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Derby County Community Trust

We care about our community; we care about our people.  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Business Development to join our Senior Leadership Team in this newly created position.

About Us

Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission.  We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education.  We help more than 25,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels.  Since 2008 we have been dedicated to fostering participation in sports, enhancing health and wellbeing, providing quality education and promoting equality and diversity.

About You

With a caring & compassionate nature, you will be an experienced leader with a passion for organisational growth and innovation.  You will have a proven ability to identify opportunities, build relationships and develop strategies that deliver on our mission.  You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a deep understanding of the sector, industry trends and competitive landscape to shape the organisation’s long-term strategic direction. 

Our values underpin everything we deliver as a charity you will be responsible for modelling these values through yourself and your work. 

About the Role

The Head of Business Development is a senior leadership role responsible for identifying and developing strategic business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations that will drive DCCT’s growth and financial sustainability. This role involves a deep understanding of the sector, industry trends, and competitive landscape to shape the organisation's long-term strategic direction.

The Head of Fundraising, Communication and Marketing role will line manage the Events and Projects, Fundraising & Partnerships and Marketing & Communications departments to drive growth and seek new opportunities and a range of activities/opportunities for Derby County Community Trust.

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for customer service, an attention to detail, and an ability to support teams to deliver amazing results?  Are you looking for a role that makes a tangible difference to the lives of others in an environment where you can personally grow and succeed?

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital (BWC) Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our women and sick kids. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals and to make our hospital feel just like home.

We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and confident individual to join our charity.  An integral role, you will provide operational, administrative, account management and customer service support and build and maintain long-term relationships with our charity supporters

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have previous experience in a busy sales, fundraising, or customer facing role
• Experience of providing exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, both face to face and over the phone
• Strong written communication skills, including in emails and the creation of materials
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple demands and priorities
• Friendly, approachable and empathetic to others needs
• Be self-motivated, independent, and target-driven
• Be a driver with a full clean driving license, and own a car preferable

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.

The closing date for return of applications is midnight  3rd October Interviews will be held in Birmingham on 9th October . Please note, we will close applications early if we receive sufficient applications. 

General Statement of Duties

The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital has a loyal donor base, and we are now able to grow the major donor portfolio significantly to build our long-term sustainable income.  The Grants & Partnerships Officer will lead on delivering a best-practice grant-giving programme as part of a wider major donor programme.

Alongside the Executive Head of the UK Office, the Grants & Partnerships Officer will develop new major donors prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies as part of a wider fundraising strategy.

This is a key role within a small and dedicated team.  The successful candidate will have a professional, ambitious, solutions-based approach with a track record of fundraising success. They will be ready for and excited by the challenge of building up a major donor programme.

Main Responsibilities

To deliver a successful grant-giving programme and devise and deliver new prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to meet agreed targets, including:

· Establishing and managing strong relationships with past, current and prospective grant-giving organisations, delivering the highest possible levels of care and attention.

· Understanding all prospective and current donor profiles, and their motivations and communication styles.  Formulating personalised cultivation and stewardship plans.

· Set up and maintain regular communications with all grant-giving donors and prospects, tailoring this as required to strengthen their relationship with us.  

· Support and facilitate the Trustees and Senior Leadership Team in developing relationships with grant-giving bodies and prospects, and in how to manage these relationships to facilitate donations.

· Use creativity and adaptive thinking to develop a new and exciting programme of cultivation and stewardship events, visits, and activities to engage prospects and donors in our work and to support these key relationships.  Work with internal teams and senior volunteers to deliver events and activities to the highest standard.

· Developing and refining the internal systems needed to run a smooth and efficient grant-giving programme such as data management, internal communications, and reporting.

· Know and understand the longer-term financial strategy of the organisation and work with the Finance Director and Executive Head of UK Office to ensure the appropriate identification of funding needs.

· Work with the Executive Head of UK Office and other colleagues as required to develop compelling cases for support and funding packages that channel funds to where the need is greatest and that ensure our financial security.

· Work with the Executive Head of UK Office to manage the grant-getting budget to ensure the successful and cost-effective delivery of annual activities and understand and follow finance related procedures such as income forecasting, reporting and Gift Aid.

· Support and deputise for the Fundraising Officer (Community Fundraising), as required, to establish and manage strong relationships with past, current, and prospective community donors and partners, delivering the highest possible levels of care and attention.

