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• Would you like to lead the political and government engagement strategy for the largest membership body representing the NHS? This includes exploring new relationships across both central and local governments, as well as how we can deliver consultancy support to our members and partners?
• Do you have a high degree of political awareness, a deep interest in current affairs and strong networking skills?
• Can you demonstrate excellent project management skills, with the tenacity to drive forward projects from inception to completion?

We would love to hear from you if have:

• significant experience in public affairs, either in-house, for an agency, or having worked in government or Parliament
• strong experience of providing communications counsel to senior colleagues, including the ability to deliver this advice autonomously and at short notice
• the ability to consistently horizon scan, model best practice and learn from success and failure to drive continuous improvement
• experience in line management and developing team performance.

About the role

The Senior External Affairs Manager is responsible for overseeing the NHS Confederation’s strategy for how it engages with central government, parliamentarians, political parties and national stakeholders so that the organisation can effectively influence on behalf of its members.

This post will support the expansion of the organisation’s political and cross-Whitehall connections and its public affairs ambitions following the 2024 UK General Election. The NHS is a major priority for the new government and we will increasing our political engagement on behalf of our members – both nationally and regionally as we respond to the government’s devolution agenda. 

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be influence changes that could be in place for a generation. As such, we are looking for someone with experience in steering Parliamentary discourse, and on engaging constructively with the Government.

About us

The NHS Confederation is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum.

The NHS Confederation is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly to respond to changing circumstances and we want to ensure we do as much as possible to help support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing.

You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes and travel season ticket loans. 

Fundraising Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Benefits include:

● Generous annual leave

● Paid sick leave

● Enhanced family-friendly leave

● Compassionate and emergency leave

● Pension scheme

● Life insurance policy

● Employment Assistance Programme

● Access to vouchers and discounts

● Monthly wellbeing allowance

● Access to extensive training opportunities

● Reasonable flexible and hybrid working

Reports to: Fundraising Manager

Location: Oxford

Reasonable flexible working will be supported and some working from home is possible. Travel throughout Oxfordshire will be required.

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Occasionally evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be given. 

Please read our accompanying recruitment pack for more information about working at Oxfordshire Youth, including our approach to diversity and inclusion through recruitment

Closing date for applications: 31st July 2024

Interviews to be held: 13th August 2024

To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a covering letter to our recruitment team, alternatively, visit our website for more information.

Job context and purpose

We are looking for a compassionate and creative human to become an essential part of our Fundraising team, supporting us in achieving our fundraising strategy and financial targets. They will be passionate about building trusting and meaningful relationships which generate and grow income and committed to telling the story of how youth work changes lives.

Our work is intentional and impactful, and you will need to be confident working and communicating with a lot of people and a lot of different kinds of people. Being self-aware and emotionally attuned will help with this.

Fundraising is human oriented and often reactive. We enjoy a high degree of flexibility and variety in our work.  You will have projects of your own to manage autonomously, and regular space to voice what work you would most like to be involved with. Therefore, we are looking for someone with great time management and problem solving skills.

As a team we are excited about our work. Sometimes we have crunch periods, and we need someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and be proactive and accountable, however we do not typically work over our contracted hours. We deeply value work life balance and support all members of the team to feel fulfilled in their role and ensure that their life outside of work is equally a priority. Time off in lieu will be arranged for any evening or weekend work and we expect and plan for all members of the team to fully utilise and enjoy their annual leave.

Excellent work in this role looks like work that is aligned with our strategic objectives, well prioritised, communicated to the necessary people, and includes time to learn and train. We will value and celebrate your creativity, the care and pride that you take in your work, and how you remain balanced in the workplace.

The Fundraising and Communications Team, which includes marketing, communications, and content generation functions, works across the entire organisation and is led by our Director of Fundraising and Communications and Deputy CEO who has two decades of experience in the voluntary sector and is an energising and kind figure. Our team is committed to role-modelling to ourselves, each other, and young people the very best versions of ourselves and the very best work that we can deliver, which creates positive outcomes for young people.

This is a great opportunity to work across a wide range of fundraising projects within a group that values the contributions, ideas, and wellbeing of each member of our team.

Responsibilities & objectives

● To develop into an essential point of contact for Oxfordshire Youth’s fundraising function and Fundraising and Communications team

○ Building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders

○ A strong story teller able to communicate passionately and persuasively in writing, verbally, via reports, and presentations

○ Collaborate with marketing, communications, youth led content, Youth Development and YPSA programme leads

○ Exercise good judgement

○ Be comfortable talking about money and handling sensitive information and situations with discretion

● To increase the efficiency and accuracy of Oxfordshire Youth’s donor stewardship capabilities

○ Collaborating on improvements to administrative systems, operations, processes, and policies

○ Taking ownership of ensuring that pledges, donations, payments, gift aid, thanking messages, impact statements, and other touchpoints are actioned and recorded in a detail oriented, thorough, reliable, and timely fashion

