General Manager Jobs

Prospectus are delighted to be working with a prestigious heritage site based in Essex. They are looking for a experienced and dynamic General Manager to oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations of the site. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic leader passionate about history, community engagement, and delivering memorable visitor experiences. As General Manager, you will be at the forefront of the site's mission to preserve and celebrate its legacy, while ensuring that visitors and community feel connected to its unique historical significance.
 
This particular heritage site is embarking on an exciting new phase in its history, under a refreshed trustee body and building on Stakeholder Engagement work completed last summer to reimagine its vision and move towards a mixed use business model. Working directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, including its safety, maintenance, and presentation, to create a welcoming and secure environment for all.
 
The successful candidate will bring strong operational expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage a small but diverse team of staff and many volunteers. Financial oversight will be key, as you will monitor income and expenditure, explore new revenue-generating opportunities, and contribute to budget planning to support the charity’s mission. Experience in successfully managing organisational change, including through the use of IT, will also be useful.
 
We are looking for a leader with a background in site, operations or resource management, ideally in a historic or visitor-attraction setting. Your ability to engage with the local community and foster strong relationships will be essential, as will your dedication to creating a positive and inclusive team culture. You will play a crucial role in developing educational programs and events, ensuring that heritage site remains a valued community asset and a destination for learning and discovery. This role is ideal for a proactive and organised individual with a strong commitment to heritage preservation, public engagement, and team development.
 
If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.
 
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Working closely with the Business Development Director and Business Development Manager the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in the creation, development and implementation of a robust and diverse fundraising strategy that contributes to the overarching income generation strategy, that meet both current and future operational needs.

The post holder will be responsible for designing, developing and the leading on the delivery of ambitious fundraising initiatives and campaigns.  They will be instrumental in building strong, lasting relationships with new and existing supporters.  They will grow our income and our pool of donors.

The postholder will have a central role in working to secure grants from statutory agencies and trusts and foundations.

There is significant scope and opportunity for the Fundraising Manager to develop the charity’s work arounds individual giving, challenge/community events, support innovative digital fundraising campaigns and assist in the delivery of targeted fundraising activities and events and corporate partnerships.

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for all processes related to fundraising activities including managing budgets to ensure best use of available resources to maximise income.

The post holder will create an effective and engaging internal and external communication plan that ensures inclusivity and accessibility across all areas of the charity.

This role involves evening and weekend working to support fundraising events and activities.  Time off in lieu will be given for these events and activities.

Workers should be “free from abuse in their own lives.”

Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.

Ten Ten Resources is an educational organisation that nurtures spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative content through a Catholic lens.

Working as part of a team of 12, the Office Manager is a key managerial role. You will maintain and improve office systems, processes and policies, ensuring that clients receive a high-quality service, and the remote working them is well-organised and efficient.

This role is offered full-time (5 days) or part-time (4 days).

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Systems | Manage, review and improve the use of our office systems
• Client Experience | Ensure excellence in our communication with clients
• Line Management | Line Management responsibility for two members of staff
• Team Organisation | Management of team matters
• Reports and Policies | Reporting to senior leadership and policy management
• General Admin | As required 

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IN DETAIL

Systems

Improving the use of our systems including:

• HubSpot for marketing, communications and Knowledge Base

• Trello for project and process management 

• Clockify for time management and time off

• Google Drive for file management

You will propose and implement improvements, and train staff members in new and improved practices. Therefore, a previous knowledge of some of the systems we use is desirable, and a proven ability to understand and implement systems is essential. 

Client Experience

You will have responsibility for ensuring Client Experience across all communication channels including the website, email communication, telephone, knowledge base and chatbots.

As part of this, you will understand the role and responsibilities of the Office Administrator responsibilities so you can provide training, backfill and assist during busy periods. This includes:

• Resolving user-based queries

• Managing subscriptions and trial subscriptions

• Triaging communication to the relevant member of staff

• Improving and updating CRM data (eg school holidays, pupil numbers, etc)

In addition, under the guidance of the Leadership Team, you will organise, plan and implement the annual subscription process.

Line Management

You will initially have Line Management responsibility of the Finance Officer and Office Administrator. This includes bi-weekly one-to-one meetings, termly reviews, annual appraisals and adhoc meetings with reportees or the Leadership Team as required.

