Database Management Jobs

Role description: 

We are seeking a highly motivated self-driven, and energetic individual to join our Fundraising Team as the Corporate Fundraising Officer. You will lead on fostering excellent working relationships with potential and existing corporate partners. You will need to work closely with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to shape the plans required for the future.

The post holder will require a good knowledge of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire excellent relationships by increasing charity of the year partnerships and employee fundraising/giving. You will be target driven, proactive, a determined self-starter and thrive on working with a range of partners, encouraging them to choose Southampton Hospitals Charity as their preferred charity. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Proactively source, research and approach new corporates in order to achieve annual income targets with a focus on charity of the year partnerships, payroll giving, employee fundraising/giving, peer to peer initiatives and marketing opportunities. 

• Develop, implement, and sustain a dynamic corporate fundraising portfolio, maintaining a well-organised pipeline of funding opportunities.  

• Devise and implement a long-term corporate fundraising strategy to cultivate and secure significant donations from new and existing supporters. 

• Curate an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey in order to build and strengthen relationships and maximise income to meet agreed income targets.

• Attend and contribute to networking events, whilst actively organising events to foster relationships with new and existing corporate donors.  

• Identify, pursue and make applications to corporate funding opportunities by aligning proposals with companies' ESG policies, emphasising shared values and potential partnerships.  

• Develop creative fundraising campaigns and commercial sponsorship opportunities working with the events team to support with event costs.

• Work with the wider charity team to identify networks of prospective corporate partners and plan relationship building as most appropriate. 

• Maintain precise and well-managed donor information in the organisation’s database to facilitate efficient tracking and follow-up, and ensure records are kept up to date in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. 

• Coordinate and organise corporate volunteering activities for our corporate partners. 

• Organise events for, and with corporate partners to enhance engagement and visibility.  

• Support the fundraising team with social media content ideas that highlight our activities and showcase the impact of corporate engagement. 

Other: 

• To keep updated with guidance and best practice from the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising. 

• Work closely with hospital consultants and other individuals leading on approved projects to ensure a full understanding of the project that can be relayed back to both existing and potential corporate partners.

​Person Specification: 

Knowledge and experience -

• Excellent IT skills including using Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as experience of administering and maintaining dedicated supporter CMS databases. 

• Knowledge of a fundraising database and knowledge of fundraising regulations e.g. GDPR (Beacon used). 

• Experience of collaborating with companies to encourage employee fundraising for charities. 

• Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities. 

• Experience of working in corporate fundraising with a proven track record of at least 2 years’ experience. 

Skills, abilities, and behaviours -

• Demonstrated ability to secure funds from new corporate partners, with experience in winning awards exceeding £10,000.  

• Confident and skilled in delivering presentations to a diverse range of supporters, whether in groups, individually, in person, or remotely.  

• Proven experience in crafting persuasive cases for support and donor updates that motivate giving.  

• Excellent understanding of CSR, social value and employee engagement. 

• Expertise in building and maintaining strong donor relationships to ensure sustained support.  

• Strong writing skills for creating compelling cases for support and effectively presenting the organisation’s work to potential donors.  

• Ability to develop, analyse, and interpret budgets and financial information.  

• Proficient in using databases for fundraising performance analysis.  

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to motivate and influence people. 

• Ability to build personal, meaningful relationships with colleagues, customers, supporters, and donors. 

• Ability to adapt quickly and be solutions focussed. 

• Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload and work on several priorities at once. 

• Ability to work as part of team and to use own initiative.  

• Knowledge and experience of using a CRM database (we use Beacon) 

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations and engage with a wide range of audiences. 

• Excellent written communication skills with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts. 

• Self-driven and results orientated with a positive outlook and clear focus on supporters. 

• Willingness and flexibility to attend charity events and fundraising events led by our corporate partners, some of which may fall outside of usual office hours. 

• A full UK driving license and access to a car. 

At Hope at Home, we believe no survivor of modern slavery should ever have to live on the streets.

This is an exciting new role joining Hope at Home’s Senior Leadership Team with the scope to make a real difference in people’s lives and shape the direction of the charity. You'll work closely with the Operations Director, CEO and a range of stakeholders to manage the development and day-to-day running of Hope at Home’s housing service. You will be joining the charity in an exciting period as we are embarking on setting Hope at Home’s new three-year strategy in a collaborative process that your role will directly feed into and will be guided by input from our service users.