● Successfully manage a mixed fundraising portfolio, with training and support given as required

○ Oversee pipeline of smaller trust and grant applications valued at up to £15,000 each

○ Community fundraising

○ Individual giving

○ In-kind donations

○ Support the Fundraising Manager in implementing Oxfordshire Youth’s corporate fundraising strategy

○ Feed in to target setting and opportunity and risk assessments

○ In time, meet and exceed your individual fundraising targets

● Support the delivery of donor-centred events in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager and our Events team, for example:

○ Private dinners

○ Challenge events like the Oxford Half Marathon

○ Connecting young people with positive activities made possible by our kind partners and donors such as trips to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswold Wildlife Park

Our Culture

Everyone at Oxfordshire Youth agrees to:

● Attend meetings reliably and participate fully, including being an active listener

● Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Oxfordshire Youth’s guidelines, policies, and procedures

● Undergo training that will enable personal and professional development

● Undertake any other relevant duty related to the further development, promotion, and sustainability of the organisation as set forth by your Line Manager and/or Senior Leadership Team

● Represent Oxfordshire Youth in a professional and appropriate manner at all times including considering punctuality, personal appearance and boundaries, and equity, diversity, and inclusion of all opportunities.

Safeguarding

● Understanding that safeguarding children, young people, and adults is everyone’s responsibility. You will have access to training and supervision appropriate to the Fundraising Coordinator role (including undertaking a DBS check).

● To ensure concerns from young people are responded to appropriately in line with Oxfordshire Youth’s policies and procedures

This job description is subject to amendment following discussion with the post holder.

Specific tasks and duties will be shared at the interview and during the induction process

What we are looking for

We will ensure that you have opportunities for learning and development in the form of mentorship by the Fundraising Manager combined with training in a wide range of areas relevant to your role. This will enable us to create a shared vision and a clear plan for your trajectory within Oxfordshire Youth.

● Good computer and administrative skills and working knowledge of Word and Excel

● Working knowledge of cloud based systems like Google Drive and Microsoft Teams

● Previous experience of working with CRMs / databases - we use Beacon

● Good at relationship building and enjoys making and strengthening connections

● Comfortable with change, flexible and able to display good judgement about when and how to adapt

● Consistently able to be kind, steady, and reliable, making space for innovation and fun

Other desirable skills

● Previous experience working in an office team

● Experience of minute taking

● Working knowledge of PowerPoint

● Working knowledge of Monday boards or similar project management tool

● Experience using MailChimp or other email marketing tool

● Experience using Canva or other design tools

● Working knowledge of GDPR

● Networking experience in a professional context

● Professional event experience

● Driving licence and access to own vehicle would be helpful

Join us and make an impact!

Youth work is life changing and we are an essential part of high quality youth work and youth work practices; we are generating better outcomes for young people and better access to support services by our strategic and cross-sector partnerships; and we are creating a future in which more and more young people in our community are empowered, respected, and valued.

Are you looking for an impactful role where you can lead marketing and communications initiatives across Asia Pacific and Latin America, helping to drive positive change in farm animal welfare? Join Compassion in World Farming International in our mission to transform the global food industry and make a lasting difference. As the Marketing and Communications Manager for Asia Pacific & Latin America at Compassion in World Farming, you'll lead strategic initiatives to help end the use of caged systems and promote sustainable farming.

About us:

Compassion in World Farming International was founded in 1967 in England by Peter Roberts, a British farmer who became concerned by the development of intensive factory farming. Over 50 years ago, Peter decided to make a difference and take a stand against this farming system. In his lifetime, Peter saw the demise of barren battery cages, veal crates and gestation crates in the UK, and in Europe achieved recognition that animals are sentient beings.

Compassion in World Farming is the leading international farm animal welfare charity, campaigning to improve the lives of millions of farm animals through advocacy, lobbying for legislative change, and positive engagement with the global food industry. Our established international Food Business programme aims to drive transformational change for animal welfare enabled by a reduction in the reliance on animals sourced foods and a shift towards regenerative farming. The Food Business team operates in Europe, the US, China and APAC LATAM, and more globally through the supply chains of our corporate partners.

About the role:

As our Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll help build the strategic vision for helping to influence the global food industry. As part of this exciting position, you'll spearhead vibrant marketing and communications strategies across Asia Pacific and Latin America, championing the end of caged systems and promoting sustainable farming practices. Your responsibilities will include proactive and reactive PR, content management, event coordination, supplier oversight, and budget management. As our Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America) you’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Food Business APAC LATAM and regional teams, ensuring transparency through regular reporting on achievements.

About you:

We're seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America), at CIWF, who brings with them a proven track record in developing impactful strategies, especially in digital and social media.

