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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
The role
Breast Cancer Now have transformed our digital offering over the last couple of years to create a unified, supportive and inclusive experience for those who want to know more about breast cancer and access vital support services.
We’re looking for a digital product manager who will oversee all aspects of the product lifecycle - managing the backlog for new product developments and cycles of continuous improvement across our flagship products and services. You’ll work collaboratively across the charity and beyond to ensure priorities are centred on the needs of individuals affected by breast cancer and contribute to achieving the overarching strategic goals of our charity.
About you
You’ll have proven experience successfully managing digital products, ideally in a not-for-profit environment. You’ll be a clear, compelling communicator, capable of building strong stakeholder relationships and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
With a deep understanding of user-centred design principles, you’ll draw on user insight and organisational strategy to shape priorities and measures of success. You’ll have experience applying product development best practices to shape discovery and deliver against a strategic roadmap and backlog, ideally in partnership with specialist external providers.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. However, in line with our hybrid working practice, full-time staff members may choose to work up to three days per week from home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 9 December 2024
Interview date:pr From Monday 16 December 2024
Wimbledon Guild is a community charity in Merton offering practical help and support so that people never have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether money’s tight, someone is feeling low or overwhelmed, or they’re looking for new friends and activities locally, we’re always here. We help and support more than 3,000 people across our borough every year through a range of innovative services that we continue to develop in response to changing needs.
At Wimbledon Guild, our team of over 200 volunteers makes a real difference, supporting and connecting with people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences across Merton. Their support is truly invaluable, and we’re looking for a Volunteer Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) to help us continue creating an inclusive and forward-thinking volunteering culture.
In this role, the Volunteer Programme Manager will collaborate with six internal departments as well as our Marketing and Communications team to champion best practices in volunteer management. The role involves overseeing recruitment, training, supporting, and supervising our incredible volunteers, ensuring they feel empowered and valued every step of the way.
JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join its team, raising vital support for displaced people around the world through creative campaigns such as the Refugee Dictionary, Cuppa Hope as well as fundraising appeals and partnerships.
Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, the Digital Communications Officer will have particular focus delivering day to day social media communications, including community management, publishing, content management and development. This role will also support wider digital communications activities, such as with the Senior Digital Communications Officer who manages the website.
This involves identifying opportunities to amplify appeals, campaigns and partnerships through social media to support UK for UNHCR’s fundraising and public advocacy objectives. Raising awareness of global refugee crises and UNHCR’s humanitarian operations forms a central part of this storytelling, as well as thematic campaigns and PR moments throughout the year.
One of your first focuses will be helping grow and verify UK for UNHCR’s TikTok account and LinkedIn presence, in addition to transitioning the charity’s channels to a new social media management tool. You will also work closely with the wider Communications team in supporting online and offline fundraising appeals.
The Digital Communications Officer will also work with the wider Communications team to identify and support storytellers (including refugees and supporters) to share their stories through the charity’s social media channels.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, coordination and growth
- Deliver and schedule social media content on a daily and weekly basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice.
- Produce or commission multimedia content, including videos, graphics and photography to support charity activity on social media.
- Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevant content to the audience.
- Adapt content from UNHCR’s head office and field communications to localise for UK audiences.
- Develop social media editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events.
- Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner and be quick to respond to news and emergencies.
- Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies.
- Deliver on a paid media strategy to amplify social media content more broadly, with a focus on Meta ads manager.
- Update and maintain community management guidelines on a regular basis.
- Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to monitor and moderate all of the charity’s social media channels.
- Other support for digital communications as required, such as helping cover website activities when colleagues are on leave.
Analytics, reporting and best practice
- Deliver regular reports outlining the performance of our content and channels, ensuring we’re on track to reach 100k followers by the end of 2026.
- Create and lead on a testing roadmap, leveraging new features across all social media channels.
- Keep up to date with social media content trends, news and tools to inform best practice and strategy.
- Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects.
- Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience using native social media tools, like Meta business manager and YouTube Creator studio, to manage online communities.
- Experience of creating social media content that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action.
- Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Proficient in using social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
- Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar, to edit and produce basic assets.
- Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles.
- The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure.
- Good attention to detail, strong ability to proofread and pick up inconsistencies.
- Understanding of data protection principles.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- An interest in global humanitarian affairs.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation.