Hours: 35 per week.

Reporting To: Operations Director but as this is a pilot project, you'll be expected to work closely with CEO and Operations Director.

Location: Home working with regular travel along M1 corridor between Sheffield and Derby, you'll need to live within 1 hours travel of these key locations.

Benefits: 33 days holiday including bank holidays (increasing by 1 day a year up to a maximum of 38 days), flexible working arrangements, employee pension scheme at 5%, travel costs (including mileage), free eye tests, access to Employee Assistance Programme, a well-being focused work environment, a friendly, passionate team and the opportunity to join a well respected organisation at an exciting stage of its development.

The Role: 

Planning the project set up

Over the first 6 months of the role and in conjunction with the CEO and Operations Director, you will plan and begin execution of the housing pilot.  This will include the development of a fully costed project plan.

Part of the project set up will include working with a wide range of stakeholders:  Local Authorities, Landlords or housing providers, Registered Providers, Funders and relevant regulatory bodies. 

You will be responsible for securing the use of suitable properties, working with contractors to ensure maintenance and establishing all relevant policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice are followed as well as developing standard operating procedures for service delivery.

With excellent communication skills and working knowledge, you will establish relationships with relevant Housing Benefit departments to ensure income is secured on behalf of our residents and work on gaining Supported Exempt Accommodation Status.

 

Planning for service delivery

Your role will involve the development and oversight of case management support to all residents, including recruiting and line managing support workers.

Taking into account the wishes and needs of the residents, you will develop a high-quality service which meets regulatory standards and compliance with Regulator of Social Housing Standards.

As a pilot, you will work in conjunction with the Operations Director to monitor outcomes and evaluate the service to ensure we are meeting agreed expectations.

How to apply: Download our application pack for more details.

Home-Start South Warwickshire is seeking a Charity Operations Manager to lead our team and oversee our mission of supporting local families as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood. This is a unique and fulfilling oportunity to shape the direction of our charity, collaborating closely with our passionate staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees.

About the Role

As Charity Operations Manager, you will be the public face of Home-Start South Warwickshire, building strong relationships with stakeholders and representing the charity with professionalism and passion. You will lead the staff team, driving the organisation toward achieving its strategic goals and vision while ensuring its financial sustainability through a robust multi-year strategy.

In this role you will oversee the delivery of impactful services, ensuring that our work continues to meet the needs of local families and communities. You will provide strategic leadership, inspire and motivate our team, and cultivate partnerships with stakeholders to enhance our reach and sustainability. You will uphold the highest standards of practice in supporting families, ensuring that safeguarding is always a priority.

Equity, fairness, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, and you will champion these values in all aspects of the charity’s work, ensuring that we continue to deliver accessible and impactful support for families across our community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference by shaping the future of a vital local charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the operational management of HSSW ensuring that the staff and financial resources are deployed effectively in line with budgets and funding requirements

• Undertake the Strategic Lead role on ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare within the charity

• Report to and support the Board of Trustees in ensuring the effective strategic management, development and future funding of the charity.

• Ensure accurate records are maintained and readily accessible, enabling high standards of reporting and GDPR compliance

• Ensure that HR practice meets current statutory requirements

• Ensure that HSSW employees maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model and that they adhere to HSSW policies and best practice

• Work with the team to develop a culture of continuous improvement through effective feedback mechanisms; engaging with stakeholders to identify future needs and implement improvements.

• Ensure all Home-Start policies, processes and procedures are implemented consistently and reviewed regularly, so that HSSW is viewed as a role model for best practice.

• Ensure that HSSW meets or exceeds the Home-Start Quality Assurance standards and that any QA reviews mandated by HSUK are carried out in a timely manner.

• Attend and present at all Board meetings, and other out of hours activities.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in the community.

You will have:

• An understanding of the needs of families with young children 

• Relevant previous or current employment in a leadership or management role

• Knowledge of safeguarding issues, legislation and processes

• Have demonstrable experience of leading, developing and motivating a team, including both employed staff and volunteers

• Confident in developing relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders

• Knowledge of the charity/volunteer sector

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills 

• Keen attention to detail

• Positive attitude to problem solving

• The ability to analyse and interpret statistical information

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.

