Director Of Development Jobs

We are recruiting a Policy Officer to undertake an exciting new role within the Advocacy and Communications Team. You will report to the Director of Advocacy and Communications and work closely with all others in the team.

The purpose of this role is to strengthen LFF’s policy and advocacy efforts. You will be crucial in helping to develop strategic engagement, influence change and strengthen LFF’s impact on public policy, and in doing so, make a significant contribution to the prevention of child sexual abuse.

Bringing together your knowledge and experience engaging with various stakeholders, you will effect change by identifying opportunities to influence decision-making, analyse data to develop policy positions for the organisation, contribute to consultation submissions and provide advice on various policy matters.

Advocacy is one of our three strategic pillars within our current organisational strategy, together with reach and research.  It sits within the wider Advocacy and Communications Team which supports the promotion of all areas of our work across various channels: websites, social media, press and PR, marketing and digital advertising. As we look forward to a new organisational strategy in 2025, we will be embedding advocacy across the organisation and will be striving to better showcase our advocacy work both internally and externally.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e. applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

We are recruiting Associate Facilitators (Freelancers) who specialise in either Young People or Adult's Delivery to join our team! 

Young People's Role:

"Are you a confident and passionate facilitator eager to make a real difference in young people’s lives? Join Khulisa and deliver our flagship ‘Face It’ programme, a cutting-edge, trauma-informed initiative that empowers young people aged 11-18 to build emotional resilience and unlock their full potential"

As an Associate Facilitator, you’ll lead engaging group sessions in schools across the North-West, using creative approaches like drama, art, and storytelling. You’ll play a pivotal role in transforming behaviors and fostering well-being for young people affected by trauma or adversity. This freelance opportunity offers flexibility, meaningful impact, and the chance to work with a dynamic team committed to creating nurturing environments where all young people can thrive. If you're ready to inspire change, this is the role for you!"

Adult's Delivery Role:

"Are you an experienced trauma trainer or facilitator with a passion for supporting parents and carers? Join Khulisa and lead the delivery of our innovative trauma training across schools, while also facilitating our new ‘Nurturing Connections’ programme designed to empower parents and carers navigating the challenges of raising adolescents affected by trauma or adversity."

In this role, you'll deliver specialised trauma training to schools and professionals, helping them build trauma-informed approaches to support young people. You’ll also lead the ‘Nurturing Connections’ programme, providing parents and carers with practical tools, knowledge, and skills to support their children’s emotional development and behavior, while also focusing on their own well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in both educational and family settings, creating a positive ripple effect that supports the broader community. If you are passionate about empowering adults to better support young people, we want to hear from you!

Are you passionate about the difference that the right advocacy, at the right time, can make to families? Are you an experienced leader in the voluntary sector? Do you have an excellent understanding of how to innovate and scale digital, telephone and community-based services? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 22nd November 2024

Location: Hybrid / London office with regular UK travel

About Contact

At Contact, we provide vital information, advice and support to parent carers with disabled children, across all four nations of the UK. Last year, we reached 413,000 families, helping parents to navigate the health, social care, education and welfare systems.

Parents tell us that our support has increased their confidence, helped them feel less alone, and made a huge difference to the support they receive. Our family finance support alone, on average, increases family incomes by £5,918 per year.

About the role

This is an exciting time for Contact. We are embarking on a new strategy, with an aim to end the battle parent carers face when accessing help and support for their family.

As a critical member of the Executive team, you will play a central part in delivering on that aim, and help Contact to grow our reach, profile and impact for families across the UK.

In this role, you will lead a team of 40 and handle a budget of £2 million, including our core contract with the Department for Education to deliver a national helpline.

Who we are looking for

You will have the vision to bring together our digital-first information and advice services and tailored community support into a joined-up offer for families.

You will bring a track record in delivering change and scale, to help us grow our reach and innovate our delivery, so that our services are sustainable for the long-term.

You will have excellent judgment, equally able to seize opportunities for partnership and funding, and to carefully manage risk.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 22nd November 2024.

Queer Britain is the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum, and it’s for all. Our warm and collegiate team opened the museum in our beautiful space in Kings Cross two years ago. Since then, we are proud to have won the Museum Association’s Best Small Museum of the Year award and welcomed over 100,000 visitors

OUR VISION To progress Britain’s understanding of itself by giving queer stories and experiences their rightful place.