- Experience with refugee issues or field work.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th December 2024
First stage interviews: Week commencing 9th December 2024
Second stage interviews: Week commencing 16th December 2024
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People are thrilled to announce we are working with The Funding Network to find a Partnerships Manager - a truly wonderful charity that builds connections that change the world. This unique role is central to a new era unfolding at The Funding Network, and will prioritise managing existing donors and building a thriving new network to increase impact for the organisations they support.
Their work is incredibly unique in the sector. The Funding Network are pioneering a model of engaged and collaborative philanthropy that bridges the divide between the most privileged members of society and the most marginalised. They facilitate real change for small charities, allowing them to grow, build their own new network of funders, develop their own infrastructure, increase support and ultimately increase their social impact.
The main facilitation is crowd funding events at which small charities pitch for funds and other forms of support. Events are hosted on a pro bono basis, and have been described as part TED Talk, part Dragons Den and part live auction. On any given evening, an audience might have the opportunity to support children impacted by parental imprisonment, families affected by knife crime, and asylum seekers facing homelessness. Audiences leave feeling inspired and uplifted by the people they've met, the work they have learned about and the difference they've made.
Partnerships Manager
- Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
- £40,000 - £45,000 - full time or part-time pro-rata salary
- Flexible and hybrid working policy with 2 days per week in central London office
- 26 days annual leave plus three days between Christmas and New Year and one for birthday, increasing to 29 days after two years of employment and 31 days after five years
Members find and select the charities The Funding Network support, and contribute approximately 80% of the funds raised at events, and make a vital contribution to core costs through an annual fee. This role will be central in shaping the future of donor partnerships by ensuring outstanding account management for their current network and expanding their base of individual and corporate members achieving greater impact.
About You
This role will appeal to fundraisers who thrive on building new connections, meeting new donors, and being close to the cause. There is incredible scope to see first hand the impact of The Funding Networks approach, helping small charities secure funding to kick-start their own exciting new journey of greater reach and allowing them to reach new heights.
The role will suit someone:
- With a record of fundraising from Corporate/philanthropy/major donor income streams and can demonstrate the skills to engage and inspire new prospects
- Who thrives in a small organisation, close to the cause and impact, and values the opportunity to collaborate and broaden their own experiences
- Can demonstrate great understanding of account management and new business processes
- Who is ready to shape their own strategy and make a lasting impact on the future trajectory of a charity
- Is an excellent communicator at all levels, and who loves talking with passion to inspire others
This is a standout role. I would love to share more with anyone interested in hearing exactly what is in store. Please drop me a message to request a job pack, set up a Teams call, and find out how you can apply.
Closing date for applications: Friday 6th December
1st Stage Interview: w/c 9th December (Online)
2nd Stage Interview w/c 16th December (In person, Central London)
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Prospectus is excited to be supporting our client with their search for a Trusts and Foundations Manager.
The organisation is a pioneering breast cancer charity committed to delivering psychological, practical and emotional support to those diagnosed with the disease throughout the UK. They also raise awareness of the importance of early detection and diagnosis through our breast health masterclasses, equipping individuals, institutions and corporates with knowledge of signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
This a permanent, part-time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) position, paying a salary of up to £42,500 FTE per annum and the postholder will be working in a hybrid model in King’s Cross, London.
The postholder will manage a portfolio of Trust and Foundation prospects and donors up to the £100k level and develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships. You will take primary responsibility for conducting and co-ordinating detailed prospect research on Trusts and Foundations that support the charity's areas of work, liaising with operations and wider fundraising teams.
The successful candidate will have proven experience of generating income from UK Trusts and Foundations along with experience in the grant application and bid-writing process and story telling. They are looking for someone with the ability to work through the fundraising cycle with donors to initiate, renew and grow gifts.
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising organisations working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger.
At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with organisations that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark beating, sustained outcomes.
We provide them with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
About the team
The Philanthropy and Partnerships team at Impetus is a friendly, driven team that is passionate about building fantastic relationships with a variety of funders that lead to meaningful outcomes for the young people we serve. The Head of Engagement role sits within the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships team, working alongside colleagues driving forward philanthropic income generation and donor retention. It plays a critical role in the stewardship of our partnerships and provides our funders with the chance to give their time and expertise as well as their financial contributions.
