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Regionally based post from Spring 2025

Part-time, 28 hours per week (including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally)

Home based/based in locations within the geographical area covered by this role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.

As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.

We invite applications from people who are:

• good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision
• familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation
• organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities
• creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation
• digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 8am on Monday, 2 December 2024.

Interviews: Wednesday 11 December 2024 at a venue in East Anglia.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. Sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnicity, nationality, disability, marital status, or class will not be a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. BYM is a Quaker organisation and we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and all candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

As fundraising and communications manager, you will be an important part of our Senior Management Team (SMT) and help us deliver our exciting new strategy. Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and delivery of fundraising and communication strategies and activities
• Set and deliver fundraising targets from trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, events and community fundraising
• Raise the profile and awareness of Threshold
• Oversee and manage relationships with donors, supporters and other stakeholders, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and support for our work
• Work closely with the CEO and SMT, contributing to our strategic direction

To succeed, you will have significant experience of fundraising and a proven ability to develop new income streams and steward donors and supporters. You will be an important part of our SMT and the delivery of our strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our mission to end homelessness.

About Threshold

We are a Swindon charity for people who are homeless. With over 50 years of experience, we know that with the right support at the right time, people can overcome homelessness and work towards a positive future.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer employees a wide range of benefits including:

• 25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 days with service
• Competitive Pension
• Life Assurance Cover
• A Health Plan and access to an employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charity worker discounts through the Blue Light Card scheme
• Professional development

To apply

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 28 November 2024.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK.

Who we are looking for 

Ygam is seeking an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser, or individual with transferable skills, to join our tight-knit and ambitious team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to use your communication skills and initiative to manage and develop a pipeline of trusts and foundations income, spotting.  fundraising opportunities and developing relationships with potential donors. By writing proposals and managing a calendar of applications to trusts and foundations, you will not only hone your communication skills, bid writing experience, and administrative abilities, but also make a tangible impact on our mission to Safeguard our Digital Generation. 

You will: 

• manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors. 

• write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds.  

• work with our programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of Ygam’s work. 

• support with applications and reports to large funders, corporates and other associated fundraising activity.  

The ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, and organised, with a knack for research. This role suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and administration skills. We are looking for someone who believes in Ygam’s mission and is excited to collaboratively shape and develop our fundraising work

Main Role & Responsibilities 

The overall purpose of this role is to support the Head of Fundraising in establishing a robust trusts and foundations income stream as part of Ygam’s new Income Generation strategy, which underpins the organisation’s ambitious aims and objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in diversifying  our range of income streams to ensure financial health for the future of the charity, underpinned by sustainable and ethical fundraising models. 

You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of organisations, including trusts and foundations.  By developing and maintaining a calendar of applications, submitting compelling applications and managing successful grants, you will gain invaluable experience in strategic fund development. You will also play a key role in developing cases for support and building relationships with funders to strengthen the chance of bid success in both the short and medium term. 

Join us in this pivotal role and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a difference. Your contributions will bolster our fundraising efforts and advance our mission in meaningful ways. 

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

The Role: 

• As Infrastructure Architect you will be accountable for the specification, delivery, and assurance of all technology infrastructure, including data centre, network services, telephony, workstation management, servers, storage, and related software.
• This role is responsible for ensuring availability, integrity, and security of all IT infrastructure in collaboration with the Co Supply Partner, specifically their Solutions Architect.
• Working with colleagues across Digital Enablement, you will oversee the Co-Supply Partner's deployment of technology for various projects and any technological change impacting the infrastructure. 
• You will be pivotal in shaping and delivering our technology infrastructure. This role is not just about managing systems; it's about leading a team to create robust, scalable, and secure solutions that support our organisation's evolving needs. 
• A key focus will be to develop the team’s capabilities and ensure that infrastructure and security roles within the team are aligned with the need to support our ongoing transformation.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once or twice a month on average, but may require out of hours project working.

