Grants Fundraising Manager Jobs in Bristol
Community Based/Home Working – East Midlands
Permanent, Full Time
Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits
Do you want to make a difference?
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family. Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.
It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.
Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:
· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.
· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.
· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.
We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.
This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Nottinghamshire) but covering the East Midlands region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Based/Home Working – Devon/Cornwall
Permanent, Full Time
Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits
Do you want to make a difference?
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family. Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.
It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.
Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:
· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.
· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.
· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.
We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.
This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Exeter/Plymouth) but covering the Devon/Cornwall region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an ambitious and tenacious Trusts Fundraiser looking to create real change?
Charity People are proud to be partnered with Village Water, a wonderful Charity dedicated to providing safe water and improving sanitation and hygiene in communities across Africa.
They are looking for a passionate and driven Trusts Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing significant grants from trusts and foundations.
Location: Remote (UK-based), with mandatory attendance at 5 annual meetings (including overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at their head office in Shrewsbury and occasional external meetings elsewhere.
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits include: 7% matched pension (after 3 months), 5 weeks' annual leave + bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown
The Charity:
Village Water are passionate about making a difference. Since 2004, they have been empowering rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique through safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. By collaborating with local partners, they ensure that even the most marginalised populations have the opportunity to thrive. As a small, dynamic team, they are proud of their personal touch, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change.
About the Role:
This is an incredible opportunity for someone to take ownership of their trust and foundations portfolio, where your efforts will directly contribute to the continuation and growth of their impactful work.
As their Trusts Fundraiser, you will:
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of funding applications, securing grants of £100,000+ from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
- Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective funders, delivering outstanding stewardship.
- Collaborate with colleagues to craft compelling proposals, reports, and impactful fundraising appeals.
- Ensure timely reporting to funders in line with grant conditions, while driving unrestricted income opportunities.
- Play a pivotal role in the success of exciting fundraising campaigns, such as the Big Give or Radio 4 appeals.
About You:
They are looking for a fundraising expert who combines strategic thinking with hands-on enthusiasm. You will have a proven track record in securing significant multiyear grants and a passion for fostering relationships that drive meaningful change.
You will bring:
- A history of securing grants, including awards of £20,000- £100,000+ and multiyear support.
- Experience navigating complex funding processes with organisations such as FCDO, Big Give and Comic Relief.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire funders and stakeholders.
- Strong budgeting and financial acumen, paired with database management skills.
- A collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for making a difference.
Why Join Village Water?
You will be part of a supportive and ambitious team where your work truly matters. Together, you will empower communities, transform lives, and build a brighter future for the people who need it most.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make an impactful difference, then we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy for further details of the application process.
Closing date: 6th February at 12pm
First stage interview: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
The Head of Finance will be a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting the charity in developing and delivering our growth plans.
**Access to Norfolk/Cambridgeshire for regular team meet ups required**
Role Mission:
“I am here to help the charity achieve its mission by ensuring it is financially sound, compliant, transparent, and uses its funding in the most impactful ways.”
Key Duties:
· Ownership of the finance function.
· Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
· Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes.
· Preparation of Monthly Management Reports for Chief Executive & Trustees.
· Cash management and treasury duties, including credit control.
· Stock control.
· Management of Grant income and spending.
· Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are maintained.
What are the 3-month goals for this role:
· Prepared the charity’s 2024 annual accounts for external auditing.
· Completely familiarised with all aspects of the charity’s financial recording and reporting.
· Providing the existing, regular financial report to the team including the monthly management report.
· Can articulate the charity’s goals, culture, and impact, and how Finance supports this to happen.
What are the 6-month goals for this role:
· Evolved the financial reporting to provide better financial information to the team and streamlined the processes involved.
· Reviewed & improved the grants income tracking and reporting processes
· Successfully managing the charity’s cash flow in line with its Reserves Policy.
· Completely accountable for all aspects of the HoF JD by now.
What are the 9-month goals for this role:
· Streamlining of all financial processes and improving where possible.
· Proactively identifying opportunities to improve income and spending efficiencies through financial data analysis.
Skills & Experience - (E) Essential (D) Desirable
· Accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) (E)
· Experience of working in finance in a non-profit organisation (D)
· Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both to internal and external stakeholders (E)
· Experience in financial planning and informing strategic decisions. (E)
· Experience overseeing all aspects of finance from transactional finance to reporting functions. (E)
· Solid understanding of financial software and systems (E)
· Previous staff management (D)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Finance Officer you will provide effective and efficient day to day management of the finance function across the organisation.
