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Job Title: Corporate Partnerships - New Business Manager
Reporting To: Senior Manager – Partnership Development & New Business
Contract Type: Full-time
Principal Location: London
Salary Range: £38,000-46,000
About us:
Street Child, one of the world’s fastest-growing international children’s charities, are searching for an impressive and experienced corporate partnerships, new business minded professional to play a key role in continuing the organisation's extraordinary growth - from a start-up, aiming to support 100 children into school in Sierra Leone under 15-years ago, to our current status operating in 20+ countries and having recently reached over one million children since our inception.
Corporate Partnerships constitutes a key strategic growth area and income stream for Street Child, especially of unrestricted/flexible funds - and is one we are committed to significantly developing as a key pilar of our plans for continued growth. Live major partners include the likes of Liberty Global plc, UBS, Accenture, Infosys and Boodles the jewellers - as well as 70+ other firms, supporting at different levels, ranging from niche outfits to household brands. For the past few years Street Child, in collaboration with corporate partners, has hosted events at Davos, the UN General Assembly, and at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - exciting initiatives that provided fantastic platforms, that we are keen to build on, with the support of this role.
We believe we offer a compelling corporate partnership proposition - high-quality, innovative, data-driven programming that protect and educate children in some of the world’s toughest situations; leverage potential via UN, philanthropic and Government matching grants; superb, agile and highly responsive donor service, with strong ability and willingness to tailor solutions; outstanding communications; and an entrepreneurial, commercial ethos.
The role:
We believe Street Child has a huge opportunity to achieve even more growth in the Corporate Partnerships sector by diversifying our coverage and relationships into new industries and growth markets. The New Business Manager role will play a key role in leading our New Business activity outside of our existing portfolio. Reporting to our recently appointed Senior Manager for Partnership and New Business, your role will involve:
1. Core New Business activity: Researching and development of prospect lists for priority industries to implement New Business campaigns capable of securing multi-year high value partnerships. Responsibility for building Street Child’s network of corporate relationships and growing pipeline of corporate partnership opportunities.
2. Partnership and proposition development: Working closely with our colleagues in the Corporate Partnerships and Global Programme Funding teams to develop engaging and impactful partnership plans and project propositions, focusing on priority countries and programmes to support Street Child’s strategy and mission.
3. Corporate engagement with events: Utilising the portfolio of events Street Child has across the year to engage and steward corporate relationships, including Street Child owned events and external events including the World Economic Forum and UN General Assembly.
4. Supporting on cross-organisational fundraising activations: Leading on new corporate engagement activities, including new fundraising and sponsorship activations, to support cross-organisational initiatives including our Spring Gala, annual Back to School Campaign and other key milestones throughout the year.
Key activities in this role:
- Development of New Business engagement plans – identifying, researching, engaging and cultivating new corporate prospects and relationships;
- Implementing ambitious New Business campaigns to target priority industries, including the oversight of prospecting and marketing mapping activity;
- Management of new business pipeline and prospect lists, including use and maintenance of corporate prospects data on CRM;
- Close collaboration with Partnership Development and Account Management teams to promote best practice corporate donor stewardship and partnership delivery;
- Active networking and attending various international events to maximise New Business opportunities;
- Consistent, proactive New Business activity via Street Child networks and cold approaches;
- Searching for suitable open corporate partnership opportunities/calls to apply to and working with colleagues to submit high quality applications;
- Supporting our corporate advocacy events, including inviting new corporate attendees for Street Child events - and working with colleagues to help plan/strategise Street Child presence as appropriate (including Davos, UNGA);
- Working with colleagues to develop our corporate propositions – both fundraising products and exciting, innovative new project proposals alongside our Programme Funding teams.
Key qualities:
- Highly credible, with strong all-round communication skills;
- Comfortable and excited about networking at high profile events including the World Economic Forum in Davos;
- New Business mentality but with a highly strategic mind and passion for creating genuine value-exchange partnerships between the NGO and private sector;
- Personable, tenacious, resilient, imaginative, ambitious;
- Team-worker;
- Flexible and agile – you will enjoy working in a fast-paced, fluid working environment focused on growth;
- Strong corporate fundraising and/or corporate background (preferably in sales/marketing);
- This is an exciting role in a small team with hugely ambitious and exciting global growth plans in the coming years. This role will be at the heart of our rapidly growing organisation making a great difference to the lives of children living in the world’s lowest resource and most dangerous humanitarian contexts. You will have huge support - but also a lot of scope to make the role your own and choose your path to impact. The opportunity here for impact, and career progression, is vast.
