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Impact Evaluation Manager

Permanent, FTE 1.0

£52,500 per annum

Drinkaware is a small, independent charity with a big presence.  Our vision is to reduce alcohol-related harm and create an environment where it is easier to drink less.  We make use of our extensive research into UK drinking habits to develop user-friendly resources that help people make the practical changes they need.  Over 800,000 people have used our MyDrinkaware app and other digital tools.

We are excited to be recruiting an Impact Evaluation Manager, with hybrid working arrangements possible.  This is a key position within the Impact team in the Insights Directorate.

You will push our understanding of our impact with rigorous, quasi-experimental and innovative evaluation methods.

You will bring your extensive experience in evaluation design and research, project and relationship management, and tendering and contract supervision to improve and increase the power of Drinkaware’s insights into what works (and what doesn’t) in reducing alcohol harm. You will bring excitement, energy, innovation and robustness to the evaluation of digital tools, campaigns and marketing and partnership projects, ensuring that internal and external stakeholders are fully engaged and receptive to learning from insight.

Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive.  We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life.  Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant.  Drinkaware’s benefits include:

· Competitive salaries

· 38 days leave (including Bank Holidays)

· Matched company pension scheme

· Life assurance cover

· Company sick pay

· Employee assistance programme

· Annual learning & wellbeing grant

· Perks and discount platform. 

To apply

For further information please refer to the attached job description and our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.

Apply for this post bycompleting this application. You should submit an up-to-date CV (no more than 2 pages) and a two-page covering letter that outlines how you meet the requirements for this role and what you would bring to Drinkaware.  Drinkaware reserves the right to assess candidates as they apply and arrange interviews ahead of the published closing date, so early application is recommended.  Interviews may be carried out in person at our Moorgate offices. 

FINAL CLOSING DATE: Monday 18th November, 5:00pm

Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community. 

No agency support is required

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

The Senior Programme Manager is an exciting new role that will oversee the vital processes we use to maintain oversight of programmes funded by SOS Children’s Villages UK.

You will:

• spearhead a new, transformative programme aimed at delivering real, positive change for children and families, requiring an ambitious leader committed to making a lasting difference.
• work collaboratively, with two direct reports, to capture and communicate the powerful impact of our work to stakeholders both within and beyond SOS Children’s Villages.

We are looking for an organised, experienced individual with strong project management skills and a background in international development or a related field. 

As part of the largest global organisation focused on supporting and protecting children who have lost or are at risk of losing, parental care, SOS Children's Villages UK is uniquely positioned. We have access to a vast wealth of data, insights and experience from around the world, while also benefiting from the agility of a small, dynamic team.

Our goal is to leverage these strengths to engage with the well-developed UK international development and child protection sectors, linking these with our wider global work.

If you have a natural talent for entrepreneurship and relationship building and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you! 

To Apply

Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic but expanding fundraising and communications team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity. It will include identifying new funding opportunities as well as producing several initiatives including building on our grant income success.

We are looking for someone ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals.

This senior role will be part of our communications and fundraising team and be part of the Senior Manager Team at Stoll and report directly to the Director of Supporter Engagement.

About the Investment team

The Investment team is responsible for selecting portfolio partners, managing our investments and supporting our portfolio partners to improve and scale their impact. 

The Investment team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles. 

The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.   

The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in school engagement, school attainment and employment sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 5). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest. 

The Investment team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team. 

The team is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We come from a range of backgrounds and bring a broad mix of perspectives.  We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.

Job description – Senior Impact & Performance Analyst (SIPA)

The Senior Impact & Performance Analyst (SIPA) is essential to advancing Impetus's mission through providing a clear picture of both the impact of our portfolio partners and the effectiveness of Impetus's support. In so doing, it ensures that strong data collection, rigorous analysis, and actionable insights are at the heart of Impetus’s efforts.