The Candidate: 

• We are looking for a visionary leader in technology infrastructure who thrives in complex, dynamic environments and has a passion for driving transformation.
• You will have a hands-on management approach to ensure solution scalability, reliability and efficiency.
• You’ll be an experienced technical team leader with sound negotiation and influencing skills effecting a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• You will be an architect of complex projects and programmes, designed in an inclusive and participatory manner.
• You will have experience in the following - Microsoft 365, Azure, SQL, Citrix, DevOps, Email Authentication and AWS
• Experience of other Cloud-based solutions would also be beneficial and you will be a strong advocate for Cloud-based ways of working across the organisation. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.

Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.

Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Hybrid working, with 2-3 days/week at Wareham, Dorset HQ

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, occasional evenings and weekends as required

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving income growth and building impactful relationships?

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to lead the charity’s efforts in developing and implementing a multi-channel strategy that ensures sustainable income and elevates its public profile.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and collaborating closely with the Board of Trustees, you will lead a small, skilled team focused on fundraising, marketing, and communications. You will drive the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy, ensuring that all fundraising and marketing activities support the charity’s mission and strategic goals. This role is key in shaping the charity’s public image and expanding its supporter base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a multi-channel fundraising and marketing strategy to secure sustainable income and meet ambitious targets.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire the Fundraising & Communications team to achieve their professional goals and exceed income generation objectives.
• Income Generation: Drive income from major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, and community fundraising.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, and community supporters.
• Marketing & Communications: Shape and oversee all marketing materials, digital content, and public relations to effectively communicate our mission and grow brand awareness.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulations, and oversee the use of CRM systems to enhance donor engagement and data integrity.

What We're Looking For:

You are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading successful fundraising campaigns across multiple income streams. You have experience managing high-performing teams, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will have a passion for animal welfare or be able to demonstrate empathy for the charity’s cause.

Benefits:

• Salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension contribution scheme
• Access to professional development opportunities

If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead the way in fundraising and communications, Margaret Green Amimal Rescue would love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us continue to transform the lives of animals.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has exclusively partnered with Helen Taylor at C2 Recruitment to fill this exciting role.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and Covering Letter for consideration. 

The Opportunity   

The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.   

The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 months

1. Achieving Results 

• Organising, supporting and delivering skills sessions, partner events, university trips, both in person and virtually across SMF cities and other parts of the UK. 
• Coordinating logistics for virtual and in-person events, including content creation, securing venues and speakers, producing webinars and video calls, advertising events, collating attendee lists and compiling feedback/evaluation 
• Coordinating logistics of 6F/S5-6 and undergraduate internships, including but not limited to, internship advertising and student selection, liaising with students and employers throughout internship delivery, and compiling student feedback/evaluation 
• Collaborating with SMF STAR Support partners to support the young people on our programme in their applications for internships and graduate roles 
• Assisting with the organisation and delivery of in-person residential programmes for students from across the country 
• Creating digital resources and supporting services that help APP students with university applications and internship and career opportunities 
• Staying on site (day and overnight visits) for residential programmes and/or university visits when the need arises 
• Support the running of the Social Mobility Foundation’s Mentoring Programme, including but not limited to, mentor recruitment, student and mentor matching and monitoring the relationship of participants and their mentors in assigned sectors 
• Building relationships with schools and employers to promote and gain support for SMF’s programmes, including visiting and presenting in schools in the coordinator’s region and engaging virtually with schools and employers across the UK 
• Marking student applications to the Aspiring Professionals Programme and onboarding students across the UK 

2. Self-management 

• Taking a problem-solving approach to the role, escalating issues as needed 
• Managing work across a range of areas simultaneously 
• Developing a strong understanding of the SMF’s work and social mobility across the UK, demonstrating SMF values in all work 
• Using initiative to ensure effective liaison between the SMF and its student participants and target schools and colleges  
• Using initiative to ensure effective liaison between the SMF and its employer partners 