To succeed in the role of Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America), you will need to have previous experience in demonstrating a proficiency in devising impactful strategies, particularly within the domains of digital and social media. You’ll have a proficiency in English, complemented by skills in languages such as Thai or Japanese, is not essential, but is advantageous. You’ll have to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a sophisticated grasp of budget management and a genuine dedication to farm animal welfare. Previous skills and qualifications encompass an advanced degree or pertinent experience in PR, marketing, or communications.

Join us on a collective mission to shape a compassionate future for farm animals worldwide, while experiencing a workplace that truly cares for you:

• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays *
• Free onsite parking at HQ
• Optional savings schemes * Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• A defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Applications:

Cutoff date: 9th August 2024
1st Stage Interviews: W/C 19th August 2024

Please complete the online application form to upload your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description.

Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme.
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

* dependant on role and location

To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Location: HQ based (hybrid flexible working available with at least two days in office per week)
Job Type: Full-time, fixed term contract till 31st March 2025 (with possible contract extension, subject to additional funding)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,000-£42,000

You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications, Public Relations manager, PR Manager, Marketing Management etc

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PiP's philanthropic income has doubled in the last 16 months and this role is the next investment in our Development & Engagement team to steward our funders, secure new funders to maintain income levels, and better communicate our impact.

The role has three main areas of responsibility:

• Managing funding partners - primarily trusts & foundations but corporate income is growing
• Identifying and securing new income – primarily partners in the £5-25K p.a. range
• Manage PiP communications – focused across audiences including non-philanthropic

We're looking for someone with experience in:

• Stewarding existing funders in the £5-25K p.a. range as part of a team including writing compelling impact & evaluation reports
• Developing and pitching concepts to funders to grow existing relationships and secure new partners
• Devising a communication strategy for an organisation and able to deploy this across channels e.g. print, social, and digital
• Being based on-site with service delivery and able to utilise this towards fundraising and communications goals
• Handling all elements of a project or delivery, PiP is a small charity so mucking in is essential
• Working across structures from senior management to delivery staff internally and externally

We're offering the following benefits:

• A salary between £29,500 & £33,500, dependent on experience
• You'll get 25 days holidays + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
• An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
• We offer a travel subsidy of £7.50 per day to help with commuting costs.
• We provide a 4% pension contribution
• It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.

We recognise not all candidates will match the above criteria, we actively encourage all candidates who meet a majority of the criteria or who believe they could bring transferrable skills to apply.

About Future Frontiers

At Future Frontiers, we support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.

In partnership with schools, businesses and supporters, we deliver an evidence-based programme of career coaching and 1:1 guidance for young people when they are in Year 10 and 11. This year, we are working with 3,000 young people across Greater London. 

Our five-year strategy for 2021-26 is focused on ensuring that our programme achieves meaningful long-term impact at the post-16 transition, transforming the life-chances of disadvantaged young people. You can find out more about our pupil journey and impact so far in the Annual Impact Reports on our website.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Income Generation to join our senior leadership team. This new and pivotal role will be responsible for developing and implementing robust income generation strategies to diversify and grow our funding and trading streams. 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising or sales, building strategic partnerships, and driving innovation in income generation. As a key player in our organisation, you will lead a dedicated team and work collaboratively to ensure the sustainability and expansion of our vital programmes.

Key responsibilities

Income Generation Strategy:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive income generation strategy that aligns with the charity’s mission and goals;

• Identify and explore new income streams, including fundraising, partnerships, and product development.

Fundraising:

• Oversee all fundraising activities, including trusts and foundations and individual giving;

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, funders, and sponsors;

• Develop compelling fundraising campaigns, events and initiatives to attract new supporters;

• Oversee bids and pitches;

• Act as an ambassador for the charity, championing its interests locally and nationally with stakeholders and potential supporters.

Business Development and Partnerships:

• Identify, establish, and nurture strategic partnerships with businesses, foundations, and other organisations;

• Develop new business and partnership engagement communications - a suite of tools and collateral;

• Negotiate partnership agreements and manage ongoing relationships to maximise mutual benefits;

• Leverage partnerships to enhance the charity’s visibility, credibility, and reach;

• Ensure high levels of engagement and satisfaction among business partners and volunteer coaches.

Product Development:

• Innovate and develop new products and services that align with the charity’s mission and generate income;

• Collaborate with the programme delivery team and the CEO to identify and drive opportunities for product development and diversification, and to scale the organisation;

• Oversee the implementation and marketing of new products.

Marketing and Communications:

• Work closely with the CEO to develop marketing and communications strategies and plans that align with the charity’s goals and objectives;

• Enhance the charity’s reputation through effective brand management, ensuring consistent branding and messaging across all channels;

• Oversee the creation of compelling campaigns and content, and the charity’s digital presence including website, SEO and social media.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing income generation team including four direct reports (Senior Fundraising Manager, Head of New Business Partnerships, Head of Partnership Experience, Head of School Partnerships);

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the team;

• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support professional development;

• Collaborate with the wider Leadership Team on Future Frontiers’ strategy and plan for growth;

• Play a key role in the development and delivery of charity-wide culture initiatives and the EDI strategy.