We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

Full time (flexible working options available)

Closing Date: 3 December 2024

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We are looking for a Global Programmes Coordinator (on a 6-month fixed term contract) to provide a range of administrative support to our Global Programmes Division, keeping it running smoothly and effectively.

About Us

We are Save the Children. Together, we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the world and build a better future.

We stand side by side with children in the toughest places to be a child. We do whatever it takes to make sure they survive, get protection when they're in danger, and have the chance to learn.

About the role

The Global Programmes Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Global Programmes Division, helping to keep it running smoothly and effectively. This includes developing, coordinating, and updating key administrative, budgetary, planning, recruitment and information systems in support of divisional objectives. This essential role will work across a range of departments within the Global Programmes division (Divisional Operations, Humanitarian, Programme Partnerships and Programme Quality and Impact).

In this role, your Key Accountabilities will be: 

• Administrative Support: To develop and coordinate appropriate administrative systems, including: organising complex divisional or departmental level meetings, awaydays and events; coordinating desk booking and asset management; providing subject matter expertise (SME) for departmental staff organising their own travel.

• PA Support: To provide PA support to the Director of the Department or Global Programme Executive Director, including proactive diary management, meeting organisation, processing expense claims, collating briefings and pre-reads for meetings, responding to internal and external enquiries and booking travel.

• Team Support: To help teams navigate the processes that will support and enable administrative self-sufficiency.

• Finance: To support the processing of invoices and respond to queries from department and finance colleagues as necessary.

• People & HR: To support divisional or departmental HR processes through data collection and database management of mandatory tasks and training, providing SME support to people managers leading recruitment for their teams, and coordinating induction processes for utilisation by people managers for new staff. May provide more direct support to recruitment processes led by Directors.

• Internal Communication: To act as the initial point of contact for internal enquiries and requests for information about the work of the department, to triage or respond to ad hoc queries and to update information on the website, SharePoint and email lists.  May work with others on coordinating and producing departmental or divisional level communications such as newsletters.

• Other: To perform other responsibilities as may be required from time-to-time to ensure the smooth running of the division and department and to deputise for colleagues as required (including Coordinators covering other departments or supporting the Global Programmes Executive Directors).

About you

We are looking for a candidate that takes genuine satisfaction from keeping teams, systems and processes in order and that recognises the value of strong administration.

To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Experience of operating administrative systems and working in a large, complex office environment.

• Ideally experience of managing and booking international travel.

• A high level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and databases).

• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently and deliver tasks to tight deadlines.

• Ability to work flexibly, managing reactive and proactive work from a range of colleagues.

• Good relationship-building skills, with the ability to tailor communication methods to different audiences.

• Ability to be proactive and show initiative with demonstrable ‘can do' approach to work.

• Commitment to support cross organisational initiatives and team working and understanding of how to contribute to these.

 What we offer you:

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

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

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

Please Note: This role is a Hybrid role and so you will be expected to be able to come into our London, Farringdon office for 1-2 days a week

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

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

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

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

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

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

Re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role is based in the UK based in our London office or on a remote homeworking contract. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

-London Salary from: £57,001

-Remote Salary from: £52,261

(*) This salary includes a market supplement of £7,861, which has been included in the advertised salary to reflect current market conditions.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The Senior Developer (Full-stack) plays a key role in developing and enhancing user-centric digital products at Christian Aid. This position focuses on delivering high-quality front-end (70%) and back-end (30%) solutions on the Drupal CMS, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Working closely with the Technical Lead, you'll address complex challenges identified by stakeholders and user feedback, providing strategic direction and innovative solutions. This role is crucial to the success of our digital fundraising initiatives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining digital products, ensuring they meet user needs, adhering to accessibility standards, and maintaining brand integrity. Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging, user-friendly experiences that align with our organisational goals.

