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Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!
Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.
About Racing Welfare:
Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.
The Role:
As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
- Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
- Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.
You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
- A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
- Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
- A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.
Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential.
Why Racing Welfare?
This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).
As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.
If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 14 February 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-based, conservation charity that works to protect UK and European freshwater wildlife through practical and innovative nature conservation projects.
Data and evidence are vital in prioritising our work across the organisation and building the Freshwater Network. They are also vital when influencing external audiences to achieve our mission to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity.
This is a new role in the organisation and reflects an urgent requirement to collate, organise and manage a large volume of research, survey and other data collected by Freshwater Habitats Trust over the last four decades, the potential of which is not currently being fully realised.
It is critical that through the development of an organisational data strategy we can:
· Provide evidence of our research and advocacy.
· Showcase Freshwater Habitats Trust’s expertise.
· Facilitate effective teamwork within and between project and organisational teams.
· Enable efficient project delivery and public / partner engagement.
· Guide the strategic delivery of conservation projects through Important Freshwater Area analysis mapping and reporting.
The role will work closely with the strategic Research and Data Sub-Group of the Senior Management Team who are responsible for driving this work forwards.
This position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious.
Closing Date: 7th February 2025
Interview Dates: 28th February 2025
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact? If so, Listening Ear needs you to play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals.
Job title Development Manager (Public Sector Tenders & Proposals)
Hours of Work Full time, 35 hrs per week
Working Days usually Monday to Friday
Employer Listening Ear, abbreviated as LE below
Base Home-based with occasional travel required
Accountable to to be confirmed at interview
Salary £41,496 to £44,539 Starting salary dependent on experience.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced bid writing professional to lead on the management of competitive tender submissions, building on success to date. You will play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will identify procurement opportunities and develop high-quality submissions that align with the needs of beneficiaries. As part of our team, you can make a difference to our target beneficiaries: people who are affected by bereavement and loss and/or are victim survivors of domestic abuse. Your work will help us to walk alongside people during their most challenging moments.
Why Listening Ear?
- Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to Listening Ear
- Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
- Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice
- Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development
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We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working
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Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare
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Pension contribution at 3%
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Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing.
How to Apply?
The deadline for applications is Monday 20th January at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2025.
Please apply via our website.
Our services are focused on impact and we are proud of the difference we make to people’s lives.
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Service Delivery Lead
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work alongside the current Service Delivery Lead and wider service delivery team across North East and Yorkshire.
This is a part-time, remote working role covering North East and Yorkshire.
Position: S11221 Service Delivery Lead
Location: Home-based, North East and Yorkshire. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings).
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 2 February 2025
Interview Dates: 12 and 13 February 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
You will ensure effective delivery of high quality stroke support services within the locality area, to enable stroke survivors and their carers to receive the best possible support to rebuild their lives after stroke. The Service Delivery Leads report to the Associate Director for North East and Yorkshire.
As a member of the North East and Yorkshire leadership team, you will be working within their Team Agreements. These will be shared as part of the recruitment pack, and form part of the recruitment process.
About You
You will have a proven record of:
• Management experience in relation to service delivery
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations, ideally in health and social care/the NHS
• Experience of leading high performing teams with paid staff and volunteers and experiencing in growing and developing staff, volunteers and teams.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively balance a number of competing priorities, an agile and flexible approach to workload, and balanced decision making skills
This role requires travel across and within the North East and Yorkshire locality.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
Everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
The charity provides specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
Join the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families, providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
The team are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that this vital support can be provided.
The Association is driven by ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they are determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of its people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the organisation is prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The organisation is working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. Particularly from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the charity works.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and is committed to continuously improving its diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
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Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? We’ve an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help make a real difference by raising awareness of sepsis.
Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK and approximately 48,000 deaths – the charity’s overarching aim is to reduce preventable deaths from sepsis. We achieve this by:
- Raising awareness
- Supporting those affected by sepsis
- Educating health professionals
- Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis care
In this new role you will be responsible for overseeing the UKST’s income generation strategy, ensuring the growth of diverse revenue streams to support the charity’s mission. You will lead all fundraising efforts, partnership development, donor stewardship, and income forecasting, ensuring that the charity is financially sustainable while expanding its reach and impact.