Financial Management:

• Prepare and manage the income generation budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources;

• Monitor and report on income generation performance, providing regular updates to the CEO and Board of Trustees;

• Oversee production of annual report and fundraising matters for the annual accounts and audit;

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices in fundraising management.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of trends, opportunities, and challenges in the fundraising, education and social mobility sectors;

• Encourage and implement innovative approaches to income generation;

• Continuously evaluate and improve income generation strategies and processes, including maximising effectiveness of the CRM system (SalesForce).

About you

Experience:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering successful income generation strategies (Essential);

• Demonstrated success in growing income through diverse streams, including one or more of fundraising, partnerships, philanthropy and product development (Essential);

• A passion for social mobility and a commitment to the charity’s mission (Essential);

• Experience in the social mobility, education, or youth sectors (Desirable);

• Knowledge of relevant fundraising regulations and best practices (Desirable).

Skills and competencies

• Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: You are motivated to play a role in empowering disadvantaged young people to realise their potential.

• Commercially minded;

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Negotiating and influencing through persuasion and consensus building;

• People-orientated and compassionate;

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and resilient when times get tough;

• Listens and consults effectively;

• Commitment to our six values - outline on page 23 of our 2021-26 strategy: Building Lasting Impact

What we can offer you

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service

• Flexible working with regular working from home as standard, 4pm finish on Fridays

• Annual personal training and development budget of £300

• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling

• Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year 

• Additional parental leave pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years

Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion 

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients and young people as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion. 

We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email and we will arrange a call. We’d love to hear from you.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.

• Deadline: Sunday 11th August 6pm

• Initial online interviews will be held in the afternoon of Wednesday 28th or Thursday 29th August 2024

• Final, in-person interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 10th September 2024 at our office in London Bridge

Job Purpose

Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change, helping nature recover and creating social impact by communicating our vision, and the scale of our projects, to a wide range of audiences.

You will join a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of nineteen (with more recruitment in the pipeline for 2024), over 1,000 volunteers and ownership of nearly 600 acres of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional with exceptional media experience and editorial skills.

ANT has a broad and varied network of audiences; stakeholders, partners, landowner and  fundraising supporters.

You will help take our impact to the next level by inspiring and influencing others to follow us in our ambitious plans for change.

Main responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Engagement, Communications and Fundraising to develop a new Communications strategy for the organisation

  • As part of this work, look at an overall approach that will guide stakeholder engagement plans for individual projects. This will cover local landowners, project partners, governmental bodies, NGO stakeholders

• Building the narrative & telling stories

  • Develop messaging that captures the imagination of our different audiences - around the scale and ambition of our projects, their innovative aspects

  • Translate complex projects & partnerships into simple, compelling ideas

  • Work with woodland project teams & land managers to identify stories from our habitats that will bring the positive impact of our work to life

  • Coordinate with our Impact & Knowledge lead on our latest impact data and case studies. Present key points to audiences in an accessible way and tell a compelling before-and-after story

• Maximise our media coverage

  • Generate local & national media coverage to build awareness of our projects, in response to external developments where appropriate

  • Work with partner organisations to produce mutually beneficial stories, leveraging their networks and resources

  • Work with the fundraising team to promote our fundraising pushes, in particular our project-based crowdfunding campaigns

  • Help prepare statements and presentations for the CEO

• Overall responsibility of our communications channels

  • Build out a proactive calendar of communications based around our events and key points in project timelines

  • Design comms plans around our advocacy and campaigns work

  • Oversight of day to day management of email campaigns and journeys, social, website 

  • Coordinate production of high quality content including video and photography

• Line management of the Communications Officer, supporting them to develop and grow their skills 

• Engagement

  • As part of the overall comms mix, you will coordinate the stakeholder engagement functions of ANT that work with landowners, strategic partners and local government bodies

  • Ensure that the engagement direction as laid out in the Communications strategy is followed more widely across the organisation 

  • In this capacity you will also line manage the Outreach Co-ordinator

• As with all Avon Needs Trees roles, contributing to grant writing and fundraising activities

• Other duties and opportunities as required

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join our Delivery Leadership Team as Programme Lead: Education. You will have a strong background in education, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a keen interest in promoting the wellbeing and resilience of young people. You will be confident in delivering training, managing a team, and driving projects to achieve positive outcomes. You will also have excellent communication, networking, and IT skills, and a commitment to Ygam’s vision and values.

Role Requirements 

Duties will include but not be limited to: 

• Support and lead the team to embed Ygam in the local communities where the charity is based, reaching out specifically to educational organisations (i.e. schools, colleges, Local Authorities, youth groups) who support the development of vulnerable young people. 

