Head Of Communications And Development Jobs in Lambeth, Greater London
Salary: £24,303 (£40,505 pro-rated)
Hours: 22.5 (3 days) per week
Location: Remote working with ability to come to London for meetings
Duration of contract: Fixed term for a year
Closing date for applications: Sunday Oct 27th at 11:59 pm
Skills Testing: W/C 28th October 2024 (if this date will not be possible for you, please let us know when you submit your application; the skills test will focus on writing and budgeting)
Interviews to be held on: W/C 4th November 2024 (Online)
Reporting to: Partnerships & Communications Lead, line/project manager
Start date: As soon as possible
We're looking to recruit a part-time Partnerships Coordinator. If you have a background in fundraising, strong written and verbal communication skills, enjoy building and maintaining relationships, and have a passion for migrant and sanctuary seeker rights, this might be your next job!
Responsibilities:
The Partnerships Coordinator will work closely with the Partnerships & Communications Lead and share some responsibilities. You duties will include:
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Grant Writing: Write compelling grant applications, funding proposals, and update reports to secure funding from various sources, including trusts, liveries, and corporate foundations.
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Research: Identify and research a pipeline of realistic funding opportunities.
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Donor Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and prospects, ensuring their continued support and engagement with EFA's work.
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Fundraising Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of EFA's fundraising strategy. Support on diversifying our income streams, focusing on other areas of fundraising such as statutory, corporate giving, individual giving, membership, and events.
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Collaboration: Liaise closely with the Partnerships and Communications Lead, Hub Leads and Project Managers to plan and develop strong funding proposals that align with EFA's strategic objectives.
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Database Management: Maintain accurate records of donors, grants, and funding opportunities on Donorfy. Communicate effectively with the finance team.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Help to monitor and evaluate the outputs and outcomes of our projects, and maintain accurate records of grant conditions.
Qualities:
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Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, partners, and colleagues.
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A genuine interest in EFA's mission and a positive, can-do attitude.
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Dedicated to achieving measurable outcomes and meeting fundraising targets.
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and motivate team members to achieve shared goals.
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and address challenges effectively.
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Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values different perspectives and experiences.
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Passionate about social justice and committed to creating a more equitable world.
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Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and challenges.
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Open to working in a flat, non-hierarchical structure and fostering a collaborative team culture.
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Aligned with EFA's core values and principles values and principles.
About EFA
English for Action provides free, participatory, and empowering English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes for migrants in London. Our classes are spaces to build community and support students to organise collectively around issues like employment and housing rights. Our work currently supports around 400 adult migrants across London. We’ve become a national centre of good practice for a radical participatory approach to ESOL, informed by the work of Paulo Freire, and we share this approach through training, research and partnerships.
Organisation: We are a staff team of 8 people supported by a larger team of volunteers and 9 trustees. EFA promotes shared leadership and collaboration and we aim for our organisational structure to reflect this. In the last 4 years we’ve transitioned away from having a CEO to an executive team to oversee operations and decision-making. As a charity, ultimate responsibility for, and control of, the organisation lies with the Board of Trustees.
Fundraising at EFA: We have one permanent fundraiser at EFA, who works two days per week on this area of work. The majority of EFA’s funding comes from charitable trusts and foundations but we are also funded directly by some of our partner institutions to provide courses for their members. We receive some local authority/EU funding as well. We raise additional funds through individual giving, corporate relationships and earned income. We are keen to explore new areas of fundraising and/or develop some of our less well established income streams.
EFA employee benefits include:
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Pension scheme with employer matched contribution, currently at 6%.
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Pay rises in line with inflation wherever possible (we have a flat pay structure).
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Tech and cycle scheme.
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Flexible working possible based on your needs.
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Continuous Personal Development actively encouraged and training opportunities explored.
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Enhanced annual leave: starts with 24 days per annum pro rata, rising to 32 days per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours) after probation, with some restrictions on when holidays must be taken.
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Full entitlement to days off for sickness (including mental ill-health), compassionate leave, bereavement leave, and parental leave.
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave pay.
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Enhanced sick pay.
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Collaborative decision making on organisational strategy and practice.
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Working within an organisation that makes a huge difference in communities across London and the UK.
Equal opportunities
EFA strives to apply equal opportunities principles both in its recruitment and in its work. We oppose all forms of unlawful or lawful discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexuality, marital status, religion, age or disability.
The successful candidate will be selected purely on the basis of how well they fit the person specification, as judged by their application materials and their interview.