As Impetus embarks on a new five-year strategy, we are driving forward our ambition to grow our income and support more young people. A key element in achieving this ambition is sustaining a high-performing engagement programme which will support our fundraising activities. This is therefore an exciting time to be joining the team to help us meet our goals and continue transforming the lives of young people.
About this role
We’re looking to recruit an experienced individual who will lead on the donor engagement for all Impetus donors. This person will bridge the gap between our funders and the work we do with organisations in our portfolio and other partners to transform the lives of young people.
They will be primarily responsible for leading and delivering engagement through volunteering activities, and through this securing ongoing support for Impetus’s work. The role is strategic, working in close collaboration with our Investment team to first identify suitable volunteering opportunities via our portfolio partners and then working in close collaboration to deliver opportunities which closely align with the aims of our funders. Our volunteering activities span online CV workshops through to in-person Insight Days, work experience and beyond. The volunteering programme is a vital component of our stewardship offer to our donors, who seek opportunities to meet and support the young people that Impetus serves through the organisation in its portfolio.
The postholder will also support the Head of Engagement (Pro Bono) to enable Impetus to source pro bono support from corporate partners. The role line manages a Philanthropy Officer who facilitates the day-to-day running of volunteering events with partners.
Key responsibilities
Volunteering
- Manage and deliver c.50 online and in person meaningful volunteering activities a year via Impetus portfolio partners.
- Through this delivery of c.50 activities, support the management of Impetus’s funding partnerships, including Corporates, Individuals and Grant Making Trusts, to ensure donors are engaged with Impetus’s work and continue to support.
- Lead meetings (online and in person) with funders to identify their volunteering needs and drive forward engagement opportunities.
- Liaise closely with the Impetus Investment team and organisations in our portfolio to build relationships and craft the planning and delivery of a high-quality programme of volunteering sessions.
- Deliver new strategic opportunities to advance our volunteering programme, including the set-up and initial delivery of a new mentoring programme.
- Identify other new donor engagement opportunities through relationships with our portfolio, expanding the range of opportunities available to donors in response to need and availability.
- Craft relevant communications and collateral for the volunteering programme, alongside Development Directors and the Communications team.
- Ensure all communications with external stakeholders are prompt, clear and compelling.
- Work closely with account managers to ensure effective stewardship over the course of donors’ annual giving cycles, strategically advising on when to hold and host volunteering opportunities.
- Lead on the data analysis of the volunteering programme, regularly feeding back to the Development Director and Investment team in written, verbal and presentation form.
- Ensure the systems and processes around volunteering are maintained and up to date, as well as ensuring the effective use of Salesforce to hold key data.
- Line manage the Philanthropy Officer and oversee their work plan and development.
- Be prepared to travel across London to deliver volunteering events at corporate partner premises.
- Come into the London office two times per week.
- Attend Philanthropy team events outside of work hours including our evening Summer Party; our Saturday Triathlon; and our evening Transforming Lives Dinner. These are in London and outside of London.
Pro Bono
- Support the Head of Engagement (pro bono) in delivering new pro bono partners, including supporting the research of new partners and attending meetings (where necessary) to build new Pro Bono relationships.
- Working alongside the Head of Engagement (pro bono) and the Investment team, to source external support for pro bono projects. You may also support in monitoring the delivery of these projects and reviewing the quality of execution.
- Support in the stewardship of existing pro bono partners including leading appropriate meetings or Lunch and Learn sessions.
- Record all pro bono contacts and projects within Salesforce database.
Other
- Demonstrate professionalism and best practice in all duties.
- Share the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally.
- Work within Impetus strategy, policies and procedures.
- Attend Impetus events to provide support to Philanthropy team.
- Represent the Philanthropy team on internal projects, working groups and committees as required.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of running a volunteering or membership programme and familiarity with the fundraising landscape, including a good understanding of the corporate donor marketplace.
- Exceptional project management experience, with the ability to devise donor engagement plans and use project/account plans, budgets, and other financial information.
- Proven experience of maintaining and developing excellent relationships and partnerships with a range of stakeholders, each with different needs.
- Ability to proactively seek and originate new business and activities whilst maintaining and developing existing networks.
- Understanding of the role which skilled volunteering can have for charities.
- A strong interest in partnering closely with charities that are committed to learning about the role of volunteering, building out their volunteering programme and working collaboratively to co-design opportunities for Impetus funders.
