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Job overview
We're looking for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover) with experience in major gifts, legacies and grants fundraising. This role is offered at 22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE) for 12 months.
With a strong track record of cultivating and securing major gifts, you’ll play a key role in project managing our next capital funding appeal to support victims of stroke and other neurological conditions, engaging and motivating multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure key milestones are met.
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 relationships with major donors and grant makers.
This role offers a fantastic mix of strategy and delivery, working closely with the Head of Charity and Head of Fundraising & Communications to steward existing supporters and encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant gifts to support Southmead Hospital Charity’s major funding priorities.
If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more about the role, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the Charity’s Philanthropy and Partnerships work with responsibility for delivering the Charity’s fundraising through major gifts, legacies and grants fundraising. Working within our small Partnerships Team to develop relationships across a range of audiences and working closely with the Charity Director and Head of Fundraising, you will have responsibility for securing six-figure gifts from philanthropic individuals and organisations to benefit patients and the incredible staff who look after them.
Key responsibilities will include cultivating deep relationships with both significant Charity donors and senior clinical colleagues in the Trust, detailed research on High-Net-Worth Individuals, writing complex proposals for support, facilitating cultivation events and working closely with the Charity Director and Head of Fundraising and Communications to agree defined projects that require internal commitment and substantial financial support. You also be responsible for managing our legacy pipeline and work closely with our Legacy Link Consultant to deliver efficient and effective estate administration.
You will need comprehensive knowledge of fundraising and considerable networking skills with the ability to identify influential contacts both internally and externally. You must be able to visit high-net-worth individuals, create high-quality grant proposals, manage complex legal estate administration and lift the profile of the Charity.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General
- In consultation with the Charity Director and Head of Fundraising and Communications, develop and lead a strategy for major gifts and legacies.
- Work to agreed financial targets and KPIs across existing income streams.
- To lead on the development of major gifts, legacy and grants fundraising. To continually research, cultivate and develop strong relationships with these prospects.
- Support the Director and Head of Fundraising to ensure that a donor-centric approach is at the core of all activity and that high standards are developed and maintained throughout the Charity team.
- Provide the Director, Head of Fundraising and Communications and all team colleagues with detailed updates through regular team reports.
- Ensure that all cash handling, banking, donor acknowledgement and receipts are kept in accordance with charity best practice.
- Keep up to date on all new governance regulations issued by the Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator and Information Commissioner’s Office.
- Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders.
Major Donors
- Lead on planning and delivery of a programme of philanthropic support from major gifts.
- Write detailed case for supports and proposals to encourage major gifts from our current donor pool and new prospects.
- Plan, organise and develop cultivation events to lift the Charity’s profile with major donors.
- Analyse and segment existing major donors to deliver appropriate, quality personalised tiered stewardship which deepens relationships and increases loyalty and value.
Legacy fundraising
- Lead on planning and delivery of a strategic legacy programme.
- Manage relationships between prospective legators, family members and their legal representatives as appropriate.
- Keep accurate, up to date records on legacy pledges and steward relationships appropriately.
- Ensure all legacies are acknowledged appropriately and estate queries dealt with in a timely manner by the Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer.
Grants fundraising
- Lead on planning and delivery of a strategic grants programme from charitable trusts and foundations.
- Plan, organise, research, analyse and submit comprehensive and high-quality applications to grant giving trusts and foundations.
- Ensure that funders receive reports of activities on time and with the required information to ensure regular stage payments where appropriate.
Other
- Adhere at all times to the Charity’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of the Charity’s resources.
- Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest professional standard.
- Be aware of the responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety.
- To be responsible for managing delegated budgets linked to individual projects.
- Manage staff involved in specific events and projects which will include volunteers and external agencies.
- Ensure that all data is handled confidentially and is compliant with the Data Protection Act, especially with regard to records of donors and volunteers.
- Will have to meet and work with members of the public at fundraising events.
- Will have to work from other locations as and when necessary.
- Will have to work some evenings and weekends as and when necessary (time off in lieu agreed).
Person specification
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Education to degree level or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience and a proven track record of fundraising/sales, developing strategies and robust planning including achieving ambitious targets and delivering successful campaigns.
