Fundraising Officer Jobs

The New Economics Foundation (NEF), one of the UK’s leading progressive think tanks, is looking for an experienced strategic leader to help oversee its finance, operations and governance.

In recent years, NEF has worked hard to stabilise our finances, improve our systems, and promote an inclusive and productive workplace. We have a solid base to build from – whether it’s the long lease on our premises on Albert Embankment or several long-term programmes of work – and are looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help us to implement a new strategy and organisational structure, improve our business model and diversify our income, support excellent financial and operational support, and deliver excellent project management and resourcing. Given that our current COO leaves us in mid-December and that the role itself may change over the long-term, we are looking for a COO to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract beginning in January 2025.

NEF offers generous terms and conditions, including a salary in the range of £78-87k per annum for a 32-hour working week that can be worked flexibly. Most colleagues work two days a week (usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in our office in central London, but that can be adjusted up or down depending on preferences. We offer 25 days leave, which increases the longer you are with us, a progressive pension/long term savings scheme and a host of other useful benefits.

A note from the CEO

I applied to join NEF because it is one of the UK’s largest and most-respected progressive think tanks, with a nearly 40 years track record of producing radical ideas and influencing policymaking to deliver a more just and sustainable world. From global debt justice to retrofitting homes, from the Happy Planet Index to campaigning for a 4-day working week, from promoting local economic development to championing the Green New Deal, NEF has been arguing for an economics as if people and planet mattered. 

 Since starting at NEF in January 2024, I have been impressed by the quality of our work and people, the influence we have on policymakers and opinion-formers, and the respect we are held in. That said, from climate change to rising inequality, the challenges the world faces are immense. We are finalising a strategy refresh that focuses on the areas where we think NEF can make the greatest difference.

 I believe this is an excellent time to join the think tank sector. The world needs radical new ideas and workable solutions. I have found NEF to be excellent place to work, full of bright and passionate people, who are equally good at influencing the Westminster policy agenda as they are building power in communities across the country.

 If this is a challenge that excites you, please do let us know!

 I look forward to hearing from you,

 Danny Sriskandarajah

CEO, New Economics Foundation

NEF wants to be an inclusive workplace with a diverse body of staff. We don’t want to conform to the traditional think-tank model where people from certain backgrounds are hugely under-represented. We know we have some way to go in this and are therefore genuinely keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; women; neurodivergent people; disabled people; people who identify as LGBT+; people with experience of mental health problems; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.

If you are disabled and have the essential skills and experience to do the job we will invite you to an interview. If you need information in a different format please let us know.

We will make use of positive action to select between candidates of equal merit as a way to address under-representation in our workforce.

As we are looking for someone to start in January 2025, we will be conducting this recruitment on a rolling basis and will close it when we have a found a suitable candidate, so please apply as soon as possible. We expect the first round of interviews to be 27/28th November.

 Staff are expected to spend two days a week in our central London office, but we will explore different arrangements with individuals where this is helpful to support making reasonable adjustments for those with protected characteristics and/or caring responsibilities.

You must be eligible to work in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visas.

To apply and for more information, please visit our website.

Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

The role

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, as Chief Executive you will oversee the Trust’s operations, champion its mission and ensure its influence and impact. You will provide inspirational leadership and provide clear direction, engaging members, supporters, staff, stakeholders and volunteers for the effective delivery of the Trust's charitable objectives whilst ensuring that all Trust activities are legally compliant and executed to the highest standard.

As Chief Executive, you will develop and oversee our Strategy, setting long-term goals and ensuring that activities align with the Trust's vision and values. You will prioritise being impactful, collaborative, united and proactive in all aspects of the Trust's work. Through the Senior Management Team and dedicated combined workforce of employees and volunteers, you will ensure that the Trust's vision and goals are achieved through a culture that enables a high performing, high impact workforce, that inspires passion and commitment towards wildlife conservation.

Advocacy is a key aspect of your role, building and nurturing relationships with external stakeholders, such as landowners, local authorities, businesses and government agencies, to promote wildlife-friendly policies and establish meaningful partnerships.