OUR MISSION Queer Britain works to Reclaim and Preserve queer people’s stories and objects and Inspire by celebrating and educating about LGBTQ+ lives, impact and culture.

OUR VALUES We are Open - everyone is welcome and respected. We are Courageous - we act with boldness and seek out the truth. We are Connected - we are collaborative and connected to culture

Your aim will be to support the Museum Director with raising around £500,000 per year from charitable sources.

Person Specification:

• An outstanding fundraiser, with a track record of securing four and five figure donation.
• A fundraising professional, experienced in working within at least one of the main areas of fundraising: membership, individual donors, grant-makers or corporates.
• Someone committed to providing outstanding, engaging and exciting donor & sponsor stewardship.
• Someone able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Museum staff, guest artists, visitors, volunteers and board members.
• Someone excited about the prospect of working a cultural organisation with inclusive storytelling at the heart of everything we do.

Role Description:

Research and Prospecting - Working alongside the Director, Development Committee and the Board, you will identify and research prospective people, companies and grant-makers that could support Queer Britain.

Pipeline Management - Using our CRM system, you will maintain our pipeline, ensuring records are up to date and accurate.

Cultivation - Using the full resources of Queer Britain, you will create cultivation plans that may include informal meetings, tours of the museum, meetings with key Museum staff, workshop visits and private dinners

​Making the ask - You will be fearless in asking people to support the Museum, and will support the Museum Director with pitching to companies and writing grant applications.

Stewarding and Reporting - You will ensure that all Queer Britain supporters understand the impact of their donation with a stewardship programme that entertains, engages, and encourages renewal. 

Join Our Team at Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge

Are you passionate about mental health and community support? Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge seeks an exceptional Business Development Manager to lead our fundraising efforts. You'll drive the development and submission of tenders, proposals, and applications to Trusts and Foundations, ensuring robust support for our mission in these London boroughs.

About Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

We are a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to ensure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported.

We provide support services- including for those in crisis, to raise awareness and deliver activities, groups and events through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

Role Overview:

As a key member of our team, you will:

· Support our approach to securing both statutory income (grants and contracts) and voluntary income (trusts,      corporates, major donors, individuals), in partnership with the Leadership Team.

· Working with the CEO to support organisational tendering and commercial income generation activities aligned with the strategy, coordinating solution design and written bids.

· Lead on grant identification- conduct research to identify potential grant and foundation funding opportunities

· Lead on grant applications – including the development of compelling grant proposals,  you will manage the  grant application process, including drafting, editing, and submitting grant proposals within deadlines, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

· Working alongside the Director of Finance, support the preparation of budgets for tenders and fundraising.

· Ensure all our income generation activity is compliant with fundraising governance and legislation, including GDPR, PECR, and the Code of Fundraising Practice, and ensure our systems and processes (including the database and reporting) are compliant and fit for purpose in Business Development.

We would love to hear from you if you have a track record, experience, understanding, knowledge of:

· Grant writing, fundraising, or development, preferably in the nonprofit sector

· Grant funding mechanisms, including government, foundations, and statutory funding programmes

· Writing compelling, well-organised content that turns complex ideas and detail into summaries that can effectively engage different audiences

· Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure when needed.

· Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results-oriented approach to achieving funding targets

· Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with the service delivery team and other colleagues

· Inclusion, equity and diversity, and the ability to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please click on the following link to review the candidate pack.

The closing date for applications is: 24 November

Interviews will take place on the:  5 December (in person)

Our Commitment- MindTHNR is committed to being an Anti-racist/Anti-discriminatory Organisation and our proud of our diversity which is clearly visible at all levels of the organisation.

Accessibility and Adjustments-We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. 

Job title: Community Development Worker - IRIE Mind

Responsible to: Director of IRIE Mind and Clinical Operations Manager

Salary: Starting salary is £31,438.42 per year (Full-time equivalent) (SC6 - SP26),

which equates to £18,863.05 per year at 22.5 hours per week.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week  

Contract type: Permanent

Location: The Hub, Homerton Row, Hackney, E9 6ED

{Please note that this role is only available to candidates of African/ African Caribbean Heritage under the Genuine Occupational Requirement under s9 Equalities Act 2010}

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new.