About you

You have extensive experience in front-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of back-end technologies. Your passion lies in creating products that prioritise user experience, and you excel at crafting intuitive, visually engaging interfaces. As a strong communicator, you can effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You're a forward-thinking developer who embraces new technologies and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and continually seeking to enhance your skills. You're a proactive problem solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions that align with business goals and user needs. Your user-centric approach ensures that the products you develop not only meet but exceed expectations, delivering exceptional digital experiences.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Fundraising Officer (Retention)

Salary£35,437

LocationLondon/Hybrid

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Retention)

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £35,437

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1063379

Are you passionate about making a difference through fundraising? Do you thrive on building relationships, creating impactful campaigns, and engaging supporters to help improve lives? If so, this is the perfect role for you. YMCA England & Wales is looking for a motivated Fundraising Officer (Retention) to join our dynamic Public Fundraising Team and play a key role in supporting vulnerable young people across England and Wales. 

What you’ll do

In this role you will focus on retaining and growing our base of regular and cash donors. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring our supporters feel valued and connected to the transformative work of YMCA. 

Working within the Retention Team, you’ll: 

Create Engaging Campaigns: Develop compelling fundraising materials, including cash appeals, newsletters, emails and loyalty programmes, to enhance the supporter experience. 

Lead Retention Strategies: Implement targeted strategies to encourage donors to stay engaged and upgrade their support over time. 

Manage Key Projects: Oversee exciting initiatives like a new email welcome journey, testing matrix and upgrade strategies.

Leverage Data Insights: Use supporter feedback and profiles to inform decision-making, ensuring campaigns are data-driven and audience-focused. 

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with colleagues, agencies, and suppliers to deliver seamless campaigns that inspire action. 

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with: 

Fundraising or Marketing Expertise: Experience in donor retention, direct marketing, or individual giving is essential. 

Strong Project Management Skills:  Ability to juggle multiple campaigns, manage timelines, and liaise with diverse stakeholders. 

Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data and audience insights to inform strategies and campaigns. 

Excellent Communication Skills: Confident in producing engaging copy and working collaboratively with teams and suppliers. 

A Passion for the YMCA Mission: Alignment with our values and a drive to support young people in achieving brighter futures. 

About Us 

The YMCA is a global movement, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity, operating in over 120 countries and reaching more than 65 million people. In England and Wales, our federation comprises 85 independent YMCAs working locally to support young people to belong, contribute, and thrive. YMCA England & Wales acts as the national council, providing support, enabling development, and being a unified voice with Government and decision-makers. 

At YMCA, we focus on empowering young people while delivering a wide range of community-based services to meet local needs. Our cash programme is an integral part of this mission, providing critical unrestricted funds to support our work. We are part of a worldwide movement with a strong and recognised presence in the UK.

Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:

• Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme
• Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, that changes the lives of young people
• Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions and advice for local YMCA fundraisers

Please apply today with CV and cover letter and help us continue to build a better future for young people across England & Wales.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

Are you an ambitious, energetic fundraising professional looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join us as our Head of Fundraising and help us enable communities to access the health benefits of parks.

About us:
Your Park Bristol & Bath is a charity dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to parks for improved health and wellbeing. Our innovative social enterprise, Your Park Team Days, and multi-source fundraising approach have allowed us to grow significantly in recent years. Now, we need a driven Fundraising Manager to sustain and expand this growth.

The role:
As Fundraising Manager, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team to deliver our fundraising strategy, securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors. You’ll also play a vital role in advancing our social enterprise and exploring new income streams. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading fundraising strategy implementation and achieving income targets
• Managing donor relationships and supporting community partnerships
• Overseeing the Your Park Team Days initiative and exploring new trading opportunities
• Reporting to trustees and funders, managing budgets, and driving financial sustainability

Who you are:
We’re looking for a skilled fundraiser with broad experience in trust fundraising and donor stewardship, alongside entrepreneurial flair. Key skills include:

• Demonstrable fundraising experience across multiple techniques
• Strong prospect research, networking, and communication skills
• Knowledge of charity law, tax-effective giving, and GDPR
• Proven ability to manage projects and achieve results

If you meet nearly all the requirements but not all of them, or believe you have the transferable skills and attitude to do this role well, we still encourage you to apply.

Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing charity committed to inclusivity, environmental health, and community connection. We’re looking for individuals who share our passion and bring creativity, ambition, and a people-centered approach to our work.