- Income Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive income generation strategy that aligns with the charity’s goals and mission.
- Lead, inspire, and manage the income generation team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Set and monitor income targets, ensuring the charity meets its financial goals through diverse income channels.
- Fundraising & Donor Relations:
- Oversee and grow all fundraising initiatives including major donors, trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, events, individual giving, and digital fundraising.
- Build and maintain relationships with key donors, stakeholders, and partners to ensure long-term, sustainable support.
- Develop strategies for donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.
- Partnership Development:
- Cultivate and manage corporate partnerships.
- Develop and manage relationships with grant-making bodies, identifying and applying for relevant funding opportunities.
- Income Management & Reporting:
- Lead the development of annual fundraising budgets, tracking income performance against targets.
- Provide accurate reports to senior management and the board, ensuring transparency and effective use of resources.
- Analyse income trends, identifying opportunities for new revenue streams and ensuring the charity is maximising its fundraising potential.
- Team Management & Development:
- Lead, motivate, and develop the income generation team, providing training, support, and regular feedback.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team to meet fundraising challenges.
- Brand Ambassadorship & External Relations:
- Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing it at key external events and meetings.
- Work closely with the communications and marketing teams to ensure fundraising activities are well-promoted and integrated with the charity's messaging and brand.
- Experience:
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a senior fundraising or income generation role within the charity or nonprofit sector.
- A track record of success in securing income through diverse channels (major gifts, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, events, digital fundraising).
- Strong understanding of fundraising regulations, compliance, and best practices.
- Experience in leading and managing teams to achieve ambitious targets.
- Skills:
- Exceptional strategic thinking and financial management skills.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff, and lead with a collaborative, inclusive approach.
- Knowledge of fundraising software and CRM systems.
- Attributes:
- Passionate about the charity sector and committed to the mission of the UKST.
- Strong leadership qualities with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Creative, innovative, and adaptable in response to changing fundraising landscape.
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you’re suited for the role.
The United Kingdom Sepsis Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
About the role
You'll be a key part of the Community Fundraising leadership team in bringing our fresh strategy to life. Creating a one team ethos and an expert in identifying and securing new community relationships and income opportunities for the wider team. Working seamlessly with the Central team and colleagues across the charity.
As part of your role you will ensure that the Community Fundraising team are proactive in their approach and generate a sustainable pipeline of income. Alongside the excellent engagement and stewardship of supporters. You’ll provide direction, decision-making and proactively work towards the achievement of shared organisational and fundraising objectives.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and bring the strategy into reality. Bringing the external factors and sector knowledge in, to further shape our fundraising approach.
- Contribute to establishing and securing new income opportunities across the core community audiences to ensure we achieve our key KPI’s.
- Lead, support, motivate and inspire a high performing team of Community Fundraisers to achieve challenging annual income targets, maximise local support and provide exceptional supporter stewardship. To ensure a strong ongoing pipeline of support.
- Take the lead on specific priorities within the Community Fundraising strategy, to deliver improvements to processes, spot trends for new fundraising concepts and ensure exceptional standards of fundraising support and experience.
What you’ll bring:
- Demonstrable fundraising experience ideally within community, corporate or events fundraising.
- Experience of line management, developing and motivating a geographically dispersed team.
- Ability to translate operational fundraising plans from a fundraising strategy, monitoring and assessing performance, including budgets and forecasting.
- Experience of working with high profile volunteers and supporters to increase support and deal with challenging issues
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews will be held in w/c 3rd February 2025.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home, on an agreed working pattern.
We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
This is a key role acting as a delivery partner on our projects, working on streams of community work, and within the staff team. This role is part of the Extended Leadership Team at National Flood Forum
Responsibilities
- Projects and Workstreams: Overseeing and ensuring outstanding delivery on multiple community projects through Flood Action Groups and Multi-Agency Meetings. Support and manage data collection that meets the aims of each project.