We would particularly like to encourage applications from people of colour / black or brown people, who are currently underrepresented in EFA (as well as the non-profit sector as a whole). As an organisation which works with migrant ESOL learners, we also particularly welcome applications from people who have experienced moving to the UK, people who have learnt ESOL before and people who have English as an additional language.
Where two or more candidates are judged to be of equal merit, priority may be given to a candidate who belongs to a less well-represented group.
Learning language, making change - supporting migrant communities to learn English and take action for equality and social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Patron Fundraising Executive
Location: Head Office (Regents Park, NW1 4RY)
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £36,750 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Business Area: Enabling Functions and Professional Services
Purpose of the role
ZSL’s Patron Executive will maximise fundraising revenue for ZSL through our Patron programme and will drive forward our wider mid-value donation portfolio. The postholder will be responsible for the recruitment, cultivation and engagement of our Patrons, underpinning strategic areas of delivery and generating essential income. The Patron programme is currently under review, and the postholder will support and lead on the review and will launch the new strategy and programme
Key responsibilities:
- Lead on the management of the Patron programme and mid-value donor portfolio.
- Will manage the day-to-day delivery of the Patron programme including coordinating the renewals process and responding to enquiries.
- Develop and deliver the recruitment to the Patronage programme, effectively promoting the programme across a range of audiences. Work with colleagues to identify and recruit prospects to the programme and deliver retention activity to uplift individuals to Patronage
- Develop and deliver the retention programme for Patrons, collaborating with colleagues on stewardship and cultivation plans including a programme of communications and engagements, including events.
- Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager and Development Director to increase income and develop other fundraising opportunities.
About You
- Experience in fundraising and donor development in the charity or cultural sector, or in membership engagement.
- Experience in maintaining a network of contacts through stewardship, cultivation and donor management
- Experience in supporter retention which may include events and communications
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice including Gift Aid and GDPR
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in using MS office suite and presentation software.
- Numeracy skills to work with budgets and financial reporting
- A positive and enabling attitude and a pro-active, creative approach to problem-solving
- Ability to think creatively with strong influencing skills
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
No agencies please.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a highly experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraising consultant to spearhead the Trusts programme at Dreams Come True. As an excellent communicator, influencer, and relationship builder, you will have a proven track record of successful fundraising in this area: ideally securing between 6 and 7-figure gifts.
The successful individual must clearly understand what is meant by a strong brand / charity proposition and have clear evidence of creating and delivering compelling cases for support, with strong examples of this resulting in successful grants to the value of £50-£100k.
Building upon the current small programme, you will lead on initiating conversations with new funders; quickly building rapport and submitting compelling funding proposals and writing timely reports as necessary. This is the sole Trusts based role within the Fundraising team but works closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to develop funding projects and applications.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and passionate individual to make a real difference to children with high needs living in the highest areas of deprivation in the country.
This role reports into the Head of Fundraising and sits within our small Fundraising Department.
This is a part time, very flexible role, of around 4-6 days per month.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title - Digital Manager
Location - Hybrid working including 2/3 days per week at BSG Office, London NW1 4LB
Reports to - Head of Digital
Other Regular Relationships - BSG Team, External Agency Relationships
About The BSG
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is an organisation focused on the promotion of gastroenterology and hepatology within the United Kingdom. It has over 4000 members drawn from the ranks of physicians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, scientists, nurses, dietitians and others interested in the field.
Founded in 1937, it has grown from a club to be a major force in British medicine, with representation within the British Royal Colleges and consequently the Department of Health and Government.
The BSG believes that equity of opportunity is of fundamental importance for everyone involved in our organisation. We welcome and actively seek to recruit individuals to our activities regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, disability, age, gender or sexual orientation.
The BSG delivers a wide range of projects, many of which involve digital touchpoints and interactions which serve as the conduit for interaction with our membership. The Digital Manager will be a role that ensures that all digital operations are optimised to deliver a first-class membership experience to both our members and BSG Staff.
Roles and Responsibilities
To support the Head of Digital and Membership secretary in operations of the BSG website:
- Understand all current core functionality of the website - troubleshooting bugs and technical issues
- Identifying areas for improvement and development – understand and help drive the digital roadmap
- Assume day to day management and assume POC for our digital / security and infrastructure agencies
- Reporting and analytics – own and improve on the reporting suite for site performance and membership operations
Membership experience, including but not limited to:
- Day to day support in membership operations
- Support membership secretary with Member’s trouble tickets
- Develop and craft a good member experience and user journey across all digital touchpoints – enhancing and refining them where possible
Managing new Digital Project delivery as they arise eg. Education/e-learning offering and subsequent development, streaming etc.