This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented team player passionate about driving social impact. Collaborating closely with the Investment Director - Impact Lead, the SIPA will manage end-to-end data processes, from collection through to analysis and reporting, ensuring data remains accessible and actionable. This role then requires strong communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams and portfolio partners, presenting insights clearly to enable impactful, data-informed decisions.

The SIPA will additionally develop performance management tools, such as those within Salesforce, and champion organisation-wide data accessibility.

About this role

To make a real difference to the lives of young people, we believe it is essential that organisations have strong data on their programmes and performance, and a culture of using it with curiosity to deepen their impact.

The Senior Impact & Performance Analyst (SIPA) role at Impetus is integral to enabling us to do the same:

1. To understand how our portfolio partners are performing: the impact they are having, the growth they are achieving and the progress they are making on EDI commitments.
2. To understand how we are performing: how effective our support for portfolio partners is and the impact we’re having on them.
3. To use insights from this information to enable our team to continually improve our support to our portfolio partners to help them become stronger, better and bigger; to reduce the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their better-off peers in school attainment, access to university and finding and keeping a job.

Key responsibilities

1.    Data collection and management

• Map annual performance reporting calendar for all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop templates and processes for i) collecting internal and external data and ii) generating key performance reports. 
• Manage and develop performance databases and knowledge, ensuring i) they meet the needs of different users within Impetus, ii) compliance with GDPR and data security. 
• Lead the collection of tri-annual performance and annual survey data from portfolio partners, Impetus teams and other stakeholders, including significant liaison with Investment Directors.
• Lead and document processes for auditing data quality and understanding nuances in data (e.g. the different outcomes our portfolio partners target, and the different groups of young people they work with).

2.    Performance reporting, analysis, and presentation

• Support definition of KPIs and measurement scales where relevant.  
• Produce regular performance reports vs. KPIs for key stakeholders: Investment Team, all staff, Investment Committee, SMT, Board, and Impetus’ donors and co-investors. 
• In collaboration with the Investment Director, run our tri-annual ‘portfolio review’ process, incl. data collection from portfolio partners, analyses on performance data, pulling-out key insights and risks, agenda-setting, session-planning, facilitation and follow-up.   
• On an annual basis run more detailed and comprehensive analyses on performance data, including portfolio partner outcomes vs. benchmarks, to inform the focus of our annual review. The Annual Review aims to give a full view of our impact and value for money in the year and seeks to improve our programme of capacity-building support.  
• Produce clear and insightful summary presentations in PowerPoint, for a range of audiences.
• Design and develop tools to help make information more accessible for a range of stakeholders, including external comms.
• Present and communicate data (incl. in ad-hoc reports) to help facilitate discussions, enhance our work, and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Document and track progress against agreed actions from Annual Review and Portfolio Reviews, including for strategic planning and projects; implementing relevant actions where appropriate.

3.    Leading on key organisational and ad hoc data/performance projects to deepen understanding of Impetus’ and our portfolio partners’ performance and impact

• Support in the development and ongoing review of Investment team and Impetus-wide impact strategy, plus the scoping and planning of projects within this.
• Play a leading role in ongoing efforts to benchmark portfolio partner outcomes and trace the impact of Impetus’ work on charity performance, including with a value for money lens.
• Lead efforts to transfer all portfolio partner performance data and collection onto Salesforce, including advising the Digital team, wireframing, setting up accessible dashboards and supporting change management efforts.
• Lead ad hoc data/performance projects, such as: i) cross-portfolio analyses of portfolio partner income, costs, staffing and EDI metrics, and ii) supporting portfolio partners to upskill data/ impact management capabilities.
• Work closely with Impetus’ Communications team to support efforts to ensure all staff have a strong understanding of our impact, and that of our portfolio partners, and are confident in speaking to it in their respective work (e.g. Philanthropy in pitching, Public Affairs in comms. on our impact/ use in policy work).  
• Be Impetus’ key point of contact for data and impact, providing support, advice and training on data management and analysis for the wider Impetus team where needed, including contributing to digital transformation efforts.