- Community Engagement: Engage and empower communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes. Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
- Report Writing: Ensure reports are on time and are to depth and quality required.
- Staff Training – Ensuring a comprehensive training package is delivered to new starters and continuous professional development of all staff.
- Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships and leading on communications.
- Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities. Contribute to and attend policy, political and strategic meetings. Support fundraising activities through providing data and information.
- Income: Identify future income opportunities, sharing information and building relationships for new projects or new income streams with MT.
- Support Senior Management Team proactive role to support to deliver NFF objectives.
Day-to-Day Activities
· You will manage and support Flood Engagement Officers to deliver their projects and work streams and managing development pathways for team members.
- Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
- Support Senior Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity. Working to develop, support and deliver NFF strategy
- Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work
· You will be acting as the main contact for projects and agreed activities.
Skills & Knowledge
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
- Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
- Empathy: Ability to empathise with flooded individuals and communities.
- Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
- Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
- Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
- Experience: Project delivery and support
How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy
- Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
- Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
- Income Generation: Supporting income streams via projects and opportunities.
- Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Join Youth Leads UK, an award-winning, youth-led charity based in the heart of MediaCity, Greater Manchester. We’re on a mission to empower young people aged 12-25, equipping them with skills, confidence, and opportunities to influence change.
About Us
Youth Leads UK is an award-winning youth-led charity dedicated to empowering young people aged 12-25 to realise their potential, build skills, and influence change. Based at the vibrant MediaCity in Greater Manchester, we’ve spent over a decade creating impactful opportunities for young people, particularly from underrepresented communities.
Our values of empowerment, community, and bold action guide our work. If you're passionate about supporting young people to create a brighter future, we’d love for you to join our small but mighty team!
The Role
As our Youth Development Programmes Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering engaging programmes that inspire young people to thrive. Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, you’ll lead workshops, co-produce impactful projects with young people, and build strong relationships with community organisations. Your creativity, passion, and organisation will ensure every young person we support has the tools to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver inspiring workshops, training, and events for young people.
- Work with young people to co-produce projects that drive real change.
- Build relationships with schools, youth services, and community partners.
- Support the coordination and administration of programmes.
- Promote safeguarding principles, ensuring the welfare of young people.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people in group and one-to-one settings.
- Possesses excellent communication skills and can deliver presentations confidently.
- Understands the diverse needs of young people from all backgrounds.
- Is highly organised and can manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Is passionate about empowering young people and making a difference.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Hybrid working – balance office and remote work.
- A supportive team culture with regular socials and wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunities for growth in youth work, programme management, and the charity sector.
- Work in the heart of MediaCity, Greater Manchester's creative and sustainable hub.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit a CV (no more than two sides of A4) and a cover letter or a video explaining why you’re the ideal candidate.
- Cover Letter - If you choose to write a cover letter, please limit it to one page and outline your suitability for the role, your experience, and why you want to work with Youth Leads UK.
- Video - Alternatively, you can record a short video (2-3 minutes) addressing the same points. This is a great opportunity to showcase your personality and enthusiasm, and is easy to complete. You can use a phone or laptop.
Closing Date: 19 January 2025
Youth Development Programmes Coordinator
Location: Media City, Greater Manchester
Salary: £24,500 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 1-year fixed term (potential renewal subject to funding)
Youth Leads UK is an award-winning charity getting the voice of young people heard and acted upon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a Media and PR professional who wants to use your skills to help support young people and their families to deal with the impact of cancer, both during and beyond treatment?
Charity People is partnering with Young Lives vs. Cancer to recruit an interim part time Media and PR Officer to join their team.
Joining the Media Team at a key time as the organisation embarks on the first stage of its North Star vision which will see them working with partner organisations to close gaps in the current provision of care for young people and their families by 2035.