We will consider candidates with two types of backgrounds:
1. Proven superb, corporate fundraising track-records, ideally in the international development/humanitarian sector (or otherwise demonstrating strong development/humanitarian knowledge and clear passion for the sector); &/or
2. A compelling, commercial background - coupled with a super clear desire to use your skills and experience in the humanitarian/development space, and the ability to rapidly build relevant technical skills and knowledge.
A prior background in international development/humanitarian is preferred but is not essential. A strong commitment to Street Child's cause is essential.
The role is envisaged as UK-based but is global in scope. A willingness to travel is expected. The ideal candidate would work full-time; and physically in our City of London office for a minimum 3 days of the week – with some flexibility considered for outstanding candidates.
Background to the role
AUKEL are recruiting a new Lead Advocate. We are looking to develop our advocacy offer to meet the complex needs of local residents in a challenging environment in a sustainable way. Our Lead advocate will work with colleagues, partners and service users to develop a sustainable model that ensures East Londoners have their voices heard and choices respected in all decisions made with them.
Job description
Job Purpose
· To work as part of the Advice and Advocacy team coordinating the advocacy service, providing both statutory and, where appropriate, non-statutory advocacy for eligible service users across East London.
· Using your excellent knowledge of related legislation, including the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and DoLS you will support vulnerable adults in making decisions, having their voice heard and ensuring their rights are upheld.
Key Tasks
· To ensure that service users are aware of their options and can make informed decisions with accurate, and up-to-date information concerning relevant legislation.
· To ensure that referrals are triaged appropriately to volunteers or referred to other agencies
· To challenge decisions made by third parties for service users.
· To work with partner agencies, professionals and service users whilst maintaining their own caseload of statutory and non-statutory cases, focused on issues and outcomes.
· To help to develop and implement a sustainable long-term plan for the advocacy service.
· To develop the relationship with our partners, Rethink Advocacy, Tower Hamlets Connect and others.
· To ensure that the experience of service users is positive and rewarding.
· To maintain accurate case records.
· To complete required monitoring reports and RPR report writing.
· To support with recruitment and supervision of volunteers assigned to the service.
Quality
To work with the Head of Advice and Advocacy to maintain Quality Performance Mark certification.
General
· To meet regularly with line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
· To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
· To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
· To undertake all training required to fulfil the role.
· To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including EDI, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Functional Links
· This role reports to the Head of Advice and Advocacy and will have close functional links to the Information and Advice Team and Tower Hamlets Connect service.
· Close working with peers across partner organisations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
· High level of experience in similar work within the health and social care sector.
· Experience of working with vulnerable adults
· Experience of delivering to quality assurance frameworks , e.g. QPM
Desirable
· Experience of working in community partnerships.
· Experience of supporting volunteers.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
· Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
· Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
· Knowledge and understanding of the principles of person-centred practice.
· Knowledge of all relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, Human Rights Act.
Skills/Attributes
Essential
· Independent Advocacy Qualification Level 3
· Care Act Advocacy Qualification
· Intermediate IT skills
· Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.
· Commitment to learning and development and reflective practise.
· Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Ability to present to groups.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources effectively.
Desirable
Independent Mental Capacity qualification
Additional Requirements
· This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
· Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
· Ability to travel across AUKEL’s delivery sites.
Employment Details
Contract type
This contracted post is for 35 hours per week (working day pattern to be decided) and may require some out of hours or weekend work as required. We welcome application for flexible working including reduced hours and other flexible working arrangements.
Location
The post holder will be mostly based at 82 Russia Lane, London E2 9LU
Salary Between £31,930 and £35,020 Plus 5% employer pension contribution.
We have recently introduced a salary bands system. This salary range refers to the lowest and top steps of the grade. Salary will progress every year until the top salary is reached.
Holiday entitlement
25 days (pro-rata for contracted hours) of paid holiday per year plus bank holidays. This increases after two years of service to 27 days, and then a further one day per every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service. In addition, all employees are entitled to one day off on (or around) their Birthday.
Conditions of employment
The job offer is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory Employment References, an enhanced DBS Check and evidence of relevant Qualification.
