Commission for Employment and Skills stated in 2022 that 43 per cent of STEM vacancies were hard to fill due to a shortage of applicants, leaving tech skills in even higher demand. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM also notes significant inequality in high skilled and graduate level roles for those from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds. RIAT’s ongoing success enables RAFCT to be increasingly ambitious regarding its impact through the inspiration of young people: 1. By 2026, RAFCT will have delivered high-quality interventions to over 500,000 young people (measured from 2022).
2. From 2026, RAFCT will deliver high-quality interventions to at least 500,000 young people every year.
3. These interventions will either be via:
a. New programmes unique to RAFCT
b. Existing programmes scaled with funding from RAFCT
To achieve this ambition, we are looking for a highly experienced Director to continue the Charity’s trajectory of growth. The successful candidate will work with the RAFCT Chair and Board of Trustees to set, implement, and then assure the delivery of the Trust’s strategy. The Director will lead the Trust’s charity team, and work closely with the Trust’s trading company, RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises Ltd, the RAF, and existing and new delivery partners and charities.
This is a role that requires pragmatism, vision, diplomacy and flexible and creative thinking. The successful candidate will be a strategic and credible leader with strong financial acumen and a successful leadership track record. They will possess an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, and be able to connect ideas and people. They will have a proven record of collaboration while providing constructive challenge when appropriate, and they will have good experience of measuring impact in a national STEM setting. They will also ensure high operational standards while continuing to promote a transparent, collaborative and values-driven culture within the Charity team.
Of note, the successful candidate will be highly supportive of the RAF and Defence, and have a passion to deliver the life-changing benefits for young people of an interest in aviation, and STEM.
For more information and to download the full Application Pack, including Candidate Brief, Job Summary and How to Apply instructions, please click on APPLY.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be the driving force to elevate and accelerate fundraising, as Theatre by the Lake's first ever Head of Development?
Theatre by the Lake's vision is to produce work that enriches the lives of everyone in Cumbria, and see theatre made in Cumbria celebrated on the national stage. It's a truly unique place to work, from a stunning location overlooking Derwentwater in the heart of the Lake District.
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Location: Hybrid, between home and Keswick
Hours: Permanent, full-time (40 hours) or reduced hours / part time considered
Benefits: 23 days holiday (+bank), 5% employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Culture: Flexible, both life and family-friendly.
From its origins and rich history as the Blue Box, Theatre by the Lake was willed into existence by the local community. 25 years later the Theatre continues to consolidate its role as a vital community asset, embarking on a new strategic direction which places emphasis on social value and an inherent connection to place.
About the role
This is a new, pivotal role in the organisation, working closely with the Executive Director and Senior Management colleagues, to develop, embed, and drive forward a strategic approach to fundraising.
You'll lead a significant step-change in the charity's approach to philanthropy - articulating a compelling Case for Support, and using the Theatre's 25th Anniversary Year (2024-2025) to implement a new fundraising strategy.
With broad scope and potential to increase impact across all fundraising income streams (Individuals, Corporates, and Trusts & Foundations), this could be a fantastic opportunity to widen your portfolio and take on strategic responsibility.
This is the organisation's first leadership-level fundraising role. You'll be supported by a passionate team of colleagues from across the organisation, plus dedicated volunteers. There's real opportunity to grow income… and potentially a fundraising team in the future.
About you
We certainly don't expect you to come with working experience across all income streams - actually, this could be a perfect chance to add more strings to your bow.
We'd love to see you showcasing the following skills, experiences and behaviours:
* Proven track-record of engaging with high-value supporters (specifically philanthropists of corporate partners).
* Agility to work both strategically and operationally.
* Capability to craft a compelling case for support.
* Persuasive communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work on multiple priorities with good instinct for where time is best spent.
* Solutions-focused team player who brings out the best in people around them.
It's not essential to have worked in the arts before, but you do need to feel passionately about the power of art and theatre to change lives. You'll need to be able to connect the dots between theatre, community and a sense of place, and confidently articulate the value and impact Theatre by the Lake has on local people's lives.
If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, then what are you waiting for?
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People as the first step.
Deadline: 9am on Friday 6th September
Interview date: TBC soon
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender or gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex.
Sussex Community Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer to work closely with the Head of Grants Programmes and wider team to support the management of the Chagossian Fund, one of the additional programmes managed by the Foundation and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Working in close partnership with FCDO and other local partners, you will ensure that the programme provides efficient and effective grant making support to meet the needs of Chagossian people living in Sussex.
The Sussex Community Foundation office is based in Lewes and there is regular travel to Crawley with the possibility of office space there.
Staff are working on a hybrid basis, attending the office 2-3 days per week.
At Sussex Community Foundation, we are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, regardless of background, identity, or ability. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and different communities. We know there are many ways to gain experience, so if you think you can do the job, please apply and tell us how you meet the criteria.
To Apply
Please submit your cv, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. We are using the Charity Job anonymised recruitment process therefore all applications should go through this channel.
Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will work to accommodate your needs.
The closing date for applications is Monday 9th September 2024 midday
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16th September 2024
Please ensure that you submit a covering letter to support your application.
To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
My client is a historic London based charity that prides itself on supporting Londoners. Initially established to care for and protect a number of local heritage sites that we all enjoy, they are now the city’s biggest independent charity funder. Awarding grants to a wide variety of initiatives ranging from local green projects to working with vulnerable children and marginalised voices, their mission is to grow inclusive and thriving local London communities.
At present they are looking to recruit an interim Finance Director to provide strategic leadership as well as continue to develop and lead a high functioning finance team.
Key responsibilities:
- As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, support the charity in executing its strategic plan, providing constructive challenge and analysis on new initiatives and driving changes needed for the development of the organisation.
- Overall responsibility for the delivery of the external statutory financial reporting requirements as well as management of the organisation’s financial plans, budgets and financial performance.
- Ensure the charity’s assets and investments are managed effectively and in line with the organisation’s investment and business strategy.
- Act as Head of Profession to the wider group’s broader philanthropic and charitable financial activities.
- Manage a team of 9, contributing to a culture within the finance function which is motivational, fosters excellence and trust amongst colleagues.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and have previous experience of working at board level within a charity. You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to convey complex and technical financial information to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be an empowering leader with strong coaching skills, and the ability to develop and inspire others.
My client offers a flexible hybrid working policy, with 2-3 days a week in their London office.
Salary: £31,500 - £35,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience
Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)
Place of work: Remote/Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, approximately twice a month and for 4 x All staff days per year.
Join Our Team!
As we seek to scale and take our owned mass participation events to the next level, we are excited to be inviting applications for a new Events Fundraising Officer to join our growing Community & Events fundraising team.
Do you have experience and a passion for developing unique and engaging events, designed to provide a platform for people to raise vital funds and awareness for a cause that is close to their hearts? Do you enjoy finding new and unique ways to attract participants, reaching those hard-to-reach people through creativity and innovation? Are you committed to providing the best possible supporter experience for people taking part in the events you have lovingly curated and created?
Then we want to hear from you!
You would be joining a passionate, bold, talented team, harnessing your skills of designing and delivering exceptional, engaging events (whether virtually or in-person).
About you:
We’re looking for an experienced events fundraiser, with a flair for project management and the end-to-end development and delivery of events.
You’ll be a confident communicator with strong marketing experience and focused on exceptional supporter experience whilst being accomplished at building great relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Combined with excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities whilst keeping to deadlines, you’ll bring your knowledge, creativity and new ideas to help continue to shape the future of our Mass Participation challenge events team.
You will be adept at using data and insight to identify potential areas of growth and be a proactive self-starter, responsible for the complete event cycle of the events you manage and be comfortable analysing performance and making recommendations for change where necessary.
Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
If you are successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply:
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 9th September
To apply for this position, please attach your up-to-date CV and supporting statement giving evidence and examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification and what you feel you would bring to this role.
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
WECare Worldwide is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven self-starter to join the Fundraising team!
Founded by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes, WECare's mission is to bring top-notch veterinary care to less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. With 75% of the globe’s dog population lacking access to healthcare, we’re here to change that—and we need your help to make it happen!