3. Delivering Excellence 

• Maintaining excellent monitoring, evaluation and tracking procedures for student progress and the effectiveness of activities and events; compiling reports as required   
• Undertaking all relevant activities to ensure all stakeholder relationships are well maintained, including meetings and email/letter correspondence, general admin tasks, and the resolution of any complaints 

4. Collaboration 

• Primary point of contact with students across the UK 
• Maintaining shared inboxes across teams within the SMF 
• Supporting the Impact and Strategy Team with programme pilots, as and when necessary 
• Other duties, as required by the management team, to assist the operation of the SMF’s activities   

Person Specification

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills   
• Strong administration skills and confidence with using IT 
• Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations in face-to-face and virtual settings 
• Experience of relationship management and/or customer service 
• Excellent attention to detail when undertaking tasks 
• Ability to work as part of a small team 
• Hard-working and efficient 
• Self-starter with ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and work independently 
• Ability to adapt to new situations as they arise, and problem solve effectively 
• Committed to the aims of the charity 

We value ability and potential more than specific experience, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage applications from people from low socio-economic backgrounds, from people who are care-experienced, and from people who are Black, Asian or of minoritised ethnicity.   

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave pro rata’d, plus bank holidays.
• Time off in lieu for work outside contractual hours.
• 5% employer pension contribution after a satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period.
• Flexible working hours.   

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59, Wednesday 11th December
 

• A letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience. Please ensure a contact number is included.  
• A short statement answering the question: What do you think are the main concerns the young people that SMF target face regarding access to universities and professions? (500 words maximum) 

Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered. 
 

Interviews: First round interviews will take place from 16th December 2024. Interview candidates may be asked to complete online tests; this will be arranged after interview. 

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

It's a really exciting time to join Marie Curie as we expand the capacity of the social media team and have a refreshed brand and social strategy. We have a highly ambitious and creative team ready to rise to all the opportunities and challenges Social Media in 2024 brings.

The Social Team is made up of a Senior Social Media Manager, two Social Media Managers and a Social Media Assistant. We sit in a wider Brand and Engagement team that includes digital marketing, email and brand.

In this role you will be leading on content, managing the calendar and working with our wider teams on the planning and delivery of Marie Curie campaigns including the Great Daffodil Appeal and the Nobody Should Die in Poverty campaign. This role is vital to the organisation; collaborating with colleagues and key stakeholders across the charity to bring our brand, our services, and our mission to life online.

You will be responsible for:

Channel management and reputation: you will manage daily content across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and other social platforms with a combined audience of nearly 800,000 followers.

Social media strategy: you will also be responsible for the development of social media strategy for key campaign activity, e.g. Great Daffodil Appeal, National Day of Reflection, and brand campaigns, as well as ensuring social media is integrated into wider communications and marketing plans.

Content creation: leading on content across our national channels, you will work with colleagues in the PR, Content and Creative teams to plan and develop daily content.

Budget management and paid activity: you will lead on our organic paid strategy, working closely with our Digital Marketing Manager, and liaise with external agency on a weekly basis to review and refine our approach. You are the budget holder for this activity, including decision making to optimise best performing content and to maximise reach and engagement.

Regional strategy: you will lead on our regional social media strategy reflecting our aim to become a place-based organisation, working with key stakeholders across the nations, to ensure our local presence is engaging, vibrant and complements our national activity.

Key Criteria:

An experienced social media expert to bring insight, passion, and talent to the organisation and team.

Experience of social-first content development, across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Linkedin and Youtube.

Proven ability in using data measurement and insights to improve and optimise social performance. Proven track record of developing, managing, and growing successful online communities
A degree is not essential for this role however we expect you to have previously:

Created, developed and delivered social media strategy and plans (including managing content, engagement, platform development and listening tools).

Managed a variety of key stakeholders, including leading on strategy in devolved nations where appropriate

Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications: 8th December 2024. We encourage early applications as we will be conducting screenings in advance of the deadline.

Salary: £34,500-£38,324 per annum pro rata

Contract:  Permanent, part time 14 hours per week

Based:  This role is predominantly home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally. For those within commutable distance to London, you will have the option of working flexibly between home and in our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens (1 day per week in office).