Team Organisation

You will have responsibility for managing various team matters. This includes, although is not exclusive to:

• Payment of goods and services

• Organising Team Gatherings and adhoc in-person meetings

• Remote planning of work events - eg film shoots, conferences

• Team training as required

• Ensuring staff have up to date DBS certificates

Reports and Policies

This includes:

• Producing reports for the Leadership Team regularly and as required

• Producing and updating company-wide policies, ensuring that they are fit for purpose

• Ensuring the Operations Manual is up to date and that department heads update the manual as necessary

General Admin

You will also have responsibility for General Admin tasks. This may include, although is not exclusive to:

• Receiving and triaging post

• Banking cheques

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PLACE OF WORK

This is a home-working role. All home-working office equipment will be provided by the company as required.

In-person staff gatherings take place three times per year, requiring an overnight stay. Travel and accommodation are provided by the organisation. Additional in-person meetings may also be called as required.

Never Such Innocence is looking for an organised, analytical and passionate Engagement Manager to deliver the Never Such Innocence creative arts competition, special events and activities to young people, teachers and educators across the UK and around the world. 

Never Such Innocence is a small close-knit team dedicated to giving children and young people opportunities to reflect on war and conflict and a platform to amplify their voices, using creative arts. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and increasing engagement by working directly with young people, teachers, educators and project partners. 

Are you an experienced marketing professional looking to use your skills to make a real difference? At St Catherine’s Hospice, we are seeking a Marketing Manager to lead our marketing efforts and help embed a supporter-centric, data-driven approach across our organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a marketing strategy that will raise awareness, engage the community, and drive the essential income that sustains our vital care. If you’re ready to build something impactful from the ground up, build and lead a passionate team, and use your expertise for a meaningful cause, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As Marketing Manager, you will:

• Develop and Implement Strategy: Create and deliver a comprehensive marketing strategy and annual plan, working closely with the Director of Marketing and Engagement.
• Raise Awareness and Support: Inspire our community by sharing powerful stories, recognising supporters, and elevating the Hospice’s profile.
• Deliver High-Impact Campaigns: Oversee multi-channel campaigns to promote our initiatives, drive brand awareness, and support fundraising goals.
• Lead Digital Excellence: Manage and optimise our website and digital platforms to enhance user experiences and meet audience needs.
• Analyse and Refine: Use data and insights to evaluate performance, identify growth opportunities, and continuously improve our marketing efforts.
• Build and Mentor a Team: Lead and inspire the marketing team, fostering collaboration and ensuring their development and success.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record in business-to-consumer or not-for-profit marketing, with expertise in leading teams and delivering successful campaigns.
• Leadership: Skilled in mentoring, strategic thinking, and building relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in digital marketing techniques, CRM systems, and campaign management with creative literacy and an understanding of brand.
• Creativity and Pragmatism: A visionary thinker who can turn ideas into impactful action.
• Resilience and Emotional Intelligence: Sensitive to the needs of patients and families, with the emotional intelligence to navigate challenging situations.

Why Join Us?

At St Catherine’s Hospice, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find purpose. Here, your work will directly contribute to providing care and support to those who need it most. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to shape your team and plans while being part of an organisation that values innovation, compassion, and community.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Degree in marketing or extensive equivalent experience
• Expertise in campaign planning, digital marketing, and brand building
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and make informed decisions

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and your birthday off
• Access to an employee assistance programme with a wealth of wellbeing resources
• Competitive pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
• Life insurance
• Hybrid working opportunities
• On-site free parking
• Opportunity to lead a growing marketing team
• A chance to use your skills for a cause that makes a difference every day

Join us in shaping the future of St Catherine’s Hospice and making a lasting impact on our community.

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Be part of something extraordinary. Submit a CV and covering letter by Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 5.00 pm

Interviews will take place on 22nd January 2025

Our Human Resources Manager is a senior role working closely with the Head of Finance and Internal Operations, the Chief Executive and the Human Resources Strategic Projects Lead in the delivery of a professional, progressive and proactive Human Resources function, working in line with our values. You will have the opportunity to shape our approach to this important function, will work with brilliant and friendly colleagues and will go home every day knowing you have made a difference.

