Fundraising Manager Jobs in Ilford, Greater London

Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.

We’re looking for a new Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to join us for this London-based role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to scope and develop a new strategic programme to secure high-value income-generating charitable partnerships to help reach more young people. 

 

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

The important stuff 

Location: Hammersmith, London

Contract: 2-year fixed-term, Full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Closing date: Friday 24th January, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).

Interviews: Interviews to commence from Wednesday 5th, February

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.

Contact us for any enquiries regarding accessibility.

Resurgo has been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times. 

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

Research and Development

• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to scope and develop a new strategic programme to secure high-value income-generating charitable partnerships to help reach more young people
• Work with key corporates to inspire them and better understand the kind of offer that might be attractive to them
• Identify and research opportunities to build new six-figure, multi-year partnerships with corporates to support targeted Spear Centres around the UK

Pitching

• Develop tailored partnership proposals for each prospective corporates, including volunteer engagement opportunities and funding requests
• Provide specific funding projects, budgets and other financial information as required
• Meet with individual potential partners to present and promote the overall work of Resurgo and the benefits of corporate partnerships and represent Resurgo and the team at community and industry events
• Work with the Corporate Partnerships team and Resurgo Communications team to assist in developing tools, collateral, campaigns and messaging to reach prospective corporates and increase brand awareness

Account Management

• Once established, manage existing relationships with high-value Spear Centre corporate partners, devising a partnership plan for each and ensuring they are appropriately stewarded
• Work with the Corporate Partnerships Executive to utilise volunteering opportunities to increase engagement among corporate partnerships
• Maintain high levels of engagement with corporate partners through meetings, regular updates and timely reports, at a level appropriate to their considerable investment.
• Maintain accurate paper and electronic records for all corporate prospects and partners
• Assist in training and equipping the sponsored Spear Centre to take part in stewarding the corporate partnership on a long- term basis

Active participation in and support for Resurgo’s team and mission

• Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life as a team member including leading and contributing to daily team prayer meetings as an integral part of Resurgo’s operation and for the success of its mission.

This role will suit you if:

• A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo’s mission to transform society.
• Passionate about connecting and engaging with corporate partners to ensure we can continue to support young people facing serious barriers to achieve sustainable employment
• Proven ability to raise funds, develop business partnerships or drive sales. Excellent client management using CRM tools such as Salesforce are desirable
• An excellent communicator with strong relational skills and the confidence and ability to develop a rapport with and positively influence a variety of people from diverse backgrounds in the corporate space
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to produce compelling proposals for a professional, corporate audience
• Demonstration of leadership capabilities; proactive, responsive and a self-starter. Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines. Strong numerical, reporting and organizational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate and effective processes and structures

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including our 5-day Coaching for Leadership (valued at £3,000)
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
• Vitality Health Insurance Benefit

A couple of things to note:

This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)

Job Title: Strategic Advocacy Campaigns Manager

Team: Communications and Campaigns

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh) 

Salary on appointment: £42,228 - £46,451 per annum

Context and purpose of role 

Working closely with the Nations Directors, Policy & Public Affairs Managers, and the Communications team, the Strategic Advocacy Campaigns Manager will lead the development and execution of engaging and impactful public campaigns across England, Scotland and Wales, that inspire action, mobilise communities, and influence key decision-makers in support of our advocacy goals. The role aims to support impactful advocacy wins and bring new supporters on board while deepening connections with our existing supporters. 

The role holder will focus on developing advocacy campaigns that unite issues that affect the whole of GB, positioning the Ramblers as the foremost authority on walking and as a respected political influencer.  They will also support the broader communications team to implement locally focused advocacy and public affairs activities for England, Scotland or Wales where appropriate. 

Key responsibilities 

Campaign strategy development: 

• Design and execute integrated strategic multi-year advocacy campaigns that support our shared public affairs objectives across England, Scotland & Wales to deliver meaningful impact against a common change agenda. 

• Translate complex issues into engaging, accessible narratives to attract new audiences while energising loyal supporters. 

• In collaboration with colleagues, identify key issues and opportunities for advocacy, fundraising, and supporter growth including where appropriate commissioning research that will create campaign engagement by addressing evidence gaps and opportunities

Campaign management: 

• Work closely with the broader communications team to develop strategically aligned messaging and campaign assets and to deliver these across owned, earned and (where relevant) paid channels. 

• Lead on the creation of compelling campaign assets (e.g. reports, polls, toolkits) to ensure our message reaches a wide audience.

• Project manage advocacy campaigns including managing timeframes and budgets, mobilising other teams, seeking collaboration opportunities with external partners, setting and measuring KPIs 

• As required and agreed with colleagues, represent the Ramblers in public forums, media, and with key stakeholders to advance campaign objectives 

• Enthuse and collaborate with volunteers, supporters, and stakeholders to amplify campaign reach and impact. 

Cross-functional collaboration: 

• Work closely with membership, and fundraising teams to integrate campaign efforts.  Support Policy & Public Affairs colleagues to develop impactful policy briefings, position papers and fact sheets.   