- The ability to grasp and interpret complex ideas, including the venture philanthropy model of Impetus and the private equity industry.
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Growth mind-set: seeks out and acts on feedback in order to improve performance.
- Presence, credibility and ability to look beyond own area of expertise.
- Excellent line management and staff development skills.
- Excellent team player, with a commitment to working in a collaborative and inclusive style.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently to prioritise workload and manage conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent IT skills with experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience in using Salesforce or a comparable CRM system.
Desirable
- The ability to work through the fundraising cycle with donors.
- The ability to work through the pro bono engagement cycle with donors.
- Experience of working in a similar role.
- Knowledge or experience of the youth or charity sector.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative andgets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 02 December 2024.
Interviews
First round interviews will take place: week commencing 09 December 2024
Second round interviews will take place: week commencing 16 December 2024
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Communications and Information Officer is responsible for our external communications, our social media channels, and maintaining and managing our website. Working mainly with colleagues from the Sector Support and Grants team initially, to raise awareness about the impact of our work as well as the work of the legal advice charities we support. The role will also support Events and Fundraising team to achieve greater participation in our fundraising events, and better engagement with supporters across the legal sector. The role holder will help to create and implement a sustainable communications plan and social media strategy, generating innovative content to grow our online presence and increase engagement.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about access to justice and enthusiasm for our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all. You will bring excellent digital skills; experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role; and a proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Creating contents and planning communications
- Website management
- Social media management
- Events and fundraising
- Contact management system management
- Public relations
- Data protection
Person specification, essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
- Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management systems such as WordPress
- Experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role and understanding of organisational branding
- Proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences
- Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent proofreading, copywriting and editing skills
- Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good eye for design and some experience with design software such as Canva or InDesign
- Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
- Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative as part of a small team
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills; professional, reliable and responsible
- Ability to occasionally work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build-up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
- A positive attitude to problem-solving and finding new solutions
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Contribution to pension scheme (5% employer, minimum 3% employee)
- Continuing personal development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay
Please see attached Recruitment Pack for more details and specifications about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking for a case study officer to join our talented and ambitious press, PR and celebrity team.
The successful candidate will support all elements of the charity’s case study function including recruiting and engaging new individuals with the charity who are willing to share their personal experiences of breast cancer to support our work and managing and nurturing key relationships day-to-day so they have the best possible experience when supporting the charity.
A key element of the role will be supporting colleagues in the press, PR and celebrity team to identify and seize opportunities for case studies to share their experiences to raise awareness of breast cancer, Breast Cancer Now and how we’re here for anyone affected by this devastating disease.
You’ll will work with teams across the organisation to support them in sharing the voices of people affected by breast cancer through their work. Liaising closely with colleagues to understand where case study support is required, you’ll identify the people who, through sharing their personal experiences, can best support activities to deliver on charity objectives. Key to this will be gathering the relevant insight and identifying ways we can engage case studies with our work in a way that’s mutually beneficial.
About you
You’ll have a good understanding of issues impacting people affected by breast cancer. With this you’ll have an awareness of, sensitivity to and ability to adapt to their changing needs and circumstances and how this might impact their ability or wish to support the charity’s work.
When engaging individuals with sharing their story to support us, you’ll approach this work with professionalism, sensitivity and care at all times, being sure to identify opportunities bring about mutual benefit for both parties.
Handling sensitive information appropriately at all times is key to this role, and requires you to have a knowledge of GDPR regulations and a commitment to[VS3] following Breast Cancer Now’s compliance and confidentiality regulations. You’ll also be proficient in using CRM tools to store and record interactions and sensitive data relating to supporters.
A strong verbal and written communicator with high levels of organisation, you’ll be prompt in responding to supporters and colleagues appropriately and with clear and accurate information. You will also be a quick learner and work well as part of a fast-paced press, PR and celebrity team.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 26 November 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 2 December 2024
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Philanthropy manager
· Full time: 37.5 hours per week (we welcome flexible working requests)
· Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with regular attendance, including Thursdays, at our central office:
- Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP
Other office days may be worked from our other sites at:
- Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ
- Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this post send your:
➢ CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
➢ Cover letter (please use your written statement to explain why you are keen to work at the Royal Free Charity and your suitability for the role as detailed in the role description. Please also consider when writing your statement that strong writing skills are important for this role).
