Head Of Acquisition Jobs

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: Crisis Skylight London, 50-52 Commercial St, E1 6LT. There may also be a need for some UK travel. Some working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy however onsite presence is a key requirement of this role – with a minimum of four days per week at the London Skylight. 

About the role 

If there ever was a good time to join a new organisation, it would be now, as we embark on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and knowledge to lead a team that has positive impact on the lives of individuals who are experiencing homelessness in combination with increasingly complex needs.

The Structured Coaching team, work within a Lead Worker model, collaboratively working with members to create pathways out of homelessness, empowering members to achieve their goals and equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to continue this beyond their time with Crisis. 

You will lead a team of experienced Operations Managers and Lead Workers to continue to drive the outcomes our members deserve. The team have consistently hit outcomes for the past few years, and we want to drive that further forward through our new strategic goals impacting our members and the communities around us. 

As Head of Structured Coaching, you will be part of the Crisis Skylight London leadership team, empowering and enabling staff to constructively contribute to, develop and achieve the aims and objectives of the service. You will also identify and develop opportunities for effective partnerships work, so that our members have strong pathways to the community-based specialist services and support they need as part of their journey out of homelessness. 

It’s a scandal that people are homeless. Every day it destroys lives. But we can solve it. Together, we will end homelessness.  

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly.  

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024 23:55

Interviews will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024 at Crisis Skylight London, 50-52 Commercial St, E1 6LT 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department

The Development and Alumni Office is a small, dynamic team responsible for building a culture of support for Goldsmiths, whether that is through philanthropy, volunteering or advocacy. Our fundraising activities support highly impactful projects that change lives and even save lives, and that reflect Goldsmiths’ values of civic engagement, social inclusion and educational excellence. 

The Alumni Relations and Regular Giving programme aims to build relationships that inspire alumni, colleagues and friends to support Goldsmiths through donations or volunteering. Through our multi-channel regular giving campaigns, we seek donations via single gifts, monthly direct debits and legacy gifts.

About the Role

This role will work closely with the Head of Alumni Relations and Regular Giving to implement the individual giving and legacy fundraising programme that will increase funds raised to support education at Goldsmiths.

The postholder will responsible for the project management of and writing copy for individual giving and legacy fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship communications, via email, web, social media, and/or direct mail. 

About the Candidate

You will be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities and developing ideas. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to project manage fundraising campaigns and build personal relationships with alumni donors. You will be skilled in writing engaging fundraising copy for email, web and print. Ideally you will have experience of individual giving and/or legacy fundraising from the Higher Education or Not for Profit sector. However transferrable skills from exceptional candidates looking to move into the Higher Education sector are also welcomed.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well-being initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes. Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.

Fundraising is still a relatively new activity for DFN Project SEARCH and this role presents the opportunity to play a key part in its expansion to support the further growth of the charity and enable young adults with a learning disability to lead healthier, happier, and more independent lives.   

This role will support the Director of Development in implementing DFN Project SEARCH’s fundraising strategy. To date the strategy has focused on securing a small number of larger gifts from philanthropic sources, such as trusts and foundations. We are now evolving the strategy to include growing income from high-net-worth individuals, companies, and individual giving.

This role will lead on the development and implementation of the strategy to secure income from high-net-worth individuals (between five and potentially seven figures) and will also work with the Director of Development and the Development Officer on securing income from, and stewarding, trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team there is also the opportunity to input to the wider strategy and development of the charity and support the Director of Development in their role as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

The team is currently made up of the Director of Development, Corporate Partnership Manager (reporting to the Director of Development), and the Development Officer (reporting to this new role).

Operation Smile is a global nonprofit specialising in cleft surgery and care. We provide medical training, education and mentorship to surgical teams around the world, along with expertise, research and care through our staff and volunteers, working alongside local governments, nonprofits and health systems.