• Support the broader communications team to implement strategically aligned locally focused advocacy and public affairs activities for England, Scotland or Wales where appropriate 

Monitoring and improving: 

• Monitor and analyse campaign performance using key metrics and data insights. 

• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations to inform future advocacy campaigns and strategies. 

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance campaign effectiveness. 

• Implement feedback and lessons learned to refine and improve campaign strategies. 

Budget management: 

• Manage campaign budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines. 

• Track expenditures and report on budgetary outcomes. 

Other 

• Undertake such other duties as may be required of the post. 

• Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation. 
   

The person

Knowledge and Experience  

• Solid understanding of politics, campaigning and how to get the best results as a campaigning organisation. 

• Proven track record in effective campaigning in the UK political space at the local and national level to deliver tangible policy change.

• Ability to develop and implement effective long-term advocacy campaign strategies aligned with organisational goals. 

• Good knowledge of the workings of national, local and devolved governments. 

• Proven experience in managing and executing successful paid and no cost/low-cost campaigns within a non-profit or advocacy/campaigning organisation. 

• Strong skills in creating engaging content across various media platforms. 

• Proficiency in analysing campaign performance data and deriving actionable insights. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and public relations. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners. 

• Strong organisational skills with experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines. 

• Experience in managing budgets and financial planning for campaigns. 

• Experience of working with the media to support campaign objectives. 

• Experience of working with volunteers in a policy and advocacy context.   

Personal Attributes  

• Interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoors.

• Committed to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors.  

• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to tight and competing deadlines.

• Flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.  

• Drive to do a great job and to keep delivering stronger results.  

Values and Behaviours 

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. 

Inclusive 

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.     

Inspiring

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.  

Empowering 

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.  

Responsible 

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

Please note that we do reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Context and Background

The NSPCC's mission is to end cruelty to children. Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our

belief. We all share it. And it drives our Income Generation team to get out there and bring in the

funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse.

We’ve been here for children for over 100 years. From our campaigns to our services- we strive to

make a difference in everything we do. Between 2016 and 2021, we’ve helped make 6.6 million

children safer from abuse.

Within the Income Generation Directorate our aim is to maximise resources for the NSPCC’s

mission by raising funds, providing the best possible supporter experience, and building long-term

relationships between donors and our cause.

To continue to deliver our mission we rely on the fundraising support of people across the UK for

90% of our annual income. We are looking to significantly grow our income in new and innovative

ways. To achieve this growth, we need the very best team in place to deliver to ambitious targets.

As a Senior Fundraiser in our Supporter Development team, you will strive to offer the best

experience to our existing supporters. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of direct

marketing campaigns - from campaign planning and briefing of creative, data and fulfilment, to

monitoring, reporting and analysis of campaign results, as well as liaising with our agencies and

suppliers. Campaigns will be delivered through a range of channels, including direct mail and

email, across a range of fundraising programmes.

As Senior Fundraiser, not only will the work you do make a real difference to people’s lives but

opportunity is provided to develop your fundraising experience with a sector leading team.

Join us at this exciting time and you’ll become part of an expanding team that cares about the

work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along withchallenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own

way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives. We want to

ensure roles are accessible and inclusive of everyone, which is why the NSPCC offers a high degree

of flexibility around ways of working.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of what we do. At the NSPCC, we understand

how important it is that our workforce is representative of the people we support and who

support us. We believe that every individual has the right to be their true self and to live a full life

without prejudice, fear or barriers. This is the starting point for all our commitments and actions

and underpins our commitment to be there for all children.

Job purpose

Our team strive to offer the best experience to NSPCC supporters and looks to continually develop

our campaigns, approach and messaging to reflect this. The Supporter Development programme

is diverse and expanding, and this role covers the delivery of a variety of campaigns utilising a

variety of channels.

Campaign management - development and implementation of creative and effective campaigns,

appeals and promotion with competing priorities, involving a range of audiences and channels.

Planning, reporting and analysis - reviewing previous performance, analysis and strategy to plan,

brief and schedule accordingly to meet deadlines.

Managing relationships with stakeholders effectively and working collaboratively across a large

team to maximise income for children. Being dynamic and a team player is essential.

Key relationships - Internal

• Reports to Cause Fundraising Manager.

• A member of the Individual Supporters department, working with others across the

department as required.

• Works closely with teams across Communications and Income Generation Directorates –

including Creative, Data and Digital – to deliver campaigns accurately and on time.

• Works with Compliance & Information teams to ensure campaigns are compliant and

accurate.

• Works with Supporter Care to ensure that all activity launched has the best possible

supporter experience.

• Engages with staff in other NSPCC functions, such as Services for Children and Young

People, Communications and Public Policy, as necessary to further fundraising

relationships.