You will support the senior leadership team, managers and staff throughout the organisation to deal with HR related matters in whatever form they take. You will manage a busy caseload, advising on performance, absence and sickness management, recruitment and retention in line with employment law, our policies and good HR practice, as well as ensuring good HR administration throughout the employment life-cycle. You will provide informal advice, coaching and mentoring to managers on all aspects of employee relations, through a variety of 1-1 meetings, informal training sessions/workshops and briefings. You’ll meet regularly with managers to develop a thorough understanding of their needs, and help them to identify and resolve emergent issues before they become more serious. You will also be responsible for more strategic matters such as development of employment policies, procedures and practices, our learning and development offer and management of our payroll.

We are looking for an experienced HR generalist with good knowledge of employment law and HR good-practice and some knowledge of payroll. As part of a small team, we need someone with experience to deal with the multiple facets of HR and someone who is a “doer”. You will be able to work flexibly, independently and ​​have a willingness to take on new challenges and lead in your area of expertise. We are looking for ​​an individual with strong organisational and administration skills, who can comfortably balance operational day-to-day tasks alongside the provision of insight and expertise into long term projects and initiatives. Empathy and an understanding of the importance of process are important characteristics.

Are you looking for a flexible role in a position that can really make a difference? If so, maybe you could be our next Finance Manager.

Possability People is a pan-impairment disability charity based in Brighton. We work with people with a number of health conditions, including mental health, as well as older people. We support people through a number of services and projects with a passionate and dedicated staff team. We empower and enable those we work with to live the lives they choose.

The Finance Manager is a key member of our team. You will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of the charity and its trading company. You will be responsible for reporting on the financial performance to Trustee Board and the Finance Sub-Committee.

In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead on agreeing departmental and overall budgets. You will be responsible with the CEO for ensuring a high quality and effective working of the charity including compliance with all its financial policies and statutory requirements.

This role can be worked flexibly; at home, hybrid, or in our office in Kemp Town Brighton, and on the days and times that suit you, whether that’s mornings, afternoons, or even evenings.

Part time post 18 hours per week, 0.51 full-time equivalent FTE)

Salary £40,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date: Friday 10 January at 9am

Interview: To be confirmed, but likely Thursday 16 January

TO APPLY please visit our website.

Volunteer Opportunities also exist in various areas in the organisation. It would be great to hear from you.

We actively encourage applications from disabled people in accordance with a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview if you demonstrate you meet the essential criteria and have let us know you’re a disabled person.

Registered Charity No. 1114435, Company Ltd. By Guarantee No: 05706441

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced systems manager to support, manage and improve systems within our rapidly evolving charity. 

In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing in-house systems support and systems administration for platforms and systems used by nurtureuk’s team, with a particular focus on Salesforce, working alongside external developers and outsourced IT support. You’ll also be responsible for providing key support on information security.

Nurtureuk is a charity that has been working with schools for many years to improve the social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing (SEMH) of children and young people. We help schools remove barriers to learning by promoting nurture in education. 

We believe in a whole-school approach to promote access to education for all. With increasing numbers of children and young people affected by social, emotional and behavioural difficulties inhibiting their progress and limiting their life chances, nurtureuk has developed a range of interventions and support to give vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to be the best they can be. 

With the continued school attendance crisis, rise in exclusions and misunderstood behaviour support, the need for our work has never been greater, and the potential is clear. We have a dedicated team, trustees, and a CEO who is passionate about education and the development of young people. 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Acting as asset owner of nurtureuk’s internal systems 

• Providing internal administration and development of Salesforce CRM

• Leading discovery and development projects to improve nurtureuk’s internal systems 

• Managing external developers and support contracts related to systems

• Supporting administration of an information security management system to maintain ISO27001 accreditation

• Managing systems access and changes to systems, access rights and privileges

• Maintaining data infrastructure for dashboarding and reporting

• Providing support and training to colleagues on key aspects of internal systems 

To be successful in the role, you'll have all or most of the following:

• Strong technical skills and a digital-first mindset 

• Experience in maintaining and improving Salesforce and other systems 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and meet deadlines whilst working independently and proactively 

• Project management experience 

• Creative problem-solving skills 

• Ability to work in a team environment, and good interpersonal skills 

• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with a range of stakeholders 

• Good attention to detail, and the ability to keep accurate records and work at pace 

• Familiarity with information security principles 

• Familiarity with transforming, cleansing and maintaining data

Employee benefits

Nurtureuk is a fully remote employer, and we operate with a strong culture and commitment of trust in the team. We supply the resources necessary to create a comfortable working environment from home. We allow for flexible working to be self-managed by the team, so they may work around their other personal commitments. 