Our ideal candidate

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who really wants to make a difference, build on our achievements and lead nature’s recovery in Hertfordshire and Middlesex. Personal attributes include integrity, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to inspire and support a diverse team of staff, volunteers and other supporters. The Chief Executive benefits from a strong and happy team of dedicated staff and the support of our committed and talented Trustees.

We are looking for a candidate who offers:

• Inspirational leadership and motivational management at a senior level.
• Proven ability in strategic planning, translation into operational delivery and monitoring of outcomes.
• Strong organisational management skills, able to prioritise, set budgets, innovate, evaluate information logically and thoughtfully and to make rational high-level judgements and decisions.
• Adept at developing and building relationships and partnerships.
• Strong advocacy skills and political astuteness.
• Persuasive and passionate communication skills.
• Ability to build and develop partnerships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.

Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust wants everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision and is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

How to apply

We would love to hear from anyone who believes they have the drive, knowledge and experience we need and want to work with people who care passionately about wildlife.

To apply, once you have read our full recruitment pack please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter setting out how you meet the role’s criteria. We are especially interested to hear why you would like to play a leading role at Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust and what you would particularly bring to the role. In addition, please ensure you include in your covering letter, confirmation of the following:

1. Your eligibility to work in the UK.
2. That you hold a current driving licence.
3. Your current salary and salary expectations.
4. Your notice period.

As part of the selection process, we will be looking at candidates’ online presence and social media profiles to look for any public comments that would be contrary to the mission or values of the Trust or that could bring the Trust into disrepute.

The application deadline is 9am on Monday 2nd December 2024.

About the Trust

We are the leading conservation charity in our area, committed to protecting and standing up for wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. Our strategy for a wilder Hertfordshire and Middlesex is ambitious, with a target of 30% of land in recovery for nature by 2030.

With 50 members of staff and 1100 volunteers, the Trust owns and cares for 700 hectares of nature reserves and work with farmers and other landowners to offer advice to support nature’s recovery.

Through our engagement and communications programmes, we are driving a step change in the number of people taking action for wildlife.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more here on our website.

A leading health charity are seeking an experienced Major Appeals Project Consultant to join their team on a temporary basis. 

In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of high-profile fundraising appeals, collaborating with teams across fundraising, marketing, and clinical groups to ensure a strategic & cohesive approach. You’ll help build compelling cases for support and represent the charity to healthcare partners and stakeholders. With significant experience in developing appeals and a strong grasp of strategic project management, you’ll bring a collaborative and insightful approach to each initiative.

Key Responsibilities 

• Demonstrated success in leading major fundraising campaigns and appeal development, preferably within a healthcare or nonprofit environment.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare sector, including relevant regulatory, political, and innovation landscapes (desirable).
• Knowledge of strategic risk management and experience in creating engagement partnerships to drive awareness and action.

Person Specification 

• Skilled at establishing strong, influential relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
•  Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for conveying complex ideas in a clear, persuasive way.
•  Advanced problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for finding innovative solutions to challenges.
•  A team player with a flexible approach and experience in cross-functional teamwork.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact with an innovative team, apply today!

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 practises 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.

At Public Law Project (PLP), we ensure that public law principles, including the rule of law and human rights, are protected and advanced, with the experiences of those most marginalised in society in mind.

PLP plays a leading role fighting some of the most egregious public law violations of our day. We have worked on issues including the prorogation, the Rwanda policy, the attempt to go back on the promises made to the Windrush generation, and the near total collapse of legal aid, and so much more. Yet you may never have heard of us. We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Director to help us change that.  

With a new government in place, this is an exciting time to raise the profile of PLP and our mission. We are developing a new strategy which we expect to crystalise our role countering the rise of the far right, advancing public law into new areas such as preventing Government misuse of AI, and continuing to stand with the most marginalised in society. Your role will be critical in ensuring our voice has impact and we have the resources to implement our strategy. 

You will develop and oversee a new organisational communications plan, focusing on brand-building, and media outreach. Reporting to the CEO directly, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the Board and other stakeholders to enhance PLP’s impact and reputation, as well as guide and implement our strategy.