Key relationships - External

• NSPCC supporters and potential supporters• Various agencies and suppliers that support fundraising activity

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Work with the Fundraising Manager to devise, agree and deliver aspects of the

Individual Giving department’s annual business plan and budget to enable the NSPCC

to plan its activity and services

2. To be responsible for the delivery of income from those channels and activities you

are responsible for. If required, to be accountable for the development of the

activities the Fundraiser(s) are responsible for

3. Individually, and with the assistance of the Fundraiser(s) analyse fundraising

opportunities in a range of identified markets and, with the Fundraising Manager,

use informed judgement to develop the strategic plan to maximise income

4. Individually, and with the assistance of the Fundraiser(s)

• To correspond effectively and persuasively with existing supporters using creative

and engaging methods of communication, including written, verbal and electronic

mechanisms and channels

• To proactively take steps to improve knowledge and understanding of potential

supporters through developing the NSPCC relationship with them, evaluating that

relationship on an on-going basis and making necessary adjustments

• Ensuring a trauma informed approach to all campaigns

5. To manage campaign budgets and report on variances on a regular basis, to carry

out campaign analysis and monitoring

6. To carry out research through a range of sources, including the Internet, Intranet,

publications and other external contacts, including other charities, in order to obtain

relevant information that can contribute to programme strategies and fundraising

communications

6. To maximise income by sharing knowledge, expertise, best practice and experience

of a specialist fundraising area with others as appropriate

7. To work with Fundraisers and staff in other departments to maximise relationships

with NSPCC supporters

8. To be the key contact for agencies and other suppliers who support fundraising,

ensuring appropriate agreements are in place and that goods/services are delivered

as agreed

9. To work cross-departmentally to ensure that fundraising activities are managed and

developed in a way that maximises income for the NSPCC10. To undertake specific fundraising projects and activities as necessary or as required

to support Individual Giving’s fundraising or the Fundraising Directorate as a whole

11. To keep up-to-date on best practice and developments within the charity sector

12. To provide back up for the Fundraising Manager, as required

Responsibilities for all Staff within Income Generation

• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people

• To update databases and supporter information systems on a regular basis in line

with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.

• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to

strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and

wider NSPCC activities.

• To adhere to all the NSPCC’s service standards, policies and procedures.

• To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the demonstration of the

NSPCC’s values.

• To maintain an awareness of and comply with NSPPC data protection regulations

and to ensure currency of changing GDPR regulations.

• To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning

and development of others and the whole organisation.

• To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.

• To be pro-active in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance.

• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the

NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.

• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end

cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments

and general NSPCC news.Person specification

1. Well-developed ability to apply effective numeracy skills in entering and recording financial

data, interpreting, analysing and presenting financial data in clear and accurate format to

meet desired outcomes

2. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to understand, interpret and

present complex information in a clear, confident and persuasive way for a range of

audiences

3. Ability to collect data from various sources, analyse findings, identify opportunities,

evaluate their viability and present findings clearly in a way that meets desired outcomes

4. Proven ability to build, manage and develop positive and fruitful relationships within an

organisation and externally and achieve objectives through these relationships

5. Well-developed ability to successfully negotiate with others to achieve desired outcomes

6. Strong management and team building skills, and working well with others as part of a

team, giving support and recognising expertise in others

7. The ability to plan, monitor and implement projects/events/initiatives to agreed deadlines

often with conflicting priorities

8. Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity to achieve desired outcomesSafer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes

safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough

process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates

to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and

responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant

safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

Our principles:

• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills,

experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process

should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.

• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal

and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum

requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.

• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to

enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their

time with us.

• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably

qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.

• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the

organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and

appropriate.

• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the

GDPR legislation.

Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager

Contract:                 Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)

Salary: £49,275 per anuum

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ over 1000 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

This is an exciting time to join the NHM’s Development team, as we are about to embark on a major capital campaign that is set to rejuvenate the Museum spaces and transform access to our collections. Alongside this we have secured investment from the UK Government to build a major new science and digitisation centre at the Thames Valley Science Park in collaboration with the University of Reading. The purpose-built centre will house much of the Museum's collection and will include laboratories, digitisation suites, collaborative research spaces, conservation labs and workspaces.  

Diversity and inclusion matter to us.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated fundraiser to join our successful team as we embark on a major capital campaign to raise £150m. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role will be responsible for personally securing six and seven-figure gifts from High-Net-Worth Individuals.

The Senior Philanthropy Manger will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, the Senior Principal Gifts Manager and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy of high-value partnerships. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will also manage 2 roles – Patrons Manager and a Philanthropy Manager (HNWI and Legacies), with oversight of both the Patrons Programme and Legacy programme.

The Philanthropy team is growing and there will be substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation.

Main tasks and responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of prospects, in the UK and abroad, capable of making six and seven-figure gifts.

· Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets.

· Working closely with the whole Philanthropy team to coordinate on the overall strategy and targets for maximising philanthropic giving to the NHM.