Contract: Nine month interim role, four days (28 hours) per week
Salary: £34,616 FTE (outside London); £36,512 FTE (London)
Location: Home based with some travel to London or Bristol - ideally around one to two days per month
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 19th January
Interviews will be held remotely week commencing: 27th January
This is an important role where you will lead on communicating a portfolio of key areas of Young Lives vs Cancer's policy work, fundraising activities and services, to a wide range of audiences, identifying reactive opportunities and through targeted media campaigns.
Core responsibilities within the role will include:
- Manage media partnerships such as national media fundraising appeals or campaigns
- Establish quality effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Media and News outlets, journalists and charity partners
- Participate in the reactive news desk rota, responding to urgent media enquiries and providing advice to staff and senior managers
- Take advantage of opportunities to provide and publish reactive comment, opinion and content in a timely manner to involve Young Lives vs Cancer in news stories and debates that align with the charity's priorities
- Brief national, regional and local media (print, broadcast and online) on Young Lives vs Cancer and its activities. Support the Head of Media and PR to implement reputation management plans
- Brief staff spokespeople (including senior staff and specialist social workers) ahead of media interviews to ensure they are prepared and ready to speak on message
- Use data and research to engage media and news outlets
- Produce messaging, position statements, prepare for media interviews and deal with complex reactive press enquiries
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the charity's strategic media plan - lead a strategic development priority area, working across the team and organisation
- Develop and implement creative, effective media plans for campaigns and projects, in-line with the charity's overall strategic objectives
- Gather and develop stories and take a proactive role in identifying opportunities in online and offline media to place news and feature stories on Young Lives vs Cancer activities, campaigns, and services
- Initiate and maintain good working relationships with a network of editors, journalists and broadcasters, especially within the health, education and social care media, and ensure they are briefed appropriately on Young Lives vs Cancer activities and issues
- Write press releases, features, articles, opinion pieces and statements; ensuring these reflect Young Lives vs Cancer's values and key messages.
- Work closely with the Brand and Marketing Communications team to understand local business priorities and effectively coordinate and plan activity.
The Media and PR Officer will have previous experience of working in a Media and PR role. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of media monitoring and evaluation; the ability to engage positively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; excellent storytelling ability; and the ability to translate complex information in clear, understandable messages.
You'll be a creative and innovative thinker and you'll demonstrate Young Lives Vs Cancer's values: you are brave; you are confident; you have integrity; and together, across all levels and with our external partners, we are one team.
How to apply
The application process is CV and Supporting Questions. If you would like to apply for this role or for an informal confidential, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV or email Alice Wood at Charity People for the pack and full details on the application process.
Due to the festive break, we'll be starting to contact potential candidates from the 6th January 2025.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Alice if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, 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.
Location: This role can be based from Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Newcastle
For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
Are you a passionate advocate for 18–30-year-old entrepreneurs? Do you have what it takes to help them bring their business dreams to life? The King's Trust is calling for someone just like you to join our dynamic team and make a real impact.
At The King's Trust, we're on a mission to empower young people and foster the next generation of business leaders. We believe in turning dreams into reality and providing unwavering support to young entrepreneurs.
As a Youth Development Lead – Enterprise, your mission is to be the driving force behind young entrepreneurs' success stories. The Enterprise programmes aim is to support young people interested in self-employment to explore and test their ideas, write business plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in education, training, volunteering or work.
You'll be the guiding light for a caseload of young people, helping them successfully launch their business ideas and work towards those vital business start targets. We also won’t have you sitting still as travel will be required, exploring your local area to assist in the programme delivery of our Exploring Enterprise course as needed. The delivery can be a mix of online, in-centre or out in the community.
Crafting robust and viable business plans will be your forte. Cash flow forecasts, personal survival budgets, and sector-specific insights are all part of your toolkit. Plus, your knack for providing positive and constructive feedback will help these ideas flourish. Funding applications? You've got it covered!
Attention to detail is your superpower and you’ll be passionate about inspiring change. At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
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We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Overview
- Responsible for developing and delivering all fundraising events with the support of the Fundraising Events Manager
- Ensure that all event participants - virtual or physical have an exceptional experience to maximise income and are placed at the heart of everything that we do.