Closing date for application: Monday 2nd December
Interview date: Friday 13th December
You must be eligible to work in the UK
Job Purpose
We are seeking a creative and driven philanthropy manager to join our team on a permanent basis. Working alongside members of the wider team, you will help deliver the best possible experience to some of the charity’s most committed donors through a mixture of bespoke events, personalised communications, and recognition opportunities across our hospital sites.
Specifically, this role will lead the team’s efforts in working with our mid-level donors, developing our first ever patrons’ programme and providing them with a gold-standard experience that ensures continued support of the Royal Free Charity.
You will play an important role within our philanthropy & campaigns team, helping to build relationships, and increase income, in a pivotal year for the charity. The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your relationship-building, communication, and project management skills in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team.
The role reports to the senior philanthropy manager.
Responsibilities
Leading the Royal Free Charity’s patrons’ programme
· Lead all aspects of the Royal Free Charity’s patrons’ programme, from recruitment through to stewardship and renewal efforts.
· Work with senior stakeholders to develop and launch a new strategy for the programme, illustrating the potential overlap between patronage and other areas of support for the charity, as well as opportunities to uplift levels of support or additional gifts.
· Manage the day-to-day delivery of the patrons’ programme including coordinating the renewals process and responding to enquiries.
· Effectively promote the programme across a range of audiences, working with colleagues to identify and recruit prospects and deliver retention activity to uplift individuals to patronage and beyond.
· Develop and deliver the engagement programme for patrons, collaborating with colleagues on stewardship and cultivation plans including a programme of communications and touchpoints, including events.
· Draft engaging materials, such as letters, invitations, and thank you communications, to ensure patrons feel valued and have a positive donor experience.
· Support colleagues who manage relationships with patrons by ensuring key materials are shared, and monitoring when annual renewals are due.
· Manage updates to patron recognition across our hospital sites, ensuring names are listed in accordance with donor wishes, and are added or removed at the appropriate time.
Leading the Royal Free Charity’s mid-level programme
· Alongside the patrons’ programme, lead and deliver a mid-level giving retention and recruitment strategy, for donors giving between £1,000 and £10,000 to the charity each year, working with colleagues to understand potential opportunities for uplift in giving.
· Support the development and delivery of engaging events, and bespoke communications for mid-level donors.
· Ensure that mid-level donors have the best possible experience of giving to the charity, by engaging with colleagues on the development of appeals to this audience, stewarding those giving at this level, and attracting new supporters to grow the programme.
· Contribute to analysis and commentary on the performance of the programme.
· Work with the public fundraising team to thank mid-level donors to fundraising appeals, creating updates and reports, and providing an excellent supporter experience to maximise the opportunity for a longer-term relationship beyond specific appeals.
· Work closely with charity colleagues and external suppliers to ensure fundraising activities are delivered to agreed plans, budgets, and timelines.
· Support the fundraising activities of the wider philanthropy & campaigns team through identifying donors who may give major gifts or be interested in legacy giving.
Cross-team working and individual development
· Lead the team’s work in stewarding existing legacy pledgers.
· Build relationships across the charity and with Royal Free London staff to enhance own work, raise the visibility of fundraising, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
· Represent the philanthropy & campaigns team, where appropriate, on cross-charity projects.
· Take time for personal development, contributing learning and ideas to the wider team.
· Keep up to date with fundraising sector trends and how they can be applied to our work.
· Undertake any other tasks commensurate with the role.
This job description is not exhaustive; the role will include other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the post and subject to change to meet legislative requirements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this role.
Experience
Essential
· Experience in fundraising and donor development in the charity or cultural sector, or a similar setting.
· Experience of working with supporters, customers, clients, or the general public, delivering an excellent service on the phone, in person, and in written communications.
· Experience of creating high quality written documents, such as tailored letters, proposals, slide decks, or other professional materials.
· Experience of planning, delivering, and evaluating a project from start to finish.
Desirable
· Experience of developing longer term relationships with supporters, clients, or equivalent audiences.
· Experience of leading on the creation and implementation of innovative events that are tailored towards a specific audience’s interests.
· Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice including Gift Aid and GDPR.
Skills and knowledge
· A keen interest in the fundraising sector, with a desire to learn and grow in the role.
· A passion for relationship-building, and working with a diverse range of audiences.
· Exceptional customer service skills.