Leading the Communications and Engagement team, you will direct all external communications, provide thought leadership for PLP events, oversee grant fundraising efforts and relaunch fundraising from philanthropic individuals. You will be an excellent manager providing empowering leadership for members of your team and maintaining and inclusive work culture that promotes staff wellbeing. You will also be great at working with other departments including our casework, research and policy teams. 

This is a permanent, open to full time and part time applications of at least four days per week. PLP offers flexible working from day one, a wide-ranging wellbeing programme, 25 days annual leave (plus festive period closure), and 10% employer pension after 12 months. 

PLP is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, and we place a high value on diversity. We are proud of our strong diversity right across the organisation and at all levels of seniority. We have significant numbers of staff who come from underprivileged or minoritised backgrounds (including people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds). The majority of our staff and trustees have lived experience that relates to our work. Whether you are part of all or none of these groups, you will be welcomed at PLP. 

As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, make an additional interview available for the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process.

Animal Free Research UK is the leading charity working to create a world where human diseases are cured faster without animal suffering. By pioneering excellence, inspiring and supporting scientists and influencing change, we are ending the use of animals and improving medical research.

Join our award-winning team and make a life-saving difference to people and animals.

Working as part of the Development team, the Supporter Engagement Officer will play an integral part in driving our fundraising efforts and therefore accelerating the transition from using animals to using human-specific technologies in medical research.

Job Purpose

• Provide first-class supporter care to Animal Free Research UK’s supporters
• Assist with direct and digital marketing and other fundraising initiatives
• Efficiently and effectively maintain the donor database
• Provide assistance to the Supporter Engagement team as required

Download job pack from our website for full role description 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

You’ll build and maintain relationships between Parkinson’s UK and existing, as well as potential new supporters, through high quality communications. You’ll also process voluntary income and associated data received at the UK office. You’ll look to maximise the potential of each supporter, as well as how the charity can support them, working with your team and colleagues across the charity. You will ensure that every supporter has a great experience of Parkinson’s UK. 

What you’ll do:  

• Provide a welcoming, efficient, proactive and professional service to supporters and potential supporters of Parkinson’s UK
• Be the first point of contact for any supporters contacting the charity. Manage numerous inboxes and entry points for teams across the organisation.
• Processing and thanking all offline income received at the UK office, paid over the phone or into the bank account through a variety of methods.
• The team are experts in providing excellent customer care and have to maintain good working knowledge of all fundraising activity; research developments; current campaigns and the requirements of people affected by Parkinson’s 
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of systems and procedures including the organisation's feedback function. 

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience of delivering effective customer service/supporter care with the ability to deal with enquiries in a diplomatic and sensitive manner
• Demonstrable experience of working with a relational database and accurate data entry
• Ability to understand numerous complex data manipulation and financial processes, procedures and platforms; necessitating a high level of skill, accuracy and understanding of data and financial dependencies
• Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team 
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with a range of people internally and externally.

Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews will be held on Monday 16th December 2024. 

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home, on an agreed working pattern.  You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.

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

Senior Individual Giving Officer
Salary: £35,000–£37,500
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Location: London/ Hybrid
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, gym/everyday discounts, cycle to work scheme

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Individual Giving Officer working for the food redistribution charity, The Felix Project. This role will support the Senior Individual Giving and Legacies Manager in developing the individual giving programmes. You will bring in your own ideas, and help to develop existing and new propositions, delivering creative supporter journeys that build long-term loyalty and value.

As part of this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to work in a truly innovative and upbeat charity with strong vision, ambition, and a fantastic culture and leadership team.
To be successful as the Senior Individual Giving Officer you will need:

• Proven track record of campaign management across Individual Giving, through both acquisition and retention methods.
• Previous experience of creating supporter journeys that have increased supporter engagement.
• Experience of using supporter databases for audience segmentation and insight.

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

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

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

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

Muslim Charities Forum, established in 2007, is the network of UK-registered Muslim-led charities. We support the sector through training, resources and sharing of best practice to ensure that charities can grow and help those in need through social action and systemic change.