- Knowledge and experience of fundraising management disciplines, in particular those employed in major donor, legacy and trust and foundation fundraising. Alternatively, in-depth experience of a relationship/sales role securing significant income
Please feel free to visit our Southmead Hospital Charity website and contact details to find out more about us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Communications Officer
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Salary £26,000 - £29,000 pro rata
Hours:37.5 hours Monday to Friday (0.8 considered for the right candidate)
Terms: Permanent contract, 25 days holiday
(exc. Bank Holidays), 5% pension contribution.
Place of work:Our central office (Bristol) with some hybrid working optional; regular visits to our warehouses in Bristol and Plymouth and other partners across the south west
About FareShare South West
FareShare South West joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive.
By joining us, you’ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet.
FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people, and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people and many others.
Purpose of role
In this broad creative role, you will plan, create, deliver and analyse print, media and digital marketing content to support this charity’s important work, ensuring current and potential supporters (including volunteers, fundraisers and grant makers, food suppliers, charity members and key local stakeholders) understand our social and environmental impact. You will play a vital support role for colleagues, acting as FareShare South West’s storyteller internally and externally.
Job description
• Work with the Head of Communications to develop and deliver an annual communications schedule, including proactively sourcing and creating case studies and testimonials with video, photography and written content
• Work with the Head of Communications to develop and implement a social media plan
• Create, share, monitor and evaluate engaging content across all our social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok) to meet objectives
• Design print materials including posters and leaflets
• Keep the website up to date with a regular flow of impactful storytelling
• Create compelling email content for supporters in MailChimp
• Support the Head of Communications with the circulation and promotion of press releases and management of press database, communications crisis plan and FAQs
• Assist with the delivery of internal communications
• Regularly review and refresh our bank of testimonials, statistics and photography, managing permissions for content
• Work closely with the fundraising team to creating compelling appeals content to generate income
• Act as an ambassador for our charity, sharing our values and engaging with the public
• Work collaboratively with staff teams (Food Sourcing, Volunteering, Membership, Fundraising, Employability and Operations teams in Bristol and Plymouth) to ascertain and fulfil their communications needs
• Work collaboratively with young people on our FareChance employability programme, supporting them to learn new professional skills and developing an exciting new youth-led, inclusive aspect of our communications
• Support volunteers and warehouse-based communications leads with communications projects
• With support from the wider Fundraising and Communications team, manage student interns
• Proactively seek out examples of communications best practice and developments, including building relationships with partner charities in the FareShare network
Other
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity
• Assist on monitoring progress, impact, and success against KPIs
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our Macmillan Cancer Support Projects and Community Connections Lewisham Social Prescribing initiatives. This role offers a unique chance to impact vulnerable adults' lives, including those affected by cancer.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead Macmillan Cancer Support Projects and social prescribing services
• Manage and develop Social Prescribers and Cancer Champions
• Foster partnerships across health, social care, and voluntary sectors
• Drive service innovations and improvements
Ideal Candidate:
• Experienced in social prescribing or community health
• Strong leadership and partnership-building skills
• Understanding of cancer care pathways
• Passionate about improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities
Why Us?
• Make a tangible impact in your community
• Lead innovative health initiatives
• Grow professionally in a supportive environment
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Ready to empower individuals and transform lives? Apply now and be part of our mission to create a healthier, more connected Lewisham!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) is a registered small-sized charity that delivers a wide range of services including community development and assistive equipment services to people in Bristol who are Deaf, hard of hearing or deafened. As our mission statement says, we are working toward creating a Bristol “where everyone can participate in all aspects of life in the city, whatever their level of hearing”.
CfD challenges the prejudice and barriers that Deaf and hard of hearing people face in their daily lives. We are developing exciting new plans for activities that will contribute to our aims and promote equality for all deaf people.
CfD is seeking a Manager to run our Equipment Service, contribute to projects and support our CEO as we move forward with our new plans. The post-holder will be based at the Vassall Centre, Gill Ave, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2QQ.
This is an exciting opportunity to help CfD grow. You will manage our Equipment Service for Deaf and hard of hearing people, with a focus on developing the scope and reach of the service. You will also contribute to a portfolio of projects and support the CEO by managing staff and leading on areas of work such as HR and Health and Safety. We welcome applications from people who have experience of working with or supporting deaf people and those with management, administrative and marketing experience who would like to use these skills in a new area.
Summary of duties:
Equipment Service
The Manager will oversee the running of the Equipment Service, managing the two Equipment Officers and the two CfD Administrators, as well as being responsible for the Resource Room. You will also be responsible for the marketing of the Equipment Service, developing the existing marketing strategy and implementing your new approach. This part of your role will take 20 hours a week.