All employees receive 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional day for each full year of service, up to a limit of 30 days. This is in addition to all bank holidays and Christmas office closure. Nurtureuk pays a 5% employer contribution to pensions and also offers a Medicash employee benefits package. This includes cover for a virtual GP, routine dental and optical care, specialist consultations/diagnostics, complementary and alternative therapies, prescriptions, flu jabs and discounted gym membership. There is also access to a 24/7 Employee Support Service providing mental health and wellbeing support.

Do you have a passion for supporting young people’s mental health and a desire to make a difference? Are you motivated, organised, and able to be flexible to cope with the changing demands of a growing organisation. If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join a small, local charity as our Centre Manager. 

Location: Twickenham, Greater London (TW2 7DE) Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £23,467 per annum (£32,000 FTE) Contract: Permanent, Part-time

About Us

The Purple Elephant Project is a dynamic charity providing vital therapeutic interventions for children and young people in Greater London. Our mission is to alleviate mental health distress by working through challenging and traumatic early life events using Play and Art Therapy. We're seeking a dedicated Centre Manager to join our growing team and help us continue making a difference in young lives.

The Role

As our Centre Manager, you'll be the backbone of our daily operations, while ensuring our Twickenham centre runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll play a crucial role in supporting our staff, therapists, and volunteers, while also providing a welcoming environment for the families we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

·Oversee day-to-day centre operations, including opening/closing procedures and security and ensuring the facility runs smoothly and facilities are well maintained. 

·Manage the Centre Coordinator 

·Coordinate centre scheduling, including therapist sessions and other meetings

·Provide administrative support to the CEO and handle enquiries

·Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and charity policies

·Maintain personnel records & IT access

·Oversee the client record keeping system and support staff users 

·Support staff recruitment and induction processes

·Recruit and manage volunteers

·Keep our website up-to-date 

What We're Looking For:

·Excellent administrative and organisational skills

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence with IT systems

·Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·Empathy and understanding for the families we support

·Flexibility to adapt work to support the changing needs of the charity 

Desirable Qualities:

·Understanding of children's mental health

·Experience in office management

·Experience in volunteer management

·Driver's license and own vehicle

What We Offer:

·A chance to make a real difference in children's lives

·A supportive and collaborative work environment

·28 days holiday (pro-rata, including bank holidays)

·Workplace pension scheme

·Opportunities for professional development

The Purple Elephant Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide references.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 15th January 2025

Job Title: Development Manager

Location: London 

Contract: Permanent 

Reporting to: Head of Development 

Responsible for: Occasional consultants or volunteers 

Salary: £50,758.50 Gross per annum

Deadline: 8th January 2025

Conciliation Resources 

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

Communications and Development Team 

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

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

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

Job Purpose 

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

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

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

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

Person specification 

Essential experience, knowledge and skills 

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

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

• Knowledge of basic fundraising practices, approaches and environment

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

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

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

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

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation

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

Preferable

• Experience or knowledge of commercial contracting

• Experience or knowledge of trusts and foundations 

• Experience or knowledge of major donor fundraising

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

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

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

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

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

• Knowledge of international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian work 

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

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

• Excellent attention to detail 

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

Desirable 

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

In this role you will:

• Build and manage a fast paced and highly effective new business pipeline
• Engage, pitch and win new business opportunities with high value corporates at a partnership value of approx. 150k+ 
• Account manage, steward and maximise income from our current partners and ensure accurate reporting and impact data for each partner 
• Collaborate across Carers Trust to build exciting and creative propositions for partners and prospects, alongside the Head of Corporate
• Work with the Head of Corporate and Exec Team to engage high level corporate stakeholders and maximise our new business and account management opportunities. 