- Build excellent relationships with event participants to ensure future event participation.
- Support the FEM in creating and implementing user journeys for each event and review regularly based on audience insight and current event fundraising trends.
- Create tailored fundraising materials with the support of our marketing team.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure that all event project plans are in place, liaise with stakeholders to ensure that all deadlines are met, working within budget and ensuring income targets are met.
- Steward participants based on their supporter journey. To include calls, sending supporter communications, providing fundraising support, following up to ensure donations are received, personalised thanking and survey.
- Attendance at events to enhance our supporters experience and deepen their relationship with Ben.
- Work with FEM and marketing team to produce marketing collateral, merchandise and other support materials based on each event.
- Ensure that all participants have a fundraising page on Enthuse and Salesforce is updated with all current contact information. Including income and communications.
- To lead and deliver on certain Ben and Third-party events including supervising Ben employees and on-site contractors.
- Ensure that all bookings are invoiced, and payment received.
- Monitor and maintain social media groups and WhatsApp groups created for our Fundraising Events
- Update webpages relating to our Fundraising events with current content.
- Identify and capture inspiring stories from our event participants to share across our media and digital channels.
Technical Knowledge (E = Essential, D = Desired)
- Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce) (E)
- Proficiency in using fundraising events platforms (Enthuse) (D)
Job Specific Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with supporters over a range of channels, including email, telephone and face to face.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to deal with a variety of tasks under pressure and working to busy and tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues within and across departments
- Strong project management skills ensuring delivery of events and journeys from start to finish.
Qualifications required
Our teams are made up of people who are committed to our ambitious goals – you do not need to be degree educated to secure a role, but you should be able to demonstrate a combination of experience and competence that meets the requirements of the role
Experience required
- Relevant experience in delivering and attending events
- Experience of building excellent relationships with participants
- Experience of creating and implementing participant journeys
This job is suitable for someone who…
- Has a passion for events
- Has a natural ability to build relationships with our participants
- Contributes constructively and generously as part of a wider team
- Is passionate about the work that Ben does and the changes it can make to our automotive family
- Can turn one-time participants into lifetime supporters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The vision of Wild Impact (registered as Africa Foundation) is a future where the communities we partner with are (i) actively advocating for, and supporting, the restoration and conservation of the wild landscapes and seascapes we’re working in; and (ii) deriving meaningful socio-economic benefit from these areas.
Wild Impact currently works in 11 landscapes and seascapes situated in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya, and are expanding to work in additional landscapes and seascapes in Africa, South Asia and South America. It works in close collaboration with &Beyond, with a shared Impact Vision guiding and shaping the development and implementation of all projects.
The Wild Impact Theory of Change is structured around 4 focal areas:
- CONSERVING ECOSYSTEMS - supporting improved conservation of the natural ecosystems and biodiversity associated with these landscapes and seascapes
- FUTURE FOUNDATIONS – supporting improved access to primary health care and early-childhood, primary and secondary education in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.
- TOMORROW’S LEADERS - supporting improved tertiary-education level skills and environmental education in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.
- THRIVING COMMUNITIES - supporting improved climate change resilience, enterprise capacity, youth employment and sustainable tourism activity in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.
To support the growth in Wild Impact’s conservation and sustainable development impact, it is recruiting a UK based Senior Partnerships Manager, who will be responsible for developing and implementating a UK and W. Europe focused fundraising drive. Expectation is that the successful individual will be able to increase our existing annual fundraising level of ~$750,000 by an additional ~$ 750,000 by 2026, and thereafter increase their personal fundraising contribution by at least 20% per annum.
The successful applicant will report jointly to the Wild Impact South Africa CEO and the Trustees of Africa Foundation (UK) and work closely with the worldwide Wild Impact Fundraising and Partnerships team.