Abour ReMind UK
ReMind UK (formerly RICE) leads and collaborates on essential research and service delivery to improve the health and find effective treatment for those impacted by dementia and other related conditions.
ReMind UK is a cutting-edge research and treatment centre located in Bath, working in both clinical trial and academic research. We are an independent charity focused on essential research and provide support for people with dementia and other conditions of older age, their families and carers; dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone involved. Our contracted NHS Memory Clinic service and post diagnosis activities also provide support to patients, families and carers.
ReMind UK has recently undergone a major rebrand and was formerly known as RICE – The Research Institute for the Care of Older people and you may see both names used in relation to this role and our wider activities during the phased transition.
THE ROLE
The role would suit an experienced bookkeeper/finance officer who is able to and enjoys working with colleagues across a multi-disciplinary team. You will run our day-to-day finance functions in Xero, and its associated apps (Dext, Approval Max, Apron), and the monthly payroll in Sage working closely with the Manager. You will need experience of working in a busy finance function and have an ability to work on your own and to deliver competing priorities to deadlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ownership and management of the general ledger.
- Assist with the production of the management accounts preparation (prepayments, accruals, depreciation, monthly journals, deferred and accrued income)
- Obtaining authorisation from budget holders for expenditure using the Apps and managing the organisational purchase order system.
- Cash Management – Prepare and plan payments within timescales of Suppliers via BACS and monitor cash balances across accounts
- Accurate and timely processing of Invoices within accounting system Xero and associated Apps ensuring correct VAT categorisations.
- Process and pay staff and volunteer expenses in line with company policies.
- Managing Petty Cash transactions and reconciling within the accounting system.
- Issue sales invoices to customers based on services provided and track income from Clinical Trials, academic grants and charity grants and invoice accordingly.
- Reconciling all the bank statements within the accounting system.
- Prepare for banking and deposit cash and cheques received on a regular basis.
- Focal point of contact for any finance queries.
- Sales and purchase ledger credit control and maintaining suppliers’ information.
- Prepare, reconcile, and submit quarterly and annual VAT returns.
- Account and reconcile all fundraising income between Xero and Beacon.
- Prepare, reconcile, and submit quarterly Gift Aid returns using Beacon.
- Assist with preparation of monthly payroll using Sage, ensuring timely payments to staff, HMRC, and pension provider.
- Maintain the fixed asset registers including depreciation.
- Assist with the annual statutory account preparation ensuring invoices are correctly filed and ready for inspection.
- Provide ad hoc support to the finance manager when required.
- Support with the development of new systems and procedures
PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Keep up to date with financial developments and best practice for companies, charities and not-for-profit organisations
- Comply with all ReMind UK policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mandatory training requirements.
- Actively pursue training opportunities in Charity Finance, VAT Legislation and other relevant areas.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- All ReMind UK staff must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
- All staff are required to undergo full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
- All staff are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required for the smooth running of ReMind UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Communications Officer
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Salary £26,000 - £29,000 pro rata
Hours:37.5 hours Monday to Friday (0.8 considered for the right candidate)
Terms: Permanent contract, 25 days holiday
(exc. Bank Holidays), 5% pension contribution.
Place of work:Our central office (Bristol) with some hybrid working optional; regular visits to our warehouses in Bristol and Plymouth and other partners across the south west
About FareShare South West
FareShare South West joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive.
By joining us, you’ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet.
FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people, and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people and many others.
Purpose of role
In this broad creative role, you will plan, create, deliver and analyse print, media and digital marketing content to support this charity’s important work, ensuring current and potential supporters (including volunteers, fundraisers and grant makers, food suppliers, charity members and key local stakeholders) understand our social and environmental impact. You will play a vital support role for colleagues, acting as FareShare South West’s storyteller internally and externally.