• Work with SLT, DLT and Training & Engagement Managers to maximise awareness by positioning Ygam at principal education conferences. 

• Develop relationships at a national level with key stakeholder groups (i.e. academy chains, college groups) to position Ygam and increase the number of practitioners attending our workshops.

• Attend conferences, seminars, educational and organisational events in support of or representing the Chief Executive. 

• Work with stakeholders to increase Ygam’s Alumni

• Foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the team to maximise the opportunities that arise from national campaigns around mental health, digital resilience, e-safety and financial capability. 

• Lead the team to deliver high quality training within the education space 

• Support the Resource Development Lead to develop new and innovative resources and materials for schools and youth settings 

• Support and lead the team to develop highly visible, effective and quality workshops 

• Support and manage the portfolio of delivery, ensuring all training is staffed adequately 

• Deliver training and information sessions to Ygam’s stakeholders 

• Support schools and youth groups to embed Ygam’s training within their organisation 

• Monitor KPI’s and feedback across programmes to ensure continuous review and development 

• Confidence in writing funding and impact reports 

• Follow-up workshops and training to acquire evidence of completed work, case studies etc. 

• Assume leadership of and drive your work to achieve agreed outcomes. 

• Line manage a team of Training & Engagement Managers within England 

Person Specification  

• Significant experience of working within an education setting

• A detailed understanding of the PSHE and RSE curriculum as well as knowledge of curriculum in the devolved nations 

• Experience of promoting or selling services 

• Experience developing lessons and or training 

• Experience of engaging stakeholders within the education and youth sector 

• Confident public speaker 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 

• Outstanding networking skills. 

• Outstanding understanding of I.T applications (Microsoft word, excel, access & PowerPoint especially). 

• Experienced in stakeholder engagement and mapping 

• Project management experience 

• Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes. 

• Experience of leading the full range of employee HR processes. 

• Experience in managing and monitoring programme delivery and budgets 

• Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail. 

• Self-administrating experience. 

• Direct experience of working within education or mental health is desirable. 

• Experience utilising CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) 

As CTA's Business Development Manager, your role involves increasing the uptake of MiDAS training and growing CTA membership. To do this you will need to have/develop an in-depth knowledge of the sector, be able to conduct your own research, develop relationships with our key stakeholders, and track performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Promoting CTA services, increasing uptake, and retention.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing members, ensuring their satisfaction and engagement to retain our existing membership.
• Develop and foster relationships with local authorities, umbrella organisations, charities, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders across the UK to promote CTA membership offerings.
• This will include creating a promotional package for CTA membership to be delivered to organisations across the UK.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and outreach strategy to promote MiDAS training courses.
• You will do this by collaboratively working with MiDAS customers, training providers, local authorities, and community organisations to raise awareness of MiDAS and its benefits. This will include running workshops, webinars, and information sessions to educate potential clients on MiDAS standards and certification that encourage participation in MiDAS training.
• Build and maintain connections with commercial organisations affiliated with CTA, ensuring strong relationships, and the offers are relevant adding value to CTA membership.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including creating focused campaigns to attract new members and boost membership sales. This will include collaborating with CTA’s Country Directors and Development Officers to share these campaigns and involve them in the process.
• Using available internal MiDAS sales and participation data, develop a thorough understanding of who purchases and uses the product and how this can be leveraged to increase participation in the training programme and drive its income.
• Responsible for contributing to the MiDAS / Training newsletter
• Make the best use of social media, including content creation, to promote CTA membership and training offering.
• Work with senior leadership group to develop our sales systems and processes.
• Provide excellent customer service to address inquiries, resolve issues, and encourage membership renewals.

Research, analysis and reporting

• Develop and implement strategies to identify trends within the Community Transport sector and beyond. In doing so you will identify potential new stakeholders, potential threats, opportunities and areas for growth.
• Monitor developments within the wider voluntary and transport sector and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Use these insights to regularly provide feedback to the leadership group and make recommendations for growth.
• Track and report on key performance indicators related to MiDAS training and CTA membership. Including providing regular updates to management on progress, challenges, and opportunities.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development and/or sales roles, including the creation of metrics for setting targets and measuring success.
• Experience and understanding of the community & voluntary sector.
• Experience of building strong working relationships with colleagues, partners and external stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders) to deliver results on behalf of an organisation.
• Experience leading and participating in collaborative endeavors with other organisations through partnerships and alliance building.
• A qualification or experience relevant to the role and evidence of continual professional development.
• Experienced in creating marketing packs, promotional material, and presenting that material in varying formats.
• Experience working at both regional and national level.
• Ability to harness opportunities and develop campaigns to promote and sell services.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a community transport, membership organisation, transport, or community and voluntary organisation; ideally in a business development/sales position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and working well in a team.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including confidence to speak and present to different audiences.
• Ability to collect and interpret data and use it to drive planning and delivery of strategy. Highly motivated to deliver success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and received wisdom to find more effective ways of delivering outcomes.
• Strong IT and digital skills – including MS Office and digital communication tools.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize workload.
• Strong attention to detail.

Values & Attitude

Essential:

• A demonstrable commitment to our organisation’s values.
• Strong commitment to, and understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Full job pack available on the Jobs section of the Community Transport Association UK website.

Your application should include the following two things:

• A personal statement that’s no longer than two sides of A4. Share your motivation for applying for the role and how you meet the essential requirements from the knowledge, skills and abilities section of the Person Specification. An up-to-date, detailed CV including all relevant employment history and key achievements in your most recent role(s).
• Please also ensure your CV has your email address, phone number including names and contact details of two people who can provide references, one of whom should be your most recent employer. We will only request references once we have chosen an applicant we wish to appoint. Also, ensure your CV does not contain personal data such as DOB, gender, nationality, etc.

Marketing and Communications Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Manager to work with a youth charity in Burnt Oak.

The aim of this amazing charity is to help improve the lives of young people by giving them somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.  If you have a passion for putting young people first, we want to hear from you!

Position: Marketing and Communications Manager

Location: Burnt Oak, London.

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 depending on experience

Hours: Open to either full time or part time contracts. Hours worked are generally flexible and certainly you are not tied to “9-5”. Some hybrid working is supported (1-2 days a week).

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 2 August – We will be interviewing for this role on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found. Do not delay in submitting your application.

About the role:

Communicating what the charity does is critical to their success, and this role will lead on this for three specific audiences: current and prospective donors; the local community; and the press. You will work closely with the Fundraising team to ensure that collateral is high-quality and donors are regularly hearing about the work of the charity. You will also devise new, innovative digital fundraising strategies, as well as having overall responsibility for the website.

Managing and working with the Marketing/Comms Officer, who will be hired soon after you start, you will also be responsible for marketing and communications aimed at young people and parents. This includes posters advertising events, banners, social media accounts, leaflets to display in the local areas, e-newsletters etc. You will also be responsible for either creating new video content yourself (or with the Marketing/Comms Officer) or finding creative and low-cost ways of generating it.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Marketing and Communications Manager you will be a role model for young people and present a positive “can do” attitude. You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Proven Marketing & Communications experience
• Experience of developing and executing a marketing and/or communications strategy
• Experience of planning and managing income-generating campaigns – including monitoring budgets and expenditure (ideally in a charity but could also have been a sales campaign)
• Ability to use (or quickly learn) graphic design software (Canva and Photoshop)
• Experience of managing digital campaigns
• Experience of using a CRM system for logging and tracking stakeholder activity
• Experience in social media and website management
• Knowledge of how to implement an individual giving campaign
• Able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

The charity’s strength is its diversity of its people. We place a huge value on different people doing things in different ways and we welcome applications from what might be considered non-traditional backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country. 

We very much welcome previous experience working as: Marketing Manager, Comms and Marketing, Communications Manager, Membership Engagement Manager, Engagement & Communications Manager, Head of Marketing, Marketing Campaign Manager, Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Member Engagement, Marketing and Partnerships Manager, Digital Marketing, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About you

 Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?

We’re looking for an experienced Patient Information Manager for an exciting new role.  Excellent written communication, copy editing and proofing skills are essential for this post, and you will require to have previous experience in writing for a variety of different media channels.  You will have the ability to convey complex medical information in accessible language and knowledge of the steps involved in producing information.  You’ll have line management experience and the ability to review and give feedback on others’ work.  Previous experience of working in cancer healthcare would be an advantage. 

About the role

This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five-year strategy. 

As Patient Information Manager you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and diversify the range and type of patient information we currently produce, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  Managing the Patient Information Team, you will oversee the quality of all resources produced, ensuring compliance with recognised standards and internal brand requirements. 

The Patient Information Manager will also be responsible for managing the information events team who hold digital and in person events for those affected by myeloma, working with the team to plan the programme for all events. 

About us

 Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.  Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone. 

 We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

 Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

Our culture

 Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

How to apply

 If you think you would be a great fit for this role, please send us the following:

1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role

2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements

Applications close on 16 August 2024 and interviews will be held w/c 26 August 2024. You will be asked to do a task prior to your interview.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:

· sex,

· race,

· disability,

· age,

· sexual orientation,

· gender reassignment,

· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Coordination and Project Delivery

• ​To work closely with the Director of Strategy and Programmes to coordinate and support the delivery of all our programmes to achieve the outputs and outcomes agreed with our funders. 
• To support with event management both online and face to face including providing technical support to participants on platforms for online training, including driving all courses hosted on Zoom, and providing excellent customer service to all engaging with our work.
• To support evaluations through providing and analysing data to use in reporting to funders and stakeholders. 
• To lead on programme administration and funder updates, including tracking key data on platforms including Arts Council Annual Survey, Julie’s Bicycle, Illuminate and Salesforce. 
• To support with the administration of programme activity by attending and writing minutes for key meetings, drawing up programme contracts, aiding with diary management, filing, liaising with key personnel, and conducting phone or zoom conversations as needed. 
• To support with the financial administration of our programmes through invoicing and managing participant expenses. 
• To take part in training and attending any networking events as required, including potential out-of-hours events such as our 3-day residentials, to represent Cause4 externally when required.
• To contribute to Cause4’s overall business development when required, and being pro-active in terms of personal development, working alongside the line-manager to build key objectives for growth within Cause4.