Role:  Sector and Business Development Lead

Employer: Muslim Charities Forum (MCF)

Salary: £36,500 – £38,625 per annum, dependent on experience and
potentially more is available for the right candidate.

Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week Mon – Fri, in-office

Position: Permanent

Location: London SE1 (nearest stations Waterloo and Lambeth North) 

Closing date for applications: extended to the 13th December.

Further information and to apply:

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification:

Background: Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK network for British Muslim charities working for social good in the UK and internationally. Through our network of almost 300 charitable organisations, we aim to collectively build a more accountable, transparent and efficient British Muslim charitable sector, in order to improve our ability—both as individual organisations and as a sector—to contribute to a more just and sustainable world. Along with our member organisations, we work with a wider network of partners that includes non-member NGOs, regulatory bodies, civil society partners, and academic institutions, to drive systemic change.

Job Purpose: MCF has a small team, but our impact is far-reaching. The Sector and Business Development Lead has an important role in supporting members and the wider British Muslim charity sector, reporting and working directly with the CEO. The postholder will be responsible for managing change management, organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in 4 core areas including governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and over-seeing advice and guidance to groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary, encouraging full compliance with legislation through a designed health-check framework. They will be supported by the wider MCF team as well as trusted external partners and specialists.

The aim of the role is to support the broader work of MCF in developing a strong Muslim-led charity sector, including delivery of workshops and policy development relevant to the speciality areas connected with this post.

Main Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will:

• Support organisations by facilitating guidance on best practice across the 4 core areas of governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising.

• Identifying and delivering training and resources in the 4 core areas outlined with support from the wider MCF team.

• Managing the development of practical support and advice for activities such as creating, modifying a constitution, restructuring a charity, social investment and business development.

• Identifying patterns and common issues arising from contact with organisations within the sector that indicate individual and organisational development and capacity needs and developing a suitable response to address the need.

• Focus on capacity building through the development and management of support in relation to identified needs.

• Record all support given on our CRM and through reporting structures.

• Work with specific member charities to complete a Charity Health Check form that covers all aspects of managing their charity, ranging from governance issues, safeguarding, volunteering and fundraising.

• Help identify those charities where direct support is required and work with them, alongside MCF senior leadership, to deliver effective change.

• Work with the wider team to establish a designed framework of support including the development of resources and briefs. • Coordinate a network of pro-bono support from specialist practitioners, checking their credentials and maintaining relationships.

• Support the leadership team to ensure processes are in place to maintain and build the MCF’s reputation as an accessible, well-governed, transparent, and accountable infrastructure charity.

• Gather impact monitoring quantitative and qualitative data for reporting and monitoring purposes.

• Maintain confidentiality in all appropriate areas concerning MCF or other charitable organisations internal affairs.

• Contribute to the progress, success and impact of MCF as the network of British Muslim-led charities.

About you:

The successful postholder will demonstrate the following:

ESSENTIAL:

• Understanding of key charity legislation, compliance and regulations in charity and community settings.

• Experience in social action business development, working with a range of organisations.

• Experience in change management and business analysis.

• Experience on over-seeing schemes of work.

• Experience in developing creative solutions.

• Demonstratable understanding of civil society issues impacting grassroots and faith led or minority-led groups.

• Excellent interpersonal/relationship building and engagement skills with a range of audiences.

• Strong, demonstratable understanding/and or direct experience of governance and grassroots community support, including policy work.

• Experience of liaising with a variety of senior level professionals and stakeholders, including within the public or voluntary sector.

• Experience of leading on projects and schemes of work with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Experience conducting change management, impact monitoring, data gathering and research.

• The ability to innovate and adapt according to need and circumstance.

• Ability and understanding of professional confidentiality.

• Strong digital skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience of directly working with charity board of trustees.

• An understanding of grant fundraising income and philanthropy.

This job description outlines the key accountabilities of, and output required from the post-holder. It is not a definitive list and the role may change and evolve over time in line with the needs of the organisation. The post-holder will be required to undergo safeguarding training as part of the Muslim Charities Forum policy.

Please note: This role is based in our office in London SE1 Monday to Friday.