KEY OUTPUTS:
Development and management of a UK and W. Europe based fundraising and partnerships strategy that will enable the implementation of the shared Wild Impact and &Beyond Impact strategy, including:
o The drafting and submission of all project profiles and grant applications.
o Development and dissemination of all donor and partner communications.
o The delivery and progressive improvement of all donor and partner reports.
o Actively engaging with all donors and partners, which will include significant regional and international travelling.
o Representing Wild Impact at Fundraising events and relevant conferences and workshops focused on Conservation and Rural Community Development.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Minimum of a Graduate degree.
- Good understanding of biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and sustainable rural development.
- Proven experience in developing, leading and nurturing fundraising strategies, including individual, corporate, government, bilateral agency and foundation partnerships.
- Proven ability to establish and nurture Impact partnerships.
- Excellent communication, Information Technology, and financial management skills.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Diligence, tenacity, self-motivated, ability to influence, disciplined.
- Strong knowledge of project implementation, data management, analysis and reporting.
- Fluent in English with excellent written, digital, and visual communication skills.
- Experience in conservation, climate resilience and / or sustainable development fund raising in Africa. Additional experience in Asia and South America would be beneficial.
- Passion for working in a not-for-profit environment.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We reserve the right to not make an appointment.
Initial interviews with UK board members will be in UK. both in person and online. Candidates should preferably live in the Home Counties but not a rule breaker. Employment will be in Wild Impact UK but reporting to CEO Andrew Ventner in Johannesburg our HQ
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
INTRAC is looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for civil society to join as Director of Fundraising and Partnerships.
INTRAC is unashamedly for civil society. We are a mission-driven, not-for-profit organisation, focused on the core belief that vibrant, diverse and inclusive civil societies are essential catalysts for a world where everyone can thrive. We believe that locally available civil society support is essential as part of the wider movement to ‘shift the power’ to enable those tackling inequality and injustice to be resilient and effective, to navigate changes in their context and contribute to long-term inclusive locally led change. This is an exciting time for the organisation as we move from envisioning our strategy to implementing it.
Our strategic framework, Locally Rooted, Globally Connected will guide INTRAC’s practice over the next five years, as we evolve to becoming a network-led organisation, influenced and informed by the priorities, insights and aspirations of our network members, and the networks we interact with. Together we will work to shift how civil society support is conceived and delivered: to transform civil society support eco-systems, so that local and global organisations are supported to develop, engage with others, and do what they want to do, better, to deliver just, equitable and sustainable societies.
The role of strategic funding is crucial to this transformative change. We are looking for an individual who is committed to anti-racist and feminist leadership to join our senior leadership team and help drive this change.
You will have significant experience and a proven track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategy, particularly focused on trusts, foundations and philanthropy, taking a relationship-based approach to build partnerships with organisations that share similar values and vision.
You will work with the team to build our capability, partnership, systems and processes to steward relationships, develop grants and manage their delivery. Working with our Communications Co-ordinator you will help to build INTRAC’s profile and position in line with our strategic vision and ambitions. You will have active support from the CEO along with strong board commitment to help develop and deliver this role.
This is a part time role (0.6-0.8 FTE); initially offered as an eighteen month contract with the intention to extend should the role be successful.
We are a remote organisation, with staff working across the UK. As we become a global network we are looking at options as to how to expand our staff base in different geographies, as we believe this will benefit INTRAC and support our strategic direction. However, we do not have a straightforward way to do this currently. Whilst we are open to considering applicants from all parts of the world we will not sponsor visa applications. If you are based outside the UK and are keen to consider one of our roles please email Jenny George to discuss details.
To apply for the role please share a copy of your CV and respond to the following three questions (word limit 750 words):
1. Build Partnerships: Please tell us about a time when you have built a long-term relationship and secured strategic funding from new funder.
2. Leadership: Please tell us about a time when you challenged current practice in an organisation and embedded a new way of working.
3. Communication: Please tell us about a time when communicated a complex issue, raising its profile and encouraging others to engage with it/act on it.
In answering, please provide as much evidence as you can, to explain:
· the Situation in which you acted,
· what you were Tasked to do,
· the Actions you took and
· the Results you achieved and
· what you learnt from the process.