How We Value Our People
Learning and development
We are committed to supporting our staff through a variety of training, e-learning, workshop and shadowing. A training needs assessment is carried out annually. During the appraisal and reviewed during supervision. The majority of vacancies are advertised internally to encourage staff to progress their careers within the charity.
Flexible working policy
We welcome flexible working requests from day one and anyone can make as many requests as they wish to.
Family Friendly Policy
We have a competitive Family Friendly Policy which includes maternity, paternity adoption and shared parental leave. We have an enhanced maternity and paternity pay policy based on the length of service.
Sick leave policy
We also have a competitive sick pay policy which will give you up to 4 months full pay and 4 months half pay after 4 years of service.
Death in service insurance
We have a Death in service insurance which will help your family to cope financially should something happen to you while employed with us.
Employee assistance programme
We offer an Employee Assistance programme called WeCare which includes 24/7 online GP, Get fit programme, Mental health support, Financial and legal guidance.
Menopause and menstrual policy
The policy supports employees in their ability to adequately self-care during their period and menopause, while not being penalised by having to deplete their sick leave. Birthday policy
Open Door policy
The purpose of policy is to encourage open communication, feedback, and discussion about any matter of importance to an employee.
Wellbeing policy
The policy is aimed to promote mental wellbeing among staff and volunteers and tackle the causes of work-related mental health problems.
Duncan Robertson Award
For the outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of older people.
Cycle to work scheme
The scheme allows employees to obtain commuter bikes and cycling accessories through their employer, whilst spreading the cost over 12 months and making unbeatable savings through a tax break
Next Steps
To apply, please send us a CV together with a supporting statement that addresses the person specification (maximum two pages of A4). Applications should be made via our website.
You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, relevant to this role. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted.
Finally, please ensure that you have included mobile, work and home telephone numbers, as well as any problems you might have with the proposed interview dates.
Recruitment Timetable:
Deadline to receive applications: 4th September 2024 at 5.00pm
1st stage interviews: Week commencing 16th September 2024
Have any questions? If you want to find out more about the recruitment process or the role, please contact our HR department.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit four Visitor Experience Assistants to join our team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 1000 hours per year (annualised contract) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £11,807.78 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose of the Visitor Experience Assistant role is to:
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate team members who understand and are committed to providing customer service excellence and who put the visitor at the center of everything they do.
The ideal candidate will have previous visitor facing experience ideally in a leisure or heritage environment. You will need to be a confident communicator, a team player and be able to respond quickly and positively in a changing environment. Being flexible in your outlook is essential as you will be fulfilling a variety of roles at the museum.
You will also support the museum in hosting evening events from gala dinners to sleepovers and outdoor film nights. An understanding of the importance of supporting and fulfilling a ‘host’ role for corporate clients and Museum partners is desirable.
Key responsibilities of our Visitor Experience Assistant include:
- Proactive response to ensuring the highest possible visitor standards are maintained
- Providing a warm welcome to our visitors and enhancing every visitor’s experience at the museum through your engagement with them and your problem-solving skills
- Supporting activities, events, general museum operations and operating the museum’s commercial experiences, 4D theatre and simulator
- Promoting museum services, commercial activities and events to visitors
- Supporting the museum’s fundraising and commercial activities
- Providing a safe and secure experience for everyone
- Being a first aider and fire marshal. Training for both roles will be provided
- Inspire visitors by sharing the Royal Air Force story and the story of the people who shape the Royal Air Force
- There will also be the opportunity to provide tours and talks to visitors
What we are looking for in our Visitor Experience Assistant :
- Willingness and ability to hold a First Aid qualification
- Understands the Museum’s purpose, vision and strategic objectives, and how their role and other roles within the team support their achievement
- Takes ownership and accountability for own behaviour, actions and outcomes and recognises the impact these have on other individuals, the team and/or the Museum
Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2024
Interviews will take place on 9 and 10 September 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Visitor Experience Assistant role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
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- Hybrid Working
- High performing working environment
About Our Client
LightEn is a philanthropic organisation and educational platform that signposts pathways with the potential to raise consciousness and help humanity embody the highest levels of love and wisdom. We pursue our mission via three main pathways: curating and creating exceptional educational content and making that content available to all free of charge; providing grants to support the work of individuals and organisations inspired by its vision; and facilitating courses and retreats at locations in London (UK), Asheville, North Carolina (USA) and Mallorca (Spain). Our work is conducted through various entities primarily operating in three countries, including a US-based 501(c)3 and a UK-registered charity, and we are rapidly expanding our footprint and activities across all pathways.