· A positive can-do attitude and approach towards problem solving.
· Outstanding organisation skills, with the ability to juggle workload whilst maintaining an excellent service level to donors, charity colleagues, and external suppliers.
· A collaborative approach to working with other members of the team and senior stakeholders.
· Excellent written communication skills, with a strong eye for detail.
· Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.
· Comfortable with, and interested in, working in a healthcare related setting.
· Excellent IT skills, including a thorough knowledge of MS application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams), and a willingness to learn new skills, such as how to use the relationship management database, Raisers Edge NXT.
· Engagement with equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to act in accordance with best practice in these areas.
BENEFITS
Core benefits
· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).
· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.
· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.
· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.
· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.
Support for your financial wellbeing
· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union
· Salary Sacrifice Scheme
· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card
· Our Death in Service benefit
Support for your health and wellbeing
· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site
· Fortnightly guided meditation
· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
· Menopause peer support group
· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential
advice and support on work and personal issues.
Fundraising department
Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5 million through donations in 2023/2024, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the Royal Free Hospital site.
We pride ourselves on being supporter focused and agile, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.
Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:
· Our Philanthropy & Campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations, and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on the acquisition of a new surgical robot, our forthcoming cancer campaign, our essential volunteering, complementary therapy and support services, the charity’s first patron programme, and special events to support these activities.
· Our Public Fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges. Our database and supporter care teams sit within public fundraising, with their work underpinning and supporting the entire department.
Building on our achievements, our board of trustees has agreed to invest in expanding the fundraising team to develop a sustainable infrastructure that will support our growth ambitions.
To apply for this post, send your:
- CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
- Cover letter (please use your written statement to explain why you are keen to work at the Royal Free Charity and your suitability for the role as detailed in the role description. Please also consider when writing your statement that strong writing skills are important for this role).
Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 12 noon.
Interview date: Friday 13th December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role purpose
As Digital and Social Media Manager, you will be using digital communication channels to support the engagement of our community of supporters, partners, patients, families and staff in the work of the charity and helping realise our shared ambition with the Trust to be national leaders in the delivery of patient care and health innovation.
The Digital and Social Media Manager is part of a collaborative and creative team responsible for the development and delivery of the CW+ Communications and Marketing strategy, including on- and offline communications, PR and media, donor stewardship and marketing collateral, and events support.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the Digital and Social Media Manager will be proactive in shaping and managing the charity’s digital presence (including the website), with a strong focus on tracking and using data. They will inform the direction of multiple exciting strands of work by providing insight into digital trends and performance.
Highlights for the year ahead include:
- Maximising the impact of the charity’s new website (launched September 2024) and ensuring that tracking and conversion metrics are optimised.
- Building and sustaining momentum for the Thirty at Thirty campaign, ensuring that we are consistently focused on building relationships and widening our supporter base via digital channels.
- Celebrating the continued success and impact of the CW Innovation programme, which marks its five-year anniversary in October 2024.
- Promoting the impact of our Arts in Health programme, including the creation of new world-class facilities for staff and patients on both of our hospital sites.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to ensure effective, data-driven use of CW+ digital channels (website and social media) in support of marketing, communications and fundraising plans.
- Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to develop the annual social media plan.
- Working closely with the Public Fundraising Manager to ensure that the charity’s fundraising activities are being effectively supported and promoted across all channels.
- Working closely with the Fundraising Team on the development, launch and management of fundraising campaigns and leading on the use of paid socials (including budget management, tracking and reporting).
- Leading on using digital tracking, analysis and insights to inform and adapt digital content and strategy as the charity’s strategic needs evolve.
- Providing expert ownership of Mailchimp (or other mailing platforms as required) and ensuring PECR/GDPR compliance.
- Strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the CW+ website and social media channels, including creating accurate, creative content and assets that conform to the CW+ style and brand guidelines.
- Recommending improvements and optimising content to increase performance.
- Being the main point of contact with external developers, designers and suppliers where necessary.
- Leading on website accessibility, updating and informing colleagues as necessary.
- Supporting the delivery of CW+ events.
- Commissioning and creating content for offline channels.
- Proofreading and editing copy, ensuring that it adheres to the CW+ tone of voice and style guidelines.
- Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the line manager.
Person specification Essential skills and experience
- Communications and content creation experience across a wide range of channels including digital and print.