Answering the questions in this way will help the short-listing panel recognise and understand clearly the combination of knowledge, skills and competencies that you bring to the role.
Application Deadline 3rd February 2025.
Provisional interview date: 11th February 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Report to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week – could accommodate 22hrs
Type: 12 months with possibility of permanent depending on success
Salary: £30,000 per year pro rata for part time plus car allowance of £1,095 per year
Location: Hybrid/home working with occasional travel to locations across Greater Manchester and beyond. Option for 1 day a week in office base – this may be reviewed.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role you will be an enthusiastic individual who can build/take projects from inception to successful delivery, provide leadership to others, and have experience of working in the charity sector. You will lead on our fundraising and grant management, working closely with the CEO to cement and secure the future of Being There. You will have experience in operational and donor management and a wide range of skills befitting this sort of role. Working with our able team, you might be expected to get involved in event management, finance and a range of other things as is often the case in a small charity.
Purpose of the Role
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the charities fundraising and supporting individual fundraising on behalf of the charity. This includes working with the CEO and Deputy CEO to maximise income and manage our grants programmes. The post holder will also need good financial knowledge, specifically relating to the charity sector. This role requires an enthusiastic individual who can build and take fundraising projects from inception to successful delivery, provide leadership to others, and work closely with partners in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.
Main Areas of Responsibility
· Development and delivery of the sustainability plan
· Source grants and lead on their submission
· Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, both internal and regulatory.
· Lead and manage the charities fundraising events
· Lead and support on individual fundraising events
Key activities
· Lead a review of our current fundraising programmes and strategies, working to make Being There more sustainable, making recommendations to CEO and board.
· Assist the CEO and Finance Manager with the management of fundraising targets
· Source new funding streams
· Providing leadership to the fundraising project to ensure that targets are met. Collect, analyse, and interpret data to measure effectiveness and return on investment of different programmes in order to inform future activities.
· Liaise with volunteers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders as necessary
· Promote the Charity’s work, assisting with demonstrations and fundraising and awareness events as appropriate.
· To perform any other reasonable tasks as requested
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
· Recent experience of working in a charity environment, or experience in related areas.
· A track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategies and plans that support organisational growth and income generation targets
· Demonstrable experience of developing donor relationships and leading (or supporting) major donor fundraising with individual and/or corporate major donors (which we define as those making gifts over £1000)
· Knowledge of current fundraising trends, emerging opportunities, and best practice
Skills & Abilities
· Ability to create and implement strategic plans
· Proven ability to build strong and lasting relationships with a range of external supporters and influence and negotiate with external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
· Excellent coordination and organisational skills
· Strong communicator with the ability to communicate Being There’s vision and activities to a range of audiences using a range of formats (written, verbal, digital)
· Excellent working knowledge of key digital tools including social media platforms, CRM/contact databases, Microsoft Office Suite.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
· Self-motivated and a self-managing attitude
· High levels of determination and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities and be collaborative and supportive
· Willing to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias and commitment to the ethos and values of Being There
· Effective team leader and team player
Being There provides emotional support and practical help to people living with cancer and other life-limiting illness, carers and families
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the post
HDR UK and the BHF Data Science Centre are committed to meaningful involvement and engagement where patients and the public are actively involved in shaping our work and decision-making. Reporting to the Centre’s Operations Director, this is a pivotal role that will be integral to ensuring the patient and public voice is embedded in our work at all stages.
You will work closely with public members, research and NHS communities, internal colleagues, charity partners, and funders to develop and implement plans for PPIE activity across all of our key areas of interest, in addition to the governance of the Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for meaningful involvement and engagement of patients and the public, to shape and influence our work on the safe, ethical and scientifically robust use of data for research into the causes, prevention and treatment of all diseases of the heart and circulation.
The successful candidate will have a track record in working with individuals, groups and communities and have the ability to communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. The post holder will have excellent influencing and negotiation skills, experience of working on complex projects with multiple partners and be comfortable with working at pace. Patient and public involvement and engagement in data-driven research is a growing field. The successful candidate will show a willingness and experience of developing and delivering innovative approaches to involvement where previously opportunities may not have been obvious.