Job Description
The Financial Controller (FC), reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), will manage all accounting functions within LightEn and related entities, making sure that all accounting records are appropriately kept and that accounting procedures and reports are compliant with all relevant standards and legislation. The FC will coordinate and manage the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, prepare monthly accounts, dashboards, forecasts, and other regular financial, regulatory and compliance reports. The FC will ensure that the finance team operates within a robust control environment and will support the CAO in preparing for and coordinating preparations for external audits. The FC will support the development of all internal control policies, contribute to ensuring all financial systems are fit for purpose and maintained, and be able to identify any potential areas for improvement.
The primary responsibilities will include:
- Day-to-day management of accounting operations for one or more complex corporations or nonprofits, during periods of significant growth and change, including application of compliant accounting treatment for: income recognition including for grants receivable, grants payable, and other forms of charitable giving; accounts payable; general ledger; full cost recovery; inventory accounting; administration of payroll, pensions, and other staff benefits; and any other related accounting and operational tasks.
- Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and reporting any variances.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and reports which identify results, trends, and variances to budget.
- Ensuring all transactions are recorded, filed, and reported properly.
- Making sure reporting complies with all appropriate accounting standards, statutory law and financial regulations for one or more complex corporations or nonprofits.
- Documenting operational processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls.
- Streamlining and improving all operations and accounting systems.
- Coordinating the management of cash flow and identification of funding requirements.
- Supporting the CAO and other members of the leadership team with procurement processes.
- Supporting the CAO and other members of the leadership team with grant-making processes, monitoring, learning, and evaluation.
- Supervising and managing financial staff and managing relationships with any external partners (e.g., payroll service providers).
- Supporting the CAO with thorough preparation for the audit process and liaising with external personnel where required.
- Supporting the CAO in presenting reports to board members, senior executives, and other stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant
The FC should hold a recognized CCAB accounting qualification and possess the following:
- experience in managing all day-to-day accounting operations for one or more complex corporations or non-profits;
- outstanding analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills;
- ability to work to tight deadlines;
- strong personal and communication skills;
- confident leadership and management skills;
- strong business acumen through working across both for-profit and non-profit organizations;
- ability to influence people at all levels;
- experience and an appetite for working in a start-up and rapid growth organisation;
- personal affinity with LightEn's mission and approach.
What's on Offer
We would like to offer the successful candidate:
- A market competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave
- Private health insurance, employer-matched pension up to 6%, and a variety of generous benefits
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
We require all full-time staff to work a minimum of 2 days per week on average working in our London office/in person, in line with our hybrid working framework.
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
We have an exciting opportunity for a policy fellow to join our policy team. Your main focus will be on a programme of work on NHS reform, exploring the role of national policy levers in achieving the ambitions set by policymakers in England. The scope of this work includes the organization of the NHS, devolution, approaches to regulation, payment reform and the wider politics of health reform. Projects include understanding the development of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and their approach to tackling inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
The policy fellow will be a core member of our team, working on a mix of short and longer-term projects, including in-house policy analysis and research, reactive work, and the development of projects to commission externally.
You’ll have robust research skills, for example experience of synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research evidence, analysing various policy documents, grey literature, and official reports related to a particular policy area, or carrying out in-depth interviews and coding qualitative data.
You’ll join a team which collaborates with other analytical teams in the Health Foundation to support more evidence-informed policies on health and social care in the UK, contributing to better population health. We do this by analysing, understanding, and informing national policies on health, social care and public health in the UK, with a particular focus on the overall direction of the health system in England and how it is performing.
To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.
Candidates should have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment, as we do not provide visa sponsorship.
Application deadline:23:59, Wednesday 28th August 2024
Interview dates: w/c 16th and w/c 23rd September 2024
Our commitment to you
Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and that might be you.
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, which is why we encourage you to apply for our job even if you don't meet every requirement. We value professional and lived expertise and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage those from underrepresented and underserved groups in this field, such as people of colour, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply.
We encourage you to speak with us about your neuro-diversities, disabilities, long term medical conditions, chronic illness, mental health, wider health conditions and/or caring responsibilities etc. so we can work together on adjustments to make the recruitment process and work more accessible and enjoyable for you. We offer flexible working as well as a range of excellent benefits.
We're dedicated to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their skills in a comfortable environment.
So, come apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and authentic workplace together.