Our ideal candidate:

• Will have a strong track record of securing new business opportunities in a charity or sales role
• Will have experience in account managing relationships and creating financial uplift within that partnership 
• Experience in building and managing a pipeline of opportunities through the sales cycle 
• Strong interpersonal and pitch building skills 
• Good experience in relationship management internally and building connections to have a positive outcome on a project or partnership
• Capacity to take initiative and identify opportunities.
• Financial literacy sufficient to present project budgets and corporate partnership costings 
• Self-motivation with enthusiasm for working flexibly as part of a team 

Download the information packs below to find out more. 

About Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex. 

We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families – the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell. 

Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are. 

We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up. 

About the role

In 2022 we launched our three-year strategic plan, which prioritised our activities to enable us to support more babies, children and teenagers. As we enter the final year of this strategy the charity continues to expand and develop its projects and services children all over Sussex.

This role will support the Head of Philanthropy in securing income in line with targets and developing relationships with Trust and Major Donor supporters, to ensure we can continue to deliver life-saving projects for children and young people across Sussex.

You’ll bring excellent organisational skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, evidence of brilliant relationship management skills and a passion and enthusiasm for fundraising. You’ll be part of a successful fundraising team that values wellbeing and champions teamwork, where our vision for children and young people is shared, and success is celebrated.

Duties of the role 

Supporting the charity to secure income from Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors:

Research

· Undertake regular research on Trust and Major Donors prospects and donors to identify trusts and individuals with propensity to give donations of £2,000 and above and with a fit to our aims and objectives and to deepen our understanding of interests and objectives.

· Work with the rest of the team and with Rockinghorse Trustees to ensure there is a system for new Trusts and potential Major Donors to be flagged to us.

· Keeping Trust and Major Donor pipeline information updated regularly on e-tapestry (fundraising database).

Engage

· Develop bespoke action plans for an agreed number of Trust and Major Donor prospects and supporters to help us engage, cultivate and solicit donations.

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to design and deliver bespoke cultivation events and experiences.

· Assist the Head of Development and Philanthropy with developing introductions into Trustee networks, based on network mapping exercises already conducted.

Cultivation

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to manage our relationship with an agreed number of Major Donor prospects to help us grow our supporter base.

· In collaboration with the Head of Development and Philanthropy, develop a stewardship programme for an agreed number of warm trust supporters, ensuing regular and inspiring feedback and updates on our work, which connect supporters to the difference they make.

· Plan and attend bespoke project visits with prospects and donors.

· Create bespoke feedback reports and updates.

· Plan and manage an annual supporter thank you event for Rockinghorse supporters across all teams.

Ask

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to make an agreed number of Trust applications to warm and cold trust prospects throughout the year.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy and the Chief Executive Officer to make financial asks of our prospective Major Donor supporters based on the right project, at the right time.

· Create and develop compelling cases for support based on our projects.

Supporting the charity to deliver brilliant, funded projects that support children and their families:

Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year – supporting sick and disabled babies, children, young people and their families in hospitals in Sussex.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy to ensure we have enough projects that fit the Trusts and Major Donor prospects in our pipeline.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy to design and develop innovative new projects to support asks to our Major Donor supporters.

· Work with Projects Manager and project leads to ensure everyone is aware of the level of feedback and evaluation required for projects funded by Trust and Major Donor supporters and to ensure that we receive regular updates from project leads.

· Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and project leads to build up a bank of case studies, quotes and stories we can use to feed back to donors.

 Support the operations of the charity more widely:

· Model excellent conduct and behaviours in line with the charity’s values and ethos.

· Carry out other such duties as may be required for the purposes of the charity; this will include working during evenings and weekends as required and the postholder would be expected to work flexibly to do so.

· There are travel requirements for this post (covering the whole of Sussex) to attend, put on events and meet with our supporters.

Person specification 

Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role: 

1. Experience and understanding of the principles of Trust and Major Donor fundraising (prospecting, research, making applications, making asks and stewardship).

2. Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party agencies.

3. Able to prioritise own workload effectively and confidence to work autonomously.

4. Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills.

5. Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities – able to engage with stakeholders quickly and effectively.