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney and Waltham Forest.

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

DBS clearance at Enhanced with Barring is required for this role.

Purpose of the post: 

We are looking for a Community Development Worker with experience supporting with people with their mental health, with significant experience in statutory and/or voluntary sector services, knowledge of the City of London, Hackney and Waltham Forest (or a specific local area or demographic), and strong interpersonal skills.

You will work closely with individuals from Black, African and Caribbean Communities, with serious mental illness (SMI) developing an understanding of complexity in order to provide the most appropriate support.

Working alongside the Director and Clinical Operations Manager you will, be responsible for linking in with Secondary Services in organising and delivering tasks which facilitate an informed and safer hospital discharge and smooth transition into the Community to avoid re-admission.

As a Community Development Worker, you will become a local expert, gathering and sharing information about local opportunities, activities, and support, bringing people together and supporting them to remain confident and independent in their everyday lives.

Main duties and responsibilities: 

1. You will be responsible for linking with Groups and Services to understand the mental health needs across the Community.

2. To work closely with the Hospital Discharge Teams as part of the Discharge process

3. Collectively develop a robust Hospital Discharge plan that will help embed the Clients into the Community.

4. Explore with Secondary Services and other relevant agencies the current provision and identify the gaps and assist IRIE Mind and its partners to develop programmes to meet the identified need. 

5. To raise awareness of the importance of talking about Mental health and seeking support early, especially in the Black, African and Caribbean Communities.

6. To provide information on where to go for additional support upon Discharge

7. Collaboratively develop material with colleagues to distribute to in patients and Clients, families and friends.

8. Regularly organise and support relevant Outreach events to bring people together/make connections.

9. To play a lead role in identifying and initiating Outreach to new client Groups (Young Black Men and Complex needs) and develop new projects.

10. Develop and establish local networks of support that will meet the religious, cultural, occupational, therapeutic and recreational needs of the Clients.

11. To identify partnership opportunities in working with local community colleges, employers, carers, care co-ordinators, and Clients.

12. Consult and liaise with the Mental Health Recovery Teams, Hospital staff, Psychiatric nurses, social workers and other providers in order to promote the service and consult regarding Client progress, achievements and concerns.

13.  To encourage and develop active participation of Clients in the running of IRIE Mind, and in the planning and development of activities,

14.  To develop effective liaison arrangements with statutory and voluntary agencies in the community to enable Clients make full use of community resources in the borough

15.  To manage your own small caseload of complex clients within the Community and in rare cases, their homes.

16. Record all referrals, actions, progress and data via a CRM/Database.

17. Be responsible for maintaining a self-reflective practice and demonstrate self-awareness and effective self-management of stress

18. Assist with the management of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults cases as they arise within the organisation and liaise with the Operation Services Manager and Director and other professional bodies as required by best practice and in law

19. To facilitate a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is recovery-oriented and supports clients to reach the highest level of independence possible.

20.  Manage distressing and challenging situations in a sensitive and non-threatening way to reduce anxieties and promote effective resolutions.

21. To ensure that Health and Safety is maintained at the service and that adequate project risk assessments are carried out and reviewed when required.

22. To attend and participate in monthly meetings with the Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing Services team

23. To liaise with other Mind, in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest projects and staff to facilitate and maintain effective links

24. To attend any other Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest meetings, as required, contributing to discussions and giving reports if required.

25. To attend supervision, appraisal meetings and appropriate internal and external training courses as approved by the Clinical Services Manager and the Clinical Director

26. To cover the work of colleagues during periods of planned and unplanned absences as appropriate

27. To undertake any other tasks and duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Director, or other senior position in Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest.

Personal specification

The remaining sections outlines what criteria will be used to appoint the suitable candidate.

Criteria marked (E) are essential and (D) are desirable.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Values and Motivations:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community. 

1. Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or above in Health or Social Care qualification or equivalent Professional mental health qualification, i.e. Occupational Therapist, Social Work, Support Worker, Nursing or Experience (E) (I)

2. Experience of working in a similar role (E) (I)

3. A minimum of five years working with vulnerable adults, two of which must be in a mental health setting with Black, African and Caribbean clients experiencing a range of disorders and complexity (E) (I)

4. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team (E)

5. Experience of outreach work in the community (E)

6. A sound understanding of the mental health service structures and provisions (D)

Fair:  We strive for equity - no-one's needs should go unmet.

1. A sound understanding of the main issues facing people with mental health difficulties and in particular people from Black, African and Caribbean Communities. (E) (I)

2. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and Clients (E) (I)

3. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise reports (D) 

4. Confidence with MS Office suite; CRM systems and technology such as MS Teams (D)

5. Good understanding of data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management and demonstrable examples of putting these into practice. (D)

6. Demonstrable experience of supporting the shaping and implementation of change and innovation in service delivery, as well as supporting project management to achieve better outcomes (E) (I)

7. To be able to challenge traditional methods of practice in a constructive manner (D)

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new.

1. Good organisational skills with the ability to balance competing pressures and demands (E)

2. To be able to manage high volumes of work and draw on personal resilience in a demanding environment (E)

3. Recognising the need for action or change and taking the appropriate action without needing to be told. (E) (I)

4. Ability to interact calmly, patiently and empathically with clients who may be expressing distress, anger or other strong emotions. (E) 

5. Good negotiation skills with the ability to work with Clients, colleagues and external stakeholders to achieve the aims of the service (E)(I)

6. A commitment to user involvement in all aspects of the management of the service (E)

7. A commitment to equal opportunities and promoting diversity (E)

8. A commitment to self-development and an openness to reflect on personal practice and performance (E)

9. A commitment to taking on new tasks willingly and with a “can do” attitude (E)

10.  Ability to be work on own initiative. (E)

11.  To be self-motivated and focused and to practice self-care (E) (I)

12.  Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach to work (E)

13.  Manage stress and setbacks appropriately (E)

Qualifications

1. Qualified to Level 4 or above in Health and Social Care or Community Development qualification or equivalent Professional mental health qualification, i.e. Occupational Therapist, Social Work, Nursing or Equivalent Experience (E) (I)

2. Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

3. Able to work at least 1 evening per week (Monday to Thursday) with time off in lieu (D) 

Leading heritage charity, The Landmark Trust is seeking a new member of a successful Development team that raises philanthropic funding in support of our award-winning heritage conservation projects throughout Britain.

Our charity saves historic buildings in danger of being lost forever. We are passionate about heritage conservation, crafts skills, and making precious places available for all to enjoy. You'll be working on a varied and ambitious pipeline of rescue projects which depend on the success of our fundraising - from a WW2 control tower in Hampshire to a 1720s Palladian villa near Edinburgh - and other projects.

You'll be making a difference in a programme of philanthropic giving from trusts, foundations and individuals supporting capital appeals and other areas of Landmark’s work including the island of Lundy. Managing your own portfolio of supporters and prospects you will bring high standards of donor care to grow income and sustain long-term relationships.The role reports to the Development Manager (Major Gifts). Includes trusts prospect identification and research, writing compelling proposals, case studies and updates to demonstrate our impact. 

Newcomers say we're a friendly bunch who work hard, where everyone has a clear purpose, and we all pull together towards a common goal. We are a flat, agile organisation, proud and passionate about the work we do.

Some travel will be required for site visits, meetings, and events to engage supporters and prospects face to face with the Landmark Trust’s varied work throughout the UK.

Business Development Manager

Birmingham LGBT is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager (BDM) to work closely with the Director to grow the business activities of Birmingham LGBT. The BDM’s core purpose is to work with the Director, the management team and the Board of Trustees to identify and develop new business and funding opportunities to help Birmingham LGBT to meet its charitable objectives.

We recognise the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities, and we acknowledge under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and global majority people; people with a Romany or Irish Traveller background, and people with lived experience of migration. We particularly welcome applicants from those backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

The successful applicant will join a motivated and enthusiastic team based at the Birmingham LGBT Centre in central Birmingham.

Terms:

Salary £34,854 (approx. 50% pro rata )18.5 hours per week

25 days’ annual leave (approx. 50% pro rata ) plus bank holidays

Plus up to 5% matched pension contributions.