Job title: Associate Director, Responsible Business (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £72,500 per annum (Non-negotiable)
Location: London, E1 (UK Hybrid working)
Contract/Hours: 12 months FTC maternity cover/Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits
- 33 days of holidays including bank holidays plus Christmas office closure.
- Option to buy or sell holiday days.
- Generous pension scheme of up to 10% employer contribution.
- Bike loan scheme for the purchase of a new bike.
- LinkedIn Learning with an extensive number of courses available.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for an Associate Director, Responsible Business which is a critical leadership role required to lead the delivery of our transformational new sourcing model - Shared Impact and the leadership and accountability for our full partnership portfolio and management of the Responsible Business Team.
You will need to be an effective leader and communicator with a track record of building successful teams and also an innovative leader with an ability to influence senior stakeholders.
You will have substantial proven experience of directing and leading transformational cross-organisational projects with deep sustainability expertise and a solutions-focused approach.
Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.
Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.
Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.
At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment)
The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.
Closing date: Thursday 22nd August at 10:00
Interviews will take place on 30th August & 2nd September
Contract: 12 months FTC (Maternity cover)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Community Fundraising
Location: East Region (with travel around Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Herefordshire, Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire)
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events
Salary: Up to £30,058 per annum
Contract: Permeant
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:
- To recruit, develop, retain and support a diverse team of volunteers to enhance community fundraising activities and income generating opportunities.
- To lead on the promotion and coordination of volunteer activities within a community fundraising hub working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Officers to drive income generation within the local vicinity.
- To provide practical, role specific and pastoral support for community fundraising volunteers adopting an exemplary approach to volunteer management and volunteer engagement.
- To ensure our dedicated volunteers have excellent experiences and have the skill, resources and motivation to maximize income generating opportunities.
About the Community Fundraising team:
- We sit within the Community Events team
- Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activities to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
- We currently have a team of over 30
What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:
- Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
- Good experience in volunteer management/ supervision
- Experience as a team leader or supervisor
- Direct experience of working with volunteers
- Experience in Community Fundraising
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st August 2024
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 2nd September 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1.Anonymised application form
2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Team: Community Fundraising
Location: Wales
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events
Salary: Up to £32,013 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Officer:
- This role supports the delivery, growth and reach of community fundraising in a defined geographical location and supports the development and delivery of a local fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s broader income generation objectives.
- The Community Fundraising Officer will establish, implement, develop and maximize all community fundraising opportunities, increase income, deliver exceptional supporter stewardship and exemplary volunteer management, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Hub Manager and Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader to build on past successes and develop a diverse pipeline of community fundraising events and activities that respond to local audience needs.
- The role will also build and develop exceptional fundraising relationships with supporters and volunteers within the defined geographical location to harness the power of our local footprint and raise income and awarenes
About the Community Fundraising team:
- We sit within the Community Events team
- Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activites to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
- We currently have a team of 30+
What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:
- Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
- Planning, organising and delivering campaigns, activities and plans including marketing.
- Evidence of working to and achieving objectives
- Direct experience of working with volunteers
- A valid UK driving license and access to a car
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st August 2024
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 2nd September 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
We have a number of Youth Development Lead positions we are recruiting for across Belfast. We will be hosting an assessment centre on the 4th of September at our Belfast centre. Please note you must be available to attend on that day. You can find out more about each role we have advertised and its specialism along with the relevant job description by viewing the adverts on our Careers site. All roles will have we are considering for the Assessment Centre will have (Belfast) in brackets by them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Database & Donor Services Officer
Introduction
Nightingale Hammerson cares for over 250 residents, tailoring our approaches within our residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care teams. We are enormously proud of our homes, with our South London home, Nightingale House, rated 'Outstanding' and our North London home, Hammerson House, rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), in its first year of opening.
As our Database and Donor Services Officer, you will oversee the processing of donations, receipts and invoices and provide administrative support to ensure operations run smoothly during busy periods.
What will your typical day involve?
You will manage the fundraising database by regularly updating and cleaning donor records on Raisers Edge, preparing data for direct mail campaigns and post-campaign evaluations, and generating monthly and quarterly summary reports.