We are unable to sponsor applicants for visas. Applicants must be resident in the UK and have the Right To Work.

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant reference and identification checks.

Due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to all candidates. If your application is short-listed, we will get in touch. If you have not heard from our team within 8 weeks, please assume your application has not met the criteria on this occasion.

No agencies please.

Thank you for your interest in Muslim Charities Forum. We look forward to receiving your application.

Chief Executive Officer reporting to the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust

Ampleforth Abbey Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic strategic leader to the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Purpose of the role

The post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leads the works of the Abbey Trust on behalf of the monastic community, providing strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the Trust’s activities. In conjunction with the Chair of the Trust, the post-holder will support the Abbot in ensuring that the needs and ambitions of the monastic community are met, whilst also ensuring that the contents and pace of the Trust’s forward plan align with these needs. The post-holder will work closely with the Abbot to understand fully the needs and plans of the monastery and identify the business challenges and opportunities facing the Trust arising from these.

The post-holder will take the lead in ensuring that staff, volunteers and external stakeholders are engaged in the work of the Trust. They will also maintain a professional relationship with the Head and Bursar of Ampleforth College to ensure effective co-ordination and open communication where necessary.

The CEO is accountable to the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust and will work in liaison with the Abbot, and the Head and Bursar of Ampleforth College. In addition, they will also work closely with the Co-ordinator of Hospitality and the General Manager to reflect the importance of hospitality, retreatants, groups and general visitors, to the work of the Abbey Trust.

The post-holder will work effectively with all regulatory bodies, particularly the Charity Commission, to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the CEO fall under the headings Strategy, Leadership and Management, with a particular focus on finance.

Strategy

· Developing and leading the implementation of the strategy for the Ampleforth Abbey Trust which supports the needs of the monastic community and the delivery of the Trust’s charitable objects and which has in-built clear key performance measures;

· managing the General Manager and the Finance Manager to ensure the financial sustainability of the Abbey Trust across all of its activities;

· managing the Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing to ensure that the highest standards of safeguarding are implemented and embedded across all Trust strategies, plans and activities;

· in conjunction with the Clerk/Company Secretary ensuring that matters relating to legislation and governance – compliance, structures, policies and processes – are in place to facilitate efficient and effective working across the Trust in order to improve organisational effectiveness.

Leadership

· providing effective leadership and management to the Trust’s senior officers and finance team, and managing selected Trust-wide contracts (for example, HR, IT and fundraising);

· working with the Chair of trustees to lead and deliver the Trust’s fundraising activities;

· working with the Co-ordinator of Hospitality and General Manager to ensure that the Trust’s activities are supportive of, and aligned with, the hospitality apostolate;

· engaging in an open and inclusive manner with all staff and volunteers who work for the Trust, engendering staff buy-in and trust developing the Trust as a highly regarded employer;

· ensuring that trustees have the information required for informed decision-making and the fulfilment of their statutory duties and that a positive and effective relationship exists between the trustees and senior officers.

Finance

· Providing effective leadership and management to the senior officers and finance team;

· Leading and building on the existing finance function, ensuring on a day-to-day level that correct policy, procedure and systems are in place for:

• • effective monitoring and reporting
  • an effective internal control environment
  • effective management of costs
  • compliance with relevant financial regulations

· Ensuring trustees have the financial information they require for them to fulfil their statutory duties.

• Working with the Investment Committee to ensure maximum return on capital for all the Trust’s assets and with the directors of Ampleforth Abbey Trading Limited and the Hospitality team to diversify and maximise income streams for the Trust.

