Funding Development Officer Jobs
The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking a Research Funding Officer (Grants) to join our Research Funding Team.
The role
The role of the Research Funding Officer is to deliver specific activities within the portfolio of funding schemes managed by members of the Research Funding Team with specific responsibility for the BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants, the Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund, and the Neil Ker Memorial Fund. The Officer will be responsible for pre- and post-award management; planning and budgeting; advising applicants, award holders and assessors; monitoring and reporting on award outcomes; producing statistics and summary reports; and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the Academy’s grant management system.
You will work closely with another Research Funding Officer to deliver and administer the BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants, leading on the opening, closing, and award-making aspects of alternate rounds, as this scheme runs twice a year, as well as working closely with the Academy’s Fellows, university research offices, applicants, grant holders, researchers and other stakeholders. The role will be involved in the organisation of selection meetings and other relevant associated activities for grant holders, researchers and other stakeholders.
About the Academy
The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,400 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engages the public with fresh thinking and debates, and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.
The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing, Development, Policy, Research, and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.
Working at the Academy
Our senior management team has worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning and development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity and inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success as we move forward and continue to grow.
Terms and conditions
The British Academy is based at 10–11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.
How to apply
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.
To apply and to see the full job description and our workplace values, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Noon on 7 August 2024.
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We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Director of Development to join our dynamic Senior Management Team at the Lyric. In this role, you will spearhead the growth of our philanthropic and supporter income in line with our ambitious Strategic Vision. You will lead a small, passionate team to craft and execute innovative fundraising ideas and campaigns.
Your mission will be to achieve a fundraising target of around £750,000 annually by engaging with individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporations to secure this crucial income.
The Lyric embodies a culture of warmth and inclusivity, and we welcome you to become a part of our community. We actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this position. Our goal is to establish a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our society, bringing together individuals with a myriad of skills and experiences to influence our work. We are especially eager to hear from candidates from the global majority and those with disabilities. The Lyric Hammersmith is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and is proud to provide support to parents and carers working in the theatre.
‘‘The Lyric …it’s simply a theatre that thinks for itself.’’ A.A. Milne
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lewisham Local connects the community to give, share and work together to create happier and healthier communities. We are growing and want to engage local people to give their time, money and skills to make a difference in Lewisham.
You will lead an exciting and unique local giving programme, engaging new communities of givers, leading impactful campaigns to raise awareness of the good causes and needs in Lewisham and develop a legacy of local giving in Lewisham.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Work closely with the Committee and key stakeholders focusing on a shared vision, mission of Lewisham Giving and to successfully deliver the strategy.
· Produce an annual plan of work that sets out the key priorities and activities for Lewisham Giving and is approved by the Committee
· Proactively establish and nurture a network of businesses, residents, community organisations, and individuals who will contribute time, money, skills, opportunities and connections to ensure a sustainable Giving model for Lewisham.
· Commission or carry out research as necessary to understand unmet need and inform plans to maximise impact.
· Further develop the giving model for Lewisham through co-design with residents and other relevant agencies and monitor and report on their impact.
For futher information please refer to the full job description and person sepcification attached below.
Closing date: Sunday 25th August 2024
Interview date: Thursday 5th September 2024
About the recruitment:
We are committed to our staff team reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly welcome applications from minority communities.
Shortlisted candidates who outline their skills and experience in the 2-page covering letter that matches the essential criteria will be interviewed. Two references from the previous and current employer will be taken up for the successful candidate, and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.
We are committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children, where appropriate may require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Shortlisted candidates who outline their skills and experience in the 2-page covering letter that matches the essential criteria will be interviewed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have facilitation skills and experience, with good self-reflective skills?
Do you have the ability to synthesise a group’s ideas into accurate and succinct written documentation?
Are you a collaborative colleague, excellent communicator and relationship-builder?
…then we want to hear from you, and consider your application to work within our team as we enable churches to form new Minster Communities across our diocese.
You will act as a co-facilitator within the process of forming Minster Communities in the Diocese of Leicester, through Christian discernment and provide facilitation support and challenge to forming Minster Communities as they write their Minster Community proposals alongside undertaking qualitative and quantitative data analysis
This post is funded through a grant from the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board.
We encourage applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, who are currently under-represented in the organisation.
The Alumni and Development team at the University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint an experienced fundraiser to the post of Development Officer (Scholarships). This is a 12-month maternity cover contract where you will be responsible for an exciting and popular student scholarships programme. You will play a key role in the account management of student scholarship support from our alumni, trusts and company supporters. This is an opportunity to progress your fundraising career in a Higher Education environment and to develop your fundraising skills.
Strathclyde is a socially progressive university and we aim to widen access to university for students from all backgrounds, including those in financial need. We are also a research intensive university, which makes and impact on society and our scholarships help us to attract the most talented research students. If you are passionate about helping students to succeed, then you will have the opportunity to support our vision and make an impact.
Your day to day responsibilities include face-to-face fundraising meetings with donors and potential donors; organising small cultivation events to develop donor relationships and working across the University with staff and students to deliver a variety of important scholarship programmes.
The successful candidate will have some face to face fundraising experience and will be looking to take the next step in their career as a fundraising professional in a supportive environment.
Brief Outline of Job:
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· Establish and deliver a programme of fundraising and donor engagement to raise philanthropic support for the University scholarship programme (gifts of £6,000+ - £30,000)
· Identify, build and develop relationships with potential donors through face-to-face meetings and by organizing small, exclusive events (lunches, dinners and receptions).
· Aim to raise c£300k in scholarship funds over the year’s contract.
· Prepare funding proposals for potential supporters. Scholarships donors include alumni, corporate donors and trusts & foundations.
· Prepare reports and steward existing donors to ensure ongoing support.
· Support the development of scholarship fundraising strategy, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager.
· Manage relationships with major scholarship partners, working with senior colleagues from across the University in this goal. This includes creating funding proposals, producing annual reports and organising visit and events.
· Develop fundraising materials by producing engaging copy and cases for funding support.
Please refer to the full job desciption for more information and details on how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as Development Officer and be part of our passionate and dynamic Development department. We are seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent role within our fast-paced, growing team.
In this role, you will engage in prospect research, coordinate fundraising plans, manage application submissions, and handle external reporting for a variety of exciting projects. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success and growth of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
We are looking for a candidate with a genuine passion for fundraising. Whether you have knowledge of grant-making trusts and foundations or are eager to learn, your strong organisational skills and attention to detail will be essential. A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments are also key qualities we value.
This is a pivotal moment for the Trust as we embark on an ambitious new vision to become a contemporary organisation with global reach and purpose, with Shakespeare at the heart of everything we do.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 29 August 2024. First stage interviews will be held on Tuesday 10 September 2024.
To learn more and apply, visit our jobs website.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce. Join us and be a part of something truly special.
Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (EHCVS) is a registered local charity with over 30 years of experience supporting voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing and, since 2012, in Hounslow. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for less advantaged individuals by empowering local charities and volunteer organisations.
In this rapidly changing world where our sector continues to face many challenges and take on new opportunities, it is highly appropriate that Ealing CVS undertake reviewing and planning for the next three years. Consulting with our stakeholders has been a refreshing process. It has allowed us to study how well we delivered our core themes developing, connecting, representing, and innovating with the third sector in Ealing and Hounslow - and to establish new and more relevant work themes for future delivery.
Ealing CVS is a second-tier organisation that works with local charities and voluntary organisations in Ealing and Hounslow. Its overall aim is to provide a professional and effective service to local voluntary organisations through assistance, forming consortia, and bidding for major tranches of funding aimed at improving the lives of the local communities.
This is an entry level role with training provided.
Role Overview:
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Provide infrastructure support to local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and social enterprises.
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Engage in one-on-one and outreach meetings to better support community needs.
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Develop and manage VCSE networks focusing on key themes like Children, Families, and Young People, Health and Wellbeing, Digital Isolation, and Safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and oversee the implementation of detailed work plans for the development and funding advice service.
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Assist VCS organisations with monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating their impact.
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Provide guidance on funding streams, review proposals, and offer feedback.
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Advise on legal structures, policies, and charity registration processes.
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Planned and delivered training programs in collaboration with EHCVS staff or external trainers.
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Promote best practices and support the development of business plans, fundraising strategies, and quality assurance policies.
For more information see our recruitment pack
Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide.
Institutional grants have been a core part of Global Canopy’s income for many years, however, this role is a new one for the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Income and based within the Development team you will work closely with the Programmes Teams to identify new institutional funding opportunities, help determine the most appropriate piece of work to submit, coordinate applications and contract management including maintaining strong relationships and excellent standards of reporting.
This role will require you to work closely with a range of colleagues, including members of the Finance teams, different Programme teams and even representatives from Global Canopy’s partners in certain areas of work.This role is intended to provide consistency, efficiency and professionalism across Global Canopy’s institutional fundraising.The renewal of Global Canopy’s major grants will be a crucial focus in coming years, as will be the sourcing of new institutional opportunities.
To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:
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Strong communications skills (written & verbal) with the ability to understand and synthesise complex information for public-facing communication
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Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and demands
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Team player with the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve a common goal
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Proactive and adaptable – seeks new opportunities
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Collaborative approach to work & focus on getting the job done
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes.
Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.
Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.
To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website.
We're seeking an experienced and energetic CEO to lead our vision to the next chapter in delivering mental health support to young people living in Bourton-on-the-Water and surrounding area with longer term expansion into the wider North Cotswold Area.
The CEO will have overall responsibility for running the organisation on behalf of the Board of Trustees ensuring the values, mission, aims and policies meet the needs of the young people at the heart of our service. They will be experienced in all aspects of Charity functions including statutory responsibility, safeguarding, strategic development, service delivery and design, leadership, HR management, service user engagement, financial and risk management and income generation and growth.
The successful candidate will be passionate about youth wellbeing and making in an impact in our local community with the vision, skills and ambition to enhance Headspace's service bandwidth to the wider North Cotswolds community and securing the funding to achieve this.
The full job description is available on request.
The nature of this role requires the successful candidate to be positioned within a 15-20 mile radius of Bourton-on-the-Water although some remote working can be agreed. Please do not apply if you currently live outside of this radius.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE CHARITY
Unfold is led by the people we serve and we get people where they want to be. We’re a bold, agile and growing organization, with a friendly, energetic and welcoming team. As an established local charity (previously known as Westminster Befriend a Family), we’re powered by volunteers who support young people and families to identify and achieve goals that matter to them. We provide mentoring and peer support groups to people in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the neighbouring boroughs.
We’re open to everyone, but we target those who face the most challenges: 93% of the people we work with describe themselves as coming from a racialized group, 85% of the families we support are single-parent households headed by a woman, and 75% of the children we support are eligible for free school meals. We also run specialized programmes of support for people seeking asylum and those with refugee status. Last year we provided one-to-one mentoring to over 246 people, and group support to a further 252 people. With increasing demand for our services, we expect to provide direct support to over 350 individuals in the coming year.
We have an ambitious growth plan, and we’re seeking a proactive, innovative fundraiser to help us establish a range of sustainable income streams. We’ve made incredible progress in both programme scale and quality, and we want someone to help us identify and articulate the change we make, so that we can keep improving and demonstrate the value we deliver.
JOB PURPOSE
Working with the Managing Director, you will support delivery of our fundraising and impact strategy, supporting us in identifying funding opportunities, submitting bids and ensuring reporting is completed. You will be responsible for maintaining all our communications channels, including social media, updating our website and creating copy and print materials for our programmes. You will help us to share our impact and tell the stories of the mentor and mentees. You will support us to use our data management system, Beacon, to track both our funding pipeline and commitments, as well as our programme impact data. You will analyse and use our data to tell stories that help us improve our work, expand our reach and increase our access to resources.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Funding
- Set up and manage funds on Beacon, our CRM system, tracking opportunities, applications, outcomes, reporting requirements and ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Support the delivery of our fundraising strategy, with specific focus on developing a portfolio of sustainable, multi-year grants, trusts and funds and service delivery contracts, while considering how we can expand individual giving, online fundraising and developing corporate relations.
- Income planning, including identifying, prioritising and scheduling funding opportunities.
- Liaising with programme teams to develop proposals for programme development, and gathering engaging information to demonstrate impact in reports.
- Supporting teams to manage monitoring and evaluation requirements for donor and internal purposes, developing and maintaining monitoring frameworks.
- Preparing and submitting proposals and tenders to donors, trusts and funds and government and local government contractors.
- Preparing and submitting timely donor reports in line with contractual requirements.
- Reviewing contracts and ensuring contract compliance.
Communications
- Attending monthly content planning meetings online
- Planning and developing content provided by Unfold staff and partners
- Sharing planned content for review and sign-off
- Keeping up to date with messages and followers on Unfold’s social media channels
- Keeping the team informed of updates on social media updates
- Design material for programme team to support with their work and outreach
- Create compelling stories from case studies and impact data
- Report every month on communications analysis so we can see trends on who is engaging with which platforms and to what type of contact.
- Build and develop our social media platforms with new brand and ensuring all communications meets the organisations brand guidelines.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in regular management supervision, team meetings and annual appraisal; help to identify your own job-related development and training needs.
Adhere to Unfold’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding, equal opportunities and all other policies.
Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with aims, values and ethos of Unfold.
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
The role may involve out of hours working, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
ABOUT YOU
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good organiser – ability to manage multiple tasks
- Understanding of fundraising in the charity sector
- Experience of marketing/ external communications including managing social media
- Experience of creating communications material (in Canva or digital software) that fit within brand guidelines
- Great storyteller who can create compelling case studies
- Experience of running campaigns, using Mailchimp.
- Personable and positive
- People orientated
- Good listener
- Willing and able to work the occasional evenings and weekends
- Strong empathy skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the Charity Sector
- Experience of working with CRM systems and databases
- Understanding of how to create a comms plan and implement it
- Has knowledge or lived experience in the borough of Westminster or surrounding boroughs
WORKING AT UNFOLD
Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
Pension: We offer generous pension provision: New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
Team working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
Wellbeing: How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions are leading on the design and delivery of our wellbeing strategy, including the review of our quarterly wellbeing survey.
Flexible working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
Working Environment: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace and free hot and cold drinks. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be. You can find out more about our on-site benefits online at fivefields.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Head of Strategic Funding to join our team based in Chingford London.
Location: Gilwell Park. Chingford, London (1-2 days a week hybrid working)
Salary:£61,273 per annum – Band H (Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting)
Term: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Interim Head of Strategic Funding??????? Role:
This is an incredibly exciting time to join the fundraising team, as we expand to meet the huge potential to raise more money to support Scouts’ mission. We’re engaging new funders and partners who share our drive to make Scouts accessible to more young people, growing our movement inclusively to reach those who would benefit most. We’re an enthusiastic, high performing team of fundraising professionals who want to deliver results for young people.
In this role, you'll have a fantastic opportunity to lead the development of our Strategic Funding efforts, making a real difference to the lives of young people. You will experience the Scout movement from a range of perspectives, meet high value funders and work with senior colleagues, including the CEO. You will develop your strategic thinking and operational management skills, as well as your understanding of how a values-based organisation makes decisions and delivers for its members.
Key responsibilities as our Interim Head of Strategic Funding???????:
- To lead delivery of the Strategic Funding component of Scouts’ wider fundraising strategy, working closely with the Chief Fundraising Office to develop and refine strategy in response to market conditions and stakeholder needs.
- To develop and lead cultivation of a mixed pipeline of trusts, foundations, high net worth individuals and government funders to secure five to seven figure gifts.
- To manage and motivate a team of four – 2 x Trusts and Foundations Executives,1 x Strategic Funding Project Officer, 1 Philanthropy Manager – fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and high performance.
What we are looking for in our Interim Head of Strategic Funding???????:
- Extensive experience of leading fundraising teams and a track record of success in identifying, cultivating and securing grants and major gifts.
- Experience of leading engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of representing and managing funders’ expectations of funded projects.
- Experience of managing budgets.
What we can offer you as our Interim Head of Strategic Funding???????:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your team
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
- Five volunteering days to contribute to a cause that matters to you
- Three extra days off in December between 27 and 31 December (that’s our gift to you)
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Wednesday 31st July2024
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 14th or Thursday 15th August 2024
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ased at either our Ely, Cambridge, Huntingdon or Peterborough Hub but with travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Salary: £29,500 - £33,000 per annum
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Purpose of your Job:
This is an exciting new role at Centre 33 and will play a key role to support the advancement and successful implementation of an operational plan to fundraise across Corporate and Community opportunities.
We would like to hear from ambitious fundraisers who have experience in these income streams, maybe as a team member, who is looking for the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge further within Centre 33’s growing Fundraising department. The role holder will work closely with the Development & Partnerships Lead and Director of Development & Partnerships to help create an operational plan and will then have ownership of delivering the plan and the associated income target. This will include identifying opportunities, creating cases for support, and arranging engaging and productive events for existing and potential partners. There will also be the opportunity to feed into the Communications team on external campaigns that the charity develops to build awareness and showcase Centre 33’s amazing work, including an upcoming capital appeal. You will also work closely with the Operations and Finance teams to understand the charity’s services and funding needs, and to ensure timely sharing of programme information to facilitate funding applications and reporting to existing grant holders. You will support the Development & Partnerships Lead and other team members with Trust and Foundation applications and other fundraising activities as required.
You will be confident establishing new and growing existing meaningful relationships and will maintain clear records of progress in our CRM (Donorfy). Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will prepare high-quality communications, proposals and pitches which demonstrate our deep understanding of young people’s needs and help us to successfully meet our fundraising goals.
You will work to Centre 33’s values of being young person-led, collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence. You will also be an exemplar of our relevant policies, compliance, standards and values and to help build a team culture.
This post is subject to a DBS check and references.
Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements.
Applications must be received by 23rd August 2024.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our non-profit organisation.
The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership of Appeer, at an exciting phase of our growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to our mission, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with hidden disabilities, and a proven track record of leadership in a similar setting. The postholder will lead Appeer into its next phase of growth and develop sustainability into the future. See detailed job description and person specification.
Location: Home Based with travel to Woking, Surrey, and surrounds for some meetings and Sessions
Contract: Permanent, 0.8-Full-time (negotiable based on candidate profile)
Salary: £41,000 per annum pro rata
Key Responsibilities of the CEO:
Leadership and Strategy:
● Develop and implement the strategic vision and direction for the organisation in collaboration with the Board of Directors
● Foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation, support and continuous improvement
● Represent the organisation publicly, serving as a passionate advocate for our community
Operational Management:
● Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.
● Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with our mission and goals
● Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices including but not limited to safeguarding, employment law, GDPR and finance
● Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and stakeholder contracts and agreements.
● Act as Appeer’s Equality Lead and oversee Appeer’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures
Financial Oversight:
● Develop and manage the annual budget in conjunction with the Board of Directors, working as part of the Finance Committee
● Ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation through sound fiscal management and oversight
● Oversee effective pursuit and management of funding, including grants, donations, corporate sponsorship, commissions and partnerships and coordinate large fundraising bids
Stakeholder Engagement:
● Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including beneficiaries, families, staff, funders, and community partners
● Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to support governance and strategic roles
● Provide excellent donor stewardship and nurture strong relationships with funders
● Identify new opportunities for engagement with the wider community to raise awareness and support for the organisation’s mission
Team Management:
● Lead, mentor, and develop the management team and staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
● Direct line management of Programme Managers, Engagement Manager and Business Manager
● Ensure appropriate staffing levels and development opportunities for employees
● Promote a culture of collaboration, respect, and accountability
● Act as Appeer’s Equality Lead and oversee Appeer’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures
About Us:
Appeer is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up to deliver services that support autistic girls and women (and those assigned female at birth) to connect with peers, to develop their life/work skills and to support their wellbeing. We provide in person and online activity groups and programmes, alternative provision, events and resources for those in the community that we serve, their parents/carers and other professionals. We are not a therapeutic setting and as such do not offer clinical support or 1:1 supervision. We were established in 2019 and have since grown rapidly from a small startup to a robust small-medium enterprise with a turnover of £250k and serving well over 400 beneficiaries a year.
All our work is firmly rooted in a ‘positive peer approach’, providing an enjoyable, pressure-free and beneficiary-centred space for connecting with others and exploring interests and hobbies in a place they can truly be themselves. We also facilitate light touch exploration of autism and the discovery and sharing of helpful tools and approaches for navigating the neurodivergent experience.
Our aim is to safeguard and enhance our beneficiaries’ wellbeing, build on their strengths, foster peer support and social networks and promote a positive outlook, whilst never dismissing the challenges they may face. We categorically reject a deficit-based view of neurodivergence and work on the basis that all brains are different and deserve equal respect, freedom and scope for expression.
Appeer is led by lived-experience staff and volunteers, and we strive to maintain an inclusive, supportive and creative working environment where everyone feels supported to do their best.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest, suitability and vision for the role by 5pm on 12th August 2024. We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close the application window sooner than 12th August 2024 if a suitable shortlist of candidates has been identified.
Appeer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also committed to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process for all vacancies.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations in order to effectively access the recruitment process.
If you would like any further information about the role or application process, please contact: Claire Livingston who may arrange a conversation with the CEO or a director with you.
This job is funded in part by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund which will be funding 24 hours per week of this role.
This job is subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Appeer has been set up to benefit autistic girls and women and those around them due to a lack of support, provision and understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 5pm 7th August
Interview Date: 15/16th August TBC
The post holder will lead on the Foundation’s research communications activities, working closely with the Comms and Digital Lead to execute a research communications strategy. This will ensure that our supporters are kept informed on the latest research developments and enable us to demonstrate the impact of our research.
The post-holder will also support the delivery of our annual grant schemes, as well as helping to manage our portfolio of funded projects. This will involve close working with our Research Programme Managers and include administering, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the performance of awards, ensuring the outputs are of the highest quality and supporting the charities activities.
The post-holder will have an important role to play in our busy and small-knit research team. They will be exposed to all aspects of grant management and use their communication skills to effectively share more information about the research we fund with our key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
Research Communications
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Work closely with the Communications and Digital Manager to oversee our research communications strategy and programme of activity;
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Lead on the development of all external research communications activities to communicate the impact of our research and ensure our supporters are kept up to date with the latest developments. This includes developing news stories, blogs, newsletter content, infographics, research webinar series and our annual research impact report;
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Liaise with our funded researchers to secure pictures and other content (e.g. video) for use on socials including making site visits to labs across the UK;
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Liaise with our communications team and PR agency to take advantage of any press opportunities that arise for our research communications, supporting the development of position statements and press releases.
Research Funding Administration
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Support the Research Programme Managers by ensuring our research grant rounds are effectively administered in line with Association of Medical Research Charity (AMRC) policy, including coordinating comprehensive internal and external peer review, supporting research review committees, drafting feedback for applicants, managing the contracting and financial monitoring of awards;
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Assist the Research Programme Managers in managing the research programme budget including planning, monitoring and forecasting;
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Support the ongoing development and implementation of our online grant management system, Flexi-Grant;
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Track and assess progress of funded awards, building and managing relationships with award holders and maintaining regular communication through the project life cycle;
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Assist the Research Programme Managers in preparing reports and correspondence for the Board of Trustees related to funded awards.
General Responsibilities
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Contribute to the team being proactive and supportive, and working effectively and efficiently to achieve agreed objectives;
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Contribute to the development and maintenance of strong internal relationships across the charity, working specifically with the Fundraising Team to support income generation;
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Represent the Foundation at external scientific meetings and conferences;
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Undertake other work as required by the Research Programme Managers or Director of Research.
Skills and experience required:
- It is essential that candidates are educated to postgraduate level in a relevant biomedical science subject e.g. biology, molecular sciences, neuroscience, pharmacology (please note, degrees in psychology will not be accepted for this role);
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Experience of research communications, including the ability to disseminate complex scientific information and present it to non-technical audiences;
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A great communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;
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Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time;
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Self-motivated, proactive and able to work using own initiative;
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Organised, with a proven ability to successfully manage a broad spectrum of tasks, deadlines and individuals;
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Motivated to make a real difference for those living with MND and future generations.
This is a full time, home-based role, with travel across the UK.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team – Fundraising Coordinator
We're looking for a dynamic individual to identify, secure, and manage funding opportunities. You will work closely with our Head of Business Development & Partnerships to implement our income generation strategy and grow new income streams including individual giving, legacies, corporates. This includes researching potential funders, preparing compelling grant proposals, managing funding applications, and maintaining relationships with donors and partners. Additionally, you will leverage data to demonstrate our impact and secure funding.
About Us:
Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We've been making a positive impact for over 30 years.
About You:
You like to get results! You have experience in securing funding through grants, donations, partnerships and sponsorships. You have strong writing and communication skills for crafting compelling proposals. You also understand the value of accurate data when demonstrating impact of our services and have good data analysis and CRM skills. Most importantly, you will share our vision, our values and our ambition to do more for local families.
What We Offer:
· Salary: Band 7, £29,361 per annum FTE
· Contract: Permanent
· Hours: 21 hours per week - Flexible days/hours, hybrid office/home working
· Location: Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG
Benefits:
· Full induction and relevant training
· Contributory work-based pension scheme
· Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible working arrangements
Apply Now:
If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful work, and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us continue changing lives at Action for Family Carers.
Read the full Job Description and Person Specification. Send your CV with a covering letter addressing why you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Closing date for applications 5pm, Friday 30th August 2024
Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.