The role also involves finance collaboration through monthly reconciliation of banking with the finance department, managing direct debits, processing banking requirements, and maintaining database budget spreadsheets. Additionally, the officer will support fundraising efforts by scheduling meetings for the Head of Fundraising & Marketing, handling telephone queries, managing legacy donations, supporting event management, and producing guest lists.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have A-Levels (essential), with a university degree or business qualification being desirable. They must have at least one year of experience using Raisers Edge CRM and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience in fundraising or sales is desirable. Essential skills include a proven ability to track and report income, excellent telephone manner and writing skills, and strong attention to detail and self-motivation.
What is in it for you?
- Car parking on site (Nightingale House)
- Transport from East Finchley Tube Station (Hammerson House)
- Access to the Apples and Honey Nightingale preschool and daycare on-site (Nightingale House)
- A friendly, supportive, team working environment
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Training & development opportunities
- Flexible working patterns
- 25 days including bank holiday annual leave, increasing over time
- Subsidised staff restaurant (Nightingale and Hammerson House)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C applied)
- Cycle to work scheme
For more information on our benefits, please click here.
Hours
Full-time 37.5 hours a week
Salary
£33,000 per annum
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If you meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you!
It’s also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.
Agencies
No Agencies, please.
Safeguarding
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures, which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be handled individually, following our policy and organisational requirements.
Sponsorship
This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and therefore is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points-Based Immigration System.
Please do not apply if you require sponsorship.
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Everything we do is with a ‘Residents first’ approach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate New Business Lead
Leatherhead, Surrey
Up to £34,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey
(flexible working options available and part-time will be considered for the right candidate)
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to help build income from corporate fundraising with an emphasis on securing long term and strategic partnerships.
Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for proactively generating significant income from five and six figure corporate partnerships by managing the new business pipeline, identifying new opportunities, building relationships and networking with key stakeholders and producing compelling applications and creative partnership proposals.
This is an excellent opportunity to build on previous experience and develop your skills in business development. Previous experience of securing high value, strategic partnerships in the third sector would be beneficial. The team has a proven track record in winning prestigious corporate partnerships which include: Macfarlanes LLP, Invesco, Knight Frank, Deutsche Bank, Nomura and high street names such as Kurt Geiger. Responsible for a third of the charity’s income the team are driven, highly motivated & results orientated.
What we’re looking for:
· A friendly, enthusiastic and experienced corporate fundraiser who achieves results through people – you are socially focused and resilient, enjoy networking and are able to quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.
· A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you are an experienced bid writer and a confident public speaker with experience of presenting to panels or addressing large audiences
· Knowledge of different corporate fundraising initiatives, including charity of the year, cause related marketing and strategic partnerships – you understand the components of a mutually beneficial and multi-faceted partnership, and have proven experience of prospect management and winning new business.
· You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
· Confident use of MSOffice and experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, won’t miss a deadline and record accurate data using CRM systems
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Time off in lieu
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.
Closing date: 31 August 2024
First interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead on the 7th August, with second interviews on the 14th August. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
We are a Deaf and Disabled Persons’ Organisation in the London Borough of Haringey. We support our service users with maintaining their independence by helping to ensure they have choice and control over the support they require to be able to live independently in their community.
We are seeking a full-time Direct Payments & Independent Living Advisor, who will be providing support to individuals with a range of disabilities to enable them in using a direct payment, and access to the personal assistant (PA) platform, enabling them greater choice and control over their care and support needs.
As a Direct Payment and Independent Living Adviser, you will be expected to:
· Provide comprehensive support and guidance for both prospective and experienced Personal Assistants, ensuring they understand obligations and responsibilities.
· Offer information and advice on becoming a PA, including facilitating monthly support sessions.
· Provide ongoing support to individuals receiving direct payments, assisting with employment issues and budget management.
· Engage with stakeholders and the community to promote the Social Model of Disability and remove barriers faced by disabled people.
· Lead community engagement efforts, reaching out to local groups and raising awareness to increase membership.
· Responsible for producing monitoring reports, and overseeing marketing and communication efforts for direct payments and Personal Assistant services, including social media campaigns.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide disabled people with choice, control, and independence in their life.
Applicants must send both a covering letter and CV. Your covering letter should give clear evidence, with examples of how you meet the person specification. If applicants only send a CV, their application will be rejected.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking a Wilder Events and Wellbeing Manager to lead on developing and delivering the Wilder Events activity programme across Norfolk.