The Manager will also be responsible for developing the Equipment Service so that we reach more people, make more use of Bluetooth technology and offer more support to existing clients. This part of your role will take 7 hours a week.
The role may develop to include spending some time as an Equipment Officer, visiting clients, making assessments and providing equipment to clients. Training will be provided for this part of the role.
These parts of the role are core. All candidates will be asked to carry out these duties.
Additional hours are also available to:
1. Work an additional 3 hours a week developing the Equipment Service
2. Work with other CfD staff to develop and run projects and support the CfD CEO. This work will be up to an additional day a week (7.5 hours a week)
Current projects include:
· Developing new ways of supporting Deaf and hard of hearing people, with an emphasis on setting up “Living with Hearing Loss“ workshops and peer support groups for hard of hearing people.
· South Gloucestershire project – bringing Deaf and hard of hearing people together through monthly sessions with a focus on wellbeing.
· Community Development projects – these seek to build resilience, bring people together, and to make connections to their communities.
Support Role
You will support our CEO, Justin Smith, by dealing with queries from staff, deputising at some meetings and leading on HR matters, Health and Safety and GDPR.
This will be an exciting and challenging role. You will be busy, but you will be able to make a real contribution to CfD and to the lives of Deaf and hard of hearing people in Bristol and the surrounding counties.
Does this sound like you?
The main responsibilities are to:
Equipment Service
1. Manage, maintain, and improve the Equipment Service.
2. Line-manage the two Equipment Officers and the two CfD Administrators.
3. Develop and implement the current marketing strategy for the Equipment Service, including use of social media, the CfD website, outreach work and presentations.
4. Produce equipment service reports for the CfD Trustees and Bristol City Council in a timely manner and to a professional standard.
5. Work with the CfD Communications and Engagement Officer to develop the Equipment Service Newsletter so it becomes a CfD newsletter of interest to deaf people throughout Bristol and the surrounding counties.
6. Improve the Equipment Service website so that it becomes a resource for clients and professionals.
Projects
Tasks will include some of the following:
1. Manage contracts and support staff to manage their budgets across a number of projects.
2. Lead on using our database to produce high quality statistics on our work.
3. Support staff to ensure that CfD produces reports for funders to meet the required deadlines.
4. Contribute to a number of projects, including developing new ways of supporting hard of hearing people to adjust to hearing loss and to find effective strategies for meeting the challenges that hard of hearing people face in Bristol.
CEO Support
Tasks will include some of the following:
1. Lead on HR, Health and Safety, Risk Management, GDPR compliance and good practice.
2. Deputise for the CEO at selected meetings and events, and to develop and maintain relationships with key external partners and agencies.
3. Work with the CEO to cost and implement new initiatives and service delivery opportunities.
General
1. Attend conferences, training and other staff development opportunities.
2. Develop an agreed personal training plan and carry this out using internal and external training as required.
3. Adhere to and promote CfD’s policies and standards, especially the Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Communication policies.
4. Act as an ambassador for CfD; promoting a positive and professional image and attitude at all times.
5. Support the CEO and other CfD staff in achieving the aims of CfD and carry out such other relevant duties as may be agreed.
6. Support CfD to find funding for new projects involving Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
7. Coordinate and manage own Access to Work support (if needed).
Terms and conditions:
1. This is a part/full-time position of 27- 37.5 hours a week. CfD’s core hours are 10am – 4pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Applications are welcome from candidates who wish to work for any number of hours between 27 and 37.5 (full-time). Part-time hours may be split across 4 or 5 days.
2. This is a permanent post, subject to availability of funding. Equipment Service funding from Bristol City Council is renewed every 3 years subject to CfD winning a competitive tender. The current service contract will run to the end of March 2026.
3. Salary £27,500 - £31,000 a year pro rata.
Note:
The final interpretation of this job description rests with the CEO in consultation with the Board of Trustees and the jobholder. The job description will be reviewed in the course of supervision meetings and any amendments will be negotiated with the jobholder. The jobholder is also expected to share in other CfD activities as time permits and by agreement with the CEO.
Essential skills, abilities and knowledge:
· Educated to A-Level standard, including Maths and English GCSEs.
· Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector and sympathy with the objectives of CfD.