18-month fixed-term contract, ongoing subject to funding.

Birmingham LGBT is an equal opportunities employer.

To apply, please click "apply" and download the application pack from our website, or download the attachments to this ad, then complete the application form with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and email it in Word format back to us.

The closing date is 5pm on Friday 29 November 2024.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two employer references.

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

An exciting new role has arisen, where we are seeking a pro-active, solutions-focused, team player for the role of Development Officer (Operations) for our Development department. As Development Officer (Operations), you will lead the implementation of LAMDA's new fundraising database system of Raiser’s Edge, including data migration, system optimisation, and creation of comprehensive documentation.

Working closely with the Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing the CRM, to support fundraising and alumni relations efforts, while ensuring compliance with data protection laws and establishing best practices for system usage.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, with a good understanding of CRM systems and fundraising processes. You will also have experience in financial processing, have keen database management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Application Process

A full job description can be found on our website via the apply button. 

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.

To apply, please provide:

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
• Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form

To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to our HR department. 

Application Deadline

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Sunday 24 November 2024.

Interviews will be held w/c 2 December 2024.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups. we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.

Job Description

Join our team as a Partnerships Manager, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by helping us continue to grow our membership and retain existing members. In this exciting and varied role, you will identify and maximise opportunities to attract and retain members at all levels of the teaching profession.

Full details of the role are set out below but you can listen to a brief audio description of the role here.

Job Title: Partnerships Manager

Reports To: Associate Director: Partnerships

Salary: £34,000-£37,000 per annum dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexible working options

Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found here. 

Based: Office based, with hybrid-working options - we encourage staff to work from the office (London WC1N) once per week. Travel frequently across the UK as required.

Start date: From January 2025, flexible start date for the right candidate

Deadline and interview: Applications will close on 6th December 2024.
Interviews will be scheduled for w/c 2nd Dec and w/c 9th Dec but we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so we will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.

Application: Please apply here by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage​.

The Organisation

The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.

We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.

We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.

The Opportunity

The Partnerships Manager will support the team in delivering ambitious membership growth targets for the College. Working closely with the Associate Director: Partnerships, the Partnerships Manager will take responsibility for:

• Developing and delivering presentations to drive Chartered College membership, ensuring that trainee teachers, teachers and school leaders are aware of and join the College, including at conferences and sector events.
• Developing new partnerships to support scalable income generation for group memberships, Chartered programmes, accreditation and projects, and introducing bespoke opportunities for customers and stakeholders.
• Supporting existing partnerships and, through those relationships, identifying wider sector challenges for the College to address. This will include working closely with the Associate Director for Professional Learning, Marketing and Communications Manager and Head of Content.

Membership sales 

Most of your time you will be working towards achievement of objectives (including sales and account management and supporting overall membership numbers) and income targets for the full range of products and services including group membership, Chartered programmes, accreditations and projects offered by the College. You will build and maintain a sales pipeline to report to the Associate Director: Partnerships.

Membership engagement

You will spend some of your time managing and implementing workshops, webinars and activities for groups of trainee teachers, teachers and leaders to drive membership engagement, upgrade, renewal and recruitment. This will require regular travel throughout the UK. You will also liaise with training providers, universities and appropriate bodies to support student recruitment and upgrade to ECT membership.

Account Management 

You will spend some of your time:

• Maintaining excellent account management and first-rate customer service with both existing and new partners and customers.
• Working closely with Members, Fellows and supporters of the College to build and maintain relationships and expand potential partnership opportunities.
• Maintaining records in the College’s CRM system (Salesforce), and ensuring colleagues are informed of customers’ status and opportunities.
• With the Associate Director: Partnerships and Membership Manager, managing processes and implementing activities. 

Other

Alongside your main areas of work, you will:

• Continue to engage in your own professional development. 
• Arranging and participating in meetings, and other activities as required.
• Attending and participating in CPD learning activities and training to maintain and develop your knowledge and skills.
• Performing other activities as and when required in order to support the wider team achieve our membership targets.

About You

You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply. We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our mission and truly passionate about membership growth and supporting teachers. Systems you would be using include Zoom, Excel and Salesforce.