Improve data quality across all systems, identify gaps in information in records, and update where necessary, keeping a record of all changes
Attend the BSG Live Annual Conference (travel required)
Key Competencies
- Excellent understanding of the importance of systems integration, user experience and user journeys
- Excellent data and metric analysis abilities
- Good time management and organisational skills with the ability to delegate and prioritise work across multiple projects
- Proven ability to establish targets and manage budgets and cost across a range of projects
- Competency in using Microsoft’s suite of products
- The ability to use various marketing software such as Google Business Tools, Adobe Suite, Hootsuite, Kentico Xperience, ZohoOne, Fasthosts, Cloudflare, Zapier
- Enthusiasm and a proactive work ethic
- Excellent communication skills across a range of seniority levels
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to “think outside the box” and suggest novel solutions
- Desire to develop your own skills and knowledge
- The ability to provide, accept, and act appropriately, on feedback
- Willingness to embrace new ideas and adapt to changes
Essential - Experience and Skills
- Proficient understanding of CMS platforms and how they operate
- Proficient understanding of CRM platforms and how they operate
- Understanding of project management principles and concepts
- Strong verbal and written Communication skills in English with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Desirable - Experience and Skills
- Kentico CMS Experience
- Zoho One Experience
- Experience in a membership organisation desired but not essential
- Good working knowledge of GDPR and data policies
- Stakeholder engagement experience desired but not essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and highly organised national Quality Manager to join our expanding team. This is a new role that will lead on the quality assurance of IPS Grow delivery, responsible for implementing a robust quality management system and measuring our work against agreed standards. This includes quality assuring resources for the IPS Grow team and the IPS community, streamlining internal processes, and ensuring consistency of IPS Grow delivery across regions.
This is a national role that will work closely with the Head of Delivery and wider IPS Grow senior team, with a mix of remote and in person working from our London office.
The Team
IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expanison of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by Social Finance in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).
Responsibilities
1. Oversee internal and external quality across IPS Grow delivery
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Implement policies and processes that align fidelity reviews with international best practice.
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Oversee the IPS Grow Quality Mark, ensuring accurate and consistent application.
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Establish systems for monitoring delivery against KPIs and contract requirements.
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Maximise our focus on race equity across internal operations and external delivery.
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Identify and implement quality improvements based on internal and external stakeholder feedback.
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Work with the Workforce Manager to quality assure training materials for the IPS workforce.
2. Facilitate learning and development of IPS Grow delivery staff
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Drive high-quality recruitment and onboarding processes.
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Collaborate with Regional Managers to implement competency frameworks, performance plans, and a training programme that supports professional development.
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Embed staff development and reflective practice across team processes such as team meetings and staff 1:1s.
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Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of L&D initiatives and make necessary improvements.
3. Streamline knowledge management
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Implement a robust system for version control and documentation procedures.
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Ensure a comprehensive range of high-quality resources is available for IPS services.
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Embed a race equity lens across new and existing resources.
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Work with key stakeholders to coproduce resources and ensure content is accessible and reflective of the communities IPS services work with.
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Work with senior colleagues to develop and maintain an internal knowledge management hub for delivery staff, ensuring all resources are up to date and relevant.
4. Communication and collaboration:
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Work closely with the Head of Delivery, Regional Managers and other senior leadership staff to share best practices and coordinate efforts across regions.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with local and national stakeholders; attend and contribute to stakeholder meetings, sharing insights and updates on quality development initiatives.
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Contribute to internal and external communications, including newsletters, reports, and presentations.
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Support the implementation of data collection and analysis processes to ensure high-quality standards and drive continuous improvement across IPS Grow services.
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Collaborate with the Data Manager to ensure data accuracy and integrity, leveraging insights to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
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Continuously refine practice and skill by engaging with IPS experts and other stakeholders in the UK and internationally to bring the best and most up-to-date understanding of “what works” to programme delivery.
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Influence the strategy by working with the senior team to shape our strategy and roadmap for future projects.
About you
Skills and competencies
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Data driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
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Problem-solving: Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
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Relationship management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Organisational skills: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and requests, create project plans, and meet deadlines.
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Leadership: Delivery of performance expectations and supporting the team to translate research into effective on the ground practice.
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Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing project needs and work effectively in a dynamic environment and changing system with multiple stakeholders.
Experience
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Proven track record in managing quality systems and compliance within a complex organisation
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Experience in developing and delivering training programs related to quality assurance and compliance
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Experience delivering against project plans, timelines and deliverables that are results focused
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Experience of implementing quality improvement in an IPS or employability context would be advantageous though is not essential
Working at Social Finance
The fixed salary for this position is £56,500 per annum. Working for a mission driven organisation is more than just what we pay though, it’s about our culture, our approach and what else we offer.