· Able to deal with telephone calls and queries (through interpreter if required) in a pleasant manner.
· Some knowledge of specialist equipment for Deaf and hard of hearing people.
· Experience of producing reports.
· Experience of collating and inputting data onto databases and extracting information for monitoring (CfD uses a CRM system called “Charitylog”. Training will be provided for this system).
· Experience of delivering projects or services in a timely manner and to budget.
· Able to use Microsoft office to a high level, including Word and Excel.
· Ability to monitor budgets and use Excel to check and prepare budgets.
· Ability to write clear and concise documents suitable for a range of audiences, including professionals and service-users.
· Understanding of the importance of evaluating a service.
· Ability to deliver presentations to small and medium-sized audiences in an engaging manner.
· Ability to form positive working relationships with other professionals.
Desirable skills, abilities and knowledge:
· A marketing qualification or experience of marketing a service.
· Experience of working with Deaf and/or hard of hearing people.
· Ability to communicate in British Sign Language (training can be provided).
· Experience of working closely with service users and explaining complex issues clearly.
· Understanding of the social model of disability.
· Experience of using social media and writing content for websites.
· Experience of managing staff.
Things we expect all staff to support us with:
· Actively seek out opportunities for development and income generation.
· Read, understand and follow CfD’s policies and procedures.
· Stay up to date with key developments in your specialist area.
· Be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
· Participate in team-meetings and development days.
· Be willing to travel across Bristol and occasionally further afield.
· Represent CfD at local, regional and national meetings and events.
In return, you will receive:
• Competitive pay and holiday allowance
o 25 days a year plus Bank Holidays pro rata per year
• Employee pension contributions
• A flexible working policy
o Our core hours are 10:00 until 16:00 Monday to Friday
• The opportunity to be part of a committed, skilled and supportive team
• Support to develop your skills further
Equipment Service – Further Information:
The aim of the Equipment Service is to make sure that clients get the equipment they need and are confident in using it. We support clients to be independent by helping to remove some of the barriers they face because of their hearing loss.
The Deaf Equipment Service is contracted to CfD by Bristol City Council. CfD has run the Equipment Service for Deaf and hard of hearing people for over 10 years. Our Equipment Officers make pre-arranged visits to the homes of Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing people within the city of Bristol. We carry out assessments to find out what clients need and then supply the equipment (usually free of charge), provide training so clients know how to use it and support clients if they need repairs or replacement equipment. Every year we work with around 400 clients. The equipment we supply includes TV listening devices, flashing doorbells, amplified telephones and personal listeners. We are developing an outreach programme to try and reach as many deaf people in Bristol as we can.
As the Manager of the Equipment Service, your main tasks will be:
1. Manage, maintain, and improve the Equipment Service to make sure all KPIs are met.
2. Manage the Equipment Service budget and make sure all activities are delivered within budget.
3. Manage the two part-time Equipment Officers and the two CfD Administrators, including conducting supervisions, and chairing team meetings.
4. Develop and implement the marketing strategy for the Equipment Service so that the service expands to meet our new targets.
5. Support the administrators to monitor the Equipment Service email inbox, responding promptly to all customer related queries.
6. Keep records using CfD’s Charitylog database, electronic files and some paper records.
7. Produce regular reports and statistics on work done.
8. Develop the Equipment Service by:
a. Exploring how workshops on hearing loss can be used to support hard of hearing people.
b. Developing peer-support as a way of promoting the wellbeing of hard of hearing people.
9. Review and improve the administrative systems e.g. electronic and paper filing systems, data collection, record management.
10. Greet visitors to the resource centre and provide demonstrations of a selection of assistive technology.
11. Work with the Equipment Service Team to provide content for the organisation’s website and social media presence relevant to the Equipment Service, including the sharing of stories and information.
12. Lead on reviewing and improving the Equipment Service website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Personal Independence Coordinator
Salary £29,278.41 Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?
Age UK Croydon’s very successful PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator. If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate and person-centred individual, this could be the role for you.
PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks. We have adapted our way of working in response to COVID, helping older people to access technology and connect in new and exciting ways.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in the community, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.
Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:
Excellent communication and listening skills
A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve
A cheerful, friendly and outgoing personality
The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team
CV’s will not be accepted.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how your experience, skills and abilities meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Please also ensure you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret we shall not be able to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 18th February
Interview Dates: Monday 24th February and Wednesday 26th Februar
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.