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Director of Fundraising & Engagement

Location Hybrid/Remote
Contract:  Permanent,  Full time
Salary £90,000

Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Director of Fundraising & Engagement

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the adaptability, empathy, and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Police Care UK: Police Care UK is a leading charity dedicated to supporting the police community across the UK. We provide ground-breaking research, innovative solutions, and evidence-based action to help serving and veteran officers, staff, and their families cope with the impact of policing. Following the recent appointment of our new CEO, Renata Gomez, we are entering a new era of innovation and growth, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission. 

The Role: As the Director of Fundraising & Engagement, you will be responsible for scaling our income up to £10 million within a short timeframe, while developing and implementing innovative fundraising and engagement strategies to support our mission. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising and engagement team, including the Head of Fundraising, Communication and Marketing Manager, and Volunteer Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an aggressive fundraising and engagement strategy to achieve ambitious income targets, with a focus on rapid growth
• Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations
• Enhance our digital fundraising capabilities and implement innovative engagement strategies
• Build and implement an aggressive communications strategy to increase the charity's public visibility
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships
• Ensure compliance with UK charity sector regulations and fundraising best practices
• Champion the use of data and insight to drive fundraising decisions and optimize donor management
• Oversee budget management, reporting, and forecasting for the fundraising department

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Fundraising & Engagement who has:

• Proven track record of rapidly scaling organic fundraising income from £4-5 million to £10 million or beyond
• Extensive experience securing major gifts and managing high-value donor relationships
• Strong understanding of the UK charity sector and fundraising regulations
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience managing multiple direct reports
• Strategic thinking ability and the capacity to execute plans swiftly and effectively
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and persuade donors and stakeholders
• Experience with digital fundraising techniques and CRM systems
• Proficiency in budget management, reporting, and forecasting
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, business, or a related field

What We Offer:

At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities

How to Apply: If you are ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. You need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able. 

Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Closing date 24-09-2024

REF-216 450

Individual Giving & Legacy Officer - flexible location, including hybrid or remote, with office base in Derby.

Full time role - 37 hours per week 

For more than 80 years, families have been choosing MHA to support the needs and aspirations of their loved ones in later life. People have been forging friendships through our community programmes; fundraising to drive our charitable goals; and spreading the warmth, comfort and spirituality that you’ll find across every MHA home, community and development.

We are here to help people to live later life well.

Could you be the person to join MHA as our Individual Giving & Legacy Officer as we continue to enable people to thrive in later life?

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and play a vital role within the Fundraising team at MHA. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the individual giving programme in line with the wider strategic objectives.

To do this you will manage the direct mail appeals and online campaigns, coordinate the regular giving programme, develop the strategy for the acquisition of new supporters and retention of existing ones, and produce the twice-yearly supporter newsletter. You would also provide additional support for the legacy programme when required.

For more information on the role please see the attached Job Description.

About You
We are looking for a passionate and creative individual giving fundraiser or marketeer to develop and drive forward the programme. You will have a track record of delivering against income targets and KPIs, and be experienced in delivering campaigns and activities on time and within budget.

With excellent writing and communication skills, you will be able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. 

In return we offer a committed and supportive team and a great staff membership scheme which includes training, pension, life assurance, access to high street vouchers and lots more.

About us 
Methodist Homes (MHA) is the largest charity care provider in the U.K. We have 80 years’ experience of delivering care and support to over 19,000 older people. We understand what it takes to help people live later life well through our care homes, retirement living schemes and community groups.

At MHA we place great importance on nurturing the mind, body and spirit of those we care for and their families, along with commitment and dedication from our 7,000 employees and 4,000 volunteers, regardless of faith, background or belief.

We offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.

Why join MHA?
We have a supportive 'family' like culture, the people at MHA are genuinely warm, friendly and a pleasure to work with.