About Social Finance
We are an ambitious not for profit organisation that partners with governments, service providers, the voluntary sector and the financial community. Together, we find better ways of tackling social problems in the UK and globally.
Since we started in 2007, Social Finance has helped to pioneer a series of programmes to improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs. Our innovations, including the social impact bond model, have mobilised more than £500 million globally. We have sister organisations in the US, Israel, the Netherlands and India and a network of partners across the world.
What we do
Our unique method combines financial analysis, data science, service design, and social issues research.
We focus this expertise on understanding the needs of service users and working with communities to create new responses to challenging social problems.
We develop models, products and services that are pragmatic and have the scope to drive systemic change to improve people’s lives. In the UK, we focus on issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health, learning difficulties, loneliness and vulnerable children on the edge of the care system. We also look to improve equity for marginalised communities in social services. Internationally, we design outcomes-based models for issues such as maternal and neonatal health, education and employment.
Our Values
Everyone at Social Finance believes that change for communities is possible. To help us achieve it, we have three core values that guide everything we do. We are curious, empathetic and pioneering.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. We are an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options.
How to apply
Social Finance are using Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied is focused on using behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process. You will be asked to respond to four situational based questions which will allow you to express your ability.
Your answer to each question will be viewed in isolation. Please therefore ensure there is enough detail in that single response, without any references to your other responses
Closing date for applications: Monday 28th October 2024 at 9am
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30-minute Zoom interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th November
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Face to face interviews will take place Thursday 21st November at our Social Finance office in London.
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Should you require any reasonable adjustments to allow you to attend, please highlight this when you are invited.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration for its own estate. For this reason CCT has been contracted to deliver a programme of work for Historic Chapels Trust (HCT). HCT owns and cares for 20 of the most significant Nonconformist and Catholic chapels no longer in regular use by their congregations, all listed at Grade I and Grade II*. Key to the project is management of the assets, funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) through their Cultural Assets Fund (CAF).
As a member of CCT’s national Conservation team you will be the main point of contact for all chapel maintenance related issues, liaising closely with contractors, local groups and volunteers. Alongside the Conservation Projects Manager for Chapels you will deliver the maintenance programme, including regulatory and legal compliance, as well as deal with utilities and insurance of chapels. 10 of the chapels are in our North region, 6 in our West region and 4 are in our South East region.
You will have previous experience in the field of historic buildings maintenance, repair or property management. You will be an effective communicator, be able to plan and deliver your own workload and also work as part of a team. As you’ll be working at chapels throughout England it is essential you have a full driving licence.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on 4th November 2024
The interviews will take place in London on 15th November 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea's Global Programmes advances Battersea’s ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. Our department supports the professional development of employees and volunteers in rescues and rehoming organisations, as well as provides strategic funding and support to organisations and researchers within the animal welfare sector.
The Lead of Grants and Programmes plays an integral role within the team to deliver impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Lead will manage the team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact.
The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years, it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making, and other forms of programming will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad.
This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, impact measurement, good grant making practice and implementing strategic programmes.
The successful postholder should be comfortable empowering others, taking a coaching approach to team management and in supporting the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of a team. They should also be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 10th November 2024
Interview date(s): 14th-15th November 2024 (1st round); 20th-21st November 2024 (2nd round)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be part of the vision; be part of the RIBA.
The RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.
Salary: £32,000 plus £4,000 performance related bonus per annum, based upon experience and location
Location: London/Hybrid working
Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time permanent contract
Corporate Partnerships
The RIBA Corporate Partnerships team is a new team that has been specifically created to innovate, attract, grow and deliver long-term, sustainable sponsorship revenue streams for RIBA, across a range of events, such as awards, conferences, talks, exhibitions and bespoke projects.
This is an exciting time for this team and RIBA. We are building a new future with mix of existing corporate partnerships and developing new business opportunities with sector leading brands.
About the Role
The Corporate Partnerships Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of all corporate partnership contracts and activities, effectively and efficiently, to maximise the benefit of both the corporate partner and the RIBA.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role focuses on the management of corporate partner relationships, working innovatively with colleagues across the RIBA, to ensure a high level of income retention, growth and sales with existing partners.
This role includes key involvement in significant RIBA projects and events, such as the RIBA Stirling Prize; the RIBA Royal Gold Medal; RIBA Regional and National Awards; professional business and CPD events, seminars and roundtables; and a number of public talks and exhibitions at RIBA’s London headquarters and RIBA North in Liverpool’s Waterfront.