Essential knowledge and experience

• You will have experience in a sales or business development role
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent work experience that demonstrates equivalent ability to analyse information and data
• Experience of building sustained relationships and managing transactions with external organisations.
• Experience of planning and executing recruitment campaigns or initiatives
• Understanding of the British education system, and the key challenges teachers and school leaders are facing

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Experience of membership or subscription sales
• Knowledge of GDPR and how it relates to the storage, retention and use of personal data
• Background in the education sector and/or teaching

Why Us?

As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to: 

• Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working 
• Professional development, including formal and informal training and support 
• Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction 
• Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.

Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College 

As a growing organisation we are committed to:

• Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
• Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values 
• Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. 

What to expect from the recruitment process

• All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
• Line Managers trained in recognising bias
• We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
• All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.

If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please make a request (see application pack).

For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).

Your Personal Data

As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Pre-employment checks

All conditional offers of employment are subject to:

• Two satisfactory references
• Proof of qualifications
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

About us

10 Windsor Walk (10WW) is a Community Interest Company established by local therapists concerned to address the provision of intensive psychological services for those most in need.

We meet the needs of local psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and the local community by providing psychotherapy treatment rooms and space for training and events related to developing psychotherapy services.

More than this, we are a hub where therapists and psychoanalysts can meet, work together and exchange ideas on developing the practice as a whole.

• Affordable treatment: We run low- and no-fee psychotherapy for those in need in the local community, alongside Trainees from the Institute of Psychoanalysis who offer low fee psychoanalysis.
• Community space: We run a weekly therapeutic playgroup for parents and toddlers seeking sanctuary in South London. Other public programmes include a monthly Psychoanalytic Film Club and we are also developing a therapeutic community garden. 
• Education centre: We host lectures, seminars, steering groups and specialist training for psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, NHS staff and the general public.

About the role

Weʼre seeking a Development Coordinator with a strong background in successful grant writing and funder relationship management. This role will focus on researching and securing grant funding. Weʼre a small team looking for someone who wants to be a key part of our mission-driven work and play an integral role in helping us grow and make a meaningful impact. You will work remotely and attend regular meetings onsite in addition to delivering occasional events for 10WW supporters. You will sit within the core 10WW team, working with the Centre Manager to align funding efforts with program needs and organisational priorities. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing grant applications, building and managing funder partnerships, and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance in line with funding requirements. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and skilled at fostering funding relationships, weʼd like to hear from you.

Great support has a substantial impact on small environmental charities and the people they benefit. This role will see you support an established, enjoyable, professional development programme for city farms, community gardens and care farms. In London you'll focus on training and showcase events, and nationwide you'll lead on helping organisations achieve the Green Care Quality Mark. The role will suit someone creative, methodical and comfortable with people. The role involves getting out and about, but most of the work is office work. This role does not include any practical gardening or farming activities.

Hours: Full time days (37.5 hours) per week. Or four days a week (30 hours) if preferred.

Salary: Starting salary of £31,580 including London Weighting.

Pension: 5% of salary for standard contracted hours after successful completion of a 3-month probation period.

Holiday:  33 days annual leave per year including bank holidays.

Contract: 12 months, subject to passing the three-month probation period. Possibility of an extension.

Location: Option to be based at a shared office space or to work from home. Frequent London travel. The person needs to live in London or be able to travel in regularly.   

Manager:  London Learning and Development Manager 

Start date: December or January with a paid day of training in December.

There are three elements to the role:

a) London Development - 3 days a week -
To support the delivery and co-ordination of a programme of targeted training and capacity-building for city farms and community gardens in London to improve their long-term viability, thereby contributing to the sustainability of vibrant local communities throughout the capital. This is a well-established, popular enjoyable programme and you would work closely with the London Development Manager, and SF&Gs members. Annual outputs include:  

· Training days designed and delivered by SF&G members

· Networking tours of community growing spaces

· Showcase events including the London Harvest Festival

b) Green Care Quality Mark (GCQM) Administration - 1.5 days a week
To support the UK-Wide GCQM programme liaising with our panel of Assessors, assigning applications for review and inputting data into our ‘Civi’ CRM.