Person Specification

The CEO will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, capabilities and experience:

Essential

· Proven experience as a CEO or an appropriate other relevant role, ideally within a regulated environment;

· Demonstrable competency in strategic planning, business development and performance metrics;

· Proven experience of operation at Board and Senior Management level;

· Outstanding organisational and servant leadership abilities;

· Proven experience, understanding and working knowledge of key finance and business functions within the remit of the role;

· Accountancy qualification and experience;

· Education to degree level, ideally with a business-relevant qualification;

· Proven experience of leading change, providing clarity and direction; including team development, matrix management and project management;

· Proven experience of managing staff and as necessary addressing supportive and remedial action;

· The ability to be a successful figurehead and ambassador for the Abbey and to make effective use of internal and external networks;

· Decision-making and problem-solving skills;

· High level negotiating and influencing skills;

· High flexibility of thought and diplomacy to manage a wide variety of stakeholders;

· An empathy towards the works of the Monastic Community and to uphold the values of that community;

· Exceptional communication skills including presenting / public speaking skills;

· High levels of resilience with a positive attitude;

· Excellent interpersonal standards and skills that include personal integrity, courtesy, patience and humour;

· Satisfy all criteria and checks relating to suitability to work in a school environment.

Desirable

· Experience of working with faith-based organisations;

· Experience of working within the charity and/or education sectors;

Resources Managed

· Line management of the Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, the General Manager, and the Finance Team.

· Budgets: To be advised by line manager

Line Manager and Annual Appraisal Reporting Officer

· Line management from the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust. Responsibilities to additionally report to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and to the Investment Committee, and directly to the trustees of Ampleforth Abbey Trust.

Safer Recruitment

· Ampleforth Abbey Trust adheres to safer recruitment as part of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding for children and adults. All offers of employment will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant pre-employment checks and the receipt of employment references.

Salary

· Highly competitive based on skills and experience

Work Location

• Ampleforth Abbey

Ability to commute / relocate

• Ampleforth Abbey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Ampleforth Abbey Trust

· Ampleforth Abbey Trust is a charitable trust registered with Companies House and the Charity Commission. Ampleforth Abbey is home to a monastic community, part of the English Benedictine Congregation, and is located in the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main work of the community is hospitality, through the welcome of visitors to its retreat centre and refurbished Visitor Centre, Shop and Tearoom.

Expected Start Date

• March 2025

Closing Date for Applications

• Midday Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews

• Friday 3 January 2025 at Ampleforth Abbey

Senior Copywriter

We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.

We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.

Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

Key Responsibilities

• The purpose of the Senior Copywriter is to use their highly experienced creative writing skills to develop engagement with as many people possible. Crafting compelling internal and external communications you will help generate the support we need to continue saving lives every day across Kent, Surrey and Sussex
• Generate creative and impactful written content targeting a range of audiences, across a range of channels, to raise awareness and engagement with our cause
• Generate powerful messaging for our fundraising and engagement campaigns. Ensure campaign key messaging works across varied channels and audiences, to deliver greater impact to new and existing supporters
• Work collaboratively with the MarComms Team and wider stakeholders to identify compelling creative ideas that resonate with target audiences and can be translated into multi-channel creative copy and content
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the charity to deepen understanding of the audiences we are targeting
• Working with the Head of Internal Communications, support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team’s internal communications by writing a weekly internal digital newsletter
• Help deepen engagement with our supporters by developing copy and content for the monthly supporter e-newsletter, Mission Update, sent to around 60K supporters and the bi-annual magazine, Above and Beyond sent to around 30K supporters

The Directorate

The Communications Team sits within the Marketing and Communications (MarComms) Team. The MarComms Team builds brand awareness and engagement among the public, builds our profile with the media and key stakeholders, and supports fundraising activities to generate fundraising income to keep the service running. The team also engages, motivates and unites staff across the organisation to help KSS deliver on its purpose and achieve its vision of an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency.

Application and Interview Process

We ask all applicants to ensure that they provide us with an up-to-date CV and a covering statement that is relevant to the role of Senior Copywriter. Your covering statement is your first opportunity to express your experience, knowledge, and interest in the role, and we outline in our job description the essential and desirable requirements for this role to help you tailor your statement to the competencies we are looking for.

All shortlisted candidates will then undertake a two-stage interview process, which will be held over Microsoft Teams. Both stages will be formalised interviews, with the first stage being held with the Director of Communications and Engagement, who is the line manager for this role. The second stage interview will be with the Executive Director of Business Development and other key stakeholders who the successful candidate will collaborate with in this role.