Wilder Events and Wellbeing Manager
Salary: £35,963
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: the role is 5 days (35 hours) per week however part-time hours or a variation to this working pattern will be considered for the right candidate
Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY
This is an exciting time for Norfolk’s largest conservation charity following the launch of our new ambitious strategy, a Wilder Norfolk for All, which focuses on bringing more wildlife back to Norfolk and supporting more people to enjoy and act for nature. We want to empower 1 in 4 people to take action for nature, but to do this we need to provide opportunities for a wider diversity of people to connect with nature and experience the benefits it offers.
We are looking for someone dynamic, with an innovative approach to engagement, to lead on developing and delivering our Wilder Events programme of activities across Norfolk, engaging new and diverse audiences as well as our current members and supporters. As someone with excellent relationship management skills, you’ll also lead on working with health and wellbeing organisations across Norfolk to create opportunities for people to connect with nature, supporting local green prescribing initiatives.
The post will be based at NWT HQ in Norwich (with scope for hybrid working considered). However, due to the nature of the role, the post-holder will need to travel to venues across Norfolk to oversee events taking place and will be required to work some evenings and weekends, for which time off in lieu will be earnt.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Tuesday 10 September 2024. Applications received after that date will not be considered.
First interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 2 October 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
About TastEd:
TastEd is a small and ambitious charity made up of a passionate team of people dedicated to transforming food education in schools and nurseries. We envision a world where every child learns to love eating vegetables and fruits and has the opportunity to develop healthy eating habits for life.
We collaborate closely with schools and nurseries across the UK. TastEd provides educators with engaging resources, practical tools and professional development for integrating sensory food education into their practices.
TastEd can transform a child’s relationship with food and give them a liking for vegetables they never imagined they could have. We are inspired by the stories we hear from teachers, such as the one below. We hope you will also be inspired to apply:
“[One pupil] was so tentative at first and stood at the edge of the class but came to the table with friends after being reminded of the rule. He now has a side dish of lettuce with every school meal - this is huge. He lives on very basic plain foods.”
Purpose of the role:
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Lead the development and delivery of TastEd’s fundraising in line with our existing 5-year strategy (2024-2029).
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Ensure the charity is financially secure and can generate consistent income to support the charity's growth by developing a range of fundraising income streams
This role offers great variety and will particularly excite someone looking to lead on fundraising and play a pivotal role in the development of a small charity.
Key Responsibilities include:
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Fundraising Strategy Development: Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for 2024-2029, encompassing trusts and foundations, individual giving, major donors, and corporate partnerships.
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Diversifying TastEd’s funding streams through some of the following:
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Trusts and Foundations: Lead the identification, application, and reporting processes for grant funding opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with grant funders to secure year-on-year grants and new grant funding.
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Individual Giving: Develop and execute strategies to grow TastEd’s pool of individual supporters, including campaigns to increase one-off and regular donations. Engage with existing and potential donors through personalised communication and stewardship programs.
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Corporate Partnerships: Work closely with the Director to identify and secure corporate partnerships that align with TastEd’s values. Develop proposals and manage relationships to gain corporate support through sponsorships, donations, and collaborative initiatives.
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Major Donor Cultivation: Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors. Develop tailored engagement plans to deepen relationships with high-net-worth individuals and secure significant gifts to support TastEd’s mission.
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Communication: Effectively communicate TastEd’s work and the vital need for our charity to a diverse audience, including donors, partners, stakeholders, and the wider public. You will craft compelling narratives that highlight our impact, engaging and inspiring potential supporters.
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Impact Measurement: Support the development of our impact measurement strategy, strengthening our monitoring, evaluation, and impact systems to ensure effective data collection that demonstrates our impact to funders and stakeholders.
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Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure effective systems, processes and legal requirements for fundraising are in place and adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice and Fundraising Regulator requirements.
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Financial Management: Work with the Director and Treasurer to prepare and manage an annual fundraising budget. Produce timely, accurate financial reports and management information to track fundraising progress and inform strategic decisions.
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Reporting: Regularly report progress to the Director and Board of Trustees. Prepare written papers, policies, and reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape TastEd’s fundraising efforts, working closely with the Director and the board of trustees. Although the Director and the board will closely support you you will be the sole income generator for the charity, securing the funding needed to support our mission and expand our impact. If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for improving children’s health through innovative food education, we would love to hear from you.
Person specification:
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Passion for Our Mission: Genuine passion for improving children’s health through better food education in schools and nurseries. Driven by the belief that every child deserves healthy food and the knowledge to make nutritious choices.