6. Ability to handle confidential donor information.

7. Experience of using customer relationship management platforms (Rockinghorse uses e-Tapestry).

8. Commitment to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity’s mission, vision and values.

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge: 

1. Experience managing communications and/or marketing to support fundraising engagement and support.

2. Previous work experience with a non-profit, or charitable organisation.

3. Experience of using MailChimp or other CRM & email platforms.

4. Experience of making applications to charitable trusts and managing relationships.

5. Experience of major donor giving, prospecting and stewardship.

Work skills you’ll need on the job: 

1. Brilliant organisational skills.

2. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication.

4. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.

5. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity: 

· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays. 

· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday. 

· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.

· Cycle to work scheme. 

· Competitive pension scheme. 

· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling. 

· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave. 

· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff. 

· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff. 

· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working. 

· Subsidised car parking in Brighton. 

· Access to Enterprise Car Club. 

Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all. 

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Application Process 

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the eight essential elements of the person specification.

Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the eight essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the five desirable criteria, please outline these too. 

If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.

All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.

Estimated Timeframes: 

· Application Deadline midnight 12th January 2025.

· Shortlisting w/c 13th January 2025. 

· Interviews will be Wednesday 22nd January 2025 in central Brighton.

Interviews will be with the CEO, the Head of Development & Philanthropy and Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).

The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.

The role will be available from 1st February 2025 onwards (depending on post holder’s availability).

To ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and promote diversity, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Are you a highly organised leader with excellent facilitation skills who is passionate about the transformative power of the Arts, building community and helping people grow and develop in their therapeutic arts skills? 

As Talitha Arts’ Therapeutic Arts Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing Talitha Arts’ programmes, partnerships and practitioners, working with a wide range of stakeholders. You will come from an arts, management or therapeutic arts background (in any field) and have experience developing programming, managing people/volunteers, and growing partnerships.You will be committed to growth and development and passionate about the power of the creative arts to bring healing, restoration and transformation. You will have experience and a heart for working with vulnerable people, devising and developing creative arts workshops and training sessions, and will be willing to work flexibly with therapeutic intent but outside a clinical framework.

This position is home-based with regular travel within London for workshop, training and meetings (travel costs will be reimbursed). Working hours are flexible throughout the week and can be either part time or full time depending on the candidate (maximum of 30hrs per week).Talitha Arts also provides learning and development opportunities, travel for work within London and 3 extra days at Christmas.

Who are We?

Talitha Arts is creative arts charity that delivers creative arts workshops that benefit the mental health and wellbeing of those who have experienced trauma (through trafficking, living with dementia, domestic and sexual abuse, homelessness) and/or are living with mental health problems, addiction or disability. We are a small team comprising our Artistic Director (Executive), Fundraiser and Therapeutic Consultant. You will be managing 15 self-employed practitioners who work on a freelance basis.

At Talitha Arts, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative and relational ethos in their approach to managing our programmes, practitioners, and partners. As we are a small charity, you may be asked to perform duties to support fundraising and other initiatives. 

Equal Opportunities

At Talitha we are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive environment and

to celebrate diversity and the value of different backgrounds and experiences. We

encourage applications from all backgrounds - we are particularly interested in

welcoming global majority candidates, those with disabilities and LGBTQI+ candidates.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation's core values and

the work we do.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Managing and developing all aspect of Talitha Art’s therapeutic arts workshop programming 

• Overseeing all programming, coordinating teams and managing Practitioner Coordinators

• Overseeing the planning and evaluation process of all programmes, including liaising with partners, monitoring and reporting

• Advising on creative and therapeutic processes

• Helping to create and develop new programme strategies in collaboration with the Artistic Director to ensure best practice

• Working closely with Talitha staff and practitioners to ensure programmes are well-managed and run to budget

• Overseeing and managing the content of sessions and monitoring therapeutic intent

• Working alongside Therapeutic Consultant to ensure that programmes are trauma-informed and therapeutic in intent 

• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Adult and Child Lead for Talitha Arts 

• Maintaining all databases and updates (in google workspace)

• Committed to ongoing learning and development, including exploring expressive arts therapies and researching beneficiary groups

• Delivering workshops alongside a team of practitioners as and when is necessary

2. Managing Talitha Art’s partnerships with organisations, care homes and community settings to develop ongoing collaborative programmes

• Building on existing partner relationships; and seeking and developing new partner relationships