The Finance Manager will work directly with the Finance Director and be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the Hospice and its subsidiary company.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance professional to progress their career within the charity sector, in a role which combines team management with a business partner approach, to effectively support all operational areas, including clinical, retail, regulated lottery and fundraising activity.

INS has 30 years experience supporting adults with neurological conditions and their carers. A dynamic and ambitious Operations Lead will join our multi-disciplinary team to provide and effective service and deliver our strategic aims.

The Operations Lead will work closely with the Chief Executive and have particular responsibility for; administration, finance, property, IT and data managment, human resources.

You will be responsible for line managing the non-clinical members of our team.

You will work with CEO to develop our volunteering and property strategies.

The job offers a suitably experience candidate an opportunity to build and develop skills within managment in a small, innovative and well-established charity.

About James’ Place 

James’ Place Charity was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts, but didn’t find it.   

James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. James’ Place offers men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. 

The first James’ Place opened in June 2018 in Liverpool, the first of its kind in the UK, and has to date supported more than 2,300 men experiencing suicidal crisis through our innovative and safe therapeutic intervention. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centre and in our landscaped garden, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families.

In 2022 we opened a new centre in London and in early in 2023 we launched an appeal to raise over £10m to fund three more centres across the country. Our third centre opened in Newcastle at the beginning of 2024, and we are currently raising funds to open a James’ Place in Brimingham. 

The Fundraising and Communications team 

We are a small team with big ambitions. The team comprises a Head of Fundraising and Communications, two Fundraising Managers, a Senior Communications Manager and a Senior Outreach Officer. We are recruiting two roles to the team: a Fundraising Executive and a Fundraising and Communications Assistant.

Fundraising Executive

We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Executive to support our fundraising and communications activities and be part of our small and dedicated team. This role is a new post in the team, so it is a great time to join the charity as we invest in our fundraising and communications team to maximise our income and realise our ambitions. 

About You

Having previously worked in the charity sector, you will be passionate about our cause and committed to supporting us in raising the money required to meet our ambitions.

With an eye for detail, strong analytical and organisational skills, you will be able to undertake research on prospective corporate, major, trust and public donors and produce high quality written reports to support funding bids.

Using your ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively, you will support fundraisers by providing them with timely and accurate information and manage a portfolio of smaller trusts and foundations, which will also include stewardship.

Please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification and get in touch if you have any questions.

Fundraising and Communications Assistant

In this varied and interesting role, you will:

· Manage the receipt, recording and acknowledgement of donations received by the London centre and national fundraising activities, working with other centre staff on the development of administration procedures.

· Ensure the CRM database is kept up to date and support the fundraising team to produce high quality reports.

· Support the Events Manger in the delivery of fundraising and engagement events across the organisation.

· Support the Fundraising Managers in arranging meetings and visits with donors and prospective donors.

· Use digital media strategy tools to generate relevant and varied digital content across chosen channels.

· Create regular communications, reports and updates for fundraisers to tailor for their individual donors.

About you:

You will be a self-starter with a desire to make an impact and a connection to James’ Place, you will bring your passion, previous administrative experience and a proactive approach, to enable our fundraising team to be as efficient as possible.  Using your knowledge and understanding of a range of social media platforms and your keen interest in learning about new digital innovations, you will support us in creating digital content across our chosen channels. You will work with our CRM software, Salesforce, to ensure our records are up to date, accurate and provide useful reports.

These are exciting opportunities for someone looking to take progress their career in the charity sector at a vibrant and growing organisation, working for a vital cause where you can have a huge impact. You will have an excellent opportunity to build and broaden your understanding of fundraising and gain experience, as well as supporting challenge fundraisers and working with a wide range of key stakeholders.

P&C Administrative Assistant

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.

Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.

Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 100 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

The P&C Administrative Assistant will be based in our London office (two days a week), sharing time between general HR administrative and general office support duties. The role will support the People & Culture function on general HR and administrative tasks. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Monitoring shared P&C inbox, addressing enquires in a timely manner.
• Collecting and maintaining various HR trackers and databases.
• Providing administrative support for the recruitment process, posting job adverts, contacting candidates, scheduling job interviews and collecting recruitment related documentation.
• Assisting in the new joiner induction and on-boarding processes.
• Updating and maintaining staff records.
• Ensuring data is stored in line with principles of GDPR.
• Completing pre-employment checks, including reference, right to work, and vetting checks.
• Supporting the probationary process for new joiners (including scheduling meeting, distributing relevant documentation and collecting completed forms and feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

General Administration:

• As part of onboarding, facilitate the induction process for new joiners in the London office, including:
• Issuing access passes
• Coordinating with the TSS team on new joiner equipment
• Facilitate the DSE assessment process
• Act as a Health & Safety Officer and Fire Safety Officer for the London Office.
• Any other duties of an administrative nature

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic principles of GDPR
• Methodical, accurate and organized with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff
• Good understanding of Microsoft Windows including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of using Microsoft Applications
• Experience of using Human Resources Information Systems
• Experience of working in an International NGO
• Proficiency in additional language would be advantageous
• Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments

Recruitment Timeline:

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Candidates must submit a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

The Company

 

With a rich history dating back over 700 years, the Mercers’ Company is focused on being a philanthropic force for good. Philanthropy is at the core of its past, present and future. Our giving is focused on Young People & Education, Older People & Housing, Heritage and Arts and Church & Communities. Our programmes aim to improve individual beneficiaries’ lives, strengthen the organisations that support them and contribute to the evidence base for societal change.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Mercers’ Company as a Data and Impact Officer (D&IO).  This is a newly created role within the Philanthropy Team, working closely with the Operations and Impact Manager (OIM) to ensure our grants data remains accurate, up to date and reliable.  This person will be instrumental in analysing the data to demonstrate the impact of our funding programmes and charities and producing evaluation reports; along with providing proactive administrative and operational support to the Philanthropy Team.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have experience in systems management, data analysis and using CRM databases (preferably, Blackbaud Grantmaking or similar grants software).  This experience could be from your work in the sector or through your recently completed degree programme in Mathematics / Statistics or Systems Information Management. Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, along with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex datasets. You should be numerate and enthusiastic about developing a career in philanthropy.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and 30 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays) with the option, to purchase additional annual leave. We also offer, a gym subsidy, volunteering days, lunch on site and access to excellent learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.

ABOUT SMART WORKS

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.  

  

The Smart Works service is delivered in 11 centres across the UK. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. In early 2025, Smart Works will be opening our 12th centre in Bristol, bringing our in-person services to women in the South West for the very first time. 

More information about who we are can be found on our website.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Smart Works Bristol exists to empower all women who need heflp getting into work. We aim to support 1000 clients with our Interview and Preparation service per year. As such, we require vital funding from Grants, Trusts & Foundations to enable us to achieve our mission, and continued support to deliver our calendar of Corporate Events. 

As our charity grows, we are seeking a Fundraising Manager to join our small and ambitious staff team. The successful post holder will be researching and building a strong pipeline of grant funders and five and six-figure gifts from Trusts & Foundations, including core funding and restricted funding.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our Board of Trustees to maximise local funding opportunities, expand our portfolio of grant funders, and contribute to a growth in income for the charity. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching and identifying prospective funders, writing and submitting high-quality applications and proposals, and delivering excellent grant management and stewardship updates. They will also work closely with the Trustees to deliver an exciting calendar of corporate and community fundraising fashion events, and lead our corporate sports challenge.

We are seeking a proactive self-starter, with experience in philanthropic fundraising, excellent written communication skills and demonstrable attention to detail. We would also love to hear if you have experience working with grant applications and/or funding proposals, and utilising a range of tools to identify new funding opportunities. 

Smart Works is a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans across the UK. It is a rewarding national community with regular liaison to the London Charity Partnerships and Fundraising Team. 

You will be based in our Bristol Centre. Some evening and weekend work is required to lead on philanthropic fundraising and support wider fundraising events such as Fashion Sales. Initially, this role will be primarily home-based until the Bristol centre is established.