· Provide project support as required to the Fundraising Officer (Community Fundraising) to ensure the successful implementation of community engagement and fundraising programmes.

Person Specification

Essential:

· Educated to degree level or equivalent career experience.

· Minimum of 3-years’ fundraising experience with a demonstrable track record of developing stakeholder and donor relationships with a responsibility for securing a minimum of six-figure gifts from grant-making bodies.

· Experience of working with high-value Trusts & Foundations.

· An exceptional and eloquent communicator, both written and verbal communications skills, and a natural relationship builder, you will have solid experience of presenting, negotiating, networking, and influencing.

· Experience of working to and commitment to achieving financial targets.

· Understanding of the principles and best practice of fundraising including Data Protection, ideally within humanitarian and/or international organisations.  

·A self-starter with initiative, confidence, exacting standards, drive, and flexibility.

· Highly proficient with Microsoft Office systems.

· Ability to work outside of contracted hours, as required.

· Ability to travel overseas, as required, and represent SJEHG at events and functions.

Desirable:

· Experience of raising funds within the humanitarian and/or international organisations.

· Experience of working with a CRM system to export and manipulate complex data sets, segment audiences effectively and develop a CRM strategy for donor engagement and reporting. Ideally, Raiser’s Edge.

· Demonstrable experience of working on strategies and innovation behind the areas of fundraising you have worked in.

· Experience of effectively engaging and supporting board members in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts.

· Experience of planning and executing fundraising PR campaigns

· Experience of managing senior volunteers.

Job title:  Fundraising Administrator

Reporting to: CEO

Hours:  Full (37.5 Hours) or Part-time (minimum 24 hours) 

Salary: £22,308 pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent

Job Summary:

Pete’s Dragons is an award-winning charity which provides postvention support to those affected by suicide.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person that would like to help develop and grow the charity’s fundraising capacity.

The role will involve nuturing relationships with funders & partners, assisting with the logistics of fundraising events, liaison of volunteers, day-to-day running of social media profiles across multiple platforms and providing administration support to funding projects.

Ideally, we are looking for someone to take on this role with a view to engaging in training & development which will support a step up to being a Fundraising Lead.

Pete’s Dragons is fast growing and dynamic. To be the right fit in our team you will relish change and growth and be able to spin many plates whilst keeping a huge smile on your face!

Role Specific

• Manage existing and support new fundraising events, including attendance at events where required.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with sponsored event participants and community fundraisers.
• Provide administrative support for community events.
• Manage the Pete’s Dragons CRM system ensuring all fundraising information is recorded accurately in a timely manner.
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• · Respond to general enquiries relating to community and events fundraising.

General

• Provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for all callers and visitors to the Pete’s Dragons office.
• Receive queries by telephone and email, responding appropriately by providing basic information about Pete’s Dragons services; recording and referring to the appropriate team; or signposting to other services where necessary.

Organisational Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with Pete’s Dragons aims, objectives and values
• Work in accordance with all Pete’s Dragons policies and procedures.
• Work flexibly to best meet the needs of the service which may include undertaking occasional evening and weekend work.
• Be an ambassador for Pete’s Dragons

In addition, you will be

• Personable, collaborative, and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative.
• Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment.
• Able to prioritise tasks and workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Observant and detail orientated.

The role is office based at Pete’s Dragons HQ in Exmouth, with occasional travel to our other locations in Plymouth, Torbay, and Barnstaple so the ability to drive, a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

A DBS check will be required for this role.

Who we are:

​The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!

Introduction to the role:

We are recruiting an experienced and dynamic Fundraising Officer to join our Fundraising Team, to assist with the growth and diversification of our fundraised income.

Brief outline of the role:

The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for managing significant grant applications to support new and existing projects and services. We are also looking for someone with experience in either legacy or corporate fundraising to support the implementation of these new strategies.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.

 Staff benefits include:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• One paid celebration day a year
• Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous refer-a-friend scheme
• One paid volunteering day a year
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Enhanced death in service
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working opportunities.

We are also:

• A living wage employer
• Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
• Accredited as an Investors in People employer

Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

To Apply please provide us with a CV and covering letter or alternatively by filling in an application form on our website. You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to recruitment. Please state clearly which job you are applying for by including the job reference number and role location.