Benefits you'll LOVE:

- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.

- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)

- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Subsidised Eye Care
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.

- Industry-leading training programmes

- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits

- Access to Blue Light Card membership

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected]

ABOUT US

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a charity that exists to empower and support children who are struggling to thrive in their education. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance and through the use of physical activity and group and one-to-one support sessions, SOHK enables people to find meaning and purpose to life. All of SOHK's activities are underpinned by an evidence based sport for development framework called the 5Cs.

OVERVIEW

School of Hard Knocks is embarking on an ambitious new 3-year fundraising strategy that will see us more than double our income and increase our audience reach so we can support more young people to complete their education and reach their potential. We have not yet proactively explored challenge events or community fundraising and yet we believe this could be an exciting growth area for the charity. We currently run one special event a year, but again, we see opportunity to grow our calendar of special and donor engagement events.

The purpose of this role is to build challenge and special event and community fundraising to support the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy. You will be an enthusiastic fundraiser, focused on building growth in our events portfolio and bringing creativity and events knowledge to the role. You will develop excellent relationships with our donors and corporate partners who engage in our events, supporting them to maximise their fundraising for the charity.

You will need to use your experience, creativity and proven event planning skills to ensure the success of our ambitious plans for achieving an effective events calendar for the charity.

This is a maternity cover contract with the potential to extend after the initial 12 months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Events Fundraising:

• Work to achieve the Fundraising strategy by effectively initiating and delivering a calendar of challenge and special events suitable for our audiences across the UK, that will drive audience reach and income, focusing on delivering a good return on investment and achieving set objectives.
• Develop excellent donor journeys for all participants and attendees, putting in place effective and efficient processes and procedures.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to design and implement appropriate marketing strategies to maximise participation for all events including pre-, during- and post-event publicity.
• With support from the Communications team, develop timely social media content and achieve local media coverage by gathering compelling supporter stories.
• Ensure all supporter records are kept up to date with all interactions and the highest quality data is captured.
• Effectively follow all appropriate protocols and policies for the handling and receipting of donations and sponsorship monies and accurate recording of supporter information. Ensure all information is recorded in line with data protection legislation (GDPR).
• Work with the wider Fundraising and Communications Team to ensure a seamless donor experience for all and optimise cross-selling opportunities where appropriate.
• Monitor progress against set KPIs, report analysis of challenge events to the Director of Fundraising and review performance to ensure effectiveness. Provide relevant data and insight to inform next steps and plans for future growth.

Community Fundraising:

• Work with the Director of Fundraising to devise and implement an annual fundraising plan for community fundraising.
• Work with the Regional Fundraising Managers to maximise opportunities for Community fundraising in the areas we work in.
• Steward all community fundraising activities in England, ensuring our supporters have all the information and materials they need to make their events a success.
• Proactively seek new community partnership opportunities. Liaise with relevant members of staff to attend new business meetings and write compelling cases for support to win local community partnerships.

Other:

• Deliver safe fundraising events and activities ensuring the charity always operates within legal requirements and best practice. Ensure risk assessments are completed on events.
• Be willing and flexible to work outside of office hours to attend events, when necessary. Must be willing to travel around the UK on occasions to attend fundraising events and activities.
• Foster effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders including Corporate Social Responsibility Managers, Chairs & Trusties, senior volunteers and event coordinators.
• Represent the Charity’s Mission by speaking passionately about the charity to donors, and delivering presentations and talks on occasions, inspiring them to join in our mission to make a difference.
• Proactively seek out new opportunities for the charity to grow our income.
• Always work to collaborate across teams to enhance fundraising efforts and strengthen donor engagement.
• Assist in developing fundraising strategies and contribute innovative ideas.