Job description
• Work with the Head of Communications to develop and deliver an annual communications schedule, including proactively sourcing and creating case studies and testimonials with video, photography and written content
• Work with the Head of Communications to develop and implement a social media plan
• Create, share, monitor and evaluate engaging content across all our social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok) to meet objectives
• Design print materials including posters and leaflets
• Keep the website up to date with a regular flow of impactful storytelling
• Create compelling email content for supporters in MailChimp
• Support the Head of Communications with the circulation and promotion of press releases and management of press database, communications crisis plan and FAQs
• Assist with the delivery of internal communications
• Regularly review and refresh our bank of testimonials, statistics and photography, managing permissions for content
• Work closely with the fundraising team to creating compelling appeals content to generate income
• Act as an ambassador for our charity, sharing our values and engaging with the public
• Work collaboratively with staff teams (Food Sourcing, Volunteering, Membership, Fundraising, Employability and Operations teams in Bristol and Plymouth) to ascertain and fulfil their communications needs
• Work collaboratively with young people on our FareChance employability programme, supporting them to learn new professional skills and developing an exciting new youth-led, inclusive aspect of our communications
• Support volunteers and warehouse-based communications leads with communications projects
• With support from the wider Fundraising and Communications team, manage student interns
• Proactively seek out examples of communications best practice and developments, including building relationships with partner charities in the FareShare network
Other
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity
• Assist on monitoring progress, impact, and success against KPIs
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for creating an inclusive society? We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead our charity which is dedicated to empowering visually impaired and hard of hearing people in North Somerset to thrive and achieve their full potential.
About Us
Celebrating our fiftieth anniversary this year, we are proud to be the only local charity providing support, advocacy and services to people with sensory impairments. We are committed to breaking down barriers, promoting accessibility, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
The Role - As our Chief Executive Officer, you will:
• Develop and deliver our strategic vision.
• Lead and inspire a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.
• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders, including service users, partners, and funders.
• Champion the rights and needs of sensory impaired people at local and national levels.
• Drive income generation and financial sustainability to expand our impact.
About You - We are looking for a dynamic and empathetic leader who can demonstrate:
• Proven experience in strategic leadership, ideally within the charitable, health, or social care sectors.
• Proven financial and people management skills
• A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by sensory impaired people.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills.
• A track record of successful fundraising and partnership-building.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
What We Offer
• Salary range £43-£48K.
• The opportunity to lead an established charity which is already making a real difference.
• The challenge of helping the charity to grow and expand the services we offer our sensory impaired members
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Apply Now
If you are ready to inspire change and lead our charity into a brighter future, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: 7 February 2025
To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. To do so, please click the 'Quick Apply' button
Together, we can create a world where sensory impairment is no barrier to a full and fulfilling life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
For further information on what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.
Our research has highlighted the lag faced by the community sector in its transition to net zero – no longer burning fossil fuels – compared to the domestic housing sector. To respond to this challenge SIB is launching a Heat Development Company, which will work closely with community initiatives seeking to decarbonise their heating – moving from boilers that burn gas or oil – and engage with their communities to support them through the net zero transition. This role will be integral to the success of this new initiative, working closely with our customers and wider stakeholders to make the community case for electrification and away from gas. Please see page 5 for further information.
About the Role
Reporting to the Deputy CEO this is an exciting role supporting one of the UK’s leading social investors in our pioneering work on heat decarbonisation.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work we do, is organised and has excellent attention to detail. Someone who is flexible with a “can do” attitude and who has a desire to get involved within a fast-paced team. If that is you and you can also bring in new ideas and are keen to get involved with the wider team projects as well as collaborate across the organisation then this could be a really exciting opportunity be a part of our values led organisation. For further information please refer to the background information available below.
Key responsibilities
1. To co-create and implement an effective community engagement strategy for the new Heat Development Company involving the three existing grantees on the programme, in particular giving consideration to the ways in which the Heat DevCo’s new investees can best work with local residents to make the case for electrification. To be the first point of contact for the pioneer grantees, and for the programme’s first set of development sites, ensuring that excellent communications are designed and implemented, and that questions and concerns are answered in a timely and informed way.
2. To manage any community consultants engaged as part of the programme, or working with project management partners.
3.To coordinate regular stakeholder engagement with key interest groups: grantees & investees and their communities, the social sector, and the decentralised energy sector. To be creative in developing these contacts, and to consider new and innovative ways of carrying out outreach and ongoing engagement reflecting the differential impact of analogue and digital methods of engagement, their reach into communities, and their replicability and cost.
4. To lead on qualitative research on decarbonisation and electrification for the Heat DevCo, in particular to support the Deputy CEO and research and data team in exploring the potential of heat as a common pool resource.
5. To work closely with the policy and communications team to ensure that stakeholder engagement reflects SIB’s policy priorities on decarbonisation and electrification, and that feedback from stakeholders is reflected in policy and communication outputs. To support the policy and communications team in its development of new policy and communication assets, and to work with the data team to incorporate the best evidence into outputs across SIB’s platforms. To work with external groups on the best approach to public information campaigns on electrification, and to ensure that SIB has a voice in wider efforts to encourage electrification in the UK.