The SIPA may also be asked to support on other workstreams on an ad-hoc basis.

Person specification

Essential

• Passion for drawing insight from data to continually improve performance and impact, with a strong affinity to Impetus’ mission and EDI commitments.
• A background including data analysis, with the ability to produce high-quality outputs to clearly explain findings and tell a meaningful story.
• Highly analytical and numerate:
  • Experience manipulating, processing, and extracting value from sometimes large and nuanced data sets.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience of working with CRM systems (experience with Salesforce a bonus).
• Highly attentive to detail, with a clear approach to auditing own work and analyses, and suggesting process improvements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills:
  • Able to form productive, trust-based relationships with colleagues and external partners.
  • Experience of tailoring communications and presentations to a range of different audiences (incl. non-technical ones).
  • Experience in facilitating team-wide discussions.
• Strong planning and time management:
  • Able to make right trade-offs or seek timely input from line manager to prioritise work.
  • Ability to lead on organisational projects, taking responsibility for planning, scheduling and monitoring own and others work to meet key deadlines and requirements.
• Displays tenacity and initiative, with a desire to seek out and act on feedback.

Desirable

• An understanding of education or youth employment sectors, and of the outcomes Impetus targets. 
• Experience in running training sessions to improve data literacy across teams.
• Experience of change management (i.e. digital transformation).
• Knowledge and experience of using data presentation tools e.g. Tableau, Power BI or Google Analytics.

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 11.59pm Sunday 24 November 2024.

Interviews

First round interviews and an assessment task will take place on 2nd and 3rd December 2024. 

Second round interviews will take place on 10th December 2024. 

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets 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 in order to be successful.

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.

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.

CRM Learning and Engagement Manager (known internally as DARS Senior User Engagement Officer)

The Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) team is dedicated to enhancing the University's engagement with its alumni and donors through an advanced constituent relationship management system. Our team focuses on supporting this CRM system to drive fundraising and strengthen alumni relations, ensuring seamless collaboration and continuous improvement in our processes and user support.

Permanent contract.

Grade 7: annual increments from £36,924 to £45,163 per annum, with possible extension to £49,250 – plus an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro-rata).

Hybrid working, a mix of vibrant Oxford office and home.

Flexible, life and family-friendly employer.

About the Role

As a member of the User Engagement team, your role will be integral to supporting and enhancing the University's CRM system for development and alumni engagement. Key responsibilities include:

· User Training and Engagement: Develop and update training courses, create learning materials, and facilitate workshops to ensure effective user engagement with the DARS system.

· Business Process Improvement: Analyse and enhance business processes to optimize the functionality and efficiency of the DARS system.

· Support and Relationship Management: Provide comprehensive support through one-on-one coaching, project assistance, and managing key business partnerships to maintain strong collaborative relationships.

To Be Successful You’ll Need:

· Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations.

· Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analysing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.

· Relationship Management: Experience in managing and nurturing business partnerships or building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.

· Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Technical Proficiency: Proficient in utilising Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations and documents.

- Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) and various e-learning platforms.

- Knowledge of the DARS system as used at the University of Oxford; or of other comparable fundraising or relationship management software (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce

· Project Management: Skills in managing projects, providing project support, and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.

· Training and Development: Proficient in designing and implementing training programs, crafting educational resources, and utilising learning management systems to enhance employee development.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

· Flexible hybrid working

· An excellent contributory pension scheme

· 38 days annual leave

· Membership to CASE .org

· Training and Development opportunities

· A comprehensive range of childcare services

· Family leave schemes

· Cycle loan scheme

· Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

· Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process:

· Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for vacancy 176202, known at Oxford as ‘DARS Senior User Engagement Officer’.