• High colleague employee engagement scores.
• Highly supportive and compassionate leadership team.
• Colleagues have access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Independent free counselling and legal advice
• Favourable pension scheme
• Hardship/welfare fund
• Competitive pay and benefits including a discount scheme
• A range of flexible benefits including an option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Genuine career progression and development.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire.  In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

“Agencies: Please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV’s from any agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) or not. We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s central Talent Acquisition Team.”

£55,000 per annum 

Permanent

Working from home in Scotland with local travel and, at least quarterly, meetings in London

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a senior leader within the Rights Respecting Schools Team.

With knowledge and experience of child rights education in school settings, you will play a key role in the implementation of the RRSA in Scotland and across the UK. You will lead and motivate a sub team of colleagues and use your experience and insight to contribute to the ongoing leadership and development of the team and the Programme.

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent knowledge of the CRC, the UK education landscape and the challenges facing school leaders at this time.
• Well developed ICT and communication skills and a clear capacity to lead, support and develop colleagues.
• High levels of personal drive and motivation with a proven commitment to effective teamwork and delivering positive change for children.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 September 2024.

Interview date: TBC w/c 16 or 23 September 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including generous annual leave and pension contributions, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children throughout the UK

Our application process: We a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

We are looking for a bright and bold Marketing Executive

Job Title: Marketing Executive
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £27,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Remote – Work from home with occasional travel to our office in Sleaford, Lincolnshire (monthly), and elsewhere in the UK and Ireland

About Us: At GAIN, we are all about making a difference to people. We support people impacted by Guillain-Barré Syndrome and other related inflammatory neuropathies. As the UK's only charity focused on these conditions, we reach and support thousands each year, offering vital information, funding research, and raising awareness.

We are undergoing a significant period of change and growth, with a new Chief Executive and a new approach to how we reach and engage with people. This is a great time to join an evolving Charity that is seeking to do things differently.

The Role

As our Marketing Co-ordinator, you'll be the heartbeat of our communication and our engagement, using your skills in:

• Marketing & Communication: Crafting and implementing dynamic marketing strategies, working directly with the CEO, and external digital and creative agencies
• Digital Marketing: Driving our digital marketing ambitions, and building engagement and reach within our social media presence and website management
• Content Creation: Developing compelling content that resonates with our community
• Community Engagement: Building and maintaining connections, amplifying our impact, and helping grow our fundraising events and initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven marketing experience, especially in the charity or community sector. We want someone who can hit the ground running, but who brings in fresh sparkling ideas, and innovative marcomms
• Innovation: The ability to lead and drive change. We are after someone who will be at the centre of charity comms and engagement, helping to design and implement our new website, branding, and communication approaches
• Skills: Proficiency in social media, SEO, Google Analytics, and digital marketing tools. You need to be amazing at what you do, comfortable running campaigns independently, working closely with external agencies, and able to report confidently on ROI and testing
• Personal Qualities: A proactive, creative thinker with excellent communication and teamwork skills. We are looking for someone driven by purpose, and someone who gets what we are doing and why we are doing it

Why work for GAIN?

• This is a great time to join us. We know we need to update and change, and this role will be at the forefront of modernising our marketing and communications, and building our profile for the future
• We are a small and supportive team, who are all here to make a real impact by supporting individuals with life-changing health conditions
• We look after and support our people. This is your chance to be part of a really progressive, forward-thinking charity that will support your development and growth
• We support flexible working and operate a hybrid working model
• GAIN offer 25 days annual leave each year, plus Bank Holidays.
• We run an employee pension scheme which provides 3% employer contribution

Ready to take the next step in your marketing career while making a positive impact? Apply now and be part of something wonderful with GAIN.

Apply Today

To apply, submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how your skills and experience meet the needs.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Sunday 1st September 2024.

Shortlisting will take place on week commencing 2nd September 2024.

Interviews will be held on Monday 16th September 2024.

Could you lead a high performing Corporate Partnerships team within the British Red Cross?

Can you be responsible for maximising the opportunities from the UK private sector to build and deliver high value, mutually beneficial partnerships for the British Red Cross and wider Red Cross movement?

Can you work closely with colleagues across our organisation to build commercial and ‘more than money’ partnerships to help people in crisis around the world?

We’re at an exciting time in the development of our Corporate Partnerships team, and are looking for an experienced fundraiser to help us take our partnerships to the next level.

What will a Head of Corporate Partnerships's job involve?

• Deliver income in line with the Marketing and Fundraising strategy and financial targets. 
• Deliver added value to support British Red Cross deliver organisational objectives and impact.
• Maximise income for Emergencies from the UK corporate sector.
• Create a strong corporate partnerships strategy based on internal and external insight.
• Build a high performance team culture providing inspiring and coaching leadership.
• Direct line management of Leads across Business Development, Account Management and Emergency Supporters.
• Ensure the right tools, processes and was of working are in place to support the delivery of the Corporate Partnerships strategy.
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, using influencing and negotiation skills to ensure that organisational priorities are delivered.

What will a Head of Corporate Partnerships need to be successful?

• Extensive experience of corporate fundraising, with a demonstrable track record of raising funds and maximising opportunities with donors.
• Strong experience of leading, managing, motivating and developing high performing teams.
• Experience of developing and delivering an ambitious team / department fundraising strategy.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and managing significant budgets and operating plans, setting and achieving fundraising target.
• Demonstrable understanding of a broad range of corporate fundraising mechanisms and current trends in social responsibility.
• Knowledge of charity legislation and in relation to corporate fundraising.
• Excellent communication including presentation, negotiation and influencing skills with ability to build relationships at all levels including senior management.

The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Sunday the 8th of September 2024 with interviews to follow

Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.                   

Connecting human kindness with human crisis

Data Officer

We are looking for an individual with a keen, analytical mind who is comfortable working with large datasets to be a Data Officer within our Knowledge and Insight team.

If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

This is a remote working role offering flexible working.

Position: SIT38 Data Officer

Location: Homebased UK, Nationwide, however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: Circa £31,300 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 15 September 2024  (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Data Services, the Data Officer will meet data needs relating to the management and delivery of supporter and engagement products. The post-holder will work alongside three other Data Officers to assess, prioritise and provide solutions including the building of data selections and journeys for direct marketing purposes and the running of supporter data imports and exports.

Experience of using CRM Dynamics, Faststats and PeopleStage and or any Donor CRM for marketing purposes will make you a person of interest to us. We will support you in learning to use any of the tools and applications we use and actively encourage the development of your data and analytical skills. Communication skills play a key part in this role, because you will need to be able to talk through or present selections or solutions to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering data selections, Building automated journeys for fundraising and engagement activity to support increased income generation and supporter retention, ensuring communications are delivered to agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Providing reports and data sets to supporter product owners, managers and delivery staff to help them maximise the impact of activities.

About You

You will have a proven record of:

• Working with large datasets for marketing purposes and provide solutions and or data in response to enquiries from colleagues and other teams.
• Using a relational customer/supporter database to import and export data to and from external suppliers; including data mapping and the design of appropriate import processes.
• Use of a marketing automation tools such as Faststats and PeopleStage.

To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Data, Marketing Data, Data and Marketing, Data Officer, Marketing Data Officer, Data and Marketing Officer, Data, Data Communications, Data and Communications Officer, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing and Data.

Engagement Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the South West engagement team to support our exciting work with South West communities and colleagues across the locality.

If you have experience and an understanding of the meaningful involvement of lived experience, working to address health inequities, using a data driven approach to prioritisation and focus of work… the apply today!

This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

Position: S11207 Engagement Officer

Location: Home-based, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Bath, Swindon or Wiltshire, as part of the South West & Channel Islands locality team, however, extensive national travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: Circa £16,877 per annum (inner London weighting £2,370 per annum or outer London weighting £1,260 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live) (FTE circa £28,100)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 29 September 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: 14 or 15 October 2024

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Engagement Lead for the SouthWest and Channel Islands, the Engagement Officer will work with colleagues across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire to deliver against engagement activity.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Leading the involvement of people affected by stroke to prioritise our work and improve the experience of people affected by stroke

· Work with colleagues across the locality to deliver a localised approach to addressing health inequalities, working with Equality Diversity Inclusion (EDI) leads from across the organisation.

· Mobilise key stakeholders to campaign

· Working with health care professionals, including clinicians, managers and leads

About You

You will be:

· Data driven

· Able to prioritise activity and focus to increase impact and reach

· Willing to travel

· Experimental and willing to learn

· Dependable

· A team player

This role requires extensive travel across South West England to visit people in community and professional settings and will require regular travel outside of the locality for away days, meetings and training. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Community Engagement, Health Engagement, Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Health Engagement Officer, Engagement Assistant, Community Engagement Lead, Health Engagement Coordinator.

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

Location: Home Based
Salary: £50,000
Hours: 35
Department: Fundraising
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.

We are looking for a Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to join Re-engage. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will oversee the charity’s fundraising teams with responsibility for the whole range of fundraised income, as well as developing and supporting partnerships across the organisation.

With our ambition to grow over the next five years, this role will be critical to the success of Re-engage and our ability to reach more older people and reduce more loneliness.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in at least two fundraising disciplines including major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies and / or trust fundraising. You will have excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills, line management experience, and be used to taking a proactive approach to your work.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work with colleagues to deliver the organisation’s strategy, developing the necessary plans to achieve challenging income targets and support the development of productive partnerships to enable the organisation’s growth.

Leadership

Develop and deliver the organisation’s fundraising strategy
Provide leadership to fundraising teams, including line managing team managers
Maintain quality standards, including ethical standards, in donor stewardship and fundraising communications
Communicate with colleagues sharing information to ensure you have a well-informed and well-connected team

Fundraising

- Draft fundraising applications, cases for support, proposals and reports to funders
- Work with colleagues to set, achieve and report on targets associated with funder requirements
- Work closely with colleagues in Engagement and Service Delivery to ensure fundraising and income generation support the overall strategy and direction of the organisation
- Ensure all applications are recorded on the CRM (OPUS) to support planning, delivery and reporting requirements
- Work with fundraising teams to build pipeline of funders across different strands of activity
- Build cases for support and proposals to illustrate the work of the organisation, working with colleagues in Service Delivery, Communications and Impact teams
- Grow a portfolio of current and potential major donors

Partnerships

- Work with colleagues to identify potential partners who can contribute to both fundraising and broader organisational objectives
- Develop and implement stewardship plans for funders and partners to support long-lasting and constructive relationships
- Oversee the management of successful long term relationships with partners and funders, providing advice and support to colleagues as necessary to ensure high standards of stewardship

Organisational

- Play an active role in SMT and all staff activities
- Contribute to the development of Re-engage’s strategic direction and operational plan
- Lead by example, demonstrating Re-engage’s values and expected behaviours in your work with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Ensure all fundraising activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Fundraising Regulator
- Ensure compliance with VAT, GDPR and data protection regulations
- Work with colleagues to make best use of OPUS, identifying opportunities to upgrade and further develop the system to enhance the work and efficiency of the organisation
- You may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post and there will be occasional out of hours work required.

A full driving licence and own car is preferred, as this post will require travel across the UK as and when required, and quarterly overnight stays

Person Specification

- Significant experience in a fundraising role with demonstrable achievements in at least two fundraising disciplines including major donors, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, direct mail, legacies and trust fundraising
- Experience creating income products and packages from the needs of our beneficiaries
- Experience approaching and securing funding from a wide range of public funders, trusts and foundations, private and public sector organisations
- Experience managing and stewarding a varied portfolio of supporters whilst developing new prospects
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to nurture and develop junior talent into high performing fundraisers
- Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- A track record of growing fundraised income
- Proven ability to establish and maintain income forecasting systems and manage budgets
- Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulation, including GDPR

We are an equal opportunities employer

Re-engage is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging among our team of staff and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want the Re-engage team of staff to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

How we recruit

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We want our team of staff to be representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We understand that you may not meet every requirement listed, but if you feel you could make a valuable contribution to our charity, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this or another role.

We use the recruitment platform Hireful. Using Hireful allows us to reduce unconscious bias and subjectivity, and candidates experience a more skills-based recruitment process which helps us to hire the best talent for our roles

The application process includes an inbuilt anonymisation feature which removes identifiable personal data from your CV. To enable this please ensure your name you use on the application form matches exactly with that on your CV.

We also add competency questions to the process which asses your approach to real issues that you would face in this role. Each response is anonymised and reviewed separately by each hiring team member before the total scores are averaged to create a leader board of candidates. We would rather AI wasn't used for your answers as we want the real you, however we do reserve the right to reject applications if we feel the use of AI has been excessive.

The closing date is Monday 9 September at 9am
Interviews will be held on Friday 20 September

Benefits: Annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays Remote working Flexible working Health: Bupa cash plan Pension Enhanced family friendly policies

REF-216 284

Location: Shelter provides flexibility to allow home-based, Shelter Office-based or a combination of the two although regular travel throughout England and Scotland is expected

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £77,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Leave: 30 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

Closing Date: Sunday 8th September at 11:30pm

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the Team

The Retail team at Shelter plays a vital role in supporting our mission and are based throughout England and Scotland.

With a network of charity shops and online retail channel, we generate income to fund our essential services and campaigns.

Our team is dynamic, passionate, and committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by homelessness and bad housing.

From our driven shop managers to our incredible volunteers, we work collaboratively to create welcoming spaces where customers can shop with purpose, knowing that every purchase supports our cause.

About You

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join us as Assistant Director of Retail. In this senior-level position, you will be at the forefront of driving positive change through our retail operations. Your role will be multifaceted, encompassing strategic planning, team leadership, and revenue generation.

As Assistant Director of Retail, you will lead a geographically dispersed team, fostering their personal development and ensuring alignment with our organisational culture and values.

Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with colleagues across the income generation team and Shelter senior leadership to execute our strategy effectively.

Your role will involve devising innovative solutions for retail, implementing a robust marketing strategy, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Shelter's retail operations, from expanding our online presence to identifying new opportunities for revenue growth. With your strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, you will strategically manage shop operations to drive profitability and support our mission.

How to Apply

Please ensure you read the application pack in full before applying. 

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the SIX points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description attached to this advert. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you meet the Shelter behaviours outlined in the job description. Please ensure that the supporting statement is no more than 2 A4 pages in length.

Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Please note that Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Head of Partnership Giving - Internal title

Remote (UK) | £50,498 - £54,826

Are you ready to lead impactful fundraising initiatives that protect animals globally? As the Head of Partnership Giving, you'll drive the success of our mission by nurturing high-value relationships with trusts, institutions, and major funders.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £50,498 - £54,826 per annum
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Remote-First Role: Work from anywhere in the UK with quarterly meetings in London
• Flexible Working: Balance your personal and professional life with our flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Access to training and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and collaborative team passionate about making a difference
• Impactful Work: Contribute to life-changing projects for animals worldwide

About the Role: As the Head of Partnership Giving, you will be the driving force behind our trust and institutional fundraising efforts. This role is crucial in maintaining and growing our partnerships with major funders like DEFRA and Open Philanthropy. You'll lead a committed team, developing and implementing a strategy that secures vital funds to support our global mission to end animal cruelty.

Why This Role?

• Purposeful Work: Join a mission-driven organisation with over 70 years of experience in animal welfare, dedicated to creating a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering.
• Global Impact: Collaborate with a global network, working across 47 countries, to transform the lives of both wild and farmed animals.
• Leadership and Innovation: Shape and lead our partnership giving strategy, ensuring that our fundraising efforts align with our vision for a more humane and sustainable world.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Fundraising: Develop and execute a fundraising strategy focused on trusts and institutional partnerships, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Relationship Management: Maintain and enhance key relationships with funders like DEFRA and Open Philanthropy, ensuring ongoing support and engagement.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor your team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

Join Us and Make a Difference: If you're passionate about animal welfare and ready to lead impactful fundraising initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to become our next Head of Partnership Giving and help us create a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Chief Operating Officer

Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract Type: Permanent,  Full time
Salary: £90,000

Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Chief Operating Officer at Police Care UK 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the strategic vision, operational expertise, and people management skills to drive a leading charity forward? If so, we want to hear from you! 

