Communications Project Manager Jobs

Who you are

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Corporate Partnership Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in being part of an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.

 About you

·You are commercially astute with a strong track record of growing income from corporate partnerships

·You are passionate about people and place: you want the best outcomes for people in South Yorkshire living with and beyond cancer

·You understand that income growth comes from inspiring with impact and excellent relationship management

·You thrive working collaboratively in a team which is driven to achieve whilst being supportive and rooted in our mission

·You have strong interpersonal skills which you use to inspire people about the cause and how their support can make a difference

·Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity

·Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

Main purpose of post 

This is a senior role in the fundraising team which is responsible for identifying, developing, and converting opportunities to generate income to achieve Weston Park Cancer Charity’s strategy. This role will lead on and manage income generation through corporate organisations and carries an income target aligned to the grade of the post holder.

You will be expected to understand Weston Park Cancer Charity’s unique offer, the needs and priorities of our corporate partners and be capable of taking our propositions and clearly shaping them to create mutual value for the communities we support and our partners.

Key Responsibilities

· Responsible for an income target of which aligns with the grade of the post and delivers income growth through gifts from corporates, workplace fundraising and public facing corporate donations.

· Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate partnership strategy which is data driven and demonstrates good ROI.

· Develop and deliver concepts and ideas, from early discussion through to detailed proposals, working with colleagues across the charity. 

· Lead on the successful growth in sponsorship of our key programmes such as Big Purple Bus and Grant-Giving for cancer research and other initiatives.

· Write detailed, accurate and compelling bids and proposals that clearly articulate how Weston Park Cancer Charity are the preferred choice to meet the partner and project objectives for Charity of the Year or long-term strategic partnerships.

· Work with our events team to promote opportunities for corporate partners to support the annual events programme e.g. tables at events , team challenge events

· Succinctly communicate the impact of our work, ensuring it inspires and clearly matches the requirements of potential corporate partners and major donors.

· Be a key interface for external corporate enquiries and act as our external ambassador, undertaking significant networking across the region and

· representing the charity at key meetings and events involving high-value stakeholders.

· Be responsible for the account management of all partnerships and provide excellent relationship management.

· Ensure that the resource and capability exist to deliver partner/funder requirements and proactively identify and seek to fill any gaps.

· Ensure we collect detailed feedback and participate in continuous feedback with so that we learn from experience and effectively evaluate both successful and unsuccessful funding proposals and initiatives.

· Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline that is realistically capable of meeting agreed income targets and reflects both the strategic priorities of Weston Park Cancer Chairty and the external funding priorities of our corporate partners

· Drive the acquisition of new high-value donors and funders.

· Hold direct responsibility for the corporate budget and income target.

· Maximise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) opportunities, work place fundraising and volunteering, and Gifts in Kind.

· Lead on our Patrons’ network, ensuring Patrons are supported and engaged in the work of the charity, growing the network as appropriate.

General Responsibilities:

Every employee is required to:

· Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

· Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.

· Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations

· Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.

· Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Based in one of St Giles’ offices across Wales, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea or Wrexham with frequent travel across Wales (hybrid working to be considered)

Are you an influential, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of managing and supervising staff to successfully deliver services with KPIs, quality standards and/or targets?  Do you have experience of working in or managing services supporting male offenders (age 18+) in community settings?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Financial Wellbeing Project Manager to join our team and support the management of HMPPS Contracts delivering Financial Wellbeing services across Wales.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this vital role

Our successful candidate’s focus will be to provide operational management support across one or more contracts awarded by the HMPPS to deliver Finance, Benefit and Debt (FBD) services in Wales.  This will see you provide leadership and operational management support in debt and welfare benefits to a team of Financial Wellbeing Coaches (FWCs), Team Leaders and Administration team employed in the delivery of the contracts, and to plan and support the day-to-day workload for the team and setting performance objectives with the team and monitor progress.