Are you organised, enjoy writing, researching and communicating, and are passionate about supporting women into work? If so, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Head of Smart Works Bristol, the successful candidate will lead on a range of activities, including:
• Building excellent relationships with corporate and community partners, generating awareness and income of c. £165k for the centre across grants, events and corporate fundraising.
• Delivering financial activities to target, maintaining an up-to-date database with relevant income tracking and pipeline data to facilitate regular KPI and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
• Lead our annual signature corporate challenge to target income c. £50k, known as Step Up for Smart Works – managing the project locally from planning to delivery, including identifying and onboarding participant teams and their stewardship.
• Securing one-year and multi-year grants from a range of Trusts and Foundations, including traditional grant funders, local charities, family foundations and corporate foundations to meet income targets c. 50k.
• Researching and identifying prospective grant funders who could support Smart Works Bristol. 
• Writing high-quality grant applications, working collaboratively with the Chair of the Board and staff team to deliver creative and compelling proposals for both core and restricted funding. 
• Maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective funders, including the preparation of impact reports and sharing regular updates on grant management. 
• Maintain an accurate data record of pledged, banked and prospective income for the Bristol centre, working in collaboration with Smart Works Charity to maintain local management accounts. 
• Representing Smart Works Bristol to a diverse range of stakeholders and audiences to generate income and raise brand awareness within the local community. 
• Support the Trustees with stewardship of fashion and retail partners, including venue and catering supporters, as well as our corporate partners supporting the charity. 
• Support the delivery of our signature fundraising events, including high-end supporter events and fashion sales, where the Trustees manage the project from concept to execution and ensure income targets are met. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential Criteria:

• Extensive experience generating income of at least five figures from philanthropic income. 
• Demonstrable experience securing corporate partnerships of five figures. 
• Experience working with grant applications and/or funding proposals, and utilising a range of tools to identify new funding opportunities.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare high-quality funding proposals and reports, adapting the communication style for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise impact.
• Target driven with excellent organisation and time management capabilities, demonstrating an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving, with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising strategy.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of Smart Works, demonstrated through clear initial research and understanding in the written application.

Desirable Criteria:

• Proven track record in securing six figure philanthropic income. 
• Experience in cultivating strong and positive relationships, both internally and externally, with multiple and senior stakeholders.
• Experience of organising fundraising events. 
• Interpersonal, verbal communication and presentation skills, in order to build strong working relationships with external stakeholders.
• An understanding of the Trusts & Foundations and high-value fundraising landscape, such as the current challenges, opportunities and trends.
• Knowledge of the local fundraising landscape in Bristol and the South West.

Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.

BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Full-time role, based in our Bristol Centre. 
• Monday-Friday with typical working hours 9 am-5 pm in line with centre opening hours. Happy to discuss flexible working at the interview. 
• Salary of £34,000- £38,000 FTE depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays. 
• Company pension. 
• Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression. 
• VIP access at Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops. 
• All successful applicants must provide two satisfactory references and complete a Basic DBS check.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a CV and answer the following questions via our recruitment portal here by midday on Thursday 5th December 2024. Your application should be addressed to the Head of Smart Works Bristol, Imogen Franklin.

1. Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 250 words)
2. What experiences and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role? (Max 400 words)
3. In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity in the current Philanthropy and Grants space? (Max 400 words)

First interviews will take place virtually on Tuesday 10th December. Final interviews will take place in person in Bristol on Monday 13th December.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact the recruitment team (see job pack for details) about submitting a manual application.

At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).

Southmead Hospital Charity is looking for an experienced Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships Manager to build on already successful programmes, with enough scope and flexibility to take them to the next level. 

This is an exciting time to work for an official NHS charity. We've got ambitious plans to grow our income and impact over the next 12 months, including launching a new fundraising appeal to support victims of stroke and neurological injuries. You'll work collaboratively across the team to identify opportunities to reach new audiences, maximise awareness and leverage our existing supporter base to help us reach our goal. 

With the help of one direct report, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of our individual giving and corporate partnerships programme to meet annual income targets. This includes strategic oversight of our individual giving, regular giving and grateful patient programmes.

You’ll get the chance to work as part of our small and dynamic team, with a variety of flexible working arrangements. We're looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a passion for our cause and demonstrable experience of developing effective strategies to increase awareness and raise income from individuals and companies.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporter engagement and fundraising, we would love to hear from you!

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes.  We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.  We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above.  These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

Please see the attached job desription and person specification.