· Manage a team of 3, which includes line management of a Patrons Manager and Philanthropy Manager (HNWI/Legacies), whilst motivating them to meet key objectives and targets within the overall Philanthropy team.

· Work alongside the Philanthropy team, Special Events team and Corporate team in the preparation of written donor proposals, donor stewardship and the planning and execution of events related to the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.

· Work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts at the six and seven-figure level by creating bespoke cultivation and solicitation plans that utilise senior stakeholders effectively.

· Actively solicit funding personally, as well as plan solicitations for senior staff as appropriate.

· Build strong relationships and partner with key staff across NHM in line with our strategic ambitions.

· Prepare written briefings for senior management and with donors and prospective donors as well as follow up documentation and correspondence.

· Ensure full and timely records of all activity are kept on the database in adherence to set policies and procedures.

· Promote best practice in fundraising across the NHM.

Person Specification

Essential

· Significant fundraising or income generating experience and a proven track record of securing income at the six-figure+ level.

· Demonstrated success in managing a high value and diverse portfolio of major donors that include complex relationships (e.g. interests and relationships across a large organisation).

· Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of achieving personal KPIs and targets.

· Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to convey detailed or scientific information in a concise and engaging manner.  

· Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and with proven experience of managing or liaising with either clients, customers or charity donors.

· Proven experience of cross-team working and liaising with multiple stakeholders.

· Good understanding of the process of fundraising.

· Excellent administration and organisation skills, demonstrating the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.  

· Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as on own initiative.

· Ability to attend early morning and evening events as required, acting as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum.

Desirable

· A demonstrable track-record in securing and managing funding from high-net-worth individuals.

· Management experience.

· Experience of working with a fundraising / CRM system.

· Experience carrying out research to a brief (preferably fundraising research, including external research, such as giving history and funding priorities, and internal research, such as gathering figures, statistics and information).

· Knowledge of and an interest in natural history, science, environmental and/or the cultural sector.

Thriving at the Museum: the way we work

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

We are ambitious. To make a difference on a global scale we are big and bold in our thinking and set goals which may seem impossibly high. We act with integrity, but we are not rigid or inflexible.  We are excellent at what we do and look for opportunities to make a difference for the Museum wherever we can.

We are curious.  We never stop learning. We look outwards beyond the Museum and ask questions to advance our understanding. We seek out and actively listen to different perspectives. We take time to reflect, are thoughtful and open to new ideas.

We share the wonder. We are captivated by the natural world, proud of our treasures and trusted guardians of our collections. We are passionate about the Museum, enjoy telling its stories and sharing our knowledge and expertise to inspire others. We don’t take this for granted; we feel proud to work here.

We are pioneering. We are not afraid to try something new and use good judgment and evidence to take risks. We experiment, innovate, and embrace complex problems by adapting our approach. We do not dwell on setbacks or get preoccupied with problems. We find solutions.

We team up. We respect the expertise of others and recognise that we produce the strongest outcomes when we put the best ideas together. We trust each other, keep things simple and make it easy for others to do the right thing. We share information and skills so everyone is equipped and enabled to succeed. We never let bad moments grow into bad relationships. We inspire and empower each other to give our best.

We act with pace. We focus our efforts where we know we can make the biggest impact. We take tough decisions and once a plan is set, we all get behind it to make it happen. We take responsibility and don’t wait to be told what to do. We are racing against time in this planetary emergency, so we work with a sense of urgency.

General Information

All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of:

• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK

• A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS)

• Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education

• Health clearance

The Museum supports flexible working.

To apply

If that sounds like you, please apply online on the Natural History Museum’s careers portal.

Closing date: 07 January 2025

Interviews expected w/c 20 January 2025

Job Title: Development Manager

Location: London 

Contract: Permanent 

Reporting to: Head of Development 

Responsible for: Occasional consultants or volunteers 

Salary: £50,758.50 Gross per annum

Deadline: 8th January 2025

Conciliation Resources 

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Communications and Development Team 

The Development Team sits within a wider Communications and Development Team, which consists of four members of staff at different levels, who work across a range of activities. The wider Team has two dedicated staff members currently focused on donor relationship management and fundraising, and two on communications. 

The Development function is responsible for management of Conciliation Resources’ strategic funders, the generation of unrestricted income and providing fundraising support to the wider organisation. The majority of funding currently comes from government grants and this will remain a key focus, with some time also spent on reacting to opportunities for new funding streams which present themselves – such as trusts and foundations, and to a lesser extent, high-value individual donors and corporations. 

The Communications function has oversight over all areas of organisational communications including the website and digital communications, branding, media relations and production of content. 

Job Purpose 

The purpose of this role is to help generate funding for CR as an organisation, and its component teams. The job-holder will need to work with the Head of Development to support the development of existing and new unrestricted funding relationships, collaborate with staff in other teams to help achieve more restricted income, and at all times champion good organisational communication and information management around funding and donors.

With guidance from the Head of Development, the postholder will lead on building and maintaining strategic relationships with new donors and partners, which might involve some grant management, including budget monitoring, as well as providing technical advice to programmes and policy teams’ fundraising efforts. This may involve writing proposals, working on project budgets, coordinating submissions and providing other guidance, help and advice. The postholder will need to engage, train and support colleagues, as well as gather learning and introduce new tools in response. 

They will use Conciliation Resource’s data management system (currently Podio) to support the development of clear grant and donor management processes, and maintain aspects of the system which relate to fundraising. 

As a member of the DevelopmentTeam, the postholder will also feed into wider fundraising activities and strategy, supporting the Head of Development Team as needed.

Person specification 

Essential experience, knowledge and skills 

• Significant experience of developing and drafting successful funding proposals and budgets to secure income

• Experience of working with grant management or customer relationship management (CRM) IT systems 

• Knowledge of basic fundraising practices, approaches and environment

• Excellent English verbal and writing skills, with the ability to write for different purposes, communicate persuasively and summarise complex information 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, listen to and influence others, both internal and external to Conciliation Resources 

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to present information in an accessible way

• Common sense approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to an evolving business and working environment, and take initiative

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation

• Understanding of and commitment to Conciliation Resources’ goals, values, work and approach

Preferable

• Experience or knowledge of commercial contracting

• Experience or knowledge of trusts and foundations 

• Experience or knowledge of major donor fundraising

• Significant experience of building relationships with donor contacts, in particular with institutional donors (including UK, USA, UN, EU or other european governments) to support the increase of funding for an organisation 

• Experience of donor-funded grants/contracts, including narrative and financial reporting, due diligence and contract processes, basic monitoring and evaluation 

• Project management experience, including experience coordinating and gaining support from a wide range of stakeholders 

• Experience of working in an international non-governmental organisation or related organisation 

• Administration experience, including a proven track record of maintaining databases and office records 

• Knowledge of international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian work 

• Good coaching skills with the ability to pass knowledge onto, train and motivate others 

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate information and processes involving multiple people/teams

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Strong computer and IT skills, with good command of Excel and awareness of artificial intelligence tools

Desirable 

• Relevant university degree, or local equivalent, or qualification by experience in a relevant subject area

London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester or homebased in the UK

Closing Date: 19 January 2025

Ref: 6908

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with extensive business development and account management experience to join us as our Partnership Manager for the Baby Bank Alliance where you join the Baby Bank Alliance team and work with Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures in partnership. 

Please note: This is a 12-month FTC/Secondment. This role is also 28 hours a week (open to be 4 full days or spread out across 5)

About Save the Children UK 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About Baby Bank Alliance 

The Baby Bank Alliance (BBA) is a new and ambitious organisation advocating and supporting a community of over 300 UK baby banks to ensure babies and children have the essentials they need to thrive. The Alliance has been founded by four organisations:  Save the Children, Little Village, Baby Bank Network Bristol and Purposeful Ventures, and is being incubated by Save the Children and Purposeful Ventures who provide fundraising capacity and resource. It is an exciting time to join the growing team and play a vital role in taking the Alliance and the impact it has to the next level.

About the role 

As the Baby Bank Alliance Partnership Manager, you will collaborate with both Baby Bank Alliance team and our incubating partners—Save the Children UK and Purposeful Ventures—along with our network of baby banks nationwide. Your mission will be to secure vital strategic partnerships, funding and in-kind donations to benefit both the UK baby banks and the Baby Bank Alliance. 

This is an incredible time to join our growing organisation and be part of taking it to the next level. You will play a key role in nurturing new and managing existing partnerships, working closely with the corporate and trust fundraising teams within our incubating organisations. Your work will involve fostering relationships with well-known household brands, identifying new partnership opportunities, and securing contributions that directly impact families in need. A primary focus will be on generating in-kind donations on a national scale to support baby banks and the communities they serve. 

In this role, you will:  

• Manage and develop existing relationships 
• Identify potential new strategic partnerships, conducting research and working on proposals to secure these 
• Lead on creation and implementation of the BBA's first partnerships strategy 
• Track and report on partnership performance, using data and feedback to update key stakeholders 
• Connect between baby banks and corporate partners with effective coordination and communication. Building relationships and representing the Baby Bank Alliance is key. 

About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have:  

• Proven fundraising experience (ideally within partnership management) 
• Experience working with corporate partners
• Strong relationship building and communication skills – the ability to influence and engage with different stakeholders is important 
• A strategic and results orientated approach 
• Excellent organisational and project management skills 
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here. 

Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2025

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we

reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Corporate Partnerships Manager £37,555 pro rata 28 - 35 hours per week UK Home-based 

We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our Fundraising and Communications Team (FRC) at an exciting time in GFS’s history as we enter a new strategic period and turn 150 years old, in 2025. You will lead on the delivery of specific aspects of the organisation’s fundraising strategy including developing new income streams with a focus on corporate partnerships. You will develop broader corporate support and individual giving such as corporate volunteering days and challenge events. You will also lead on our annual fundraising campaigns such as International Day of the Girl and International Women’s Day.

You will work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to refine our fundraising plan to diversify income streams across corporate partnerships, individual giving (online and in person) challenge events, volunteering days and campaigns and to:

• ensure that income and engagement targets are met as planned/agreed and in line with GFS’s fundraising strategy and plan
• deliver outstanding stewardship for partners and donors
• maintain effective relationships with potential partners and connections, keeping them engaged with GFS’s ongoing work and impact
• maintain a strong network and high visibility within the GFS, and wider women’s sector community and attend key community and networking events.

This role would suit a highly motivated and dynamic individual, with great people skills and a passion for improving the lives of girls and young women through fundraising.

You will have significant experience of successfully developing new fundraising streams, securing new corporate partners and individual giving income as well as;

A proven track record of securing income from a diverse range of income streams.

A commitment to EDI principles

Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence working with a variety of stakeholders from corporate donors, individual supporters and community members.

You will also have a flexible and innovative approach to your work and be a strong team member with the ability to develop excellent working relationships. 

About GFS   

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

A Basic DBS check is required for this post.

To apply please submit your application by the closing date Friday 17th January @ 23:30 hrs

We have a proud history of volunteer and supporter-led fundraising, and our well-established Regional Relationships Team plays a key role in achieving income growth that will support our mission of beating blood cancer in a generation by developing new regional opportunities across our volunteer and community fundraising network. As part of our new strategy, we have launched a revised DIY fundraising journey and new fundraising volunteer roles which will help leap-forward our ability to beat blood cancer. This role will be responsible for maintaining relationships with our current network of regional fundraising volunteers whilst growing our volunteer and community group network.

Working alongside dedicated colleagues, this is the perfect role for someone looking to put their experience of working with regional supporters and in providing first-class supporter stewardship to use in helping us develop our team. You will be an integral part of our Regional Relationships Team and a member of our wider Public Fundraising team, as we seek to deliver transformational growth in our income. You will enjoy the active support and buy-in of senior colleagues, the Executive Team and other senior volunteers who are all committed to achieving our fundraising goals. We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships internally and externally, and who is driven to help us build our regional fundraising programme.

This is a homebased role, and you will be expected to travel across your region, therefore you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle insured for business use. Travel across Home Counties North region on a regular basis to meet supporters and key stakeholders (Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire), as well as national travel 6-8 times a year.

The British Asian Trust (BAT) is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the country, maximising the support of the South Asian diaspora to drive positive change across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Since the charity’s foundation, they have positively impacted the lives of almost 13 million people through their education, livelihoods, mental health, child protection, and conservation programmes.

The charity has experienced substantial growth, with annual turnover increasing from £6m in 2018/19 to £23m in 2021/22. The scale and complexity of the challenges in South Asia demand innovative and ambitious approaches to tackle them. BAT works in partnership with others to design and deliver programmes, raise funds and convene partnerships that combine new social finance tools, philanthropy and technology to deliver impact at scale.

This role will play a vital part in growing and diversifying income from Trusts and Foundations at all levels, spearheading new and existing partnerships with trusts and foundations, with a strong focus on securing new 6-7 figure partners. Key duties include:

• New Business Development: Proactively research, identify and pursue high value (6-7 figure) funding opportunities with Trusts and Foundation across the UK and other global markets, developing a robust multi-year growth pipeline for long term growth.
• Grant and Relationship Management: Maintain and develop a portfolio of high value Trust and Foundation donors to grow BAT’s programmes in South Asia, crafting tailored engagement strategies to stay up to date on donor focus areas and key trends.
• Team and Strategy Management: Line manage a Programme Fundraising Manager and Programme Fundraising Officer, fostering their professional development and enhancing team capacity alongside developing the team’s fundraising strategy for Trusts & Foundations.

 We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

• High-Value Trusts & Foundations: Significant experience of securing and managing high-value (6 and 7 figure) Trusts and Foundations within an international context.
• Team Development: Experience of line management of junior team members as well as driving a growth strategy.
• Pipeline Development: Significant experience of managing an opportunity pipeline, generation of new leads, and conversion of leads to funding.
• Proposal Development: Proven track record of writing compelling donor products and successful funding proposals.
• Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of global development issues, particularly in South Asia.

 To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.

Closing Date: 17 January 2025

Ref 6919

When you join Save the Children as a Store Manager in Clapham, you will have the amazing opportunity to channel your exceptional people skills and leadership experience across a team that is driven to bring the wonders of charity shops back to our high-street.  You will also deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. That's why we are seeking passionate people like you to get us there.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard.

About the Role

Located on the High Street, this is one of our family of urban shops serving the diverse and vibrant community of Clapham. A large, busy, fast paced shop, it has a buzzing and energetic atmosphere for both customers and volunteers.

As Store Manager, you'll deliver the shops potential through the expert leadership of a strong diverse volunteer team, focusing on further recruitment to build a core team. With the added capacity of a Shop Support Manager, you will enable the shop's continued success, building strong connections within the local community and focusing on key areas of the business.

About You

You will be someone with exceptional people skills, a leader who understands the importance of community and enjoys supporting people to exercise similar passions through volunteering.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience of leading and motivating a team
• Ability to effectively manage challenges with a steady and positive approach
• Experience of working in a busy customer facing environment

Ways of Working: This role will be based on-site in the Clapham (SW London) shop. We're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include some weekend working.

Our benefits package is extensive and generous, including:

• Competitive Pay – Our transparent pay policy ensures fair and equitable compensation. There is also opportunity to influence pay through performance.
• Generous Holidays – Start with 27 days off per year (pro rata for part-timers) and enjoy up to 32 days after 10 years.
• Pension & Life Assurance – Secure your future with excellent contributions.
• Employee Discounts – Save on groceries, high-street brands, home, tech, gyms, holidays, and more! Over 6,000 deals are available through our benefits platform.
• Maternity/Adoption Benefits – Get 21 weeks of full pay after just six months of employment.
• Paternity/Adoption Leave – Enjoy 10 weeks of full pay (plus statutory 2 weeks) after six months with us.
• Additional benefits include cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, eye care, flu jabs, season ticket loan

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for social impact and educational enrichment? The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is seeking its first Director - a dynamic and strategic individual dedicated to advancing opportunities and support for students at William Ellis School in Camden, North London.

As Director, you’ll be at the helm of a small but impactful charity, supporting initiatives that foster confidence, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging among students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive our mission to make William Ellis School a leader in comprehensive education and to cultivate positive social capital, personal growth, and educational opportunities for all.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Fundraising: Securing and managing funds through grant writing, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing a vision to support educational and personal development programs.
• Community Engagement: Building and strengthening relationships with businesses, educational organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Storytelling & Advocacy: Raising the Trust’s profile by effectively communicating its impact through various media channels.

Working closely with the school’s leadership and Board of Trustees, you’ll also oversee compliance and financial stewardship to ensure transparency and sustainability, aligning all activities with the Trust’s values. While this is a sole leadership position, you’ll be supported by a vibrant school community, including dedicated trustees, parents, and alumni.

We’re looking for someone with a proven record in fundraising and strategic planning, who is motivated by social impact and driven to make a difference. If you are a self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude, ambition, and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to apply.

The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on January 20th, at William Ellis School.

This role involves work within a school environment and supporting activities that benefit young people. The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to a completed application form, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Are you passionate about building strong communities and making a positive impact? Do you have exceptional organisational and leadership skills? Join our team as a Community Hub Volunteer Manager and play a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant and connected local community.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking care organisation committed to creating a hub where individuals can come together, share experiences, and contribute to a thriving community. Our Community Hub serves as a focal point for various activities, events, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for local communities.

The East London & Essex Hub comprises of four Community Centres, located in Stamford Hill, Bethnal Green, Redbridge, and Southend. The Hub also incorporates Youth Services, the Dennis Centre Dementia Day Centre, and Meals on Wheels provisions. Located too within the Hub is the Vi Johns Rubens Care Home based in Gants Hill.

In 2026, Jewish Care’s 4th Campus will open in Redbridge, with a number of the Hub’s current services moving into one site. The role will be a key part of this process.

The Volunteer Manager is a multi-site role across the Hub’s three areas, overseeing recruitment, training, and assisting resource managers, supervisors & teams with the day-to-day management of volunteers. Working with the Community Hub Manager the Hub’s Operations Administrator, and the Manager of the Volunteering Department, the role ensures the Hub’s Centre Coordinators, teams, and services are well supported and operationally efficient.

The role works closely with Jewish Care’s Volunteering Department and one day a week will be spent with the team at Amelie House in Golders Green. 

The role is multi-site, and part time for 30 hours per week (Monday - Thursday). The salary for 30 hours per week is £26,065 per annum (£16.66 per hour).

What you will be doing:

In collaboration with the Hub teams and the Volunteering Department, identify required needs, opportunities & roles for volunteers.
Identify and create written role outlines to ensure that all volunteers are correctly matched with suitable opportunities.
Recruit volunteers through current and new networks, organise recruitment events locally, to promote opportunities at Jewish Care.
Oversee onboarding and enrolment of all new volunteers in the Hub.
In collaboration with the Volunteering Department, implement and manage a training schedule for all volunteers, including local induction and training for new volunteers.
Day-to-day operational support of volunteer management & engagement.
Maintain accurate volunteer records ensuring the volunteer database, Better Impact is always updated.
In collaboration with the Volunteering Department, provide relevant KPIs to ensure effectiveness and best practice.
In collaboration with other services support and lead special projects such as supported volunteering; employee volunteering; Mitzvah Day; fundraising initiatives; work experience; student placements.
Plan, organise and implement ‘Thank You’ events and recognition during  the annual Volunteering Week, and oversee and lead on the nomination process for the annual Jewish Care Volunteer Awards event.

What you will need:

Relevant experience in volunteer management, including recruitment, training, and coordination.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to connect with a diverse range of volunteers and community members.
Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Empathy, patience, and a passion for community building.
Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for communication and record keeping.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Individual Giving (IG) and Legacies Officer will work closely with the IG Manager and play a pivotal role in growing cash and regular donors and legacy giving for St George’s Hospital Charity. This position is crucial to our goal of increasing individual giving from £350,000 to £600,000 and legacies over the next five years.

The postholder will have a strong direct and digital marketing background as they will work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to:

• lead marketing initiatives for all IG streams including cash, regular, Payroll Giving, Face to Face, Lottery.

• drive forward seamless automated digital stewardship journeys, and produce engaging campaigns that demonstrate our impact.

• delivering effective digital activities that grow our brand awareness and income from fundraising campaigns

They will also be a strong administrator, with attention to detail leading on administration for Individual Giving and Legacies, working with IG Manager and Fundraising Assistant to ensure online and offline donations are accurately processed, reconciled and uploaded to our database.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Individual Giving

1.1. Recruit, engage and mobilise donors to increase income year on year.

1.2. Lead on two fundraising campaigns each year, creating communication assets for our website, social media platforms and newsletters.

1.3. Ensure our donation platforms are fit for purpose and integrate into our database, with a view to ensuring we have a high donor conversion rate.

1.4. Ensure all activities comply with relevant data protection and gift aid legislation, adhering to Fundraising Regulator standards.

1.5. Where appropriate, act as a point of contact for external agencies and direct marketing platform providers.

1.6. With support from Fundraising Assistant, ensure our administration, record keeping and thanking for all IG activity is accurate and up to date.

1.7. Process & record income onto our CRM, including batch uploads.

2. Legacy Giving

2.1. Lead on all legacy administration including processing incoming legacy gifts, keeping accurate records, ensure they are allocated correctly and thanked appropriately, where possible.

2.2. Liaising with solicitors on open legacy cases and recording updates.

2.3. Support IG Manager on legacy marketing materials and campaigns.

3. Donor Journeys 

3.1. Develop and disseminate key supporter journeys across web, social media and Google Ads

3.2. Plan, design, write and deliver automated email supporter journeys for new and existing donors to enhance engagement and retention.

3.3. Create engaging communication assets (videos, blog posts, leaflets) for donors and prospective donors that demonstrate the charity’s impact.

4. Direct & Digital Marketing

4.1. Lead on content creation creatively that will appeal and engage our supporters e.g. social media posts, videos, blog posts

4.2. Manage and optimize paid advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) to drive traffic and donations.

4.3. Liaise with external agencies where necessary.

4.4. Update associated webpages e.g. Donate, Leave a Gift in your Will, ensuring these pages are user friendly and accessible with a view to improve conversion rates of people donating online and leaving a gift in their will.

4.5. Collaborate with internal teams and hospital staff to research, develop, and deliver new campaigns, messages, or digital products.

4.6. Implement tests with clear segmentation and testing matrices to maximize learning and income from each campaign.

4.7. Analyse and interpret direct marketing campaign results, producing regular reports that draw conclusions and make recommendations for future activity.

4.8. Work with our Database Manager to ensure all campaign data is utilized, captured, and processed efficiently and accurately.

4.9. Work with management to develop a digital fundraising plan that is clear and timeline-focussed to grow relevant income streams e.g. legacies and individual giving.

4.10.Plan and implement strategies to mobilise supporters via digital channels aiming to increase our newsletter subscribers from 3,000 – 10,000 contacts with a view to convert digital leads into cash donors

5. General Duties

• Participate actively in team meetings, contributing ideas and insights to enhance team performance and collaboration.

• Using our communications toolkit, incorporate our branding and tone of voice across all assets.

• As and when required, provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.

• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in regular performance reviews

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may vary dependent on the needs of the charity.

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

The Media Communications Manager is responsible for overseeing Independent Age’s media communications programme, including media and PR, social media, celebrities and stories. The Media Communications Manager will lead the team to secure profile-raising coverage for our work in a range of print, online and broadcast media outlets including national news, consumer, sector-specific, and regional titles. They will oversee our organic social media and ensure our channels amplify our work and reach older people, decision makers and other influential stakeholders.

The Media Communications Manager will build excellent relationships with older people with lived experience of poverty, ensuring the voices of older people in financial hardship are at the centre of everything we do. They will also grow the organisations relationships with journalists, channel owners, celebrities, ambassadors, and other influencers to ensure that our media communications activity supports our organisational objective to tackle poverty in later life.    

You should have broad experience of developing and implementing innovative, successful profile-raising plans (across digital and traditional channels). You will bring an ability to work both proactively and reactively, and experience of handling reputational or crisis issues. You must have a passion for, and affinity with, the charity’s cause. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight. 

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the Careers page on our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.  

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 January 2025, 23:59

Interview Dates: remote interviews on 27th and 28th January 2025