The programme helps green care practitioners such as care farms demonstrate to clients, funders, commissioners, referrers and volunteers that they operate a safe, professional and caring place to be. 

The post holder will be responsible for administration and promotion of the GCQM, and supported by managers to retain participants of the scheme, attract new enrolments, and increase the associated earned income for SF&G.

c) SF&G Membership Support.
A half day a week will be dedicated to supporting SF&Gs UK- wide membership programme through social media, newsletters and database management.

Ideally the employee would work on both the London programme and the Green Care Quality Mark. If you are only interested in one of these, please get in touch. 

Recruitment Process:

Social Farms & Gardens is an equal opportunities employer that understands that the best employees may not always be the best at job applications or interviews.  We try to make our recruitment processes relatively stress-free.

You do not have to meet all elements of the Person Specification to be considered for the role.

We do not ask for any formal qualifications as not everyone thrives in a school setting.

We would like you to submit these three documents by email:  

•  A CV
• A Personal Statement giving specific examples of your experience for each element of the Person Specification.
• A cover page with personal details
• And complete an Equal Opportunities form, online

We will invite 4 – 8 candidates to an interview. We will provide all questions and tasks in advance. If interviews are really stressful for you, please let us know.

We then offer a paid trial day to the candidate that we would like to offer the role to. This is to make sure the candidate has a good idea of the kind of work involved, and the working environment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing Refuge’s learning and development programme.

The successful candidate will work with the People Development team to support the roll out of our annual training calendar, developing internal communications to advertise our training catalogue, reporting and ongoing evaluation of our training. With a strong customer focus, you will act as the key point of contact for our staff and our training partners. You will have experience working with learning management systems with a keen eye for detail and good analytical skills.

Closing Date: 09:00am 25 November 2024

Interview Date: 2 December 2024

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Head of Business Development

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for impactful change? Do you thrive on building meaningful partnerships and driving sustainable growth? Join Pact as our new Head of Business Development and lead our mission to make a real difference.

About the Role

As Head of Business Development, you will be at the forefront of Pact’s growth and innovation. With a focus on securing sustainable income, you’ll steer our business development strategy, engage with a wide network of partners, and play a hands-on role in developing funding opportunities that fuel Pact’s vision. From working with commissioners to fostering key relationships in the justice and health sectors, this role is about creating pathways for transformative impact.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead and inspire a dynamic team, driving Pact’s business development strategy to meet income targets and align with our broader growth goals.
• Income Generation & Partnership Building: Be a hands-on leader in bid writing, partnership development, and cultivating relationships with commissioners and funders.
• Team Management: Oversee and develop the Business Development team, creating plans to maximize income from targeted services, including Family and Significant Others Services, Prison Education, and NHSE initiatives.
• Business Development Delivery: Take charge of managing bids, securing funding, and expanding our services within justice and community sectors.
• Strategic Development & Networking: Represent Pact at key events and actively contribute to the organization’s leadership, working with Executive colleagues to ensure Pact’s mission is met effectively.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with experience in business development, a flair for partnership-building, and a deep understanding of the justice sector. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on making a difference and guiding teams to success, we want to hear from you!

Why Work with Us?

At Pact, we value our people and offer a vibrant, supportive work environment alongside an attractive benefits package:
• Generous Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible Working: Options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Scottish Widows pension, life assurance, free eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, and season ticket loans.
• 24/7 Employee Support: Access to Care First’s Employee Assistance Programme.
• Development Opportunities: Grow with access to the Pact Academy, our dedicated learning and development hub.
• Ready to lead impactful change? Apply now to join our values-driven team at Pact and help us build brighter futures.

* 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.

First Interviews are scheduled to be conducted via Teams on 2nd December, followed by meeting the BD Team via Teams w/c 9th December, and interview Stage 2 and presentation on 16th December.

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), a Disclosure and Barring Service basic check, and potentially prison vetting. Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Security Check for this post. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. The post holder will be expected to comply with any requirements of their registration/professional body to maintain their registration and good standing including continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation where appropriate.

Location: Homeworking / Pact central office with regular visits to Pact sites nationally
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary £57,500
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

You may have experience of the following: Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, BDM, Sales Director, Contract Sales Director, New Business Development, Sales Representative etc.

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