• Partnering with various organisations to schedule and manage Talitha’s programmes

• Developing project proposals and pitch to new potential partners

• Collaborating with partners on project management of programmes including planning scheduling, coordinating publicity, and follow up with partners (liaising with AD)

3. Managing Talitha Arts Practitioners

• Developing, devising and delivering Talitha Art’s ongoing practitioner training and development and induction training for new practitioners (alongside AD)

• Helping to devise an effective approach to ensure practitioner retention and best practice (alongside AD)

• Coordinating programmes to fit availability of practitioners in accordance with their suitability for the client groups

• Working alongside AD to recruit practitioners (including DBS and references checks), liaise with them during the process, and assess suitability and progress of trainees 

• Delegating tasks to Programme Coordinators and working closely with them to have oversight of programmes they are responsible for

•  Organising and planning regular check ins and ongoing learning and development sessions and opportunities (alongside AD)

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2025 marks the 10th year of the Weather Photographer of the Year competition – our flagship public engagement campaign. Reaching tens of millions globally and showcasing incredible images of weather phenomenon, the competition enables the Society to share the science behind the weather, make the connection between weather and climate change and highlight how climate change impacts our daily lives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications professional to lead the delivery of the competition, growing its reach and engagement internationally and maximising its impact through compelling content and storytelling. You will be responsible for driving the competition forward in 2025, working closely with the wider team at RMetS and with our partners. 

If you have a passion for engaging the public, coupled with experience of project managing communication campaigns, this could be the perfect role for you. 

What you will do in the role: 

The Communications Project Manager is responsible for project managing the Weather Photographer of the Year competition and delivering an exciting campaign to increase reach and audience engagement.  You will lead across all elements of the project including planning, launch, delivery and evaluation to increase the competition’s impact. 

• Take ownership of and project manage the competition throughout its full lifecycle (including planning, launch, entry phase, shortlisting, public vote, winners’ announcements). 

• Define and deliver key documentation of the project including a project plan with transparent timelines and milestones, assigned responsibilities, defined outcomes etc. 

• Work with the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and deliver strategies and campaigns designed to reach new audiences and increase entries and engagement with core messages. 

• Work with the Head of Partnerships to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including new and existing sponsors, partners, judges and subject matter experts, to support the competition’s growth. 

• Work with the members of the wider Marketing and Communications team to ensure that the Society is maximising opportunities to support the competition across the breadth of its channels and activities, including international media, websites, social media (organic and paid), email, as well as influencers and affiliates. 

• Work with subject experts to translate scientific information into content that is easily understood by the general public. 

• Develop content and messaging to engage audiences across a range of channels.

• Write compelling media releases and develop effective media briefs to promote the competition and secure significant media coverage internationally. Identify opportunities for proactive media coverage through cultivating strong relationships with journalists and media partners. 

• Manage and track the competition budget, control expenditure and optimise resource allocation 

 Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate:  

• A minimum of five years’ experience in delivering communications projects and campaigns. 

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills including time and resource management. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, external partners and other stakeholders. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Working knowledge of monitoring and tracking delivery and impact of communications activity. 

• Competent with Microsoft Office packages. 

In addition, the following skills and experience would be desirable: 

• A project management qualification. 

• A marketing or communications qualification. 

• Experience in both B2B and B2C communications. 

• Demonstrable experience of engaging with the media and securing significant media coverage internationally. 

What you can expect when you work for the Royal Meteorological Society 

• 1-year fixed term contract (with potential to extend) 

• Part time role (3 days/21 hours per week); the Society is happy to offer opportunities for flexible working.

• For this role, we’re happy to consider both remote or hybrid working, with an agreement on the amount of time split between the Society’s Headquarters in Reading and working from home.

• 25 days holiday per year (reduced pro rata for part time working) + an extra day off on your birthday. 

• 10% employer pension contributions.

• Salary sacrifice scheme.

• Private healthcare.

Recruitment Information and Timetable:

The final deadline for applications is 31 January 2025. However, we will be reviewing candidates weekly, so please apply as soon as possible!

To apply please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and detailed covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 16 February with some flexibility for interview times outside of core working hours.

The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We value diversity of background and perspective.

We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter. We also welcome discussion of any reasonable adjustments required to enable you to engage with the application process.