Join Operation Smile UK as our Senior Acquisition Manager and make a difference in the lives of children. We're searching for a fundraising professional with experience in acquiring new donors through a variety of fundraising channels including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops. You'll be responsible for managing a £2.4 million budget and developing innovative strategies to increase individual cash and regular giving support. This role is not responsible for the supervision or direction of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and drive recruitment of regular givers and cash givers to grow income and supporter volumes, in a multi-channel programme including Door to Door (F2F), digital fundraising channels, DRTV, cold mailing and door drops.
• Manage relationships with agency partners executing acquisition campaigns on behalf of Operation Smile UK for the betterment of the acquisition programme.
• Lead and execute our door to door (F2F) programme with the goal of expanding this form of acquisition fundraising over the coming years.
• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of OSUK's digital acquisition fundraising program, including the performance of current agencies and consultants. Develop strategic recommendations and a future-focused plan that leverages the expertise of existing or new external partners.
• Full campaign management and execution in line with prescribed deadlines. This includes briefing agencies, sourcing content, managing data, copy development, proofing, briefing stakeholders, training agents, developing campaign analysis and reporting, managing costs and invoice processing.
• Monitor and report on budgets and assist in building future expenditure and income targets. Work as part of the Individual Giving team to reach strategic targets.
• Work closely with the Communications & Digital team, and Individual Giving team to ensure campaigns are in line with brand standards and integrated seamlessly with supporter retention.
• Work closely with the Individual Giving team to constantly refine the newly introduced ‘welcome programme’ aimed at transitioning new donors to retained donors and improving retention rate.
• To work closely with the Senior Database Manager and agency partners to review direct marketing acquisition campaigns and ensure that information is used to maximise income for future campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Senior Database Manager to develop and implement essential Power BI dashboards. Proactively request ad-hoc data analysis to track key acquisition metrics and inform strategic decision-making.
• Introduce new acquisition channels and develop existing ones within KPIs to manage risk and keep fundraising up-to-date within evolving channels.
• To ensure that campaigns are where possible integrated or co-ordinated thematically, creatively and/or by target audience to maximise impact.
• To lead in the training of external agencies, effectively communicating the work of Operation Smile to key representatives.
• Travel to meetings in the UK and overseas where necessary.

Staff Benefits

• Hybrid Working (1-2 days per week at the UK Office if you are based in Greater London or 2 days per month if you are further afield)
• Season Ticket Loan
• 1-day additional holiday each year to a maximum of 30 days annual leave
• Additional days off over the Christmas period
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay benefits, subject to length of service
• 6.1% employer pension contribution
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. The EAP service provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues. 

Application Process

Submit your CV for review and we will be interviewing candidates at the latter end of November (dates to be confirmed), with first interviews held in person at our UK office.

The full job description and person specification is provided as a PDF with this job advert.

Note: The deadline for applications has been extended until 30 November.

Are you passionate about finding and nurturing the best talent? Join us as a Talent Acquisition Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of recruitment at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll be instrumental in crafting innovative recruitment strategies and practices to meet our current and future talent needs. You'll partner across directorates, enhance our employer brand, and deliver a positive experience for every candidate, helping our organisation thrive and grow.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you'll manage recruitment end-to-end, collaborating with colleagues and external partners to attract and retain top talent. Key duties include:

• Lead and deliver recruitment processes, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess staffing needs and develop recruitment forecasts.
• Promote compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and inclusive recruitment practices.
• Enhance our employer brand through initiatives aligned to our strategic goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with recruitment providers, agencies, and job boards.
• Proactively source candidates and tap into diverse talent pools.
• Collaborate with HR, Learning & Development, and Volunteering teams on workforce planning, development, and volunteer recruitment.
• Maintain and analyse recruitment data for reporting and performance metrics.
• Support recruitment system effectiveness and compliance with data legislation.

About You:

With a proven track record in recruitment, you bring both experience and a strategic approach to talent acquisition. You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Skilled in employer branding and social media strategies for recruitment.
• Competent in using recruitment systems, ATS software, and Microsoft Office.
• Professional, discreet, and skilled in handling sensitive information.
• Organised, with strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent at building relationships and working collaboratively across teams.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experienced in proactive sourcing, especially via LinkedIn and similar platforms.
• Knowledgeable about HR legislation and recruitment best practices
• Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

The Head of Fundraising is an exciting new role developed for the Society to increase fundraising and develop additional income streams to enhance the sustainability of the Society. They will help deliver the Transformation Plan, an exciting new project for Scotland’s oldest learned antiquarian Society to help deliver the Society’s vision: “Scotland’s past is for everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect, home and abroad”.

The Transformation Plan includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh to co-create the most inclusive, low-carbon and heritage-rich space to work, visit and participate. This will become a heritage hub for Scotland’s past, helping to bring heritage alive for a wide range of public audiences. This role will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the Society to achieve its fundraising targets and enhance its development program.

They will be an effective fundraiser and key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision.

Initially on a 2.5-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, the post will work as part of the senior management team and liaise directly with staff, Councillors (trustees), members (known as Fellows) and other organisations and individuals to ensure the successful delivery of their responsibilities.

The post will have the following immediate priorities:

· Helping develop and submit a major stage one Development Phase National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application in collaboration with the Director and others, creating an engaging and successful proposal and case for support (part of an overall c£6m Transformation Plan project)

· Development and delivery of a major fundraising campaign based on personal giving, grant applications and other fundraising activities

· Working with staff and Councillors to develop the required transformation of the Society to deliver maximum public benefit in line with the Society’s vision and mission

· Line managing staff as required

Main Responsibilities

Strategy and planning

· Development and delivery of a fundraising campaign (including grant funding, individual and organisational donations, and other fundraising activities) for a c£6m project, setting targets in collaboration with the Director and meeting them, creating engaging and successful proposals and cases for support

· Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams

· In cooperation with the Director, lead the development of a long-term fundraising strategy to achieve agreed long term Society goals and vision

· Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds

Fundraising

· Build and manage an effective fundraising team (across the Society staff and volunteers as required) that delivers fundraising income meeting set targets

· Oversee the management of a grant and trust income programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality proposals and reports

· Oversee the management of an individual giving programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality donor development and reports

· Lead on development of new funding streams

· Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention

Senior Management

The Head of Fundraising is a member of the Society’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and as such the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the Society including:

· Organisational strategic planning and development

· Income and expenditure budget planning and management

· Advising members of SMT on the availability of funds and the viability of obtaining funds to support initiatives

· Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation

· Playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Society strategy and action plans

· To participate as an active member of the SMT, attending meetings and producing reports as required

· Attending Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings to report and give advice on fundraising matters

· Attending and participating in Council (trustee meetings) and producing reports as required

· Contribute to establishing and delivering on the core values of the Society

· Attend and participate in relevant events

A full job description is available.

Person Specification

The Head of Fundraising will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. They will be a key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision. As such they will need the following:

Requirements - essential

· At least three years’ experience in a similar role

· Demonstrable record of major capital fundraising leadership and delivery, ideally within a charitable organisation but others will be considered

· A track record of successful fundraising, including sizeable NLHF applications

· Experience of utilising the strength of an organisational brand for charity/business development

· Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets

· Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships including developing and managing individual donors and development of legacy giving

· Experience of developing and implementing strategic and business plans

· Strong leadership skills

· Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/or its services

· Knowledge of the fundraising environment including regulations around due diligence and compliance

· Knowledge of a range techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for the Society

· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

· Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently to a diverse range of audiences

· Ability to secure Senior Management and Board approval for strategy

· Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and programs within the scope of the post and initiate, develop and deliver new initiatives that build on their successes

Aptitude

· Inclusive management style with experience of line management

· Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours work

· Strong commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation

· The ability to drive and embed lasting change

· Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative, make decisions and achieve ambitious targets

· Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity

Requirements - desirable

· Experience of working in a charitable organisation

· Experience of working in a membership organisation

· Experience and understanding of working with heritage organisations

· Understanding of the main issues facing the heritage sector

· Entrepreneurial outlook

· Experience of matrix management

· Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level

Further Information

This post is an initial 2.5-year (30 month) full-time contract which will be extendible subject to funding. There will be a short probationary period during which time your skills and suitability for the position will be assessed. Development of fundraising for the Transformation Plan will be the immediate priority. A lot of work has already been undertaken by the Society in preparing for an NLHF application as part of this, but the skill and experience of this post will ensure it has the maximum chance of success. This will include liaising with others, including NLHF staff and our consultants, the More Partnership.

The tasks and role will develop in line with the requirements in that application and the implementation of the Transformation Plan and will be reviewed after the submission of the initial NLHF bid. However, the core responsibilities will remain the development and delivery of successful fundraising strategies, increasing income to the Society.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and believes that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and encourage all interested individuals to apply.

A full job description is available.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

The Society has been around for over 240 years, actively supporting the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past, ensuring everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect its heritage, home and abroad. We are now looking to contract a new role created to help us enhance the organisation and increase its sustainability into the future.

What we do

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a heritage charity (SC010440) with global membership providing expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. It empowers and facilitates research and innovation, advocating as an independent voice for heritage, and sharing knowledge of the past with everyone. For more information please refer to our website.

Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Hybrid working, with 2-3 days/week at Wareham, Dorset HQ

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, occasional evenings and weekends as required

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving income growth and building impactful relationships?

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to lead the charity’s efforts in developing and implementing a multi-channel strategy that ensures sustainable income and elevates its public profile.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and collaborating closely with the Board of Trustees, you will lead a small, skilled team focused on fundraising, marketing, and communications. You will drive the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy, ensuring that all fundraising and marketing activities support the charity’s mission and strategic goals. This role is key in shaping the charity’s public image and expanding its supporter base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a multi-channel fundraising and marketing strategy to secure sustainable income and meet ambitious targets.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire the Fundraising & Communications team to achieve their professional goals and exceed income generation objectives.
• Income Generation: Drive income from major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies, and community fundraising.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, and community supporters.
• Marketing & Communications: Shape and oversee all marketing materials, digital content, and public relations to effectively communicate our mission and grow brand awareness.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure all activities comply with relevant regulations, and oversee the use of CRM systems to enhance donor engagement and data integrity.

What We're Looking For:

You are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading successful fundraising campaigns across multiple income streams. You have experience managing high-performing teams, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will have a passion for animal welfare or be able to demonstrate empathy for the charity’s cause.

Benefits:

• Salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension contribution scheme
• Access to professional development opportunities

If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead the way in fundraising and communications, Margaret Green Amimal Rescue would love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us continue to transform the lives of animals.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has exclusively partnered with Helen Taylor at C2 Recruitment to fill this exciting role.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and Covering Letter for consideration. 

Location: Hybrid: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) & homeworking

About this role

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

The Head of EDIB is a fantastic opportunity to head a team that focuses on how Turn2us maximises the impact for people facing financial insecurity by developing equitable and inclusive processes to help embed a culture where equity and inclusion are engrained in everything we do. The team covers responsibilities for EDIB, safeguarding and co-production.

About You

You will bring experience of designing and implementing EDIB initiatives which have had a demonstrable effect on both organisational culture and the social impact of the organisation’s work. You will have previously worked with an extensive range of internal and external stakeholders to embed EDIB in their own areas. You will have an understanding of the barriers individuals face and an understanding of intersectionality and how that impacts experiences. You’ll need strong analytical skills to be able to translate data, research, and trends into strategy and actionable plans.  

Please read the Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Job Pack for further information.

How to apply

For more information, please read the Job Pack attached. Please apply on the Applied website via the Apply button.

Then, the next steps will be:

1. You will then be asked to submit personal details including diversity data. All diversity data will be treated as confidential. Those involved in the selection process will NOT have access to it. The information given by candidates will be solely used for the purpose of improving the recruitment process.
2. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete some questions which are linked to the requirements of the role. These will be blind-reviewed, and the scoring of these will determine whether you move forward in the process.
3. The closing date for applications is 20th November at 09:00AM.

Please let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview.

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read our safeguarding policy here.

If you join us at Turn2us, you will start on 25 days annual leave per annum (prorated for part time workers). Each year in the month you joined, you will receive additional day of leave up to a maximum of 30 days. On top of this you will receive bank holidays. The charity also offers 2 volunteering days per year to allow staff to gain experiences and skills outside of work for example at a food bank or becoming a trustee at another charity.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

WaterAid UK Talent Acquisition Lead

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Location: The role will be based in a WaterAid Office in either London - UK, Abuja - Nigeria, Nairobi - Kenya, Kathmandu - Nepal or Pretoria - South Africa.All locations are subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries. Hybrid working options are available and can be discussed at the interview.

Salary & Benefits 
Salaries and benefits are based on local country best practices and will be dependent on the location of the successful candidate and experience. Salary ranges are below and benefits can be discussed at the interview: 

• London, UK: Grade 2: 56,249 - 59,602 GBP with excellent benefits
• Lagos, Nigeria, Grade G0: 28,986,826 – 35,264,000 NGN with excellent benefits
• Nairobi, Kenya, Grade G0: 7,238,479 – 8,145,000 KES with excellent benefits
• Pretoria, South Africa, Grade G0: 1,009,626 - 1,193,045 ZAR with excellent benefits
• Kathmandu, Nepal, Grade G0: 4,428,304 – 5,030,000 NPR with excellent benefits 

About WaterAid: 
Want to use your skills in talent acquisition to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. 
 
Join WaterAid as our Talent Acquisition Lead to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team: 
The Talent Acquisition team play a mission-critical role in sourcing, attracting and recruiting the talented individuals we need in WaterAid, to enable the delivery of our ambitious strategy.

The Talent Acquisition Team are responsible for strategic sourcing, proactive placement of talent and an inclusive approach to selection and appointment through an excellent hiring manager and candidate experience.  As part of WaterAid UK, the role will be a member of the senior people management team, providing leadership, expertise and direction for 900+ staff over 20 countries. 

About the Role: 
As our Talent Acquisition Lead you will be dynamic and creative, proactively, and relentlessly searching and securing the right talent for WaterAid across our 20+ countries in Africa, South Asia and the UK. Responsible for leading the talent acquisition team you will work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to align resourcing strategies with organisational goals.You will create a high quality and engaging candidate hiring experience, all in service of WaterAid being resourced with the right leaders, people and skills to deliver our strategy.

In this role, you will:

• Extensive experience in international talent acquisition search and selection with a deep understanding of different channels, methods and approaches.
• Own the full recruitment life-cycle and manage the team to proactively plan, source, assess, and recruit high quality external candidates for WaterAid.
• Leverage market intelligence and analytics to enhance the recruiting methodology to elevate hiring, selection and creating a positive candidate experience and brand awareness.
• Establish key connections and relationships with leaders and Hiring Managers to ensure deep understanding of organisational objectives and role requirements to implement effective strategies to source, attract and recruit.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and relationship-building with potential candidates and external agencies for both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Be solutions focused, suggesting best practices for how talent acquisition is developed at WaterAid.
• Develop our online / social media presence and actively prospect talent through trusted networks.
• Stay up to date on market trends and competitor hiring practices to continuously refine recruitment strategies and drive competitive advantage.

About You: 
To be successful, you’ll need:  

• Depth of experience in delivering senior/ niche recruitment in a competitive market
• Innovative and resourceful in developing creative candidate attraction strategies and ensuring we are able to attract and appoint the talent we need.
• Experience of integrating diversity and equity through talent acquisition processes and approaches
• Experience of activating an employee value proposition to enhance attraction and increase diversity to build a talent pipeline relevant to organisational needs.
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills, able to encourage great candidates to apply and join WaterAid and serving as a strategic partner to stakeholders.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 20th November 2024. Availability for first interview is required on Friday, 29th November and Monday 2nd December 2024.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’.

• Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

• Please indicate your location and the right-to-work eligibility in your Cover letter.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation. 
 
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. 

JOB TITLE:                       Fundraising Acquisition Lead

SALARY:                       £30,000 pa – £40,000 pa (FTE) depending on skills and experience, (working 3 days per week with                                        Wednesday as a working day, pro rata salary £18,000 pa – £24,000 pa)

LOCATION:                   Home Working/London Office

HOURS OF WORK:      Part-time 21 hours per week

REPORTING TO:         Head of Fundraising

Are you a skilled fundraiser with a heart for the Christian community? Join Premier as the Fundraising Acquisition Lead!

Premier, Europe’s largest Christian Media organisation, is seeking a Fundraising Acquisition Lead to join us at a pivotal moment in our history. As the Fundraising Acquisition Lead, you will be at the forefront of attracting new donors to support our mission of helping people encounter God through media. Your expertise in strategic donor acquisition and innovative communication will be key to expanding Premier’s reach and impact, ensuring we continue to deliver content that inspires faith and engagement across our diverse media platforms.

Role Overview

• Play a key role in developing and executing Premier’s innovative donor strategy to attract new supporters.
• Plan journeys from initial contact to the first gift across multiple communication channels, automating communication where possible.
• Implement robust testing of acquisition strategies to continually refine and improve donor outreach efforts.
• Draft, edit or commission compelling messaging that brings people closer to the heart of Premier’s mission.
• Work closely with internal teams to support cohesive campaigns that enhance donor acquisition.

Why Join Premier?

• We offer a competitive salary
• Hybrid work
• Additional leave on your birthday
• Extra annual leave in addition to statutory
• Competitive sickness absence pay scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance with online GP scheme
• Working from home equipment allowance
• Eye care scheme

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Premier offers:

• A great place to work, with people who support, encourage and look out for one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually.
• Mission-driven work where you make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions worldwide.
• Dynamic team culture with a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.
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Please note that the nature and/or context of the role means that an occupational requirement applies for the postholder to be Christian.

Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now!

The Digital & IG Manager will be responsible for managing marketing campaigns across a variety of paid marketing channels. This currently includes Meta, Google Search Ads and YouTube and telemarketing, and is likely to include more channels in the future. You will work closely with the interim Senior Acquisition Manager to ensure that the regular giving programme is performing against targets successfully, contributing to the wider fundraising strategy of recruiting new regular givers and increasing our unrestricted, sustainable income.

You will lead on setting up, running and monitoring campaigns as well as analysing and reporting on results on a daily basis. You will create and test new,  regular giving propositions based on audience research and data-led results, working collaboratively with colleagues in the Individual Giving and Data teams to monitor and influence donor journeys to ensure strong rates of retention. You will use a combination of the Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, agency reports and War Child’s CRM to track and report on results against target.

Your responsibilities

· Lead on  creative development and copywriting across a suite of creative executions. Take responsibility for developing creative concepts and generating ideas for broadcast campaigns.

· Lead on creation, planning  and delivery of regular giving acquisition campaigns from start to finish. This includes using data-led insights to build innovative and effective propositions and conversion journeys, with a focus on excellent user experience and recruiting high quality, long-term donors.

· Be responsible for implementing and delivering a strategic testing plan which underpins all Acquisition Campaigns.

· Ownership and day to day management of telemarketing campaigns, including quality control, regular meetings with agencies, results analysis and reporting and data checks.

· Own the donate section of the website – take responsibility for all income generation donate pages, ensuring they are optimised and donate journeys are seamless.

· Monitor, analyse and report on results using internal and external platforms and dashboards. You will use these insights to inform future campaigns and ensure we are spending budget in the most efficient way. You will set targets using KPIs, and regularly report back on progress against target to the Fundraising departments, presenting how regular giving recruitment supports War Child’s strategic priority of increasing sustainable income.

· Develop strong working relationships with other teams and key stakeholders. Appoint, and manage relationships with external agencies, suppliers and partners (digital and direct marketing, telemarketing, technology, creative, web technical etc.) to ensure excellent service delivery and agency management.

· Maintain a strong knowledge of developments, innovations, and new technology in web development, digital performance, digital marketing and social media, and any sector insights and trends, and identify any that may be of benefit/interest to War Child.

· Draw on fundraising knowledge and Direct Marketing expertise to support the interim Senior Acquisition  Manager and Heads of Acquisition & Individual Giving with the overall acquisition strategy, including making key recommendations on targets, opportunities for growth, scale back, and spend needed, whilst considering the external environment / trends across the sector, audience insight and campaign learnings – helping to influence strategic decisions on future investment.

· Work closely with the Senior Fundraising Compliance Advisor and other key team members to ensure that all marketing activity is in line with compliance regulations set by the IOF, DMA, ICO, Fundraising Regulator and GDPR legislation.

· Providing support and advice to other Fundraising departments from time to time on fundraising projects which require the use of paid digital channels to drive income. You will use your expertise to help guide the decisions and execution of paid digital media across the organisation. 

· Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to War Child’s Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.  

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.

 You are

· An experienced fundraiser with demonstrable knowledge of digital and direct marketing and regular giving recruitment via paid marketing channels, with excellent campaign management skills.

· Someone with a proven track record of successful fundraising results, delivering against income targets to budget and on schedule.

· Analytically and numerically strong, and able to take an evidence-led approach to enhancing performance.

· Able to assess and optimise campaign performance by analysing data patterns and trends and use a range of KPIs to monitor and predict performance.

· Able to demonstrate your experience in developing and implementing successful acquisition campaigns and supporter journeys, alongside a good understanding of how to utilise content effectively.

· Good knowledge and experience of PPC, SEO, digital analytics platforms, data capture, monitoring and tracking and how to utilise this to improve digital performance.

· Someone with previous experience of using Meta Business Suite to create and monitor campaigns.

· An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills internally and externally.

· Highly self-organised, process driven, proactive and have an excellent eye for detail.

· Someone with a successful track record of managing suppliers and agencies &experienced in managing multiple stakeholder relationships at any one time.

· An excellent copywriter, someone who is passionate and experienced at crafting compelling direct marketing copy for adverts and journeys.

· Competent at using databases and Microsoft Office especially Excel, for supporter management, results reporting analysis and insight.

· An excellent multitasker and can prioritise a demanding and varied workload efficiently.

· Able to think creatively, come up with new and relevant ideas,

· Passionate about digital marketing, with an enthusiasm for keeping up to date with innovations and trends.

· Having previously run non-digital direct marketing campaigns from start to finish for regular giving recruitment, as well as digital ones, would be an advantage.

 All candidates for roles based in the UK are required to have the right to work in the UK.

Child safeguarding

Our work with children to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children in all areas of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to be compliant and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy.

The Katie Piper Foundation are seeking a passionate and proactive Fundraising Relationships Manager to lead our supporter-led fundraising and corporate partnerships, while also supporting events and major donor stewardship. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and nurture impactful relationships, helping us grow our sustainable income to expand our reach and support for survivors.

You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, as well as our Communications Lead, to maximise our fundraising potential and amplify the charity's message. This is a part-time, dynamic role within a small, dedicated team where no two days are the same!

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Recruit, support, and manage relationships with individual supporters, corporate partners, and community groups, helping them reach their fundraising potential.
• Corporate Partnerships: Identify and secure new corporate partnerships, including charity of the year opportunities, sponsorships, and collaborative fundraising initiatives.
• Community Engagement: Develop supporter-led fundraising activities, encourage survivor involvement, and foster a diverse community of supporters dedicated to our mission.
• Event and Campaign Support: Play a key role in planning and supporting charity-organised and third-party fundraising events.
• Major Donor Stewardship: Collaborate with the team to engage and steward major donors, building long-term relationships that sustain our mission.

About You

You are a natural relationship builder with a creative and strategic approach to fundraising. You are highly organised, proactive, and able to inspire supporters and partners to achieve their fundraising ambitions. You’re comfortable working independently and as part of a small, collaborative team, bringing passion and commitment to each project.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in fundraising, relationship management, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work creatively and strategically to achieve fundraising goals
• Experience with corporate partnerships and community fundraising is desirable
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Passionate about making a difference for survivors of life-altering burns and scars

Why Join Us?

The Katie Piper Foundation is dedicated to supporting survivors of life-altering burns and scars, empowering them to rebuild their lives with confidence. We provide life-changing, personalised burns rehabilitation, advocacy, and support to help survivors thrive. Join us in making a lasting difference!

• Opportunity to make a real impact in a unique and rewarding role
• Part of a supportive, close-knit team with a shared purpose
• Flexible, part-time hours in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Applications require CV and supporting statement.

Join us and help transform the lives of survivors of burns and scars. Together, we can make a real difference!

Join our dynamic Fundraising & Communications team to help create lasting change for people with disabilities.

The Senior Digital Marketing Officer is responsible for driving forward CBM UK’s digital fundraising, growing our online presence and directly contributing to the success of our fundraising efforts.

The position holder is the digital fundraising lead responsible for the coordination, development, delivery, and testing of stand-alone digital fundraising projects, and (where appropriate) support and integrate with offline activity and wider fundraising and communications campaigns. 

Using technical knowledge and expertise, and working closely alongside colleagues in the fundraising and communications team, in particular the Senior Communications Officer and Marketing Officers, the position holder will lead on all stages of digital fundraising campaigns from conception to implementation and evaluation. 

We are looking for someone with knowledge of digital fundraising and experience of developing new and innovative digital campaigns. Candidates should have experience working alongside agencies and freelancers to co-ordinate, review and monitor digital acquisition activity and experience of setting up and sending mass marketing emails.

At CBM UK, we place respect and compassion at the heart of all that we do, and this reflects in our culture. We are an organisation based on Christian values welcoming staff of all faiths and none. Our commitment to these values drives everything we do, striving to build a just and equitable world in which all people are included, loved, valued, and respected. We focus on meeting the greatest needs and collaborate with partners of all faiths and none without proselytizing.

For the full job description and person specification, please download our recruitment pack.

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.

Salary: £40,450 per annum  
Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday 19 November 2024 at 10.00am 

Interview date: Thursday 28 November 2024 

This is a full-time permanent position. 

Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible. 

Who we are looking for 

You’ll be joining our Fundraising and Engagement team at an exciting time as we leverage our new, global brand to engage and recruit supporters and raise essential funds to power our work.

We’re looking for a strategic, insights-led individual to join our passionate Supporter Marketing & Experience team and lead Individual Giving. The team is on an exciting journey of growth as we prepare to launch a new Membership product to unlock our connected masses and grow our Legacies programme.

With your insight-led approach and direct marketing expertise, you’ll help shape the programme, working closely with the Head of Supporter Marketing & Experience. 

Experience required 

• ​Leading and managing a team

• Planning, managing and evaluating multi-channel direct marketing campaigns for supporter acquisition and retention 

• Planning, executing and evaluating integrated supporter journeys, using digital and email platforms

• Developing and monitoring KPI’s and reporting to drive decision making

• Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners including fundraising & marketing agencies 

• Planning and managing projects and budgets

• Evaluation and reporting of direct marketing activities

• Working in a recognised database 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment

• Season ticket and cycle loan

• Pension scheme

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.