Role: Fundraising Officer
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Key relationships: CEO, Marketing Manager
Location: Remote
Start Date: September 2024
Length of contract: Unlimited
What You'll Be Doing:
As our Fundraising Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to drive our fundraising efforts and ensure the charity's continued growth and sustainability. Continue reading to find out more.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy Development
- Assist in creating, implementing, and refining a comprehensive fundraising plan.
- Regularly contribute to the development of the organisational fundraising strategy, with a specific focus on individual donors and new fundraising opportunities.
- Stay current with fundraising opportunities and best practices, recommending changes in WECare's funding strategies to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
- Donor Engagement and Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and potential supporters.
- Support donor stewardship initiatives for all types of supporters, including individuals, corporate, major, and legacy donations, ensuring ongoing engagement, retention, and growth.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement donor journeys that encourage long-term support from individuals and ensure high-quality ongoing communication with potential and existing donors.
- Ensure all individual donations are processed efficiently and supporters are thanked in a timely manner, maintaining a positive relationship that leads to increased donor retention.
Digital Fundraising
- Assist in driving online fundraising initiatives, including managing crowdfunding efforts and coordinating social media appeals.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure the charity's website is updated with the latest fundraising activities and donation options, maintaining a dynamic and engaging online presence.
Trusts and foundations
- Support the Head of Fundraising with research and identification of grant opportunities relevant to WECare.
- Collaborate in preparing and submitting grant applications to trusts and foundations, including checking monitoring data, proofreading reports, and ensuring timely submission.
- Work with the team to implement corporate fundraising policies, ensuring that WECare can respond appropriately to fundraising approaches by companies.
Community Fundraising and Event Planning
- Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and the team to create and implement a comprehensive Community Fundraising Strategy.
- Plan, organise, and execute a diverse range of fundraising events, including supporter dinners, challenge events like the Great North Run, charity walks, auctions, and community fairs.
- Expand local support networks in both Sri Lanka and the UK.
- Organise occasional engagement events for supporters, further strengthening relationships and encouraging continued financial support.
- Coordinate with volunteers and staff to ensure seamless event execution and the achievement of fundraising targets.
- Manage and steward Challenge event (Great North Run) fundraisers through the WhatsApp group chat, fostering a supportive and motivated network.
- Work closely with the broader team to develop a Volunteer Fundraising Strategy.
Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities, monitor income, and donor information on the charity database.
- Assist in developing and managing the new CRM system, including setting up and integrating a comprehensive database CRM platform and Mailchimp for effective donor communication and management.
- Ensure donor data is meticulously maintained, supporting the use of CRM tools to manage donor relationships effectively, including ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Contribute to the refinement and thorough documentation of new digital processes such as the Sponsor a Dog (SPAD) programme, ensuring clear guidelines and streamlined operations across all initiatives.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who’s not just passionate about our mission but also brings a can-do attitude and a bit of flair. You should be experienced in fundraising, event planning, and donor management, with a solid understanding of data protection regulations (we like to keep things safe and sound). You’re great with words, can whip up persuasive content in no time, and know your way around a CRM and platforms like Mailchimp.
But more than anything, we’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, dive into the world of charity work, and make a real difference in the lives of street dogs around the world and the communities that care for them.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent communication and administration skills.
- Experience in organising fundraising events.
- Experience working at a charity or other non-profit organisation.
- Experience in developing fundraising materials.
- Experience using a donor management database/CRM
- Experience in building strong and effective relationships with existing donors and potential supporters.
- Ability to write persuasive content to encourage support.
- High standard of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
- Understanding of fundraising from trusts and foundations.
- Understanding of data protection regulations.
- Competence using e-newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about the mission of WECare and committed to making a difference.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to exceptional supporter care
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate, dedicated team that knows how to work hard and have fun while doing it. Plus, you’ll be making a direct impact on the well-being of countless animals. What’s not to love?
If you’re ready to bring your fundraising skills to a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us change the world—one paw at a time!
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
Over the last few years, NHYC has grown to a team of over 50 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. You should be well organised, a great communicator, and experienced in or willing to learn financial procedures. The role is based at our day centre in Camden.
- Salary £27,144 – £29,952
- Deadline: 9am Monday 23 September
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.