- Demonstrable experience of tracking and analysing data in support of effective marketing and communications activities in line with strategic objectives.
- Experience of website Content Management Systems and Customer Relationship Management systems, and how they interact.
- Strong understanding of Google Analytics and Meta Ads Manager.
- Track record of running end-to-end income-generating campaigns.
- Extensive experience of using digital marketing email platforms.
- Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and SEO.
- Understanding of current PECR and GDPR guidelines.
- Understanding of running reports, segmenting audiences and setting up automated flows in an email marketing platform such as MailChimp.
- Experience of updating, monitoring and managing multiple social media platforms including managing paid campaigns.
- Knowledge of social media publishing tools such as AgoraPulse or Hootsuite.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, tailoring messages for different audiences and stakeholders.
- Excellent writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of working in a busy communications, PR or marketing team.
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing schedules internally and with external suppliers.
- Experience of working to corporate style and brand guidelines.
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
Desirable skills and experience
- Intermediate/advanced Adobe InDesign skills.
- Experience in a healthcare or NHS charity setting.
- Experience of Asana or a similar work management platform.
Personal attributes
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive and collegiate approach to work.
- The ability to work in a collaborative and sensitive way within a team, across an organisation and with external stakeholders.
- The ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, manage competing deadlines and perform well under pressure.
- Well organised and proactive with strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to the purpose and ethos of CW+.
- The ability to interpret data and extract valuable insights.
Key terms and benefits
- Hours: 35 per week (normally 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please note that there is a requirement to be in the office approximately 50% of the time.
- Pension: employer contribution of 8%.
- Holiday: 27 days per annum, plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
- Probation: six months is standard unless you have a specific reason to reduce/increase.
- Other benefits available: HSF health plan, season ticket loan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Salary:£37,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Location: London-based/hybrid working with some UK and International travel (minimum 1 day per week in the office on a Monday)
- Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (some weekends and evenings required)
About the Role:
Your Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional corporate challenge events, from team registrations to on-site logistics.
- Plan and execute gala dinners and award ceremonies, managing budgets, suppliers, and attendee experience.
- Oversee the annual carol service, ensuring every detail-from VIP coordination to marketing-is handled with precision.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications and development, to maximise event success.
- Take ownership of specific event elements, such as branding, merchandise, and supplier management.
If you are an events fundraiser or have experience of end-to-end management of dinners, balls and galas with an interest in working for a charity, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. You must have meticulous planning and a keen eye for detail to excel in this role.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to provide helpful and efficient support to our service users, other stakeholders, and staff, in person; over the ‘phone and electronically. The role will involve multi-tasking and the efficient running of many of Pete’s Dragons day-to-day operational areas, encompassing reception, office, and fundraising, as well as administrative support for day-to-day services and the senior leadership team.
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!
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Beneficiary Services Manager, the Office Administrator will be responsible for the following tasks:
Reception
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.
Accurately maintain an electronic room booking system.
Take responsibility for the appearance and upkeep of reception and public areas.
Casework Administration
Handle emails and telephone enquiries from a wide variety of stakeholders: re-directing as necessary, determining whether a response is required and responding where appropriate.
Accept and facilitate calls for referral into our service, to be able to communicate and listen with compassion, empathy gathering essential information from people who could be experiencing a high level of distress. To be able to remain calm whilst doing so.
To provide basic information about the services offered by Pete’s Dragons over the telephone and face to face.
To receive and respond appropriately to queries by recording and referring to the appropriate Pete’s Dragons services or signposting to other services where necessary, including sending out information e.g. leaflets to enquirers.
Administration
Undertake a range of administrative tasks including word processing, photocopying, distributing mail, filing, emailing and data input.
Support the management team with administration as required, helping to organise meetings, and taking minutes if required.
Fundraising
Assisting the fundraising team in the logistics of fundraising events and coordination of volunteers.
Dealing with and supporting enquiries from external fundraisers.
Providing support to projects and assisting with administration involving corporate partners and sponsors.
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, Torquay, 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a New Business Partner to join our team.
You'll work closely with the Head of Employability, Skills and Training within the National Services department to develop, shape and grow our offer. We are looking for a commercially minded individual who can build our income generation pathway within National Services.