You will be required to
- Provide support to a varied portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring that they are stewarded effectively to strengthen their relationship with the RIBA, and so support long-term income growth for the RIBA
- Play a role in the renewals sales process including collaborating with the Head of Corporate Partnerships on new ideas and proposals
- Provide first point of contact and dedicated account management for corporate partners dealing with any queries or new requirements that may arise
- Work with RIBA member-facing teams to ensure corporate partners’ requirements are successfully delivered, in line with contracted objectives and goals
- Attend client meetings and internal stakeholder and management meetings as the representative of the Corporate Partnerships team
- Responsible for the administration of all corporate partner income and ensure that all payments are recorded and accounted correctly and as per the contracted terms
- Maintain appropriate systems for the management and reconciliation of the Corporate Partnerships budget
- Provide comprehensive and timely reports summarising corporate partnership activities against set objectives and goals
- Develop a close working relationship with colleagues across the RIBA, with the focus on raising the profile of our corporate partners and the value they bring to the RIBA
- Manage, motivate and lead staff, nurturing learning and development, to ensure that they continue to advance their skills and knowledge
What are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years’ experience in a membership, media or an events organisation or charity. We are looking for an innovative individual with:
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational skills and written and verbal communication.
- A strong work ethic
- An ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
- A knowledge of the architecture and construction industry would be an asset, though not essential.
- Proficient in all MS Office applications
Why Join us?
Our Benefits:
The RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits click here (For LinkedIn) please visit our website.
If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Please note that we will only consider applications received directly through our company website.
Closing date: Monday, 14th October 2024
Interview date: w/c 21st October 2024
Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch. We may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.
Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Registered Charity No. 210566
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for Conservation is a grassroots charity using pioneering approaches to inspire and empower young people from diverse backgrounds, between the ages of 12 and 24, to become the next generation of environmental leaders. We're looking to appoint a Senior Programmes Manager - North West (Maternity cover) to help us shape and manage our programmes for young people nationally and lead our work in the North West.
Key terms
Start date: as soon as possible
Starting salary: £36,749.45 - £40,773.98 depending on location and experience
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months, with possibility to extend this if needed
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Evening and weekend work: Regular evening and weekend work, including residential work, will be required. Time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken for overtime worked.
Location: Remote or Manchester/London/Bristol (hybrid) - to be agreed with the successful candidate
Travel: Regular travel to Manchester and the North West of England will be required where this is not the jobholder’s usual place of work, as well as occasional national travel for meetings
About the role
This opportunity comes at a unique and exciting time in the evolution of our charity, as we look at how we continue to grow our work sustainably and deepen the connections between our youth and land-based work streams.
As Senior Programme Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape our work nationally as well as lead our programmes in the North West of England, enabling us to grow our reach, deepen our impact and ultimately deliver our mission. Your work will ensure that across our programmes we offer young people meaningful and impactful opportunities to take action for people and the planet and have a voice in shaping the future of our landscapes.
You will work closely with and report to the Head of Impact and Programme Operations. You will also line manage the other regional Programme Managers and a team of two Programme Coordinators in the North West, and will collaborate with the Land-Based Projects and Policy Lead and the Land-based Project Coordinator at the intersection of our youth programmes and land-based work.
With support from your manager and in consultation with the other regional Programme Managers, you will translate our annual programme strategy into a robust cross-regional implementation plan covering both programme design and operations and make tangible improvements to enhance efficiency and impact across our regions. You will also be responsible for ensuring that our programmes are delivered as planned, to a high standard in line with best practice and cohesively across regions, and that regional objectives and targets in the North West are achieved.
The ideal candidate will be a highly capable and experienced project/programmes manager and team leader with a proven track record of motivating and supporting others to achieve the best possible outcomes for your team and your programmes.
Key responsibilities
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Lead Action for Conservation’s work in the North West, ensuring that regional targets and objectives are achieved and supporting the expansion of our programmes and projects in line with our organisational strategy.
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Support the cross-regional planning and management of our programmes to ensure that programmes are delivered on time and to budget, to a high standard and cohesively across regions.
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Line manage the other regional Programme Manager and the North West Programme Coordinators, providing leadership, guidance and support as needed.
For a full job description and person specification please see the Recruitment Pack.
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a young, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Working with young people is always rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring, and you’ll get to experience first-hand the positive impact that your work has. We work hard whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance and spend lots of time outdoors. In 2023, we were recognised by Escape the City as one of the top progressive places to work from over 13,000 nominations, after a rigorous assessment across six criteria, including Mission, Impact, People, Planet and Innovation.