· Applications must include both a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 14 November 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take on 25 November 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

 Who you are 

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

About you:

·You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced charity team

·You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

·Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines

·Participate in and contribute to team meetings

·Co-operate and liaise with colleagues, working in a professional manner at all times

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

·Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

·Make a positive contribution to volunteer involvement in delivering the charity’s strategy and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity

Main purpose of post 

This role will lead the HR function of the charity, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day HR. You will be responsible for the end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance cycle co-ordination, talent development and off-boarding. You will support a culture of compassion, belonging and learning and development, so we can attract and retain the best people.  It is our people who enable us to be there for people affected by cancer across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire.

You will champion our people, making sure we offer an attractive place to work and package of support.  You will support a culture where we focus on providing autonomy and belonging so every colleague can contribute their best.

This is the perfect role for anyone who sees the best in people and wants to support them to thrive, and who understands that strong employee engagement enables the charity to deliver on its strategic commitments.

Key Responsibilities  

· Oversee and deliver end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance cycle co-ordination, talent development and off-boarding.

· Manage HR operations tasks in accordance with Employment law, e.g. HR policy updates and effective management of employee relations cases, with the support of external HR legal advisors

· Manage the evolution of Total Rewards (Employee Value Proposition) incl. benefits, career growth, reward & recognition and L&D.

· Champion and coordinate L&D for individual employees and wider staff initiatives e.g. training needs analysis, engaging training providers, arranging all staff aways days and training sessions

· Lead the staff survey with the support of an external coach, working with the CEO to implement feedback and learning

· Lead the Wellbeing working group to support employee engagement, making best use of the Employee Assistance programme and other support initiatives

· Act as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion champion, ensuring HR policies and practices reflect the charity’s commitment to EDI

· Work with the Head of Finance and  Resources to produce payroll monthly and to calculate annual pay awards

· Lead on annual leave guidance to colleagues, ensuring Bright HR (online HR system) is used effectively

· Produce monthly HR reports to show activity and trends

· Work with external HR legal advisors to perform market rate analysis of roles to ensure the charity remains competitive with other organisations within the sector

· Advise managers on appropriate methods to support the management of attendance, absence, ill health, and performance, as well as arranging the OH process.

· Provide employment related advice for employees, addressing and minimising concerns

· Keep HR files up to date and maintain confidentiality at all times

· Keep up to date with relevant employment law and good HR practice in the charity sector 

· Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team

· Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region to attend charity fundraising events and outreach services

· Able to work flexibly, including working in the evenings and at weekends

General Responsibilities:

Every employee is required to:

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

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

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

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

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

• Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings

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

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.  

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

About the role 

The Natural History Museum is seeking a proactive and self-starting, ambitious, driven, creative and forward-thinking Internal Communications Manager to support its 1100 members of staff, across three sites. This role is responsible for developing and overseeing the delivery of the Museum’s internal communications strategy.

You will relish seeking out (and prioritising!) the vast amounts of news within the organisation – creating engaging content that resonates with colleagues.  With a creative, inclusive and strategic approach to delivering engaging employee communications, you will ensure the Museum adopts best practice. You will be encouraged to explore and share new innovations in internal communications.

This role has a broad remit to develop and manage internal communications for the Museum that informs and celebrates the varied work of colleagues from creating temporary exhibitions, delivering world-famous visitor events and leading the transformation of the Museum’s galleries, to the ground-breaking research conducted by our 350 scientists.

Supporting a wide range of internal communications activities, this role will inform, engage and motivate colleagues about the Museum’s vision and mission and all the vital work the Museum is undertaking to create advocates for the planet.

You will have a proven track record of developing and delivering impactful communications strategies that incorporate in-person and online events and digital communications which are effective throughout a multi-site organisation.

About you

A talented self-starter, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to establish good working relationships quickly. You will be a creative storyteller with good attention to detail, accustomed to working proactively with a breadth of stakeholders to develop compelling narratives and impactful communications.

With proven experience managing a breadth of Internal Communications channels and in-person and hybrid events, you must be comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, varied environment. You will have experience managing crisis communications.

You will play a key role in advising colleagues, including the Executive Board, on Internal Communications and in supporting the development and maintenance of Internal Communications channels.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job.

Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday 13 November 2024

Interviews expected: w/c 25 November 2024

Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.

Here for the Blue Light community  

The Role and the Team 

Blue Light Card Foundation is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to design, develop, and manage integrated marketing strategies that drive new customer acquisition and enhance fundraising growth. As Marketing Manager, you’ll leverage your marketing expertise to create effective campaigns across multiple channels, optimise media planning, and ensure successful outcomes to support the Foundation's fundraising initiatives.  Your contributions will directly impact the Foundation’s growth and sustainability, enabling us to further our mission. 

The Blue Light Card Foundation gives a lifeline to those who give so much to keep us safe and healthy. We fund and deliver mental health and wellbeing support for the issues we know the community needs help with most – because as former police officers, military professionals and more, we've been on or supported the frontline. We understand.

What You’ll Do 

• Develop and manage the Foundation’s brand and creative strategy in conjunction with the CEO and Head of Fundraising 

• Oversee and administer marketing and communications for the Foundation, including annual plans, message development, campaigns, creative direction, target audiences, timelines, talking points, and other related issues 

• Spearhead the development, maintenance, and evaluation of marketing and communication materials, including annual reports, publications, videos, events, printed collateral, digital marketing, direct mailings, image development and design, research, and talking points 

• Manage the Foundation’s strategies to drive successful giving campaigns through corporate supporters, public annual giving vehicles, and special events, including mass participation or community fundraising events, to ensure fundraising goals are achieved 

• Develop, implement, and monitor project budgets, ensuring compliance with applicable fiscal restraints, analyse data, manage resources effectively, and adjust project budgets and activities to ensure strong fundraising results 

• Manage the Foundation website and social media channels, developing content and increasing followers to meet overall communication and marketing priorities 

• Oversee the communications for the Foundation’s donor stewardship programme for annual donors, first-time donors, and corporate partnerships 

• Manage in-person events, including fundraising events and brand awareness events. 

• Develop, implement, and monitor the communications plans for grant making, including post-award communications disseminating the impact of our work 

What You’ll Bring  

• Extensive experience in marketing strategy development and execution, particularly in integrated, multi-channel campaigns focused on customer acquisition and fundraising 

• Proven track record in managing brand identity and creative strategy, including the development of marketing materials such as annual reports, publications, and digital content 

• Demonstrated experience with digital marketing techniques, including social media management, SEO, email marketing, and online analytics 

• Experience in planning, executing, and evaluating marketing campaigns, including both organic and paid media strategies 

• Strong background in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and budget constraints 

• Ability to evaluate and interpret data to assess campaign performance and make informed decisions for future initiatives 

• Understanding of mass fundraising strategies and corporate partnerships 

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, and community organisations 

• It would also be beneficial if you have experience in developing public relations materials and managing media relationships and third-party agencies or vendors to execute marketing strategies effectively 

Our Culture 

Blue Light Card Foundation culture is built around our members, who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are integral to helping deliver life-enhancing local and national projects, through grants, to support the wellbeing of the incredible Blue Light community.

Blue Light Card Foundation allows us to go further in helping our members. We’re committed; we’re supportive; we empower, and we understand. Our values underpin our vision; working towards a future where every member of the Blue Light community, both past and present, feels empowered, supported and heard. 

We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are. We promote hybrid working, but we value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices. How regular and in which office location depends on the role and team. We don't offer remote-only roles. 

What We Offer 

• Hybrid working and flexible hours 

• Free parking and EV charging onsite (chargeable) 

• 25 days plus public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday

• Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches 

• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks)

• Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)

• Learning and development opportunities

• Group auto-enrolment pension plan

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay

• Company funded private medical insurance

Who are we?

We are an award-winning zoo set in 100-acres of beautiful countryside just six miles outside Bristol.  In April 2023, after 25 years of operating successfully as a zoo and popular visitor attraction, we became a charity; our charitable aims are Conservation, Education and Wellbeing.

This is an exciting time as we launch our new strategic plan and look to grow and develop the zoo and increase our impact for the good of people and planet.