The postholder is responsible for the strategic leadership, development and management of all fundraising and commercial activity for Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT).  The key areas of focus will be:

• Developing and implementing a fundraising strategy, to support CACT strategic objectives
• Leading a skilled multi-disciplinary team, including bid-writing, marketing and communications, to achieve agreed goals and added value
• Securing and profiling high-level individual donors/groups/companies, evidenced through robust and sustainable partnerships, which result in substantial financial returns to CACT
• Strengthening other approaches to fundraising, including regular giving and legacy donating 
• Analysing CACT’s approach to bid-writing, with other senior leaders, re-purposing to maximise grant income and programme delivery aligned to our strategic priorities
• Achieving financial income targets, specifically meeting stretch unrestricted income targets
• Actively participating in strategic policy development at CACT, as a member of the Senior Management Team

Working with the commercial team of Charlton Athletic Football Club on joint opportunities to generate revenue from commercial partnerships and Club events.

Any job offer is subject to satisfactory employment references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply for this role, please send a completed application form detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and an equal opportunities form as described on our website.

CACT is committed to the safeguarding of its staff, volunteers and young people. Any job offer made is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Closing Date: 04/10/2024

Applicants to be shortlisted as and when they come in by the Executive Management Team.

As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman’s Trust’s mission is to help survivors to overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse.

This is a pivotal time to join our growing Fundraising team as we work towards our strategy. As our Statutory Fundraising & Partnerships Manager, you will manage existing and develop new commissioner and partner relationships across local and central government, voluntary sector partnerships and other funding bodies, to ensure we can meet the needs of the increasing number of women we support across London and build on our systems influencing work nationally.

If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children’s lives in your fundraising career, supported by a committed and evidence-led fundraising team then please do get in touch.

Hours: 35 hours per week, part-time will be considered minimum 28 hours.

Location: Based at Woman’s Trust’s office, Paddington, NW1/hybrid working.

About Woman's Trust

The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. We support 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.04m and 41 staff in 2023/24. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.

You will be joining the Woman’s Trust Fundraising team as we work towards our strategy 2022-2027, to double our income and the number of women we support each year. We are focused on developing innovative mental health services for young women and girls, launching peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops, and training for professionals and building on our research and policy work to improve systems nationally.

About you and how to apply

As a creative and tenacious fundraiser, aligned to our feminist ethos and our service users', you will have experience in securing multiple-year statutory grants and contracts, with the proven ability to effectively communicate services, and to develop commissioner and wider voluntary sector relationships, aligned to our strategic priorities. You will be able to manage and deliver the whole cycle of income generation, including regular prospecting, grant management and impactful funder reporting.

If you are looking at the next step in your fundraising career into management, whilst making a real impact on women and children’s lives, we want to hear from you! This role offers opportunities for advancement.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge, relevant to this post and showing us, through examples, why we should choose you.

Please also provide us with the details of two referees. We require their name, contact information, and relationship to you. Referees will not be contacted until an offer of employment is made.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 30th September 2024.

Interviews will take place week commencing 7th October 2024.

This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. We particularly welcome applications from women from black and minoritised, and disability communities

Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing. 

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER (NEW BUSINESS) - LONDON

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum

Reports to: Divisional Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Home-based with regular travel around the patch, covering the Greater London area. Occasional travel may be required in the wider South region. Candidates must live on patch or within 50 miles of the divisional border. Travel will be reimbursed in line with the organisations travel policy. For more information contact

Closing date: 03 October 2024 23:55

Interview Process: Screening call followed by competency based interview

Interview Date: 11/14 October 1st stage 21/22 October second stage

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are looking for an ambitious and driven people person, passionate about raising money to support Cancer Research UK. As a Relationship Manager you will have a direct impact on the relationships we build with our local communities, building a multi-million-pound pipeline of potential supporters that will have a significant positive impact across Cancer Research UK's portfolio in current and future years

This particular role will focus entirely on new business and will be tasked with realising the extremely high potential we have in London and the wider South Division (Hampshire, Kent, Essex) You will use your networking skills to explore the abundance of corporate and community opportunity that will drive income and grow the pipeline .

This is a great role for someone that is a self-starter, who enjoys networking, meeting a diverse group of people and loves to see results - only this time those results have a life changing impact on those living with Cancer.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the development of a prospect pipelines of opportunities and identifying and cultivating leads.