Some of the benefits of working at Action for Conservation include:
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, plus one additional day for each year served up to a maximum of 30 days
- Up to 5 days of professional development leave and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year
- A workplace pension with 3% employer contributions
- Access to flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Regular team and organisational away days in the great outdoors
- Joining a growing organisation with the possibility to progress within the team as opportunities arise
- A robust training package and a bespoke development plan to support your progression and career aims
- Opportunities to share your voice and shape the direction of our work, ensuring that our content is relevant and reflective of your interests and the issues facing your community
- Seeing the impact of what you do, as you transform young people's lives
Our commitment to diversity
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. Currently, the environmental sector is the second least diverse in the UK, with just 4.8% of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds. If the environmental movement is to succeed in creating a greener future that supports society as a whole, we need diverse voices at the heart of our programmes. We therefore encourage people from demographics that are currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply.
Guaranteed interview scheme
We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability or long-term health conditions. We will offer an interview to any candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability who opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when applying and who meet the essential criteria for this role.
How to apply
The deadline for applications is Sunday 27 October 2024 at midnight. Please click on 'Apply' to complete the online application form.
First interviews will be held remotely in the week commencing 04 November. Second interviews will be held in the week commencing 11 November.
If you would like further information, support with access requirements, such as an adjustment to the application or interview process, or an informal chat, please contact us by email.
Building the next generation of nature conservationists
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. In the UK, IRW has a partner whose main role is to raise funds, raise awareness, carry out advocacy and support domestic programmes: this partner is called Islamic Relief UK (IRUK).
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘Digital Partnerships Coordinator’ on a full time, permanent basis, to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.
The purpose of the role is to maintain existing and develop new partnerships with social media influencers, and digital publishers, to broaden the reach of Islamic Relief UK’s messaging and campaigns, as part of Islamic Relief UK’s wider influencer programme.
To raise funds for Islamic Relief’s life-saving programmes by leveraging new and existing digital partnerships.
The successful candidate must have:
- Demonstrable experience of implementing digital engagement and social media campaigns to garner support for a cause
- Understanding of the major technology-driven changes and trends affecting the online media and advertising industries
- Experience of creating convincing proposals, pitch documents and/or presentations to attract new partnerships or sponsorships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Managing influencer marketing campaigns and/or campaigns with digital/social media publishers
- Recruiting high profile individuals and/or social media influencers to support marketing campaigns
- Developing digital content geared towards the British Muslim community
- Experience in live video production, and utilising live video to deliver engagement and communicate interesting and/or urgent messages to supporters and would be supporters
- Relationship and stakeholder management
- Negotiating and influencing, both internally and externally
- Understanding of charity/third sector marketing
- Be able to deliver presentations and sell new ideas at board level.
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
Brixton House is an award-winning modern arts venue in the heart of Brixton. An inspired vision to build a cultural hub centred on the legacy of the former Ovalhouse Theatre, our new multi-arts venue, with a particular focus on theatre, tells stories from underheard voices and communities that represent our home in the heart of Brixton.
Our arts programme reflects the rich and authentic storytelling of local and international diverse communities and champions innovative and creative entrepreneurial perspectives.
Our mission is to empower our undervalued, unheard, and excluded communities through our creative and cultural spaces.
We live by our values, and they are at the core of everything we do:
Enterprising
We are a strong creative enterprise providing security and stability for creative freedom to be realised.
Welcoming
We will remain connected to our communities and treat everyone with kindness and respect; Brixton House is their home from home
Nurturing
We foster a caring and compassionate environment that inspires to be and give their best.
Radical
We encourage people to be authentic, affirm their rights, be critical, bold, resolute and determined.
Celebratory
We embody a spirit of hope.
Collaborative
We will establish an integrated hub of creative spaces, performances, training, business ventures, and jobs for the local community and beyond.
We here at Brixton House believe in the power of stories and how it can transform and enrich our lives through the magic of theatre.
Our aim is to encourage children, young people, young adults, adults, our elders, families, artists, and communities to engage, create, learn, experiment, play and be the future storytellers.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Brixton House is looking for an experienced, committed and highly organised Fundraising Manager. The post holder will have a central role in working with the Head of Development to secure grants from mainly trusts and foundations but will also work across other Departments to steward relationships with individual donors, support innovative digital fundraising campaigns, and assist in the delivery of targeted fundraising events.
The Development team is responsible for achieving a minimum voluntary income fundraising target of £300k, increasing over the next 2 years to £550k. Achieving these targets is central to Brixton House realising the creative ambition of our productions and performances, and to delivering our creative engagement programme in the wider community, with a particular focus on the London Borough of Lambeth.