We are a friendly, inclusive and flexible employer and we're happy to work with you on a working pattern that fits with your life and other commitments.  Please get in touch if you would like to explore how this might work for you.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional who is looking for a new challenge and who can hit the ground running in this exciting new role.  Therefore, you will have a strong track record of professional, broad fundraising experience from a relevant charity sector along with lots of enthusiasm and creativity.

This fundraising role will have a special focus on public fundraising and developing our fast-growing community of 3,000+ members and developing and engaging this natural group of supporters.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and has experience of a wide variety of types of fundraising including community fundraising, partnerships, trusts and grants.

To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and you will be able to apply these skills across all channels including social media.  You must have the ability to initiate and develop professional relationships with a kind, but persuasive communication style.

This role will sit within our marketing team and work closely with digital marketing and the wider marketing team as well as the senior leadership team.

Days and Hours:

• We are open to flexible working patterns from between 3 to 5 days per week and hybrid working is also possible.  Please speak to us about what works for you.
• Our normal office hours are 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday but we can be flexible on hours worked to fit around other life commitments.

What you could be doing:

• Lead public fundraising campaigns working closely with our marketing team including social media campaigns and web donations.
• Identifying new funding opportunities - spot opportunities and write compelling proposals and drive ongoing engagement to increase our income to the zoo.
• Writing grant applications to relevant trusts and organisations and working with colleagues to develop projects for funding.
• Lead on fundraising through our membership and on-site fundraising including contactless payment and QR codes.
• Be a driving force for the recruitment and retention of members - growing our community of supporters.
• Communication and development of our membership community including emails, newsletters, and occasional events.
• Ensure compliance with good fundraising practices.
• Development of other fundraising initiatives as required.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years working in a professional fundraising role.
• A strong tract record of leading successful fundraising campaigns.
• Ideally experience of membership or supporter development.
• Sound knowledge of the charity sector.
• Passionate about animals, wildlife, and conservation.
• Creativity and persuasion skills.
• Excellent written and vernal communication skills.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary: £32,000 per annum (full-time). 

Benefits: 

• Zoo membership for you and the family members you live with.
• Free car parking.
• Pension scheme.
• Sick pay policy (after probation).
• Discount within our zoo's gift shop and food barn.

Summary

This role sits within the Research and Operations Team in the Philanthropy and Partnerships Department. The post holder will work closely with frontline fundraisers to provide insight and guidance relating to the management and identification of new prospects as well as wider reporting and data management activities. By providing effective pipeline and data management, the post holder will support sustained income generation for the charity.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview(s) date: w/c 11^th November 2024

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

This role forms an essential part of our high-value fundraising operation by working closely with fundraisers to identify and prioritise prospects through thorough desk-based research. The post holder will also be responsible for effective administration of the charity's partnership approvals process and will be instrumental to the effective rollout and adoption of the new CRM in the Philanthropy and Partnerships Department.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone methodical and diligent, who is comfortable working independently. The ideal candidate will have a high-level of computer literacy, particularly in relation to reporting and data management tools, but also the curiosity and tenacity to help us find the next major partner for Diabetes UK.

**Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP. For suitable applicants, a detailed brief will be shared and support provided with formal application.**

Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK) is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. They have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. The charity invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. And they work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

PCUK's sector leading Events and Community fundraising team raises c.£12m through a programme of Community, Sporting Events and Virtual Products. Along with recruiting teams in events such as the TCS London Marathon, Great North Run and the London Landmarks Half Marathon, they also deliver two-charity owned cycling events, the Grand Depart Classic and the Big Blue Bike Ride. Since 2020, the team have experienced income growth of 35%, and their activity has been recognised across the sector, featuring in the Massive Top 25 for five consecutive years.

The role of Sporting Events Manager offers an exciting oportunity to lead on the strategy and delivery of the charity’s flagship walking event, March for Men, which raises c.£450k. A key focus will be with a key focus on co-creating and delivering a robust marketing plan.