• Building strong working relationships with other divisional team members

• Work with divisionally based and other CRUK staff to maximise supporter activity with a focus on those that will help support national and divisional strategies

• Hitting fundraising targets for CRUK's life saving research.

• Planning and delivering effective rewards and recognition to increase supporter loyalty and income.

*This is a home-based role with significant travel across the patch to maximise community engagement. On average this would be 60 percent out in the field (travelling around your patch meeting supporters) and 40 percent home based. However, this is subject to change based on business need. There will be some evening working required to attend committee meetings however you will get this time back via our time off in lieu policy

What skills will I need?

We are open to your background, this could suit someone who is a corporate relationship manager or account manager, sales executive or business development manager. Whatever your background, you 'll need to be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent networking and relationship manager skills - and the ability to motivate and influence supporters or customers to reach targets.

• Proven ability to generate new ideas, adapt style and approach to meet the needs of different supporters or customers.

• Experience of working as part of a high performing team, achieving and exceeding KPIs and targets

• Experience of working unsupervised with the ability to drive and generate own workload

• A strong solution focused approach to help supporters overcome any challenges and maximise their fundraising efforts.

• Great time management, prioritisation and planning skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (face to face, written and phone)

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our mission to beat cancer. In return, we create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .

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About Design for Good

Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.

Your role

We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Leader to secure funding from diverse sources to support our program and initiatives. The ideal candidate has senior-level fundraising experience at an NGO, organisation, or charity, a strong and established network of executive relationships in major foundations, and a proven track record of identifying and closing deals in the range of 1-5 million USD. The fundraising leader will develop relationships with potential donors, identify fundraising opportunities, and manage the grant application process.

We seek someone who aligns with the DfG mission, has a passion for fundraising and can strategise and deliver new initiatives. The fundraiser will collaborate with program staff, and senior management to develop leads, compelling proposals and reports. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.

Key Responsibilities

· Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and key stakeholders, serving as the main point of contact for grant inquiries, reporting, and communications. 

· Research: Identify and explore funding opportunities from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other potential donors whose interests align with our programs. Regularly monitor donor databases and other sources for announcements and opportunities.

· Applications & Fundraising Development: Lead the creation of high-quality grant proposals and letters of inquiry in collaboration with program staff, ensuring they are compelling, well-structured, and tailored to donor priorities. 

· Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all grants meet donor regulations, reporting requirements, and deadlines. Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and financial impact.

· Monitoring and Evaluation: Track the success of fundraising efforts, monitor progress toward revenue goals, and use data analysis to identify trends and inform strategy, providing regular updates and insights.

· Events, Networking, and Representation: Organize fundraising events and oversee volunteer and partner teams. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and boost resource mobilization.

Key requirements

• Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
• Proven relationship-building and pipeline management skills
• Exceptional communication skills in English (additional languages welcome)
• Ability to work independently, and motivate colleagues and partners
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and adherence to deadlines.
• Comfortable working remotely with colleagues worldwide

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Senior-level fundraising experience at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
• Strong network with major foundations and global organisations
• Proven track record of identifying and closing deals in the range of 1-5 million USD
• Fundraising certification or equivalent qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field
• Experience in international culture, creativity, or sustainability fields

Compensation
Salary and performance-based payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education

Building networks and understanding what motivates our supporters, and aligning our activities with philanthropic interests, are crucial to our growth plans for this income stream. A primary focus of this role will be to identify potential donors capable of making transformational gifts. The post holder will work closely with the Trusts and Philanthropy Manager and Director of Fundraising, focusing on securing and nurturing long-term relationships with new major donors. 

As a key member of our Fundraising team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving high value fundraising performance and making a significant contribution to our ambitious plans to reach more children and young people to help them to believe in themselves and shape the future they want and to tackle the structural and systemic issues holding young people back. 

Who We Are

At HTB and its related entities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nations, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our vision a reality. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.

The key purpose of this role is to develop and grow our income from Corporate Partnerships, Charitable Trusts and Foundations along with Individual Givers and Statutory Contracts. Working across both Love Your Neighbour and the Revitalise Trust to meet or exceed targets through exceptional research, events, networking, proposals and report writing. Collaborating with the wider team to contribute your skills to ensure the wider team targets are delivered successfully.  

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver your fundraising target through the oversight and significant growth of your caseload of supporters. Using research, networking and your existing contacts to onboard new partners and create a 3 year pipeline of prospects enabling our income and support to underpin the organisation’s vision and mission.
• Deliver exceptional proposals, reports, engagement opportunities and updates in a timely manner using your knowledge and experience to champion our donor needs, develop effective comms to your accounts and work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure the impact data, engagement opportunities, policies and stories are presented to win and renew funding, measured against financial targets, renewal % and average gift levels.
• Develop the customer experience for your caseload to world class standard. Review and enhance existing processes, engagement tools and materials to ensure they are contributing towards strong and sustained relationships with supporters. Ensure gifts and donor relationship information is accurately recorded, processed, thanked and reported on in a timely and confidential fashion using Raisers Edge and developing a strong relationship with the Giving Team and other internal stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively and accurately with other entity Fundraising Teams. Support and collaborate with wider fundraising opportunities and to attend all relevant fundraising team meetings to have a rounded understanding of what we are trying to achieve in our fundraising across the group.
• Responsible for keeping updated on relevant fundraising and volunteering best practice, regulations and opportunities. Ensuring you undertake the training offered to you, proactively seek out learning opportunities within the third sector and Christian or Corporate philanthropy networks.
• Other ad hoc projects as they arise. Including but not limited to working with our network to facilitate partnership opportunities with Churches and LYN Hubs, being willing to support with advice for developing their local fundraising. Attending and supporting donor events, ongoing research and improving team and wider working practices.  

The Right Candidate

• A 3 year track record of demonstrable growth in income against targets.
• Experience of identifying and developing funding partnerships using research, networking and delivering timely proposals for funding and engagement with a high conversion rate.
• Able to accept responsibility for personal targets and demonstrate ability to contribute to wider team KPIs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create effective communication for both Christian and secular audiences.
• A good working knowledge of MS Office and CRM Databases.
• Organised with an ability to prioritise and work effectively with multiple deadlines and projects.

The Working Environment

We have a purposeful working environment where we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our workplace culture is shaped by our values which are AUGHT. They are Audacity, Unity, Generosity, Humility and Tenacity. We respect and value our colleagues, encourage and affirm often, challenge when necessary, supporting always. It is an inspiring and energising place to work where innovation and creativity is encouraged alongside passion and discipline. The staff community is warm and engaging, with lifelong friendships being built.

Are you looking for a role where you can inspire and train fundraisers to be their best? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH) is hiring for a Fundraising Training Executive to join our Fundraising Compliance Team to help ensure that our fundraisers are complying with fundraising regulations and best practices. With a focus on face to face fundraising, this is the ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic fundraising training to join our growing compliance team. 

Salary
The salary for this position is £30,619 per annum. 

As Fundraising Training Executive, you will:

• Get to travel extensively across the UK, in helping support the delivery of fundraising training and quality control activities for our face-to-face fundraisers, 
• Be working closely with our Supporter Relations team and prominent agencies managing complaints and positive feedback to ensure a good supporter experience.
• Use your ‘detective skills’ in mystery shopping our face-to-face fundraisers to ensure they are adhering to necessary fundraising regulations.
• Be part of a team who are passionate about fundraising compliance and training.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You have knowledge of the Fundraising Code of Practice and how it applies to face-to-face fundraising 
• Some experience of training techniques which will work across different training needs and styles of learning  
• Good interpersonal and communications skills to enable effective working with third party agencies, and internal stakeholders   
• Strong attention to detail  

Please refer to the full job description below for more information. 

How to apply

Please click on the apply button where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. 

Closing Date: 7th October 2024

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About The Charity 

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.   
 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found here. 
 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us directly. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

Fundraising Officer

£28,000 – £30,000

Full-time 36 hours per week

(Mileage to be paid at 45p per mile)

Full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days

Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and organised? Would you like the opportunity to work in a busy Fundraising and Engagement Team?

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative Fundraising Officer to build on the development and growth of income through local communities across Surrey. Using your fundraising experience and knowledge, you will research, approach and secure new partnerships as well as manage existing relationships, to drive unrestricted income for the charity. You will build on our existing Community Fundraising programme to maximise income and engagement.

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is a county-wide charity supporting people of all ages who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind. We have been supporting Surrey residents for over 100 years. Our main office base is in Fetcham, near Leatherhead, and our team of staff and volunteers work out in the community across the county.

The post holder will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to prioritise effectively and manage a busy and varied workload. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated and ambitious team, and to play an integral role in growing fundraising activity across Surrey.

Job Purpose:

The post holder must have a minimum of two years fundraising experience and use their initiative, personal presence and drive to support all fundraising activity to achieve a substantial increase in unrestricted income.

Principle Accountabilities:

· Research, identify, approach and secure new partnership opportunities

· Provide excellent account management to new and existing partners in order to meet key fundraising and engagement objectives

· Work collaboratively to generate income from partners through creative fundraising initiatives

· Represent the charity at local functions and give presentations when required

· Create engaging assets for applications and pitch presentations

· Support individuals and organisations fundraising for the charity

· Maintain accurate and up to date record keeping of written and oral communication with supporters.

· Ensure all fundraising income is entered onto the database in a timely manner

· Attend occasional evening and weekend events

· To comply with best practice and legal requirements including data protection and charity fundraising.

· Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work.

· Carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post.

· Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

Work Context:

The post holder will be highly motivated and organised to research, identify and build new and existing relationships with local businesses and community organisations in order to increase unrestricted income and engagement for the charity.

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey constantly needs to reassess its priorities in line with a changing funding environment and the needs identified by its members and service users. These factors are crucial to the charity’s survival and need careful attention. In order for the charity to successfully manage these pressures there is a need for all staff to be flexible and work wherever their core skills are needed most.  No-one will be asked to carry out work for which they are not properly trained.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Strategic Management/Operational Service Planning/Forward Planning

Understanding the overall aims and objectives of the team and how these contribute to Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey’s strategic plan. Planning their work to meet agreed targets, standards, and service user needs. Working within agreed procedures to achieve team and personal objectives. Thinking ahead and identifying where and how their work impacts on the work of the team. The ability to support multiple fundraising initiatives. Develops innovative approaches to fundraising strategy to increase income streams.

Inspiration

Working with other members of Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, in an imaginative and effective way, to develop partnerships and increase income. Value and support volunteers to support the fundraising strategy.

Making Things Happen

Establish plans, organise and prioritise self and volunteers. Planning resources effectively. Demonstrate a consultative and informed approach to problem solving, using patience and understanding. Able to liaise within the charity and externally with other groups, volunteers and service users.

Communication

Communicating with all people in a positive, accessible, timely and clear manner.  Listening actively, demonstrating their understanding of communications they receive and responding to them appropriately. Listening to the other person’s point of view.

Developing Others

Sharing their knowledge and skills with others. Supporting others in their development and contributing positively to team development.

Managing Change/Embracing Change

Seeking ways to continuously improve their own performance. Suggesting where improvements in service could be made. Is open to new ways of doing things.  Adapting positively to changes and feeding back the impact of changes to their manager, where appropriate.

Personal Impact

Presenting themselves effectively. Striving to develop the competencies they require to do their job. Acting with integrity and in line with the principles of equal opportunities. Respecting the opinion and expertise of others.

Customer Focus

Building good professional relationships with organisations and supporters.  Endeavouring to understand what the supporter wants and being responsive to their needs. Responds positively to all feedback.

Use of Technology and Management of Remote Teams

Using relevant technology proactively and effectively to do their job and, wherever possible, to deliver initiatives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum two years fundraising experience

· Confident verbal communicator – over the phone and face to face

· Excellent research skills

· Strong relationship management skills

· Strong communication skills including an ability to produce proposals and reports and to make presentations to a variety of audiences

· Strong MS 365 knowledge and data management skills

· Ability to take a hands-on approach

· Ability to travel across the county with events/fundraising materials

Physical Requirements/Effort:

Ability to travel around the county with fundraising materials and equipment.

Working Environment:

Office based in Fetcham with possible 1-2 days a week working from home/meetings in the local area. Some evening and weekend work for which notice will be given.

Full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum plus bank holidays.

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey complies with auto enrolment, we match contributions up to 6% using the Pensions Trust. We offer training opportunities suitable for each role. We pay for annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses.

For further details of the role please see the job description. A Disclosure and Barring Service will be required which we will arrange.

Closing date: 30th September 2024

Interviews for this role are ongoing and we reserve the right to interview during the advertising period and make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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