The Fundraising Manager will report to the Head of Development and work collaboratively with colleagues and internal stakeholders across Departments to ensure there is a good fit between fundraising prospects and our programmes, and that our fundraising outputs are aligned with the vision, mission, and values of Brixton House.
This job would be ideal for applicants with successful fundraising experience looking to progress their fundraising careers by stepping up into a fundraising manager role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Income Generation
- Working with the Head of Development to implement the Income Generation Strategy to diversify our funding, including developing and managing a pipeline of Trusts & Foundations, competitor analysis and prospect development to achieve ambitious fundraising targets.
- Drafting and completing high quality funding applications and compelling funding proposals, including strong narrative storytelling, detailed budgets and comprehensive spending plans.
- Managing relationships with grant makers, writing grant reports, ensuring that deadlines are met and that the work accurately reflects our commitment to the grant makers requirements.
- Ongoing donor relationship management, acknowledging contributions, providing written updates on projects, programme delivery, and effective stewardship to encourage repeat giving.
- Managing and responding to supporter enquiries promptly, providing them with the best experience possible to maximise fundraising opportunities, and maintaining excellent up-to-date and timely records of all fundraising activities.
- Ensuring that all fundraising activity and donor stewardship and engagement is compliant with the Fundraising Regulators Code of Practice.
- Working closely with colleagues in other Departments to gather case studies and insights which demonstrate the impact of our work.
- Working collaboratively with the Head of Development and colleagues in Productions and Programming, Creative Engagement, and Marketing and Communications to actively support opportunities for income generation including corporate funding, individual giving, partnerships, trading activities, sponsorship, contracts and community fundraising.
Data & Impact Reporting
- Extract and interpret data from our CRM system Spektrix, and other external data sources to gather and process information which strengthens the case for support, and which enhances the quality of funding applications and funding reports.
- Working closely with colleagues in other Departments to ensure our CRM system and processes collect the accurate data required to meet funder requirements.
- Working closely with colleagues in other Departments to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of funded projects, and other activities which enhance the content and quality of reports for funders, trustees, and other key stakeholders.
- Analysing and presenting data and key findings to internal and external stakeholders through clear, concise and high quality reports and presentations.
General Requirements
- Provide assistance and support to the Head of Development to ensure that fundraising targets are achieved, and the objectives of the Income Generation Strategy are fully met.
- Ensure full compliance with organisational Policies and Procedures including but not limited to, Financial Procedures, Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Data Protection.
- Help to maintain a positive working environment, delivering high quality customer service, keeping the vision, mission, and values of Brixton House at the heart of everything you do.
- Contribute to team meetings, develop and share best practice, and work collaboratively across the organization to build good working relationships, and provide ad-hoc support to other Departmental teams and members of staff where necessary.
- Take responsibility for your own self-development, identifying learning opportunities, and be willing to attend relevant training to help you grow in the role.
- Carry out any other duties commensurate with the post, and as agreed with the Head of Development, in a manner which actively supports and promotes the fundraising aims and objectives of Brixton House.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
The post holder should be able to demonstrate that they have skills and experience in the following areas:
Knowledge & Experience
- Proven experience of working for a charity and a clear understanding of the processes involved in securing funding through grants and donations and achieving fundraising targets.
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful grant applications and funding proposals.
- Experience of identifying sources of funding and working with colleagues to match funding opportunities to organizational projects and programmes.
- Strong understanding of the funding landscape and trends in the charity sector.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with data collection and analysis to support the development of funding applications and reports.
- A high level of computer literacy, and experience of using a range of IT applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in using databases and CRM systems.
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising narratives.
- Analytical skills alongside the ability to process and transform information and data into clear and impactful summaries, reports and presentations.
- Strong research skills with the ability to identify funding prospects which lead to viable funding opportunities.
- High level of numeracy and budgeting skills alongside problem-solving skills to ensure budgets achieve fundraising targets which meet the needs of the organization.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to remain calm in a fast moving environment and efficiently manage your own workload.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and steward effective relationships with funders, customers, and other key stakeholders.
Personal Qualities
- Proactive, self-motivated, with a ‘can do’ attitude, and comfortable with working to achieve key objectives within a performance management framework.
- Detail-oriented and committed to achieving a high level of accuracy and quality in your day to day work.
- A team player, able to develop and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with colleagues.
- Willingness to work flexibly in response to funding opportunities and to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to the vision mission and values of Brixton House.
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working for an arts based charity in a community setting, especially in the area of productions, programming, and creative engagement.