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Senior Fundraising Experience: Proven experience in a senior fundraising role, having met ambitious targets and secured funds from various sources. Experience working for organisations with causes linked to food or education would be beneficial.
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Self-Starter: Able to work independently, take initiative, and drive our fundraising efforts forward.
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Strong Communication Skills: Excellent in writing and speaking. Skilled in creating compelling reports, presentations, and grant proposals, and can clearly convey our mission to different audiences.
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Leadership and Hands-On Approach: A strategic leader who enjoys planning and hands-on work, willing to dive into details when needed.
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Relationship Builder: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and stakeholders.
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Good Financial Understanding: able to develop and manage budgets, track performance, and produce accurate reports.
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Good Knowledge of Fundraising Regulations: understanding and implementing rules and best practices.
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A Team Player: Effective in a small, dynamic team, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities: small, shape your role, training, professional development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Subject to funding award, we are recruiting for a dedicated Marketing Manager to join the IPS Grow team. The role holder will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing initiatives to support the expansion and effectiveness of IPS.
IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by Social Finance in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).
The Marketing Manager will work closely with the Head of Workforce & Engagement, Marketing Executive and other team members to achieve communication goals outlined in the IPS Grow Communications Strategy. You will play a pivotal role in implementing and delivering innovative marketing strategies to raise the profile of IPS as well as create and edit content for offline and/or digital marketing channels, such as website, social media, marketing materials, blogs, or newsletters. This is a varied role where you will have creative input and commitment to telling the inspiring stories within IPS and carrying out creative communications which have real impact.
The key requirements of the role are:
Marketing and Communications
· Develop and implement marketing initiatives to achieve the goals of the IPS Grow Communications Strategy.
· Enhance stakeholder collaboration and communication through targeted campaigns and regular updates.
· Take direction from the Head of Workforce & Engagement and wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to build a narrative and engagement around IPS and employment as a health outcome.
· Provide regular updates to the SLT.
· Provide direct support to IPS services on their marketing plans, including reviewing newsletters and copyediting press releases.
· Enhance engagement with policymakers, clinicians, and IPS providers.
Content Creation and Management
· With the support of the Marketing Executive, develop compelling content for various communication channels, including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.
· Oversee the creation and dissemination of national guidance and templates for IPS services.
· Collaborate with the Marketing Executive to ensure consistency and quality in all marketing materials.
Events, webinars and Campaigns:
· Plan and execute events, webinars, and workshops to foster a network and community for IPS services.
· Lead on the planning and delivery of an in-person annual conference
· Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to promote IPS and raise its profile among various audiences.
· Coordinate participation in awareness days and national events to increase visibility of IPS.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communication strategies.
· Track engagement metrics and provide regular reports on the impact of marketing activities.
Team Leadership:
· Supervise and mentor the Marketing Executive, providing guidance and support to achieve team objectives.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging creativity and professional growth.
Ideal candidates will have:
· Marketing experience. Proven management experience in a marketing role, ideally within the healthcare sector (E). Proficient skills in digital marketing, content creation and social media management (E). Experience using CMS, CRM systems and marketing analytic tools (E).
· Written and verbal communication. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to create compelling narratives and engage diverse audiences (E).
· Shared values. We have a passionate belief that helping people to achieve appropriate employment can transform their lives. We hope you will share this, as well as our other core values. You will be passionate about changing people’s lives for the better but with a strong business sense and motivation to support effective operational delivery (E).
· Sector knowledge. Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and employment services is a bonus (D).
· A thirst for learning and self-development and sharing that learning with the team, IPS services and stakeholders. This will include capturing and sharing learning – in written form, developing tools/guides and training (E).
· Strategic planning and organisational skills. You will be able to manage your own workload, and able to deal with multiple and competing priorities using analytical skills to prioritise and meet deadlines (internal and external) (E).
· Managerial and leadership experience. You will be able to work effectively in a remote large, cross-functional team (E). You will have experience managing others (E). You will have experience and examples of successfully delivering campaigns and projects (E).
· Problem solving skills. You will take a structured approach to solving problems and will have a high tolerance for ambiguity (E). You will be able to respond and adapt to the complexities within a rapidly changing landscape and develop creative and innovative solutions to overcome challenges.
· Creativity and the ability to self-manage. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to deliver results.
· Motivated to have impact / self-starter. You will be able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and personal leadership. You will be committed to your own development, including keeping up to date with IPS and leadership practice. You will be continually curious and open to learning.