The closing date for this role is 19th December. Please note, we will begin interviewing candidates before the closing date, and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Please be aware that this role is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with no guarantee of extension or permanency beyond the fixed-term period.

Inclusion and Diversity

KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves.
We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social
class, religion and belief.

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 6 Months
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Benefits: 33 days annual leave rising with service, Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay, Enhanced Parental Leave, Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light, Events Access to the Wellbeing, Hub, Money Purchase Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programmes, Development opportunities

You may also have experience in the following: Digital Media Producer, Social Media Manager, Content Manager, Online Content Coordinator, Content Marketing Specialist, Digital Communications Specialist, Digital Marketing Specialist, Web Content Specialist, Digital Copywriter, Creative Content Producer, Content Developer, Social Media Content Creator, and Digital Storyteller.

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This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service. You will have responsibility for developing a strategy and vision for all community food activities and developments within Pecan. You will focus on ensuring the programmes have dignity at their heart and work towards seeing an end to foodbanks. You will work with the projects to support them to collaborate and work together. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• Line manage and appraise staff in line with Pecan’s procedures: Foodbank Manager, Pantry Manager, Operations Manager, and the Development Manager Community Food Programmes.
• Demonstrates strong financial literacy and business acumen.
• Develop and oversee food strategy for Pecan’s food services, implementing the vision to end the need for food banks, re‑imagining the food services offer and including a cash-first approach.
• Develop and manage partnerships with authorities, corporates, churches, community groups and networks to support the successful development of programmes.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing multiple projects.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of community food programmes. 
• Demonstratable history in achieving targets.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

To apply please submit the following:

• CV
• Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 9am

Interview Date: w/c Dec 2 onwards; details TBC.

Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025

Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.

The Organisation

Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, Beat's mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Its national Helpline exists to encourage and empower people to seek help quickly, as early treatment greatly increases the chances of recovery. Individuals can reach out to Beat online or by phone, where they will be listened to, helped to understand the illness, and supported in taking positive steps towards recovery.

Beat also extends support to family and friends, providing them with essential skills and advice to assist their loved ones while maintaining their own mental well-being. Beat shares a vision of ending the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders and is driven by the people it serves, the impact it can make, and the commitment shared among its members.

More information about Beat can be found on their website.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer will line manage the executive team and any other relevant roles. 
As the leader of the charity the Chief Executive Officer will interact with staff and volunteers across Beat setting a successful and positive culture to enable Beat to meet its objectives. 
The Chief Executive Officer will build and manage relationships with numerous stakeholders including donors, politicians and experts in eating disorders.

Person Specification

• Evidence of leading the development and delivery of organisational strategy, key targets, service improvements and management of change within an organisation of similar size and complexity.
• Solid track record of effectively managing resources and budgets, with experience of delivering long term financial sustainability and stewardship of valuable resources.
• Ability to forge and nurture effective partnerships and collaborative relationships with a range of organisations both inside and outside the research, healthcare and/or charitable sectors.
• Demonstrable evidence of strategic development and leading and inspiring people /organisations and developing effective partnerships. 

Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information on the role.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application: 

•  An up-to-date CV
•  A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website.
 
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities.

Application Closing Date: Monday 13th January 2025
Interviews with Beat (Panel & Informal):  w/c 3rd February 2025 and  w/c 10th February 2025 (Norwich)

An exciting opportunity at CPSL Mind

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Communications & Engagement Officer
Work Pattern: 37.5 hours including occasional evening and weekend work (Part time hours considered)
Salary: £28,071.00 per annum (Full Time), Scale Point 18 (April 2024)
Based in: our Cambridge or Peterborough office with hybrid working option and regular travel across Cambridgeshire.

About CPSL Mind

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire Mind (CPSL Mind) is a values-based, mental health charity. We are a highly collaborative organisation, providing a range of strengths-based services and projects to support recovery from mental health problems and promote positive mental health across our diverse communities.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled communications practitioner to join our established Communications Team, supporting delivery of effective and impactful communications and marketing campaigns that raise awareness of CPSL Mind’s services and helps to grow our fundraising.