As Sporting Events Manager, you will: 

• Support the Assistant Head of Events & Community Fundraising to generate income through their Sporting Events programme of walking, running and cycling activities. The income for the events team is c.£3.3m, with expenditure of c.£1.1m.
• Lead on strategy and delivery of PCUK’s flagship walking event, March for Men, which raises c.£450k. You will project manage the event, co-creating and managing the recruitment marketing plan, delivering the supporter journey to drive participant value and working with an external delivery partners
• Work closely with the Black Healthy Equity Team to increase representation across PCUK’s activity portfolio, with a focus on March for Men to ensure it’s a diverse and inclusive event
• Drive and report on operational plans and budgets to generate medium and long-term sustainable income, taking responsibility for team outcomes including financial and key result reporting
• Line manage and support a Sporting Events Coordinator and Sporting Events Executive

Ideal skills and experience:

• Ability to project manage and deliver large scale fundraising events, including leading complicated programmes with multiple partners
• Excellent organisational skills to support complex activity streams – using own initiative when required and able to manage multiple and competing priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders and managing relationships right up to the most senior levels
• Experienced people manager, able to motivate and manage a team to deliver excellent results

Employee benefits

Benefits include: 

• Flexible working, which includes hybrid working with core working hours of 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after three full years service
• After one years’ service you have the option to buy and sell up to an additional week’s annual leave (subject to minimum/maximum leave)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• 50% discount on multi-gym membership. Our closest gym – Cottons London Bridge (next to our London Bridge office) – is a Tier 1 facility
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary)
• Free income protection scheme

Prostate Cancer UK believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything they do.

PCUK are committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men’s risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Therefore, PCUK are particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help PCUK to create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

An excellent opportunity for a permanent Membership Development Manager to make a major contribution to the success of the leading professional body for librarians and information professionals.

Full Time 35 hours per week | Permanent | Hybrid | Closing Date 12th November 2024
Salary: £38,932

Job Reference: MDM01 (Please quote this on any correspondence)

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team supporting our members in the UK and internationally.  We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

The Membership Development Manager is responsible for driving the growth of our membership base, delivering sales of our products and services and overseeing comprehensive membership recruitment, retention and engagement strategies. Working closely with the Director of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our membership and sales goals, contributing to CILIPs overall success and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in membership services, community engagement, account management, or a related field, with a proven track record of driving growth within a membership organisation. Experience working to targets and achieving business or performance objectives is essential. The successful candidate will have demonstrated their ability to support and foster a cross-organisation sales mindset and culture, leveraging digital technologies to drive cross-platform sales.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop and Implement Membership Strategies:  Create and execute strategies for membership recruitment, retention, and engagement to drive growth.
• Maintain Membership Records:  Ensure accurate and up-to-date membership records, maintaining data integrity in the CRM database.
• Manage Communication Channels:  Oversee effective communication channels with members and manage social media profiles to support CILIP campaigns.
• Create and Execute Outreach Campaigns:  Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement outreach campaigns to attract new members and represent CILIP at industry events.
• Develop and Improve Sales Pipeline:  Develop, oversee, and improve a sales pipeline for all CILIP products and services, managing lead generation to the buying decision.
• Reporting and Evaluation:  Prepare regular reports on membership trends and engagement activities, and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives, providing recommendations for improvement based on data analysis.

About CILIP

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector. We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans.

Why work for CILIP

• Hybrid working
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata’d for part time employees)
• The option to buy up to 3 days' additional annual leave
• Generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 10%, employee contribution of 5%) including death in service benefit
• Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
• Annual flu vaccination voucher
• Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
• Contribution to eye tests

CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups.  If you need any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Registered Charity No 313014

Are you a fundraising trailblazer who’s passionate about improving lives?

If the thrill of organising events and driving innovative fundraising campaigns excites you, we want to hear from you!

Northampton Town FC Community Trust is an award-winning and pioneering charity that uses the unique appeal of Northampton Town Football Club to deliver activities that connect our communities and improve people’s lives. We’re searching for a Fundraising & Events Manager who isn’t just looking for a job but wants to make a tangible difference, helping us to raise vital funds to continue the life changing work we deliver.

Why work with us?

We know that people are the key to us achieving our mission – and that’s why we look after our dedicated team. We believe that everyone on our team should grow as the organisation grows – and we do that by encouraging constant learning and development. We know that if we invest in our team, our team go the extra mile.

Job Advert: Trusts & Foundations Manager (maternity cover), Fundraising Team, Wonderseekers

Job details

Hours: between 30 - 37.5 per week. Flexibility will be considered working a minimum of 30 hours per week / 0.8 full time equivalent. Salary and pay will be adjusted accordingly.

Work pattern: Weekdays, exact work pattern flexible and can be discussed at interview

Salary: £35,000 per annum (if working 30 hours per week, actual salary £28,000)

Contract and start date: 12 month fixed-term maternity cover (with possible extension) starting w/c 9 December ideally (flexibility possible)

Line manager: Head of Major Gifts, Fundraising Team

Responsible for: Fundraising Officer

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post holder is not expected to work bank and public holidays.

Location: Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, free parking, pension contribution, inflationary pay rise and more.

Application deadline: Tuesday 12 November 9am

Interviews: Provisionally 19, 20 or 22 November

Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying - see website for contact details. 

The Role

The Trusts & Foundations Manager (maternity cover) will be an experienced and accomplished Trusts & Foundations fundraiser, who will secure £500k+ in grants towards the Team’s £3.5 million projects income target, enabling the Charity to deliver its exciting capital and activity Masterplan.

Skillful at assimilating and interpreting complex information to craft compelling, high-level funding proposals, self-motivated and tenacious, the post holder will manage a personal portfolio of T&Fs, researching, developing and submitting high-quality, personalised five and six-figure funding proposals to contribute towards individual project targets.

Working as part of a small Team of experienced T&F and major donor fundraisers, the Trusts & Foundations Manager will play a key role in developing and managing the funding pipeline, delivering exceptional donor cultivation and stewardship to secure the income needed and establish a strong and loyal donor base for the Charity.

The post holder will have impeccable interpersonal and presentation skills and be comfortable representing the Charity and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Charity to achieve its strategic goals by generating the fundraising income required to deliver core activity and development works
• Work with the Major Gifts Team to build, manage and implement the funding pipeline, conducting research, writing briefing notes / cultivation plans, maintaining CRM records and producing regular progress reports
• Manage a personal portfolio of T&Fs: conduct research, develop and implement bespoke cultivation plans, prepare and deliver high-level funding proposals and provide exceptional stewardship
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to monitor project progress and help colleagues to understand and support the fundraising process
• Deputise for the Head of Major Gifts as required
• Support the Head of Major Gifts and the Head of Impact & Learning to plan and deliver project impact reports for funders
• Manage the Fundraising Officer, supporting them to manage their own portfolio of T&Fs, reviewing and providing constructive feedback on funding applications and ensuring that they provide efficient administrative support to the Major Gifts Team

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge

• Experienced T&F fundraiser with a good working knowledge of the sector
• Demonstrable success of securing five and six figure grants
• Expert bid writer
• Experience of managing senior stakeholders
• Basic understanding of logic / theory of change models and social impact measures
• Experience of using a CRM system
• Knowledge of charity financial governance and gift management processes
• Experience of business planning and managing a budget
• Some experience of people management is desirable

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise, accurate and persuasive funding applications
• Well-organised with the ability to conduct systematic research and assimilate complex information
• Confident presenter / orator with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Ability to review and critically analyse others’ work
• Good budgeting and data analysis skills
• Goal-oriented and tenacious with the ability to work efficiently to manage the funding pipeline and achieve targets
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Proficiency in Office 365

Ready to Apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies.