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Senior Communications Manager – Special Projects

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, 35 hour per week

Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 per annum with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Communications and Project Management to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Senior Communications Manager – Special Projects to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. 

About the Team:
The Communications Manager is positioned within the Brand and Strategic Communications Team in WaterAid UK, which is part of the wider Communications Department – which in turn sits within the Communications and Fundraising Directorate. 

The team consists of three functions; Brand, Strategic Communications – Partnerships and Strategic Communications – Advocacy. The Brand and Strategic Communications team leads the development of brand and communications strategy which aligns to wider organisational objectives and works collaboratively with stakeholders across internal and external networks to execute it. We're focused on driving forward WaterAid's brand, advocacy and fundraising objectives.

About the Role:
WaterAid is seeking a talented Senior Communications Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a special project, on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

As the Senior Communications Manager, you will oversee the delivery of an exciting one-off project, leading a dynamic team of colleagues from across media, celebrity, digital, fundraising and content functions. Reporting to Brand & Strategic Communications Lead, your focus will be ensuring all are aligned to deliver on time to a high standard, through planning and integration. You will set campaign KPIs and monitor performance against them and you will regularly report on budget, progress and risk to senior stakeholders in our UK and US offices

In this role you will develop communications strategies to help WaterAid maximise brand-reach and income-raising potential and lead a cross-functional working group to deliver on these strategies. You will be collaborating closely with our teams in communications and fundraising in both UK and US, so occasionally the post holder will join meetings in US time (East and West Coast). 
Alongside this campaign the post holder will also support the brand and strategic comms functions in the planning and delivery of a brand awareness campaign for March 2026. 

You’ll also: 

• Lead the development of campaign specific communications across key target audiences, including potential and existing supporters, high value donors, partners and campaigners. 
• Oversee messaging and creative which resonates with target audiences. 
• Map out, with our media and celebrity team, PR opportunities to engage the public. 
• Lead a delivery group team of cross functional specialists to ensure all the strands of the campaign are in alignment and on schedule.  
• Regularly report on progress and risk to the project steering group. 
• Brief-in and sign-off campaign creative with external agencies and in-house teams. 
• Own and be responsible for the development, through consultative process, of WaterAid’s Strategic Communications Framework, which enable multi-disciplinary teams to work cohesively and effectively. 
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues across all directorates, fostering an environment of collaboration and when appropriate, challenging to deliver the highest quality work. 
• Commission and/or utilise insight to inform communications plans. 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activity, fostering a proactive and positive approach to learning and improvement within delivery teams. 
• Oversight of budgets and timelines for specific communications activities, ensuring compliance with WaterAid. 
• Work as an integral player within UK Communications team to establish effective and efficient processes and ways of working 
• At periods of high workload, exercise flexibility to support colleagues across communications department in the delivery of key campaigns 

About You:

• Demonstrable experience in developing, leading and executing large scale effective communications projects that deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). 
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to drive integration and alignment across both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Project management skills, specifically in the delivery of marketing campaigns or activities 
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to drive clarity and direction in a complex and busy environment 
• Ability to work in a flexible and agile way to identify opportunities and address challenges 
• Experience of developing and leading brand awareness activity 
• Experience of working on fundraising campaigns 
• Good understanding of a range of communications functions including media, digital, content and storytelling 
• An excellent understanding of emerging trends in social media and YouTube for young people and a strong understanding of storytelling in social media 
• Experienced at briefing in and analysing content for online audiences – story, film and photography. 
• Excellent time management skills, able to prioritise work across multiple projects to meet deadline. 
• Ability to generate and develop creative and innovative ideas, with a good eye for brand, design, film and photography. 
• Excellent communication, listening and relationship building skills: proven ability to work effectively across different cultures  
• Experience of setting targets and KPI’s, measuring and reporting against them 

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience of partnering with other teams to develop partnerships, grow reach or other opportunities to grow income and reach 
• Experience of brokering pro-bono opportunities through media and partners 
• Ability to flex working hours occasionally 
• Experience working on global marketing activities 

Closing date: Applications will close 23:59 on 19th January 2025. 

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting the following 3 items into one document in either Word Document or PDF format:

1. Using short summaries provide specific details of up to two initiatives or projects that you have been involved in that are relevant to this role. For each please describe your role (eg team leader or team member), the purpose of the activity (i.e. it’s aims) and the major contributions you personally made and what the activity achieved.
2. Please describe your approach to project management, including how you bring cross-functional teams together to deliver on a shared objective under tight timescales? Can you share how you have done this and your key learnings?
3. Please briefly describe why you are interested in working for WaterAid

Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful children’s charity to recruit for the Special Events Manager in order to manage high-level fundraising events from conception through execution, ensuring flawless delivery and maximising income for the charity.

As a Special Events Manager you will:

• Work closely with senior volunteers, corporate partners, and internal teams to build strong relationships, secure sponsorship, and ensure the success of each event.
• Lead on planning, project management, and delivery of large-scale fundraising events
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior volunteers and event sponsors
• Work with colleagues across the charity to maximise fundraising opportunities and drive income
• Develop creative and engaging event materials, adding innovation to  events
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective outcomes

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale events with creativity and innovation
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and volunteers
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Experience working in customer-focused roles (e.g. fundraising, sales, or marketing)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience in budget management, with a track record of meeting financial targets
• Proficiency in Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc.)

Salary: £31,703 - £34,851 inc. LW per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-  London, hybrid working with 1 day a week in the office

Closing date: on rolling basis 

Interview: January

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are working with a leading disability charity who are looking for a Partnership Development Manager to lead on identifying and securing new 6-7 figure corporate partnerships. The charity is passionate about making the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. This role is a crucial part of the fundraising team, proactively building and maintaining an extensive pipeline of potential partners including charity of the year, sponsorship, strategic partnerships and corporate foundations.  If you love finding new partnerships and have sales or fundraising experience this could be a perfect role for you.

You'll need:

• Sales or fundraising experience and a real passion for building new relationships and meeting targets
• Understanding of corporate partnerships and how to identify, research and manage potential partnerships
• Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring and emotive proposals and pitches, tailored to a corporate audience

Salary: £43,945
Contract: Permanent – full time
Location: Hybrid – 1 day a week in Aldgate office
Deadline: Rolling

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? 

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team in the West Midlands, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.

Community Fundraiser – West Midlands
Location: Home based, within the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, or Warwickshire
Salary: Circa £31,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders 
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research 

Requirements: 

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike 
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

Closing date: Thursday 9th January
First interviews: 16th and 17th January

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

Salary: £45,000
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Location: London/Hybrid - 1 day per week
Closing date: 18 December
Benefits: Soft benefits package – 5 wellbeing days p/year on top of annual leave, flexible working around core hours

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior New Business Manager at the National Autistic Society. This is a brand new role created following a successful year in corporate fundraising. As part of the role, you will support the Corporate Partnerships Lead to achieve significant income growth for the National Autistic Society through corporate partnerships new business activity, with a focus on national and 5 to 6 figure, multi-year relationships.

This role will allow you to develop your career by joining a well-established and successful team, with great benefits ensuring a healthy work/life balance.
To be successful as the Senior New Business Manager you will need:

• Proven experience of corporate fundraising, ideally New Business related, with track record of raising income to target.
• Previous line management experience, with ability to communicate and network confidently with individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of the corporate fundraising sector, ideally having an understanding and passion for Corporate New Business Fundraising.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

We are working with an inspiring conservation charity to recruit this key role. As Individual Giving Manager you lead on developing income growth across cash, regular giving, lottery and community fundraising.

This is a home based with requirement for occasional travel.

The Charity
A passionate, collaborative charity dedicated to fighting climate change and restoring natural landscapes for bio diversity to thrive. They have a staff of c70 people securing c4m last year.

You will be joining an inspiring orgsanisation , known for its commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and feels comfortable to be themselves. They also offer fantastic benefits, including; flexible working, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), 8% pension contribution and a variety of opportunities for skills development.

The Role
Project manage the creation and delivery of inspiring multi-channel fundraising initiatives and campaigns
Develop and implement an effective stewardship process
Develop and implement plans to increase repeat giving and maximise potential from one-off donations.
Work with the Philanthropy and Partnerships team in the development of a mid-value giving programme
Produce fundraising campaign briefs setting out objectives and KPIs

The Candidate
At least three years working in an Individual Giving fundraising environment
Knowledge and experience of a wide range of giving platforms Proven experience of successful fundraising in at least three areas of Individual Giving such as cash appeals, regular giving, lottery, community or other IG products
Working knowledge of CRM databases
Ability to develop, plan and implement fundraising plans and strategies to meet income targets and deadlines
Extensive experience of writing inspiring and compelling appeal copy

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to join an incredible disability charity and work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Lead, developing and managing a pipeline of high value corporate partnership opportunities.