Marketing and Communications

• To oversee and manage the day-to-day communications of our programmes, including managing our dedicated programme inboxes, liaising with participants, trainers and partners as needed. 
• To set-up and publicise key events, projects and training opportunities on all programme websites and relevant platforms, including Eventbrite. 
• To support the Programmes team to achieve public-facing training sales targets for our programmes through implementation of the marketing plan.
• To support with communications and marketing by curating social media content (SmarterQueue), programme newsletters (Mailchimp), graphics (Canva), and blogs. 
• To support updating the website on a regular basis with support from the web designer and to be a coordinating lead and contributor in writing for key publications such as the digital Now, New and Next publication. 
• To research and develop our audiences and networks, in line with our priority areas, regularly updating our databased to ensure key contacts are in place. 
• To lead on the analytics of our marketing data, collating vital information from SmarterQueue, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Analytics. 

This is a remote (home) working role, with opportunities to meet with the Cause4 team at regular events throughout the year in London, Cambridge, and other locations. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

To deliver the role, we’d expect you to have the following skills and experience:

• Some existing project management experience in the arts, heritage or culture sectors, or an equivalent role where your skills can be transferred to the above responsibilities. 
• Demonstrable commitment to Cause4’s values.
• A broad understanding and interest in the arts, culture and heritage sectors in England. 
• A thorough approach to research and attention to detail and exceptional writing skills with the ability to write in different forms and styles. 
• The ability to manage budgets and a track record of achieving targets.
• An ambitious individual that is keen to develop knowledge and skills for future leadership roles in the cultural sector.
• IT literate with experience of working with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 
• Experience of database administration is also desirable, as is confidence in managing online platforms such as Zoom or Teams. 
• Thrives on working to tight deadlines, and able to turn work around within a short time span where demands are liable to change at short notice.
• Excellent social skills, able to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy.
• Outwardly focussed and interested in new developments and sector trends, 
• Ability to think laterally to maximise opportunities to promote the work of the organisation, with a commitment to tackling multiple priorities.
• Conscientious, positive ‘can-do’ attitude, and a team player who is also able to work independently and show initiative. 
• Passionate commitment to the work of charities, and a strong awareness of sector potential in a challenging funding context.

As our Public affairs lead, you will design and deliver a political engagement strategy to secure real climate commitments from the government to reduce the environmental harms of advertising including an end to high carbon ads, public space planning reforms to stop billboards blighting our communities and the introduction of demand reduction policies for aviation.

Are you keen to see bolder policies from the UK government on climate, public space, and tackling high-carbon sectors including cars and flights? We are seeking a Public affairs lead with familiarity with the UK’s political landscape who can take forward our campaigns for policy change to reduce the environmental harms of advertising and consumption of high-carbon travel, particularly aviation. We are seeking change in three principle areas:

• Tobacco-style legislation to restrict advertising for high carbon products, namely: airlines, airports, non-electric cars (especially SUVs) and fossil fuel companies
• Strengthening national planning regulations to protect our public spaces and neighbourhoods from the spread of intrusive, outdoor digital advertising screens.
• The introduction of policies to reduce demand for aviation in a fair and equitable manner, including a frequent flyer levy.

Working with others in the Possible team and our partner organisations on the Badvertising project Adfree Cities and New Weather Institute, you’ll keep on top of the latest developments in areas of sustainable transport, aviation and  public space planning policies. You’ll design interventions and events for innovative policy proposals which move the ‘choice architecture’ in which we make decisions away from business-as-usual and towards an economy that puts communities, sustainability and a liveable planet first. In all this you’ll be assisted by experts in the wider Possible team and supported by a caring workplace.

Benefits

• 35 hour full time work week. 0.8 FTE = 28 hours.

• Flexitime.

• 33 days paid holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata) and additionally three days at Christmas when the office is shut.

• Employer pension contribution. 

• Flexible working considered from day one.

• Learning and development plans and budget for all staff.

• Generous sick leave and pay, including paid time off for periods and menopause, gender affirming care, fertility treatment and disability leave.

• Good parental leave and pay and family friendly policies and practices for both parents.

• Up to one week (FTE) paid carer days.

• Paid volunteer and study leave.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Climate Perks - paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel.

• Headspace account (mindfulness and meditation app).

• Options to work remotely abroad (role dependent).

• Employee assistance programme that includes free counselling sessions and financial advice for you and your family.

• A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection.

• Paid duvet days, when staff need to look after their wellbeing.

• Staff discounts on selected climate friendly opportunities.

Interested?

Read the full job advert and fill in the application pack.

Deadline: 11am Thursday 8th August 2024

Charity People is thrilled to be working with Flint House Police Rehabilitation in the exciting recruitment for a Fundraising and Engagement Manager. A brilliant opportunity for an ambitious Manager to build a team and make an impact for a wonderful rehabilitation centre for retired police officers

Job Title: Fundraising and Engagement Manager

Location: hybrid working with expectation being in the office for core three days a week in Goring-on-Thames (near Reading)

Contract: Permanent and full time

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Benefits: Free onsite parking, lunches provided, access to gym, 36 days per annum rising by 1 every 5 years to a maximum of 42 days - office closed between Christmas and New Year

About the organisation

Flint House Police Rehabilitation is a registered Charity offering rehabilitation services to ill or injured serving and retired police officers suffering from a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions.

Every year Flint House treat over 3,000 police officers. Located just outside Goring on Thames in our beautiful Flint House and set in 20 acres of ancient woodland, this newly created role will play a crucial role in developing the fundraising team and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity

About the role

This is an exciting new time for Flint House in being part of their growth and development of fundraising streams for the charity. As the Fundraising and Engagement Manager, this is an opportunity to develop something that you can put your stamp on and create a path to lead to a Head of Fundraising role.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans and strategies to achieve revenue targets and support the Flint House strategic plan and mission.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other potential supporters.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise awareness of the charity's mission.
• Write compelling grant proposals, solicitation letters, and other fundraising materials to secure funding from foundations and grant-making organizations.
• Work to create effective fundraising campaigns and materials, including digital and print collateral, social media content, and email campaigns.
• Manage donor stewardship and recognition programs to ensure donors feel valued and engaged with the organization.
• Utilize donor management software / databases to track donor interactions, manage donor information, and analyse fundraising data.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on fundraising activities, goals, and outcomes to the Executive Team and Trustees.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in fundraising, philanthropy, and non-profit management, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage a team that supports our donor engagement and communications strategy

About You

This is a great opportunity for an able and enthusiastic Fundraising Manager, looking to progress to the next step in their career. You will have the following skills and experiences;

• Experience in non-profit fundraising, development, or related field, with a proven track record of success in meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts - annual fundraising income of upward of £1 million.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate the charity's mission and impact to diverse audiences.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and other donor communications.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in donor management software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant fundraising tools and technologies.

To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury at Charity People today with your CV or profile. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

For over thirty years, Charity People has been dedicated to recruiting talented individuals for non-profit organizations. We are proud to partner with charities, universities, and institutes that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Join us in making a difference in the charitable sector.

Corporate Partnerships Executive

Salary: £34,790
Location: Hybrid – occasional travel to central London office or partner offices
Reports to: Head of Business Development

Would you like to make a difference in the civil society sector? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships and driving business growth? We're looking for a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Executive for ACEVO, the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations.

About Us:

At ACEVO, our vision is to see civil society leaders making the biggest possible difference. We've been inspiring and supporting leaders of voluntary organisations in the UK for over 30 years. We have over 1,700 members, from small community groups to well-known national and international non-profits.

The Role:

As our Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will play a crucial role in managing and growing our portfolio of corporate partners and advertisers. Your efforts will help ACEVO generate about 45% of our income, ensuring we continue to support and inspire civil society leaders. You'll be responsible for nurturing existing relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving engagement through partnerships, event sponsorships, and advertising.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage Corporate Partnerships

• Maintain and nurture a portfolio of corporate relationships and advertisers.
• Build strong relationships with commercial organisations through extensive phone work and face-to-face meetings.
• Provide relevant engagement opportunities to partners in line with their level of investment.
• Increase engagement, activity, and financial contributions from existing partners.
• Regularly report to partners on ACEVO activities, including membership, policy, and corporate partner engagement.
• Convert in-bound job advertising enquiries into long-term advertisers.
• Produce member newsletters promoting corporate partner services and ACEVO's job services.
• Identify and support corporate partner venues, managing related admin with the events team.
• Represent ACEVO professionally at internal and external events.
• Manage and drive revenue to ACEVO Jobs, our recruitment advertising platform.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in corporate partnerships, account management, or new business development.
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence.
• Proficiency in CRM systems; Salesforce experience is desirable.
• Excellent customer service, administrative, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• A passion for the third sector and a commitment to ACEVO's values of being member-led, connected, ambitious, and honest.

Join ACEVO at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. Make a real difference in the civil society sector and help us support the leaders who drive positive change in their communities.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter by 29 July. We look forward to hearing from you!