Main responsibilities
Embedding PPIE in our work
- Lead on the delivery of the PPIE strategy for the BHF Data Science Centre, with oversight from the Operations Director, incorporating regular (e.g. annual) reviews and updates of the strategy.
- Lead and facilitate meetings with public contributors to integrate meaningful PPIE throughout all aspects of our work.
- Undertake and manage specific involvement and engagement activities, including but not limited to focus groups, engagement events, developing and undertaking surveys, supporting the writing of plain English summaries of projects and their outputs. In collaboration with senior colleagues, support involvement of patients and the public in the governance of our work.
- Review and provide advice on PPIE elements of research applications ensuring adequate PPIE is incorporated and provide advice where needed to researchers.
- Develop methods to expand reach and ensure diversity of perspectives and work with the HDR UK PPIE team to grow involvement of currently underrepresented and underserved groups in health data science.
- Build and manage relationships with colleagues within the BHF Data Science Centre, working collaboratively to support and manage involvement and engagement across all areas of work.
- Work closely with the internal communications colleagues to create and disseminate engaging content (e.g. news stories on outputs and impact, videos, infographics, case studies) on our work and involvement and engagement activities using a variety of communication tools.
- Horizon scan and liaise with colleagues across the BHF Data Science Centre and HDR UK for opportunities to increase visibility of the institute’s engagement and involvement impact, i.e. through conferences, festivals, journals and other publications.
Developing PPIE best practice and collaborative working
- Incorporate best practice in our work, learning from examples of successful patient and public engagement that could influence our work
- Provide briefings for colleagues to share best practice and examples of successful patient and public engagement
- Collaborate with PPIE colleagues to coordinate public outreach initiatives and other events, ensuring that stakeholders are afforded opportunities to contribute their input and provide feedback. Establish effective working relationships and ‘ways of working’ with strategic partners to maximise opportunities for collaboration in patient and public involvement and engagement.
- Act as an internal and external ambassador for public, patient and practitioner engagement and involvement.
- Monitor and report on performance of PPIE across the Centre, make effective use of digital approaches to maximize the ability to collaborate, communicate and continuously learn.
Supporting PPIE members
- Be the point-of-contact for all BHF Data Science Centre public contributors, ensuring they are kept updated, receive all information in a timely manner and that any issues are dealt with in a sensitive manner.
- Lead on the recruitment of new public contributors as required. Adapt, develop and provide training for public contributors where necessary identifying training requirements as needed.
- Working with BHF Data Science Centre colleagues, maintain patient and public contact lists in Hubspot (CRM).
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Experience
- Experience of working with patients, carers and members of the public with diverse interests.
- Experience of running patient/public involvement activities and evaluating these activities, strategies and methodologies, preferably in a research environment
- Experience of promoting the need and value of engagement and involvement to a wide range of stakeholders and acting as an advocate
- Experience of writing / developing content for public and research audiences and delivering presentations
- Experience of demonstrating an understanding of health research and the needs of patients and the public
- Planning and organisational expertise with a proven track record of delivering challenging projects with multiple partners to deadlines
- Experience of organising and facilitating a range of events and meetings including: event preparation, chairing of meetings, delivering presentations, use of tools to gather views and feedback, follow-up communications and evaluation
- An understanding of the public sensitivities of using health data for research
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex and multiple areas of work with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent people and interpersonal skills to build collaborative partnerships across diverse groups and the ability to handle sensitive issues positively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with different groups of stakeholders and people at all levels.
- Evidence of ability to meet tight and challenging deadlines using a flexible and adaptable approach
- Good influencing and coaching skills.
- Able to grasp the complexity of work across HDR UK and process complex scientific information to communicate it in a way that is clear, engaging and inspires the public to get involved.
- Strong analytic skills with the ability to frame problems and solutions in a logical manner.
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions without supervision.
- Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Please note, as we are a UK-based organisation, applicants must be living in, and eligible to work in, the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.