This is a hybrid role with one day a week in the London office.

The Charity
A passionate and collaborative disability charity, dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes, ensuring people are treated fairly.

Youll be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including generous annual leave, well-being days and flexible working.

The Role
Cultivate new corporate partnerships focusing on high value opportunities (100k+).

Develop and deliver compelling and innovative high-value corporate proposals.

Proactively develop, build and manage a pipeline of opportunities which include but are not limited to strategic and commercial opportunities, sponsorship, pro bono relationships, employee fundraising partnerships and charity of the year partnerships.

Support the development and growth of existing corporate partners.

The Candidate
Strong knowledge of the corporate fundraising sector, ideally having an understanding and passion for Corporate New Business Fundraising.

Proven track record of raising income to target

Experience of securing five figure gifts.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Community Fundraiser – Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Salary: Circa £31,000
Reports to: Community Development Manager - East
Direct Reports: None
Location: Home based, covering Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to move into 2025 and increase our supporter base across Essex. 

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year

Key Responsibilities: 

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders 
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements: 

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike 
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across Essex. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2025
First interview date: Friday 17th January.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

Our client is the UK’s only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on addiction. They develop, nurture and produce new writing and performances that are related to substance. For the very first time, they are recruiting a new Senior Development Manager and Prospectus are pleased to be leading the search.

The Senior Development Manager will lead the development and delivery of fundraising and income generation across a range of revenue streams, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners and individuals. The Senior Development Manager will take a proactive response to managing pre-exiting relationships with funders and use previously produced fundraising scoping exercises to develop new relationships with fundraisers.

The selected candidate will ideally be considering the next step in their fundraising career and would be looking to take on more responsibility in a fundraising-friendly environment. You will be supported directly by the CEO and Development Committee, made up of expert fundraising leaders and so the selected candidate will be someone willing to learn and jump in to managing a wide portfolio.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
 In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Job Title: Communications Manager (Mat. Cover)
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week) or Part-time
Duration of contract: Fixed Term - until early May 2025
Reports to: Head of Communications and Engagement 
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £46,200 per annum (pro rata to the contract period)
Start date: Immediate

Are you our new Communications manager?

We are looking for a creative communications manager to cover a short-term, just over four months maternity contract, with an immediate start date in January 2025. Ideally you will have a good track record of creating fundraising communications and comfortable not only with working with different audiences, but also collaborating and supporting our many different stakeholders in doing so. As a UWC International Communications Manager, you will work with our fundraising, education and programmes teams to create, develop and deliver content across all UWC International’s platforms in line with our new 2030 strategy. You will also support UWC’s truly global network of volunteers through the creation of content, resources and templates.  In doing so, you will use your communications skills to contribute to the success of the UWC movement and support young people to access transformational educational opportunities they would otherwise not have dreamt of.

You will join the Communications and Engagement team at the UWC International Office (UWCIO) which consists of six people and will report to the Head of Communications and Engagement. Part of the larger Advancement Team at UWC International, the Communications and Engagement Team provides the UWC movement with strategic leadership, support and advice in the area of internal and external communication, PR, promotion, marketing, crisis communications, alumni and wider community engagement, as well as partnerships with other organisations. The Team has a coordination and support function for teams across the UWC International Office, as well as other UWC stakeholders globally, such as UWC schools, colleges, national committees and governance bodies. 

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our 18 schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity,  acting as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Located in central London and Berlin, UWC International collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWCmovement with a world-wide remit , actively engaging with the 85,000+ members of the alumni community. Alongside fulfilling essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies, other responsibilities include the delivery of global fundraising initiatives, creation of comprehensive communications and promotional strategies, strategy development and implementation, as well as supporting the global volunteer network of over 150 UWC national committees and the 18 UWC schools/ colleges.,

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International - London

• Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support hybrid working and other flexible working patterns.
• We offer up to two days per year for volunteering or up to two days per year for study leave.
• We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
• Perks/discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please complete the application form below and submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Your cover letter must:

Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description. 

Your cover letter must: 

• Explain why you want to join UWC International.
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Tuesday 7 January  2025

Interview dates:  
First round interviews on w/c Monday, 13 January  2025 (online)
Second round/ final  interviews  w/c Monday, 20 January 2025 

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

Job title: Senior Partnership Manager

Location: London, Birmingham or Manchester, with the option to work remotely for up to 60% of your time per month

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 (London), £39,000 - £43,000 (Manchester, Birmingham)

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements

Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose:

The main purpose of the Senior Partnerships Manager role is to lead on the delivery of first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships that maximise impact and income for Breaking Barriers. The role has line management responsibility to Partnership Managers who are responsible for the delivery of their portfolios and projects to drive the team’s strategy. 

Working closely with the Director of Income & Engagement, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and other Senior Fundraisers, you will be responsible for launching and retaining partnerships, deepening relationships and identifying opportunities for growth. This will include the planning, testing and implementation of new corporate partnership ideas and initiatives to help Breaking Barriers in its mission.

The successful candidate will have experience managing and/or securing complex five and six figure partnerships and a proven record achieving significant account growth and retention targets. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. Ideally, the successful candidate will also have line management experience and the ability to develop talent within the team. An understanding of the HR & Talent Development and/or CSR spaces would be advantageous.

Role Summary:

• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and other Senior Managers to ensure the successful delivery and continued growth of our corporate partnerships and business development strategies at Breaking Barriers
• Manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, and support the wider Partnership Management team to deliver on their key partnerships and maximise value
• Drive growth at Breaking Barriers through identifying and developing opportunities for additional income from existing partners, and by proactively engaging new business prospects
• Provide leadership to line reports, encouraging their professional development and the growth of their partnerships
• Lead on developing and driving forward the Business Behind Refugees movement as a key business development and partnership development tool
• Represent the Corporate Partnerships team as a senior fundraiser, utilising expertise and relationship skills to advocate both internally and externally
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting on corporate partnerships income
• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to develop and implement effective policies and procedures for demonstrably successful corporate partnership account management

 

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Saturday 4th January. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to open a new Centre of Excellence in Scotland in early 2025. Our new centre will host scientists from the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and the work of the Community Fundraiser for Scotland will largely be based within the Central Belt of Scotland.

Community Fundraiser Scotland
Location: Home based, within Scotland (particularly those based within Central Belt of Scotland)
Salary: Circa £31,000
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent   

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing regional team at Brain Tumour Research, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year across the whole of Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements:

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact, as our new research centre marks an exciting new chapter in our mission. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2025
First interview dates: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

We are seeking an experienced and successful corporate fundraising professional to join our Development Team as Corporate Partnerships Manager, Strategic Accounts (maternity cover). You will be responsible for building relationships with and working with some of the leading companies in the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you manage an existing portfolio of partners and deliverables, inclusive of our high value Corporate Members, whilst developing new engagement opportunities with existing and potentially new partners. You will have a good track record in fundraising from companies and delivering partnership activities, successfully retaining and developing relationships with companies. You will understand strategic account management, fundraising techniques, the motivations for corporate involvement in charity partnerships, sound analytical skills, a highly professional approach and experience of achieving financial and activity targets.  The ability to work collaboratively across teams is essential, and you will ideally have experience of line-management and of working in a large and complex organisation. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 12 January 2025.

The role is based at Kew, with the option of regular home working, depending on operational requirements.

About Us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Partnerships to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract to oversee our high performing and high potential Corporate Partnerships team. We are known in the sector for our partnerships with hospitality, retail and for our global partnership with IHG. Our unparalleled expertise and track record fighting hunger and malnutrition makes us a brilliant partner for any company looking to engage customers and staff and further their ESG and CSR goals. This is reflected in our portfolio of long-standing existing partners and retention rates, and the fact we’ve brokered 3 x new multi-year, high value partnerships in the last 6 months alone. 

You would lead a motivated and experienced team split across new business and account management; and join a collaborative and growth-orientated Senior Leadership Team that has overseen record increases in income, supporter numbers and engagement in the past 12 months. As a member of the Disaster’s Emergency Committee we benefit from close collaboration with 14 of the biggest and best charities working on humanitarian disasters, and as one of seven fundraising offices for Action Against Hunger across the world, you would be joining a global movement in the fight against hunger.   

This is your opportunity to get great experience, in a team that’s going places, and to make a life-changing difference to families and communities across the world. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 2-Jan-2025 23:30  Interview Date: 13/01/25 (1st round - virtual); 21/01/25 (2nd round – face to face at our office)

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website.
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk