Fundraising Officer Jobs

Full-Time (37 hrs) SCP 15 – 17

£29,093 to £30,060

Crewe Town Council is recruiting a Development Officer for the Crewe Heritage Centre to help deliver ambitious plans!

We are at the beginning of a major capital redevelopment project to transform the site of the original Crewe Works. Our plans will tell Crewe’s story, as one of the most successful railway towns in the world, producing over 8,000 locomotives. It will also widen these stories to explore Crewe as a Model Company Town, its social ideals and the role Crewe people have played in the nation’s development.

Working with Crewe Town Council officers and the Crewe Heritage Trust’s passionate volunteers, this role will be critical in making our plans a reality.  We are looking for someone with relevant experience and successes to help us shape our project and long term development. You will use your knowledge and skills to build compelling and inspiring cases for investment and giving. You will use these stories to grow income through streams such as membership, donations, sponsorship, philanthropy, legacies and events.  You will use your experience to inform strategies and apply for grant funding to help deliver the redevelopment. You will work with external funders and strategic partners to advocate for the site development.

This is a varied opportunity to enhance and build skills in heritage, culture, visitor attractions, project development, income generation and business development as part of a supportive and welcoming team.

For more information, the job description and person specification for the post can be found on our website and if you would like to have an informal chat about the opportunity, please email our Heritage Manager to arrange a call.

To apply please submit your CV and covering statement which clearly addresses how you meet the suitability for the role as defined within the person specification and job description

Closing Date: midday on 19 November 2024

Interview Date: 03 December 2024

Job title: Digital Communications Officer
Department: Communications & Engagement
Responsible to: Digital Communications Manager
Location: London - hybrid working, with visits to UWCIO at least once per week
Salary: £33,900 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time (38.5 hours) - other working arrangements available
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start date: Immediately

Are you our new Digital Communications Officer?

We are looking for a creative social media native who is comfortable not only with presenting UWC to different audiences but also collaborating and supporting our different stakeholders in doing so. You will join the Communications and Engagement Team at the UWC International Office (UWCIO) which consists of six people and report to the Digital Communications Manager.

As a Digital Communications Officer, you will create, develop and deliver content across all UWC International’s social media channels in line with our social media strategy and lead on sourcing or creating the relevant, required reporting to demonstrate engagement and impact. You will also support UWC’s truly global network of volunteers through digital resources, templates and training. In doing so, you will use your digital communications skills for the better, contributing to the success of the movement and supporting young people to access transformational educational opportunities they would otherwise not have dreamt of.

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, and 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. Alongside your business-as-usual tasks, you will support the Digital Communications Manager in coordinating with the advancement and admissions teams at each of the 18 UWC schools to run ad-hoc campaigns and manage external stakeholders and partners.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global network 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 eighteen 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 60,000 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, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

• 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. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.
• We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
• 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 and 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 or Berlin 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 submit your application with 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.
• 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 / academic referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to 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 Sunday, 10 November 2024

(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible)

Interview and assessment dates:

• First round of interviews and assessment on Friday, 15 November (Remote via Zoom)
• Second round of remote interviews will be scheduled for the following week.

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

Safeguarding children and adults

UWC International holds strict child and vulnerable adults safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organisation’s activities are rendered. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment,UWC International implements a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks / International vetting / Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.

We expect all applicants and staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Staff will take an active role in ensuring that we are meeting our safeguarding obligations through attending regular training and following the principles learned at all times.

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.

Are you passionate about working for Community Hospice, seeking to ensure that patients can make the most of the time they have left? We are searching for a brilliant Senior Events Officer who will join this impactful cause.

This role will play a pivotal part in leading the successful delivery of the annual hospice fundraising event programme. As part of the role, you will be responsible for the cultivating of important relationships with stakeholders, corporate sponsors and supporters alike. You will manage the day-to-day event operations from start to finish, including event planning, risk assessments, and analysis and reporting. Your exceptional communication and networking skills will be essential in fostering partnerships and securing support for the hospice. You will be a confident decision-maker who can work autonomously, using your judgement to help shape the events strategy.

To be successful in the role of Senior Events Officer, you will need:

• Considerable experience of event management to engage and retain supporters, with project management experience to lead on event planning and delivery.
• Experience with databases, segmentation and use of data analytics.
• Ability to work across teams in a collaborative positive manner proactively engaging colleague support.

Salary:  £29,000 - £37,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/hybrid, 3 days per week in office
Deadline: Rolling

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby 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. 
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking a part-time Finance and Grant Management Officer to maintain our internal financial controls, assist with budgeting, and oversee our expenditures, especially by continually tracking our grant spending. The successful candidate will be a valued member of our friendly, dedicated team.

The successful candidate will bring a strong knowledge of good financial management practices for a small UK charity, and will be comfortable creating budgets and forecasts. We have a preference for candidates with experience in the UK charity sector, especially working with small or mid-size organisations.

**The successful candidate must have a right to work in the UK and plan to be based here.** 

Person specification:

RSI is looking for a finance and grants management professional who has: 

• An appropriate qualification or degree in a field such as finance or accounting.
• Experiencing managing the financial aspects of restricted and unrestricted grants for a small or mid-size UK charity.
• An ability to produce clear, persuasive and detailed reports in English.
• Experience with budgeting, managing accounts, tracking expenditures and preparing financial forecasts.
• Strong interpersonal skills a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
• A strong commitment to RSI’s mission of upholding human rights and ending discrimination.

 Responsibilities: 

• Manage the expenditure of restricted and unrestricted grant funds; carry out grant monitoring and reporting.
• Supporting grant applications, for example by identifying needs and developing budgets.
• Assist with budgets and financial forecasts.
• Periodically review and update RSI’s internal financial controls.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and annual independent examinations.
• Review staff requests for reimbursement.
• Assist the Executive Director and Fundraising Officer in liaising with current and potential funders, as needed.

Application Details: If you are interested in this position, please upload your CV and answer the screening questions on Charity Job. 

RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis. 

We offer flexible working hours. 

About Us 

Rights & Security International (RSI) stops human rights abuses committed in the name of national security. We challenge religious, racial and gender bias in national security policies and programmes, promote justice and transparency and ensure that voices of communities facing discrimination are heard.

By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.

Are you driven by a passion for animal welfare and adept at securing programme funding? As the Senior Programme Funding Officer at Brooke, you will have the unique opportunity to shape and support initiatives that directly impact the lives of working animals and the communities that rely on them. You will leverage your fundraising and grant management expertise while collaborating with a dedicated team to drive meaningful change.

Criteria

Candidates must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of institutional funding, including current priorities, requirements, and practices of institutional donors. A strong background in grant management and compliance is essential, with proven experience in managing grant-funded projects and producing high-quality narrative and financial reports. Candidates should have excellent budgeting skills, a keen attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Effective communication skills are crucial, particularly the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Familiarity with databases, Microsoft Office, and funder portals is also required. Experience in working within an international organisation and providing remote support to colleagues globally is highly desirable.

At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.

We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is proud to be working with a great charity as they search for an Individual Giving Manager to support them for an initial 3-month opportunity.

The Individual Giving manager will develop, grow, and manage the organisation’s supporter recruitment program through regular giving, lottery, cash, and payroll giving. They will plan and optimise activity to attract and retain supporters, using data to test and launch new products and propositions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, grow, and manage the charity’s supporter recruitment program through regular giving, lottery, cash, and payroll giving.
• Plan and optimise activity in line with the Supporter Giving, Legacies and wider Fundraising strategy.
• Use supporter insight to test and launch new products and propositions to attract and recruit new supporters.
• Develop engaging content to retain, nurture, and encourage repeat giving.
• Drive successful acquisition strategies and deliver campaigns across cash, regular giving, and lottery income streams, predominantly through paid digital activity.
• Create and test new individual giving propositions and products.
• Develop engaging welcome journeys for all new supporters.
• Work across other teams to develop a conversion strategy that increases engagement, income, and Lifetime Value.
• Manage the Give As You Earn portfolio.
• Manage external suppliers, including the digital marketing agency.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered within budget and deliver against KPIs.
• Monthly finance reporting against income and expenditure.
• Create a test and learn strategy across all activity.
• Develop strong internal relationships with colleagues.
• Continuous horizon scanning across the sector to spot trends and opportunities.

Person Specification:

• Digital fundraising, specifically paid social
• Strong project management
• Exceptional communication skills
• Budget management and reporting
• Strong relationship development
• Decision making based on evidence
• Understanding of Fundraising regulations
• IT literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CRMs, and digital fundraising platforms
• Experience in Direct Marketing across online and offline channels
• Experience in supporting the development of acquisition strategies
• Experience in campaign planning and management
• Experience in data selection, analysis, and interpretation
• Demonstratable budget management
• Ability to deliver high-performing campaigns under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Experience in reviewing month-on-month analysis of activity to improve and optimise products
• Experience in improving supporter journeys and user experience
• Experience in supporter communications for stewardship

What’s on Offer:

• An initial 3-month role with the potential for extension.
• Flexible working pattern with hybrid and remote options considered.
• An extremely competitive day rate of £175 per-day PAYE + daily holiday (Inside IR35).
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Note: Whilst we do our best to get back to every application, due to the volume of interest this is not always possible.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Exciting opportunity for a Prospect Development Officer!

Are you ready to take on a key role in driving impactful fundraising efforts to support groundbreaking research?

This opportunity is with a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing research in the fight against Alzheimer's.

Our client is looking for an experienced Prospect Development Officer to join their team in the Insight and Development function, focusing on identifying new prospects and ensuring data integrity.

Role: Prospect Development Officer
Organisation type: Non-Profit Health Charity
Salary/hourly rate: 16.48 per hour
Working arrangements: Hybrid/Remote - depending on location
Location: WFH
Employment type: Part-Time, Temporary

About the role:

In this position, you'll play a key role in helping secure vital funding by leveraging data-driven strategies to support high-value philanthropic efforts.

You'll also play a vital role in building partnerships across the organisation, collaborating especially with Philanthropy and Corporate functions to maximise fundraising impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about using research and data to drive meaningful change.

As the Prospect Development Officer, you'll have the chance to expand our fundraising reach and contribute to a highly supportive team environment committed to best practices and innovation.

What you'll do:

* Proactively identify new prospects from databases, networks, and other sources.
* Respond to ad-hoc requests for prospect insights, allowing us to seize new opportunities.
* Conduct in-depth research to assess prospects' philanthropic capacity and complete thorough due diligence.
* Undertake data mining and verification tasks to enhance prospect information.
* Build accurate research profiles on prospects to optimise fundraising asks.
* Manage and prioritise a diverse workload effectively.
* Engage in managing the fundraising pipeline and assisting teams in portfolio prioritisation.
* Train other teams in basic research and database use as needed.
* Build strong relationships across the Fundraising Department and beyond.
* Identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration to maximise fundraising income.
* Take a proactive approach to problem-solving and learning.
* Maintain clear and accurate prospect records in the fundraising CRM.
* Adhere to data protection and confidentiality best practices.
* Work with Data Services to improve data management processes.
* Engage in professional development through networking, relevant groups, and conferences.

The successful candidate:

* Research experience, ideally in Prospect Development, or other relevant and relatable prospect research experience.
* Experience with fundraising CRMs and understanding of data protection.
* Knowledge of major gift fundraising principles
* Experience of working within a non-profit organisation or similar

Skills and Personal Attributes:

* Independent, driven, and proactive approach.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Strong relationship-building and management skills.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and attention to detail.
* Comfortable with technology (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Creative, innovative, and resourceful.

If you're looking for a role where your skills in research, relationship management, and data integrity will directly contribute to impactful fundraising efforts, apply today!

How to Apply:

To apply for the Prospect Development Officer role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference 81603SOH and we can provide more information to you.

We eagerly await your response.

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

Magpas Air Ambulance is at an exciting stage in its development. Since moving to their new state-of-the-art operations base, they are now looking to grow their fundraising team.

Corporate Partnerships Lead
Salary: £31,750 - £38,992 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4YF with hybrid working: 3 days in office (Alconbury Weald), 2 days from home
Reporting to: Corporate, Community and Events Fundraising Manager

Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser or relationship manager looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for building impactful partnerships that drive real change? We’re seeking a dynamic Corporate Partnerships Lead to join our team and help us grow our vital work.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team and an organisation focused on growth & development. So, if you think you can help them to continue their work in corporate fundraising and business development, please get in touch. They’d love to hear from you. 

Role Summary:

As the Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will be responsible for developing and managing a successful corporate fundraising strategy that maximises income from existing and new partnerships. You will, deliver innovative campaigns, securing multi-year partnerships, and manage key relationships to support our life-saving work.

Strategy and Planning

• Work closely with the Corporate, Community, and Events Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a sustainable Corporate Partnerships Strategy.
• Create short, medium, and long-term activity plans, budgets, and forecasts for corporate fundraising.
• Regularly review and refine the corporate partnership proposition to align with the charity’s mission and market trends.

Corporate Fundraising & Relationship Development

• Lead the development of new business engagement plans, identifying and cultivating new corporate prospects and relationships.
• Implement ambitious new business campaigns targeting priority industries, overseeing prospecting and marketing efforts.
• Manage the new business pipeline, ensuring effective prospect data management in the CRM system.
• Proactively network and attend relevant events to identify partnership opportunities and represent the charity.
• Develop and implement corporate base visits, events, and corporate engagement programmes at the charity's HQ.

Account Management

• Lead the account management of existing corporate partnerships, ensuring partners receive high-quality stewardship and service, with support from the Corporate, Community and Events Officer.
• Develop and implement a segmented stewardship programme that maximises donor retention and engagement.
• Work with the corporate partners to deliver impact reports and meet agreed KPIs.
• Provide high-quality written communications, pitches, and reports tailored to the needs of each partner.
• Create a tiered recognition programme for corporate partnerships, ensuring clear partner visibility and acknowledgment.

Collaboration and Cross-functional Support

• Work cross-organisationally to ensure other teams are aligned with corporate partnership initiatives and aware of their progress.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing teams to promote events and corporate activities, ensuring consistent and impactful external communication.

Reporting and Evaluation

• Track, monitor, and report on corporate partnership performance, delivering monthly and ad hoc reports with analysis and insights to inform decision-making.
• Provide end-of-year reviews for multi-year partnerships, ensuring the effectiveness and impact of the relationships are clearly communicated.
• Ensure all corporate fundraising activities comply with fundraising and data protection regulations.

About You:

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or corporate partnerships management.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience creating and delivering fundraising strategies, with a track record of securing five-figure partnerships.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
• Experience with CRM systems like Donorfy.
• Fundraising qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of CSR, employee engagement, and digital fundraising strategies.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 6th November 2024
Interview date: 12th November 2024

If you do not hear from them within 2 weeks from the closing date, unfortunately this means you have not been shortlisted to the next stage of the selection process.

Please note that they reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the button to be directed to our website, where you can complete the application process.

About Magpas Air Ambulance

They operate a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity, following COVID -19 safe working practices. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work.

They offer a range of benefits including an employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking.

Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and as such welcome's members of the Armed Forces to apply.

No agencies please.

Position: Senior Campaigns Officer
Type: Full time (35 hours a week), Permanent
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £32,301* per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity

*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £32,301 per annum, increasing to £34,320  after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £36,338 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK. 

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. 

About this job

With a new UK government, elections upcoming in Scotland and Wales, a new MS Society strategy in the wings for 2025, it’s an exciting time to join our campaigns team as we look to take our campaigning up a gear.

Whether it’s about making sure people access groundbreaking treatments, tackling the poverty people face when living with MS, or making sure the right support is there when people need it most, as a Senior Campaigns Officer you’ll be working directly on campaigns to empower, inspire and mobilise our community to become change makers.

Do you want to craft digital campaigns that hit the right note, emails that pack a punch and bring energy and creativity to our campaigning? Are you keen to join a team where we will prioritise personal development and foster a culture which supports learning, innovation, testing and giving things a go? Do you want to support people living with MS to be more involved in our campaigns and develop activities to embed co-production throughout our work?

If this sounds of interest we’d like to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Thursday 21 November 2024

Anticipated interview date: Friday 6 December 2024

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Position: Senior Public Affairs Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Permanent
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £35,020* per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/Technical

*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,020 per annum, increasing to £37,209 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £39,398 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

With a new UK government and over half of the MPs in Parliament new to their roles, it’s an exciting time to join our public affairs team as we look to push MS up the political agenda.

We’re looking for an experienced public affairs professional to join our Campaigns and Public Affairs team to support all of our parliamentary activity. You’ll pull together significant pieces of our engagement with MPs, Lords, staffers and other parliamentarians across Westminster and Whitehall and be a visible expert internally and externally. Working across large and varied policy areas, you’ll manage our All Party Parliamentary Group for MS and coordinate colleagues across the organisation to deliver on our influencing objectives.

Whether it’s about making sure people access groundbreaking treatments, tackling the poverty people face when living with MS, or making sure the right support is there when people need it most, as a Senior Public Affairs Officer you’ll be working directly on influencing campaigns aimed at important political stakeholders to ensure people with MS have a voice in Parliament.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Friday 15 November 2024

Interested? 
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: £31,646 (outside London); £33,318 (London-based) FTE
• 35 Hours
• Permanent contract 
• Remote (home based) or Bristol or London
• Closing date: 3 November 2024
• Interviews: During week commencing 11 and 18 November 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Legacy Marketing Officer to join our Individual Giving and Legacy Team.

It’s an exciting time to join the Legacy Team as we are embarking on a new era for legacy and in memory giving at Young Lives vs Cancer.  In memory giving and gifts in Wills left to us by our supporters are essential to ensuring we can help generations of children and young people who will sadly be living with a cancer diagnosis. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Legacy Marketing Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting the Legacy Marketing Manager to plan, implement and deliver legacy and in-memory strategies.

The Legacy Officer will work on a range of legacy and in-memory campaigns, materials and supporter centric journeys across multiple channels.  As a team we will maximise legacy and in memory giving and acquire new legacy and in memory supporters, as well as nurturing existing supporters who have expressed an interest in leaving a gift in their Will for the future of Young Lives vs Cancer’s work. 

The role will suit a passionate and creative individual who thrives on working collaboratively and who is able to manage end to end projects and supplier relationships.  There will be a need to analyse data to monitor performance as well as identifying trends and opportunities. Fulfilment mapping is also a key element of the role as well as being comfortable presenting in person to colleagues and suppliers.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Supporting the development, implementation and delivery of the legacy marketing and in memory strategies
• Developing, planning and delivering specific projects and campaigns 
• Supporting the delivery of campaigns and communications, including the production of materials, audience and channels selections
• Producing analysis of results and campaign summaries.
• Playing a pivotal role in creating an internal culture to maximise legacy and in memory giving

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Strong creative direction 
• Project management
• Research and analytical skills and the ability to manipulate data sets to produce statistical and written reports
• A good understanding and experience of working with databases
• Experience of working with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Good design improves lives. We need your help to build a fairer world.

Architecture charity, AzuKo is working to end housing poverty in Bangladesh and the UK. We’re looking for an individual who has experience in a multidisciplinary hands-on leadership role, within the charity sector.

• Role: Head of Operations (maternity cover)
• Location: Remote, UK
• Time: Part-time (2 days per week) for 6 months, with possibility of extension to 1 year
• Pay: £32,400 pro-rata
• Start date: December 2024/January 2025

ROLE OVERVIEW
The right candidate will have a strong focus on charity administration and development, financial stability, thinking creatively about opportunities for income, and be a passionate advocate for housing justice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure AzuKo’s operations and programme delivery are implemented efficiently and effectively.
• Be responsible for overall financial health and administration of AzuKo.
• Ensure AzuKo fulfils its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
• Inspire and lead an effective remote team, with a common sense of purpose, division of responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
• Work with the Development Officer to drive fundraising (trusts and foundations, and individual giving), innovating approaches towards existing and new supporters, with regular reviews of fundraising pipeline.
• Maintain accurate and transparent records, and filing systems.
• Consult with the Chair and Treasurer, providing regular updates on finance/fundraising, and progress against annual plan.
• Foster good communication internally within AzuKo, and externally.
• Contribute to AzuKo storytelling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Demonstrable track record of operating at leadership level (CEO, or similar) within a small-medium size charity.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK charity administration, finance and regulatory responsibilities (e.g. Charity Commission).
• Experience of working strategically to source, secure and steward sustainable funding (grant income and individual giving) working within tight financial constraints.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and processes, safety, and quality management.
• Comfortable with digital/remote working e.g. use of One Drive, Slack, Zoom.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel) and accounting software Xero.
• Excellent written and communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas in simple language.
• Passionate about the charity sector, and AzuKo’s cause.

Desirable

• Knowledge of housing issues/poverty, international development and/or women’s rights.
• Experience of securing and managing large multi-year grants for international development.
• Experience of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
An individual passionate about the work we do, and the impact we have. While you’re with AzuKo, every ounce of effort you put in will help us improve living conditions for vulnerable communities. All team members share our values.

No candidate will meet every single requirement. If your experience looks a little different, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE
We’re a growing charity. The hands-on role supports AzuKo to achieve its ambitious aims and fundraising targets. Our work prioritises disadvantaged individuals, families and communities facing housing poverty. Ultimately you’ll be contributing to the positive change AzuKo seeks to make in the world.

WHY WORK WITH AZUKO
It’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills at an innovative and empathic charity. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of AzuKo, the charity sector, and nature of housing poverty globally.

AzuKo is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We value and respect all differences in people (seen and unseen).

AzuKo in not able to offer sponsorship. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Harris Hill is working with an international environmental charity, who are looking to cover an interim Communications Officer role for 3dpw, on a remote basis. This covers permanent recruitment.

The role itself will run until Christmas and possibly the new year. We are looking for an immediate start.

The post of the Communications Officer reports directly to the CEO, but works with internal fundraising, programme and marketing teams to promote the work of the charity, report on fundraising and manage communications to various stakeholders and supporters.

This role follows a period of outsourcing their work to an agency, so this brings this work back in house, with a handover happening before they total removal in December, but also covering the permanent recruitment period. 

The purpose of the Communications Officer is to raise the profile of the charity, to highlight the work they do, reach current supporters and allow to increase our supporter base.  The role will deepen engagement and ensure that the brand identity, messaging and tone of voice build a coherent, compelling and distinctive brand.

In a typical day, you could be writing a press release announcing new funding partnerships, speaking to the programmes team to develop impact stories that showcase their work transforms lives, you could be designing an impact report for one of their programmes, supporting ongoing fundraising campaigns through social media communications or developing a monthly newsletter to supporters.

Experience:

A strong track record of delivering engaging social media content across different channels and audiences to support organisational priorities.

Excellent writing skills, able to adapt for different channels and audiences. Compelling and grammatically correct.

Experience of using creative software such as Illustrator, Premiere, Canva and Photoshop

Basic video editing skills.

SME mentality; comfortable with a broad role in a small organisation and happy to flex from the strategic to tactical, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach.

Self-directed, able to work without undue supervision.

Resilient under pressure with excellent interpersonal skills.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting our client in their search for a Supporter Data Officer (Selections and Insight). The hospice’s mission is to provide the highest standards of individualised care for people with life-limiting conditions, palliative and end of life care needs, and their families, living in Basildon and Thurrock districts.

This is a permanent, part-time (22.5 hours a week) position paying a salary of £28,422.60 - £34,266.04 FTE depending on experience. The role is based at their site in Thurrock, Essex.

The Supporter Data Officer (Selections and Insight) will work to deliver the hospice’s supporter data and income operations strategy and annual delivery plans with a focus on data selections and insight. You will build and run requested and approved data selections for supporter communications and fundraising activities, working closely with the requester and ensuring data is methodically checked for accuracy and completeness before providing final data files in appropriate formats.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a data-focussed role, including experience of using a CRM database following established processes and procedures. They are looking for someone with proven experience of building marketing data selections with good knowledge and understanding of data protection legislation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhys Barber at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or 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.