ABOUT YOU

Knowledge & Experience:

• Fundraising Expertise: A proven track record of achieving financial targets through fundraising activities, ideally in mass participation and/or special events.
• Relationship Management: Demonstrable experience in building and nurturing strong relationships with a wide variety of individuals – ranging from community fundraisers to senior volunteers or senior-level corporate executives - to drive engagement and income. Skilled in identifying, establishing, and retaining new supporters, with a focus on effective supporter care and stewardship.
• Digital Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and relevant digital platforms to manage supporter data, track engagement, and enhance communication strategies. Experience using digital tools to streamline processes and optimise fundraising outcomes.
• Fundraising legalities and health and safety. Demonstrable understanding of Fundraising legalities and requirements to hosting a safe fundraising event for all. Excellent understanding of GDPR and integrity in data handling and management.

Skills:

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills to recruit and retain supporters, with experience in creating engaging presentations and delivering public speeches to diverse audiences.
• Teamwork and Independence: Confident and self-motivated, able to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strategic Thinking & Creativity: Able to translate strategic aims into plans, with strong research and problem-solving abilities. Quick to identify and act on new opportunities.
• Organisation: Strong planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

• This is an interim role, for 12 months from January 2025.
• The salary is £30,000 - 32,000 depending on experience.
• You will get 25 days annual leave per year plus UK National Holidays. Also, we give any normal working days between Christmas and New Year as additional holidays.
• Reasonable flexible working arrangement offered, but you must have the ability to work outside of core hours and travel across the UK when necessary.

About the Role

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.

We are seeking a dynamic Supporter Retention Manager to take MAP’s retention programme to new heights and contribute significantly to sustainable income growth. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement retention strategies and plans with a focus on regular giving and supporter journeys that deepen loyalty and grow life-time-value. You’ll lead multi-channel campaigns and innovate supporter journeys, ensuring MAP’s loyal supporters stay engaged and inspired. You’ll champion excellence in all aspects of campaign planning and execution, introducing  new products and propositions that align with MAP’s Individual Giving and Fundraising strategies. You’ll develop and manage annual budgets, including setting income and expenditure targets and providing regular forecasts and risk assessments. Beyond the role’s core responsibilities, You’ll have opportunities for professional growth and access to training and development to further enhance your direct marketing skills. 

About You

we’re looking for a motivated and pro-active individual with a strong background in fundraising or marketing. You’ll have a proven track record of planning and executing campaigns that build long-term supporter loyalty and grow sustainable income. Your ability to manage external partners and analyse campaign performance will be key in optimising results. Strong project management, leadership and communication skills, coupled with your pro-active and collaborative mindset, will set you up for success in this role. If you’re a results-orientated individual who takes a a supporter-centric approach and thrives on leading innovative campaigns, we’d love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference for MAP supporters and contribute meaningfully to MAP’s vital mission.

 Duties and key responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy 

• Build and inspire a high-performing, results-oriented team focused on delivering sustainable income to maintain and build on recent growth.  

• Hire, performance manage, support and develop the Individual Giving Fundraising Officer.  

• Lead the development and delivery of Individual Giving strategies, leading on MAP’s Individual Giving retention strategy with a focus on loyalty, regular giving and lifetime value.   

• Work across and develop MAP’s retention products and journeys, including developing loyalty and regular giving appeals.

Planning and Management of Campaigns

• Collaborate with the Head of team and peers to develop team plans aligned with the Fundraising strategy.  

• Ensure the team create and optimize insight-driven, supporter-led campaigns, working with the Marketing Manager and Insights lead.

• Ensure processes and systems are in place to track and meet KPIs, including the development of robust testing plans to optimize campaigns based on insights.  

• Manage and motivate a range of agency partners and suppliers.  

• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising legislation and stay updated on changes in relevant thinking and laws. 

Innovation 

• Lead the investigation, testing, and implementation of product innovations using agile methods to test and learn with efficiency. 

• Develop bespoke, audience-led supporter journeys, including ongoing journeys for UK and international supporters.   

• Proactively stay ahead of emerging trends, and thrive working in a fast-paced, agile manner, acting on learnings to optimize activity. 

Budget Management 

• Create annual budgets for the Individual Giving programme, setting income and expenditure targets, with support from the Head of team.  

• Manage the retention budget, including the regular giving budget, and report on management accounts, reforecast, and assess risk levels.  

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/training

• Relevant direct marketing/fundraising qualification and/or equivalent experience. 

Knowledge / Experience

• Relevant experience in fundraising and/or marketing, with experience of direct marketing and developing supporter/customer journeys and campaigns to build long-term loyalty, engagement and income growth. 

• Experience managing a regular giving or loyalty programme. 

• Confident with end-to-end project management, including managing multiple projects and priorities at once.   

• Experience leading multi-channel, data-led campaigns, including loyalty and cross/upsell/reactivation activity - with evidence of engagement and income growth across channels including mail, email, SMS and TM.

• Strong track record in developing direct marketing strategies.    

• Experience in strategic planning, project management, budgeting and forecasting.   

• Experience managing external stakeholders and agency partners – including creative/DM, print, SMS/TM and fulfilment agencies.    

• Experience in analysing and presenting data for informed decision-making, as well as leading others to develop testing plans and optimise campaigns. 

Skills

• Able to confidently analyse results, digest complex data, and extract insights to inform strategies and campaigns. This includes regular giving and audience analysis.

• Expertise in digital and written communication, with a supporter-centric approach.  

• Able to balance short and long-term priorities and manage opportunities and risks.  

• Effective management and leadership skills, with experience of line management.  

• Highly proactive - excellent at networking, communicating, and influencing.  

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Commitment to maintain high standards to promote trust and confidence in MAP’s fundraising initiatives.  

• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding. 

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work

• Commitment to the aims, values and ethos of MAP.

• Ability and willingness to work weekends/evenings in emergencies, and to travel overseas where necessary.

• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace

• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work

• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices

• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.

Note: We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they don’t meet all criteria in the person specification. 

About the Role

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon. 

We are seeking an experienced legacy professional to lead and grow MAP’s legacy giving programme. This role is instrumental in generating circa £1m annually, directly contributing to MAP’s vital work. You’ll take the lead in building MAP’s legacy programme – from marketing legacies to stewarding prospects, enquirers and pledgers. Working collaboratively across teams, you’ll design engaging supporter journeys that ensure an exceptional experience, strengthening MAP’s legacy pipeline. You’ll also play a pivotal role in strengthening the profile of legacy giving at MAP, building strong connections internally and externally. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build a legacy programme and join a passionate, collaborative and growing team committed to innovation and excellence in fundraising. You’ll have opportunities for professional growth and access to training and development to further enhance your legacy fundraising expertise. 

About You

We’re looking for a pro-active individual with a proven track record in building legacy fundraising strategies and delivering multi-channel campaigns. You’ll have excellent project management, leadership and communication skills, and be adept at analysing performance data to adapt and optimise plans. You’ll be skilled in both digital and offline fundraising, with a supporter-centric approach. You’ll have a passion for the power of legacies to bring change, keen to bring this insight to Medical Aid for Palestinians.  If you’re ready to lead a dynamic and growing legacy programme that makes a real difference to Palestinian health and dignity, we’d love to hear from you. 

 Duties and key responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy 

• Lead the development of the legacy programme, creating a strategic plan that considers audiences, products and channels and which is aligned to MAP’s fundraising strategy. 

• Monitor and analyse trends within legacy giving, both internally and externally, using these findings to influence the direction of the programme. 

• Manage and support the Legacy Marketing Officer (fixed term) and liaise with MAP’s legacy administration consultant to ensure excellence in both legacy marketing and administration. Assess resources and develop business plans to support team changes as and when relevant. 

• Champion legacy giving throughout MAP, influencing and engaging colleagues across the organisation and raising the profile of this income stream. 

• Build and manage relationships with external partners including agencies and suppliers including creative, print/fulfilment and free will providers.   

Campaign Planning and Management 

• Plan, implement and optimise legacy marketing campaigns across various channels, ensuring alignment with MAP’s broader fundraising goals. 

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop audience-led content and materials that drive engagement with legacy giving. 

• Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance, adjusting plans and activity based on insights and trends with a view to maximise ROI. 

• Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys tailored to legacy prospects and legacy intenders/pledgers, ensuring a consistent, engaging and inspiring experience.

Innovation 

• Lead legacy marketing innovation by identifying and testing new channels, tools and approaches to enhance MAP’s legacy offering. 

• Stay updated on trends and legacy marketing best practice, with the goal of developing MAP into a leader in legacy fundraising. 

Budget Management 

• Create and oversee the legacy budget, setting income and expenditure targets in collaboration with the Head of Individual Giving.

• Manage financial planning, reporting, and risk assessment for the legacy budget. 

General Responsibilities

• Support MAP’s mission, ethos and values. 

• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace. 

• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices. 

• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Proven track record in legacy programme management across various channels, with evidence of successful development of legacy fundraising strategies. 

• Skilled in performance reporting, data analysis and using insights to shape a legacy programme. 

• Experience creating acquisition fundraising plans across channels (online and offline) and delivering supporter journeys across a range of audiences. 

• Excellent project management skills, including managing multiple projects and priorities at once. 

• Experience of day-to-day management of external stakeholders and agencies.

• Experience in planning and budgeting – with proficiency in legacy forecasting.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Able to confidently analyse results and extract insights to inform campaigns.  

• Excellent digital, written and verbal communication skills, with a supporter-centric approach. 

• Effective management and leadership skills.

• Highly proactive – excellent at networking, communicating and influencing.

Education/training

• Direct marketing or fundraising qualification and/or equivalent experience (desirable). 

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Commitment to high standards, fostering trust and confidence in MAP’s fundraising initiatives.

• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policies on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding. 

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities.

• Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP (Solidarity, Dignity, Impact & Integrity).

• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

• Ability and willingness to work weekends/evenings in emergencies, and to travel overseas where necessary.

Note: We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they don’t meet all criteria in the person specification. 

We’re a community hub in south Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages. We run after-school clubs, employment support, gardening for older people and much more. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities, and we have several outdoor spaces for visitors to enjoy.

We're looking for someone to provide effective and confident administrative support to the Business Engagement team, and ensure the smooth running of the Business Engagement Programmes. In particular the work of the PC Pals Digital Inclusion Programme and other ongoing corporate-led programmes. The Administrator will support the Business Engagement team to develop sustainable relationships with local businesses to establish long-term projects and ad hoc events utilising corporate volunteers that meet the local community's needs. 

The Energy Neighbours Information and Data Manager is responsible for setting up and managing the systems that enable all staff and organisations involved in the project to gather and use information and data. Information and Data Manager works with the Project Manager to make good use of staff and partners time through excellent information systems.

The Energy Neighbours Information and Data Manager ensures the whole team has the information and data systems they need to engage and support residents and community organisations – and be accountable to partners and funders. The Information and Data Manager ensures information and data is secure, up to date and used to improve and develop the project.

The aim is that the project starts in February 2025.

Closing date Thur 12 Dec, 12 noon.

What we are looking for:

• An experienced, enthusiastic information manager
• Experience of developing and managing data systems which meet the team and project’s needs
• Advanced data management and analysis skills, able to use database systems
• Ability to support surveys, data analysis and present key results
• Able to provide staff training and guidance documents, enabling others to use systems and follow good data management practice
• Relevant level 5 (HND) qualification or able to learn at this level
• Supports TSL Kirklees aims and values

This role does not require expertise in climate change or energy technology.  If you don’t quite have everything on the list, you can still apply. We will consider opportunities to help the right person to develop into the role.

Third Sector Leaders Kirklees has received more than £900,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to empower local people to take individual and collective climate action and reduce fuel poverty in their community.

The Energy Neighbours project has a clear community capacity-building approach, aiming to work inclusively with communities and community organisations, listening to local priorities, experimenting and learning together, being transparent and accountable and sharing decision-making.

The project will help more community buildings and homes to be more energy efficient, by providing expertise, training, volunteering and sharing learning.  Energy Neighbours supports and funds organisation development, community activities, volunteering, community business and partnership development, helping communities have a stronger voice and more capacity to impact on their priorities and concerns.

The new Energy Neighbours team includes a Project Manager, Project Coordinator and an Information and Data Manager. These three posts support four Community Energy Development Workers who work with community organisations and residents in priority areas of Kirklees.  The project partners include the Kirklees Climate Commission, local experts on energy and independent evaluation support.

TSL Kirklees

TSL Kirklees is a local charity, with members involved in hundreds of community organisations. TSL promotes other local community organisations, provides training, supports partnerships and helps people get involved in community activities by reducing barriers and providing support.

TSL Kirklees believes in the potential of our community organisations and non-profits to improve our society and community, and we're on a mission to harness their skills, talents, and innovative solutions. The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector is evolving and we know that individuals and organisations are facing incredible pressures. We also know the solutions lie within our communities. 

Are you ready to help shape the future of our vibrant communities? Join us on this exciting journey to empower communities and create thriving neighbourhoods.

The Energy Neighbours Information and Data Manager will work closely with and report to the Energy Neighbours Project Manager.

FoodCycle is an award-winning charity that has achieved exceptional growth over the past few years thanks to some key corporate partner relationships with blue-chip companies. We are now looking to build on our recent successes and extend our corporate portfolio to fund our work as the largest community dining charity in the UK. ​

Your work with us will allow you to play a vital role in supporting people faced with hunger and loneliness and to champion community dining in communities up and down the country. You will be responsible for driving significant income growth from corporates - working with brands and businesses to reach challenging targets.​

You will have a proven track record of securing new partnerships and be adept at relationship management. You will have significant new business experience in a charity setting and a background in securing six-figure sum support. As this is a hybrid role, you will need to live within a commutable distance of Vauxhall, London.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:  Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​

Deadline for your application:  11.59pm on Wednesday 4th December 2024.

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to prepare a presentation to deliver at interview. ​

Interviews: planned for Tuesday 10th December, in Vauxhall, London.

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member. ​

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. ​

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.​​

Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

The Head of Marketing will grow support for Mary’s Meals in the UK through bold and innovative mass marketing activities, to attract new supporters, develop relationships with existing supporters, drive fundraising and to ensure the values of the organisation are upheld in all communications activities.

Particularly skilled in digital marketing, you will be dynamic, data-led and able to generate significant growth across our marketing channels. 

Key duties include: 

• Direct line management of the Marketing team, offering day-to-day support and ensuring their ongoing development.
• Work in tandem with the Head of Media and Content to ensure an integrated and collaborative approach to all communications activities.
• Develop and implement Mary’s Meals’ marketing strategy in the UK, linking ongoing progress to key organisational KPIs, with a strong emphasis on digital communications.​​
• Work closely with the Data Insights team to ensure strong joint working on technical solutions and insights across digital systems such as the website and Salesforce.​
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative marketing activities (including the use of new channels) to retain existing supporters and identify creative ways to acquire new audiences. 
• Manage the UK website, working closely with colleagues in the international digital team to ensure the site is functioning well, generating traffic and income, and attracting new supporters to our work. ​
• Lead SEO strategy including team utilisation of SEMrush and being an advocate for AI within this space.
• Lead our approach to segmented communications for email marketing and direct mail, developing our supporter journeys and ensuring an ongoing testing and learning approach is in place. ​
• Working closely with Data Insights where required, lead the tracking and analysis of marketing data, to identify key trends, opportunities and areas for development.​
• Oversee campaigns including the creation of campaign plans, execution and delivery and campaign evaluation. ​
• Drive fundraising and supporter acquisition through the use of digital advertising channels, such as Meta and Google.
• Grow fundraising through the online Mary’s Meals shop, through the diversifying of our product range and improved experience for our supporters.
• Oversee the Mary’s Meals UK social media channels.​

Please see the recruitment pack for full list of duties and further information on our website by selecting the Charity Job apply button.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.