We have been working with employers, schools and higher education institutes for several years in the development of our Employ Autism programme, providing training and consultancy for employers and education providers as well as paid work experience for autistic young people. We are at an exciting time where we have a mixture of existing offers (training and consultancy and Employ Autism) as well as new products ready to launch, including, Autism Confidence, e-learning and our Careers Education Framework.
You'll secure income from employers, providers and partners for our Employability and Training team through our Employ Autism programme, developing and implementing a sales plan to secure new long-term strategic partnerships with nationwide businesses.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Sales, new business and/or experience of managing multiple client relationships.
- A demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity to acquire and maximise relationships.
- Good knowledge of the commercial sector and employability/training services.
- Excellent presentation skills to engage a range of internal/external stakeholders.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation, delivering programmes tackling problems and inequalities in the areas of education, livelihoods, mental health, child protection and conservation in South Asia.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will work in a small, dynamic team – aiming to secure lasting, unrestricted donations and foster high-impact connections through BAT’s Founders Circle and other HNW prospects, corporates and family foundations.
You will manage and renew a mid-level donor portfolio, working closely with the executive team and senior volunteers (including Trustees) to maximise network opportunities and proactively make fundraising asks at a 5-figure level. This role is ideal for someone with the skills and confidence to work proactively to engage donors directly, supporting the team as needed with larger asks and cross-team collaborations. You will drive donor relationships, create effective donor engagement strategies, and develop compelling copy/proposals.
To support income growth, you will help further a creative and opportunistic fundraising team culture, making effective approaches and asks to increase reach and engage new audiences. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful change in South Asia, while developing your expertise in a supportive team focused on donor relationships. With exposure to senior leadership and hands-on engagement, you’ll have the chance to innovate and build lasting connections with BAT’s valued supporters.
The Role
- Portfolio Renewal: Own a portfolio of warm mid-level donors (typically contributing 5-figure gifts), with a focus on relationship-building to secure renewed asks/unrestricted support to our Founder’s Circle.
- Engagement & Event Support: Support key donor engagement events like our annual charity dinner, ensuring an engaging experience for HNW donors during these impactful moments and stewarding accordingly.
- Compelling Communication: Write succinct, compelling materials, such as presentations, proposals, and cases for support, to communicate our vision and keep donors inspired and engaged.
- Collaborative Initiative: Work with senior stakeholders, including Trustees and executive team members, to maximise donor potential through a team approach. Remain agile and adaptable to respond to tasks and produce high-quality, detailed work with a high degree of autonomy.
- Data & CRM Management: Maintain accurate records on the CRM (Salesforce), ensuring donor data is up to date and compliant, to effectively track and manage donor pipelines.
About You
- Mid-Level Giving Experience: Ideally, you’ve managed a similar donor portfolio, such as a Giving Circle or mid-level program, and know the nuances of donor engagement at a 5-figure level.
- Adaptable, Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks and respond to new opportunities as necessary.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, as you’ll need to engage and inspire donors while keeping communication clear and concise.
- Collaborative Team Player: Able to work well with senior leadership while remaining approachable and flexible, and open to shaping your approach to meet team needs.
Closing Date: Friday 29th November
Interviews: First interviews in person 5/10th December
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
Circa £43,000 per annum
x2 positions available
Permanent
Part home/part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
The Foundation Partnerships team at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) builds long term relationships with private, institutional, and statutory funders. We have achieved significant success in recent years and are ambitious to do more.
We are currently recruiting two Foundations Managers to join the team. The Foundations Managers will be key to enabling us to achieve even greater results for children.
As a Foundations Manager, you will research, develop, and manage relationships with our partners and prospects, with a particular focus on partnerships at the six and seven-figure level. You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive, enthusiastic and experienced team to cultivate strategic, valuable partnerships for UNICEF UK.
We are looking for excellent communication skills, both written and oral, plus the ability to develop effective relationships with donors to ensure outcomes are maximised for both UNICEF UK and our partners. You will have experience in fundraising, including developing and coordinating successful proposals. You will also have experience managing grants, including reporting (narrative and financial) and compliance with contracts. You will need to be a positive team player, able to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 8am, Monday 2 December 2024.
First Round Interview date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
Second Round Interview date: Week commencing 16 December 2024 in person at UNICEF UK’s London office.
In return, we offer:
- excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
- outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
- impressive open plan office space and facilities
- an open culture and happy workplace with colleagues who share the same values and goals, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
- the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)