In particular, our new Communications and Engagement Officer will:

• Support in the delivery of CPSL Mind’s annual content and campaigns calendar to promote CPSL Mind’s services, raise awareness, and increase income generation.
• Start-to-finish development and distribution of CPSL Mind’s Internal Newsletter.

They will also work with the wider team to:

• Create innovative, accurate comms content and assets for use across a variety of platforms.
• Support individuals who have accessed our services to tell their stories either via written word or video content.
• Attend media and external events to represent CPSL Mind to build relationships and generate content.

We actively monitor applications for employment and will shortlist and arrange interviews for this role as applications are submitted.

Interested?

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and those with their own lived experiences of mental health challenges.

No agencies please.

Membership Engagement Officer
£30,500 - £33,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London Bridge, London
35 hours per week, full-time 

The Membership Engagement Officer is an exciting and varied role at the College as you will be responsible for increasing engagement with members and enhancing the member experience, whilst driving engagement initiatives and increasing member retention. 

As Membership Engagement Officer, you will work with multiple teams across the College helping to develop and implement strategies to attract, engage and retain members through events, social media, newsletters and other communication channels while developing content that caters for our diverse membership groups.

Working with the Communications Team, you will help create and manage engaging content for member communications, ensuring opportunities for two-way communications and engagement, whilst also ensuring the best use of emerging channels and technology – e.g. podcasts, apps and webinars – to deliver content to members, segmented to our different audience members.

Reporting to the Head of Membership, you will support the delivery of the Member Value Proposition work, gathering and analysing member feedback to inform development and identify opportunities for improvement. You will also evaluate the effectiveness of engagement strategies by tracking engagement metrics and be responsible for preparing reports for senior stakeholders.

Helping to plan and deliver member events, workshops and networking opportunities to foster community collaboration, you will also be responsible for the production of the annual report as well as supporting the delivery of the AGM and its associated content each year.

With a good level of education, perhaps to degree level or with equivalent experience in communications, marketing or a related field, you will have proven experience in member engagement, communications or a customer relations role.

You should have a background in delivering member-focused communications and events and be adept at using two-way channels for engagement, whilst also having experience of successfully implementing process improvement to improve the member experience. Practical knowledge and experience of updating and managing CRM and similar systems as well as effectively using data to identify trends is essential.

Your strong understanding of what good engagement and customer service looks like and how to deliver this, combined with your knowledge of how to maximise our reach across social media channels to target audiences will ensure you are able to make sound judgments and understand what makes engaging and relevant content for the audience.

You should also have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, whilst being capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders and working collaboratively with stakeholders and colleagues towards a common goal.

Experience of working within a charity in an addition to an awareness of fundraising, would be desirable.

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was established to advance education and research in Emergency Medicine. The College is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Emergency Medicine for the award of Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as recommending trainees for CCT in Emergency Medicine. The College works to ensure high quality care by setting and monitoring standards of care and providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies on matters relating to Emergency Medicine.

At The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, you’re part of an ecosystem of support dedicated to caring for people in crisis. You’ll join a diverse team of high-performing, passionate individuals dedicated to a mission that matters - each with the courage to try new things, take the initiative, and hold themselves accountable. You’ll craft a career with real purpose, supported either by one of our structured career paths or by bespoke training investment that reflects your unique passions and ambitions. 

You’ll find an organisation centred on culture and driven by the ethos of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation that sits at the heart of our college values. Here, we’re continually striving to do things better, together. And you’ll benefit from systems designed to support you to be at your best, with investment in cutting-edge technology, learning, and empowering working practices. Whether we’re engaging directly with our members or developing our crucial support functions, we’re each an equally vital part of RCEM’s success. It’s a breath of fresh air, in service to a socially-critical mission. RCEM. Where a meaningful career is a rewarding career. 

At RCEM diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences. 

For further information and to apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the application button. Please draw upon your experiences in your life, education, work, or voluntary roles to address to the points outlined in the Person Specification which can be found on our website. 

It is essential that a comprehensive cover letter is provided in order to be considered for shortlisting. 

Closing date: 2 December 2024.
Interviews: 9 December 2024.