You will also be expected to monitor and manage all aspects of delivery and performance to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and to manage partnerships including local and national delivery partners and any agencies with whom we are developing referral arrangements. Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with local Wales Probation managers and staff and other external stakeholders is an essential part of this role, as is providing regular reports in a range of formats to the Service Manager and monitoring use of the Customer Approved Database including regular reports on usage to ensure accuracy and timeliness of inputting by teams.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working in or managing services supporting challenging people
• Experience in working in or managing multi-agency partnerships working towards common objectives and outcomes
• Evidence of training at specialist level in money and/or welfare benefits advice from an accredited training provider
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload
• Wide range of money advice knowledge, budgeting, dealing with priority and non-priority debts, County Court/High Court options, insolvency options and welfare benefits
• Ability to coach and mentor staff to motivate and facilitate optimum performance in a team
• Strong IT, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

Closing date: 10 November 2024. Interview date: TBC 2024.

Leading heritage charity, The Landmark Trust is seeking a new member of a successful Development team that raises philanthropic funding in support of our award-winning heritage conservation projects throughout Britain.

Our charity saves historic buildings in danger of being lost forever. We are passionate about heritage conservation, crafts skills, and making precious places available for all to enjoy. You'll be working on a varied and ambitious pipeline of rescue projects which depend on the success of our fundraising - from a WW2 control tower in Hampshire to a 1720s Palladian villa near Edinburgh - and other projects.

You'll be making a difference in a programme of philanthropic giving from trusts, foundations and individuals supporting capital appeals and other areas of Landmark’s work including the island of Lundy. Managing your own portfolio of supporters and prospects you will bring high standards of donor care to grow income and sustain long-term relationships.The role reports to the Development Manager (Major Gifts). Includes trusts prospect identification and research, writing compelling proposals, case studies and updates to demonstrate our impact. 

Newcomers say we're a friendly bunch who work hard, where everyone has a clear purpose, and we all pull together towards a common goal. We are a flat, agile organisation, proud and passionate about the work we do.

Some travel will be required for site visits, meetings, and events to engage supporters and prospects face to face with the Landmark Trust’s varied work throughout the UK.

Event Manager

Salary: £45,000

Contract: Full time (35 hours a week), 14 months fixed term contract

Location: The position is based at the Peace Direct office in Central London (with options for hybrid working) 

Peace Direct is an international charity that works with local peacebuilders and their allies to shift power and resources for sustainable peace. Local people are the experts in the conflicts that affect their communities, and only they understand what it takes to build peace that lasts. We make sure these local peacebuilders have the resources they need to make peace a reality, and that their work is resourced, acknowledged and supported by the international community.

The role

If you have the expertise and enthusiasm for event management, this could be the role for you!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Event Manager to help coordinate, plan and deliver Peace Direct’s 2025 global peacebuilding gathering to be held in Kenya. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events from inception to completion. This role requires excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills to ensure the seamless execution of events.

This brand new role is a 14 month contract specifically developed to deliver and roll out the event. Along with two Event Assistants under your direction, you will be responsible for managing and implementing the programme, including handling travel arrangements (100+ bookings), including flights, hotels, and transportation. You will have a solid background evidencing strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build a smooth rapport with internal and external stakeholders critical to the success of the event. Stakeholders will include local suppliers, peacebuilders, funders and direct engagement with the venue and service providers and key donors.

We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail to ensure a high professional standard is maintained - even under work pressures - and with budget management experience of large projects (exceeding $250k), ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial and time constraints.

Interested? Then please see the attached recruitment pack for more details about the role and how to apply. 

The deadline for applications is 23:30hrs on Wednesday 6th November.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are; Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Project Manager in Event Development to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to support and manage the Tender projects for our major events held each year in our parks.

The Benefits

• Salary of £41,551 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is an unmissable opportunity for talented professionals with project management, procurement and event tendering experience to join our wonderful organisation and get involved in some of the capital’s biggest major annual events.

You will have the chance to see your strategy and vision come to life on the vast canvas of commercial events taking place in our parks. Taking the reins on new event development tender projects and supporting other high-profile event tenders, you will be key to maintaining and expanding our reputation of excellence.

So, if you want to bring unforgettable experiences to life in some of London's most spectacular green spaces, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As one of our Event Development Project Managers in the team, you will play a vital role in project visioning, developing and tendering for a wide range of annual contracted events throughout The Royal Parks.

Specifically, you will help support and deliver the commercial and strategic vision for our most significant major events and lead on the development of new event tender projects.

You’ll ensure that our commercial activities are sustainable and profitable whilst remaining consistent with our values and sympathetic to parkland activities. With this in mind, you will project lead on market research, commercial modelling, strategic and creative visioning, tender planning and contract development work.

The role will involve:

• Creating and drafting strategies for future tenders for major public events
• Preparing and maintaining detailed project plans and tender documentation
• Gathering event feasibility, market research data and information for event tenders
• Supporting the Event Development team project activities for event tenders
• Managing the day-to-day admin for event tender projects

Additionally, the role does not involve:

• Working on or managing events, as the hosting venue we do not organise events ourselves
• Booking events suppliers or entertainment

About You

To be considered as one of our Event Development Project Managers, you will need:

• Excellent experience working as a project manager within outdoor events or public parks
• Good knowledge and experience in tendering for event providers and contract administration within the events industry
• Excellent communication, presentation, proofreading and report-writing skills
• Good organisation skills
• The ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships
• The ability to analyse information, make informed judgements, appraise performance, and manage risks

A PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Microsoft Project and/or Project Management experience would be beneficial to your application. A degree level education in event management or equivalent experience would be desirable.

An understanding of the public procurement exercises (CCR2016 or PCR2015) would be desirable.

IT literacy, including Microsoft Office products; Teams, OneDrive, Project, Planner, To-do, SharePoint, PowerPoint & Sway, Lists and Viva, would also be advantageous.

Other organisations may call this role; Business Development, Project Manager, Tender Manager or Contract Manager specialising in events.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to thrive as a Project Manager within Event Development, we would love to hear from you, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

This newly-created role is perfect for someone with a flair for engaging with others and looking to widen their fundraising and data analysis skillset to elicit real change. You will be working within a dynamic, highly-regarded local charity that values your views and encourages personal and professional development.

We are seeking a proactive, flexible, driven and organised person to lead on our fundraising, monitoring and evaluation and communication activities. This role will be integral to the and development to directly support the work of provding services to our families and volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to utilise and hone their skills, gain valuable experience, and develop or perhaps further their career in the not-for-profit sector as part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and supportive team. 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in a fundraising and impact evaluation environment, including:

• developing and implementing a fundraising strategy 
• writing successful grant funding bids and reports
• excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines 

For full details on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team for 12 months, with the potential for extension subject to funding. We offer a genuinely rewarding and positive work environment, and ongoing opportunities for training and development.

Having been home-based, we are gradually moving back to working from our Marylebone office. However this role can be flexible, with at least 2 days homeworking possible after the probation period.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. 

Operation Smile is a global nonprofit specialising in cleft surgery and care. We provide medical training, education and mentorship to surgical teams around the world, along with expertise, research and care through our staff and volunteers, working alongside local governments, nonprofits and health systems.

Join Operation Smile UK as our Senior Acquisition Manager and make a difference in the lives of children. We're searching for a fundraising professional with experience in acquiring new donors through a variety of fundraising channels including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops. You'll be responsible for managing a £2.4 million budget and developing innovative strategies to increase individual cash and regular giving support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and drive recruitment of regular givers and cash givers to grow income and supporter volumes, in a multi-channel programme including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising channels, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops.
• Manage relationships with agency partners executing acquisition campaigns on behalf of Operation Smile UK for the betterment of the acquisition programme.
• Lead and execute our door to door (F2F) programme with the goal of expanding this form of acquisition fundraising over the coming years.
• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of OSUK's digital acquisition fundraising program, including the performance of current agencies and consultants. Develop strategic recommendations and a future-focused plan that leverages the expertise of existing or new external partners.
• Full campaign management and execution in line with prescribed deadlines. This includes briefing agencies, sourcing content, managing data, copy development, proofing, briefing stakeholders, training agents, developing campaign analysis and reporting, managing costs and invoice processing.
• Monitor and report on budgets and assist in building future expenditure and income targets. Work as part of the Individual Giving team to reach strategic targets.
• Work closely with the Communications & Digital team, and Individual Giving team to ensure campaigns are in line with brand standards and integrated seamlessly with supporter retention.
• Work closely with the Individual Giving team to constantly refine the newly introduced ‘welcome programme’ aimed at transitioning new donors to retained donors and improving retention rate.
• To work closely with the Senior Database Manager and agency partners to review direct marketing acquisition campaigns and ensure that information is used to maximise income for future campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Senior Database Manager to develop and implement essential Power BI dashboards. Proactively request ad-hoc data analysis to track key acquisition metrics and inform strategic decision-making.
• Introduce new acquisition channels and develop existing ones within KPIs to manage risk and keep fundraising up-to-date within evolving channels.
• To ensure that campaigns are where possible integrated or co-ordinated thematically, creatively and/or by target audience to maximise impact.
• To lead in the training of external agencies, effectively communicating the work of Operation Smile to key representatives.
• Travel to meetings in the UK and overseas where necessary.

Staff Benefits

• Hybrid Working (1-2 days per week at the UK Office if you are based in Greater London or 2 days per month if you are further afield)
• Season Ticket Loan
• 1-day additional holiday each year to a maximum of 30 days annual leave
• Additional days off over the Christmas period
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay benefits, subject to length of service
• 6.1% employer pension contribution
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. The EAP service provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues. 

Application Process

Submit your CV for review and we will be interviewing candidates at the latter end of November (dates to be confirmed), with first interviews held in person at our UK office.

The full job description and person specification is provided as a PDF with this job advert.

Note: The deadline for applications has been extended until 30 November.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated, proactive and imaginative fundraiser to make real impact and drive growth in the Peak District. The Foundation is at a step change in its development, and as such is investing in growing its staff numbers. The Foundation recruited its first Director in Summer 2023, and we are now seeking a Fundraising Manager to join the Foundation during this exciting period of growth.

You will work as part of a small team to deliver our fundraising strategy – we aim to grow fundraised income to £1 million annually by 2027 to fund vital work in the National Park, including moorland restoration and climate change mitigation, biodiversity and habitat preservation, and work with young people and under-served communities.

You will look after a mixed portfolio of supporters and prospects and take the lead on building a pipeline of potential supporters and building long-term meaningful relationships with grant-making trusts and foundations, corporate partners and individual donors. The role will also include helping to distribute much-needed grants to projects across the park.

We are looking for a talented individual with excellent relationship building skills and a passion for the Park to enhance and maximise the fundraising potential at the Foundation. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated, proactive and imaginative fundraiser to make real impact and drive growth. We are open to individuals looking to transition from other sectors.

This is a full-time post, but we are open to part-time applicants.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Project Assistant

Location: Tanzania

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of the International Trachoma Initiative’s Avoidable Blindness Fund Trachoma Programme activities in collaboration with regional and district teams.
• Assist partners in identifying their capacity-building needs and facilitate the provision of support.
• Disseminate information about Sightsavers and the Trachoma Programme to partners.
• Review patient documentation for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Promote shared learning and collaboration among partners by facilitating networks and meetings.
• Assist project partners in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project financial resources and liaise with the finance team as necessary.
• Ensure timely submission of financial returns by partners.
• Provide the programme team with additional information, case studies, and relevant news stories.
• Represent the project at various forums and meetings, advocating for its aims and objectives.

The principal accountabilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Understanding of government systems, particularly within the health sector through the Ministry of Health and local government authorities.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Proficiency in report writing.
• Strong administrative support skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capacity building or facilitation skills.
• Competence in managing project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Familiarity with computer packages and global ICT communication systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to documentation.
• Willingness to travel for up to 15 weeks per year.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the health sector.
• Additional qualifications related to project management or public health.
• Knowledge of specific software or tools used in project monitoring and evaluation.

Closing date: 3 November 2024

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

Closing Date: 3 November 2024

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Internally your job title will be Mid Value Manager.

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and influential individual with strong experience in supporter engagement to join us as our Mid Value Manager, where you will play a crucial role in developing and managing our mid-value programme.
 
This is a unique opportunity to shape a new role, creating strategies to deepen engagement and drive long-term support for our mission to improve children's lives worldwide.
 
Please note that this role offers the opportunity for hybrid working and will require the successful application to work from our London, Farringdon office 1 day a week.
 
About Us
 
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
 
About the role 
 
As Mid Value Manager, you will take ownership of our mid-value programme, working closely with teams across Fundraising & Marketing to engage, retain, and grow relationships with supporters at the mid-value level.
 
You will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional supporter experiences that inspire increased engagement, loyalty, and financial support.
 
In this role, you will:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to attract, retain, and engage mid-value supporters, using data and insights to build long-term relationships.
• Plan and execute activities to meet ambitious mid-value income and loyalty targets.
• Collaborate with the Loyalty and Philanthropy teams to build effective supporter journeys, moving supporters between value levels based on opportunity.
• Analyse the effectiveness of activities, using a test-and-learn approach to continuously improve engagement.
• Manage the creation of mid-value supporter content and creative assets, ensuring alignment across all touchpoints.
• Oversee mid-value income and expenditure budgets, supporting planning, reporting, and reforecasting.
• Ensure all communications are compliant with relevant legislation and best practice.

About you
 
To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Experience of attracting, retaining, and engaging supporters, ideally at the mid-value level. 
• Proven experience in delivering activities across areas such as email, telemarketing, events mail, and/or 1-2-1 stewardship.
• Project management skills, with experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience developing creative assets to drive supporter engagement and action. Ability to analyse complex data, translating insights into strategic decisions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire commitment from others.
• A collaborative and flexible approach, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, and values.

What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.

Closing date: 3rd November 2024

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
 
Ways of Working: 

Please note that the majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, however this role will require the post holder to be based in our London, Farringdon office 1 day a week.  This will be discussed and agreed with your Line Manager and team.

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce, and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Could your expertise in data migration and CRM systems help us successfully implement Dynamics 365? Are you ready to make a real impact by guiding our data migration process to the next level?

We have an excellent opportunity at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association for an experienced CRM Project Data Lead. As a CRM Project Data Lead, you will support the successful migration of data to our new Dynamics 365 platform on a 9-month Fixed Term Contract. In this role, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external delivery partners to ensure a smooth and accurate transfer of data.

Your key responsibility will be leading the data migration process, from mapping and cleaning data, to ensuring it aligns with our new CRM structure. You'll work closely with our delivery partner to transform data from Raiser's Edge into Dynamics 365, ensuring all data is correctly mapped and validated before migration. Part of your role will involve minimising disruptions during any downtime and advising on potential risks or training gaps that may arise throughout the project.

You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the migrated data, checking for losses, inaccuracies, or duplications, and developing a robust recovery plan for the migration process. You will also work alongside our delivery partner to carry out thorough testing and validation to ensure the data transfer is accurate and meets the needs of the organisation.

Additionally, you'll support the documentation of data structures and migration processes, keeping stakeholders informed of any data changes or updates. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will provide advice to guide data-led decision-making throughout the project.

This role also involves supporting team training on data standards and the use of Dynamics 365, helping the organisation transition to the new system smoothly.

If you have a strong background in CRM data management and migration, we'd love to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

Experience within a Data Lead or Data Manager role and a strong background in CRM migration projects, ideally involving Microsoft Dynamics CRM. You'll have an excellent understanding of data management, migration methodologies, and CRM structures, with hands-on experience in tools such as SQL and data mapping, ELT processes and data validation.

Your experience working on large-scale CRM implementations with third-party delivery partners will be essential, as will your ability to manage data validation and ensure a smooth transition to the new platform.

You'll need excellent analytical skills to interpret data and resolve complex issues, alongside strong organisational and project management abilities. Collaboration and communication skills are key, as you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

•  28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.

DBS: Depending on the nature of your role you may be required to complete a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.

To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.

Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

• Researching sectors and prospective clients to engage. 
• Developing strong and relevant proposals for prospective clients. 
• Promoting and securing partnerships and opportunities with a diverse range of businesses, public sector organisations and umbrella organisations.
• Support the development of effective business-related social media and communications campaigns. 
• Regularly presenting Unseen’s services to prospects, showing expertise in subject.
• Work closely with the Head of Business Services to develop effective and robust marketing and communications plans to support growth activity. 
• Attend relevant events to promote Unseen and our work with businesses. 
• Respond efficiently to inbound enquiries.

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is 10th November

Interviews will likely be held during the week of 18th November.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships

LOCATION: Home based

DURATION: Full-time - Permanent

SALARY/GRADE: £32,859.00

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

· Chief Operating Officer

· Head of Partnerships

· Trusts and Foundations Manager

· Nation Directors

· Membership Team and Public Affairs and Communications Team

· Major Donors and corporate partnerships

ABOUT YOU

Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our community fundraising, regular donors and high net-worth individual income generating activities? Are you a self-starter and team player, accustomed to rolling your sleeves up to get the job done? Are you looking for a role to stretch you and are keen to take on a more strategic and project management role?

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for growing income from our community fundraising and major donor relationships, so that an even greater impact can be made on adopted young people and their families. You will lead on all community fundraising initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and external challenge events. You will drive innovation in our approach to fundraising. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team to help us secure and manage all key fundraising relationships with major donors.  

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supported by the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership team, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy

· Manage existing and develop new innovative fundraising campaigns and activities to engage new and existing supporters & donors including legacies, external challenge events, digital fundraising campaigns, community activities, and large-scale events.

· Work with the team marketing lead to create compelling copy to promote events and help recruit supporters and donors.

· Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams

· Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to support more community fundraising across the organisation, including volunteer fundraiser recruitment.

· Analyse and report on the success of campaigns and programmes.

Person Specification criteria

Knowledge And Experience

• Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E)
• Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E)
• Experience of managing compelling, successful appeals (E)
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders including individual fundraisers, High net worth individuals(E)

Qualifications and Education

• Professional fundraising qualifications (D)
• Marketing qualifications (D)
•  Event Management qualifications (D)

Skills and Abilities

• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E)
• An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E)
• Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
•  Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
• Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively

Accountability

• Developing fundraising opportunities (E)
• Event administration (D)
• Stewardship and relationship management (E)
• Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Manager (E)

Behaviours

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
•  Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
•  Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.

We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead the efficient and effective management of the PSHE Association’s business and services, including oversight of the business pipeline and financial functions.

The PSHE Association is the national body for PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) education – the school curriculum subject that supports children and young people's mental and physical health, relationships, safety, economic wellbeing and careers.

A charity and membership organisation, the Association supports a national network of over 50,000 teachers and schools with resources, training, guidance and advice. We work nationally to raise PSHE education standards for all children including in partnership with a range of leading charities, government bodies, corporates and other partners. This is an exciting time for us as we are expanding our services to meet growing demand.

Working in close collaboration with our two Directorates, this role will require the post-holder to lead on and manage new bids, tenders and proposals, and to support the ongoing project management of successful contracts and grants. The Business Manager will also play a key role in supporting the Training and Events Team and Subject Specialist team in developing a new on-demand training offer via our Learning Management System (LMS).

The post is offered on a full time (32 hours per week), permanent basis with a six-month probationary period. The PSHE Association is a shorter working week employer meaning that employees work a nine-day fortnight with every second Friday off.  

Purpose

• To lead the efficient and effective running of the PSHE Association’s business and workstreams, including leading and supporting the Directorates in the delivery of our services
• To oversee the pipeline and financial functions, working closely with our accountants and office manager
• To lead the development of submissions for bids/tenders and proposals for clients, and provide project management support for roll-out and delivery of successful bids
• To work with the senior leadership team to develop new services in priority growth areas, undertake market research, and support implementation of new services
• To oversee the operations of our training and events offer, including leading and supporting the operations team to fulfil its duties in these areas and ensure successful integration of any new or improved systems and processes
• To implement and maintain systems and processes that optimise efficiency across the organisation
• To work with the senior leadership team on ensuring a strategic approach to business and operations that optimises our ability to serve and grow our membership and member services

Required experience

We expect applicants to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas:

• Business management or a similar role in a charity, membership body, or a relevant sector (e.g. education, health, services for children and young people)
• Managing budgets, business pipelines, performance measures, and financial reporting on income and expenditure
• Drafting bids, tenders or funding applications
• Managing contracts and/or grants from drafting through to ongoing project management, completion and evaluation
• Project management
• Line management

Please visit the PSHE Association website for a full job description and personal specification