About Police Care UK: Police Care UK traces its roots back to 1926 as the merger of the charities Police Dependants' Trust and the National Police Fund. Our mission is to reduce the impact of harm on police and their families. We are undergoing an exciting period of change, transforming from a traditional benevolent charity to a leader in the blue light sector. With offices in Woking, Surrey, we work throughout the UK to deliver groundbreaking research, innovation and evidence-based action to help the police community cope with the impact of policing. 

The Role: As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our national charity, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to support the achievement of the Charity's mission, aims, and objectives. You will oversee strategic and business planning, enhance our operational frameworks, and drive efficient and effective operational delivery. With an organisational staff team of 30 and a budget of £3m, you will be a trusted and indispensable member of the strategic leadership team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organisation's mission, goals, and objectives 
• Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, financial management, KPI tracking, and staff management 
• Foster a values-based culture that is equitable, inclusive, and collaborative 
• Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements 
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately to protect the organisation's interests 
• Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development 
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with trustees, beneficiaries, donors, partners, and volunteers 
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and operations, making recommendations for improvements 
• Provide an effective framework for good governance and risk management 

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer who embodies our core values of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector 
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams 
• Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership 
• Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities 
• In-depth knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements 
• Experience working with individuals in mental health and/or uniformed services at a senior level is desirable 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements 

What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities. 

How to Apply: If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able. 

Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. 

Closing date: 24-09-2024

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About the role

It has never been a better time to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team who are dedicated to providing support and advice to thousands of individuals, groups, local businesses to fundraise and take part in events. 

Parkinson's UK has recently made a huge investment to help us deliver our strategy for our community. Our strategic aims are focused on improving access to health and care; improving our community offer and continuing with our groundbreaking research. As a result of our investment new Community Fundraiser positions have been created to support the growing numbers of supporters, groups and local business opportunities.

As a Community Fundraiser, with expert relationship building skills, you’ll be responsible for engaging with current and potential new supporters within this area to generate leads to raise funds for the charity. 

We are delighted to be offering a full time role in the East & Highlands of Scotland

This position is home based and you will be required to travel across the East of Scotland and the Highlands.

 What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver ambitious local fundraising plans and budgets to maximise local support, provide exceptional stewardship and achieve financial targets in line with the community fundraising strategy. 

• Actively support, motivate and manage a portfolio of individual supporters to fundraise for Parkinson’s UK, ensuring opportunities realise their full potential and key supporters are retained.

• Lead on the development and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising activities such as local delivery of the Walk for Parkinson’s event series.

• Lead in developing all streams of local fundraising in allocated areas, including community support, local corporate activity and collaborating with central teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience of general fundraising principles and at least two of the following fundraising disciplines: community, events, corporate and major donors. 

• Experience of setting and effectively managing budgets to achieve agreed targets. 

• The ability to identify and maximise on opportunities to grow and develop income. 

• Experience of project work and building strong relationships internally that promote a one team ethos. 

• Experience of networking and finding new opportunities to pursue to grow a strong pipeline of income and supporters for year on year growth. 

This is a role with an opportunity to make a real impact! 

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• Have a confidential space in which to work

• Travel around the region regularly without reliance on public transport

• Due to the scope of the role an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. If you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end sexual violence and abuse across
England and Wales, and is responsible for leading on the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line, a
telephone and webchat support service covering England and Wales. This role is focussed on supporting
the smooth running of the 24/7 Support Line and ensuring we are delivering the best possible service for
survivors of sexual violence.