6. To develop a calendar of useful events in heating decarbonisation and electrification, to attend relevant events or conferences and to ensure that the senior team prioritise the best set of opportunities to raise SIB’s profile and progress leads and partnerships. Through attendance to present the Heat Development Company, answering questions and reporting key feedback, ensuring that internal development work effectively reflects a wide set of views and experiences. To be an accessible and responsive contact point for SIB’s work on heat decarbonisation, taking a creative and inclusive approach to outreach and information sharing.
7. To support the coordination and project management of business development in community energy, heating and cooling, social investment fundraising and capacity building, supporting Business Development colleagues with relevant case studies, customer viewpoints and grassroots experience.
8. To provide regular and timely updates on the development of opportunities in heat decarbonisation and electrification to the senior team. These updates should both support effective information sharing across the organisation, and, in particular, reflect the grassroots and community perspective. This should enable SIB to make the best use of its resources and pursue its strategic priorities in an inclusive and accessible way.
9. To contribute to high quality bid responses for invitations to tender from funders, investors and other key client groups in heating, community energy, decarbonisation and electrification, to ensure that these are well-written and represent stakeholder and grassroots viewpoints.
10. To coordinate and contribute to a clear strategy and objectives for decarbonisation and electrification at SIB.
11. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.
12. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.
13. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.
14. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.
15. To work within the organisation's values, principles, and processes to achieve operational excellence.
Core competencies
- A good understanding of net zero and decarbonisation. A background or experience in working in this area is helpful but not essential.
- Excellent relationship management skills both with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of different interest groups including communities and grassroots organisations.
- Effective time management.
- Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Flexible and adaptable as a team player.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion
Desirable competencies
- Understanding of the social investment or grant-making market in the UK
- Understanding of community energy schemes
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
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We seek a proactive and collaborative communications professional to provide impactful information and communications for EU citizens and Ukrainians, for our supporters and donors, and for the wider public. With excellent writing, creative and technical skills you will carry out a range of responsibilities to boost our charity's mission. You will raise the authentic voices of people seeking a home in the UK who are affected by Brexit and by the war in Ukraine and celebrate their contributions to our society.
Please submit a cover letter with your CV, explaining how your own unique experience and background meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Steps Charity is the leading charity supporting those who are affected by childhood lower limb conditions. We provide vital practical and emotional support for individuals, families and carers affected by clubfoot, hip dysplasia, leg length discrepancy or other rarer lower limb conditions.
Like many small charities, Steps has had a tumultuous few years. We have had to cut activities and reduce the size of the team to reduce costs. That said, these actions have paid off and we’re now at the stage where we are able to recruit a CEO to help drive the Charity forward into a more positive, proactive phase. This is an exciting time to be part of Steps, to set and drive a new strategy and take Steps forward.
Please complete all the screening questions
Steps Charity is the leading charity supporting those who are affected by childhood lower limb conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.
To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.
Overview of the Chief Executive Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
- Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
- Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
- Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
- Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
- Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
- Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
- An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
- Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025
This Engagement Lead role will sit within our Capacity Building and Standards (CB&S) function. The CB&S function aims to build the capacity of organisations and institutions to embed the processes, skills, structures and cultures needed for effective public engagement in decision making. This includes work in the public, private and third sectors.
You will be a proven project leader looking to make your next move and develop your leadership and profile in this interesting and important area of public participation and deliberation. You will enjoy supporting others to develop and embed public participation in decision making, drawing on your own significant experience, for example in delivering deliberative and participatory programmes or designing and running training . You will need to be able to advocate well for the benefits of public engagement in decision making.
You will have an appetite to learn, with strong budget and project management skills. You will have the ability to build and maintain good relationships with a wide variety of people, including senior actors and decision makers in institutions, project partners, internal staff and people in our wider networks. You will be a strategic thinker, and you will be able to develop new areas of work, ideas and fundable projects that will help the CB&S function to deliver its strategic aims.
The first major project that will play a significant part of your role will be the School for Everyday Democracy - a major project funded by the National Lottery UK Fund. The programme builds the power of people from all walks of life to come together to deliver common good in their communities, and across the country. We want to give participants the power, confidence, connections, skills and opportunities required to affect the things that matter most to them through participation, deliberation, community organising and collective care. You will be the programme and pedagogical lead - directing the strategy of the project, developing and delivering training content, managing governance, budgets and risk, and managing the wider programme team.
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