- Track record of fundraising for an arts based charity and awareness of the fundraising landscape for arts and culture organizations.
- Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for which TOIL can be taken.
Brixton House is committed to actively celebrating the wealth of diversity in our society on our staff team. We are actively engaged in representation, inclusion, and anti-racism planning. Our organisation is pursuing evolving structures to promote more collaboration and an inclusive venue, attracting a proudly diverse pool of talented people from the global majority. We value enriching our artists, community and workforce with multiple perspectives and therefore encourage applicants from all intersections of our society.
We value the equality of opportunity and will be inspired by applicants from candidates currently underrepresented across the arts workforce, particularly anyone who understands the experiences of discrimination or racism. We strive to treat all job applications equally, and we may use positive action, in cases where candidates are equally qualified.
REVIEW ARRANGEMENTS
This job description cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the role will change, without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised, and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.
How to Apply
Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Wednesday, the 23rd October 2024 at 12 pm midday.
During the application process, we will ask you to:
1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).
Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please email them
PLEASE NOTE
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.
Basic Terms & Conditions
Place of work will be Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL.
Benefits
Brixton House operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme. The company will contribute up to 4% if matched by the employee. 22 days holiday per year pro rata, rising by one day per year up to a maximum of 25, in addition to public and bank holidays and TOIL.
Brixton House also offers all employees access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
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A rare opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer to join Vibrance. Due to the retirement of our current Chief Executive, we have an exciting opportunity for a new CEO, as we approach our 35th anniversary year and continue our mission to provide high quality, sustainable and viable person-centred services.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with a disability in London and Essex. We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive and pioneering. Vibrance is proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.
You will join us full-time, on a competitive salary of between £100,000 - £120,000. Flexible working, with the expectation for you to travel regularly to our services and attend regular meetings at our head office in Bethnal Green.
Skills and experience of our ideal Chief Executive Officer:
• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, preferably at CEO level, within the non-profit and/or Health and Social Care sectors.
• Experience and involvement in successful capital campaigns and major fundraising initiatives.
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees.
• A track record of organisational growth and development, with a focus on sustainability and impact.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as those of CQC.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to develop long-term goals, vision, and strategy for the organisation, aligning all activities toward achieving these objectives.
• Performance management: Ability to set performance targets, monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Sector expertise: In-depth understanding of the sector in which Vibrance operates, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Personal qualities:
• Visionary leadership: Ability to inspire and guide the organisation and all who work there toward growth and innovation, while remaining committed to its core mission and values, and to get the best out of a team of diverse and talented individuals.
• Passion and commitment: A passion for supporting people with disabilities and a deep commitment to making a difference.
• Empathy: Ability to understand the aspirations, needs and motivations of both those we support and work with us.
• Persuasiveness and effective communication: Ability to persuade and motivate stakeholders, including employees, Board members, donors, and external partners, and to convey complex ideas persuasively and clearly orally and in writing.
• Emotional intelligence: Ability to understand and manage own emotions, as well as those of others, and to foster strong relationships and a positive organisational culture.
• Dealing with conflict: Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts within the organisation effectively, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Adaptability and resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges while remaining focused on long-term goals, and to remain focused, motivated, and effective in the face of adversity or setbacks.
• Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability in all actions and decisions in line with our core values.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Simply Health Optimise Health Plan
• Membership of the SHPS Direct DC pension scheme
• Mindful Employer Employee Assistance Programme (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options
• Learning & Development
• Long Service Awards
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £35,550 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Home-based within Burford or Rolleston area with travel to our Blue Cross sites
Closing date: 24 October 2024
Interview date: 4 & 5 November 2024
Second interviews: 13 November 2024
Are you passionate about horse welfare and ready to lead a team dedicated to improving the lives of horses across the UK? We are seeking a Rehoming Operations Manager – Horse Care & Welfare Specialist to join our mission at Blue Cross, driving the development of our essential horse services within our integrated rehoming network.
More about the role
As a Rehoming Operations Manager, you will provide direct line management and leadership to our Centre Managers, fostering a culture of performance improvement, development, and empowerment. Your hands-on approach will ensure that quality and standards of pet care are upheld across both on-site and off-site services through regular site visits and data assessment. By identifying potential issues and implementing effective solutions, you’ll drive the highest standards of care for our horses.
In this dynamic role, you’ll drive continuous improvement in the throughput and turnaround of horses in our centres while maximising service quality and efficiency. You will facilitate the development of horse-centred care and exceptional customer service, working collaboratively with other Rehoming Operations Managers to enhance our foster and home-to-home services. Your innovative mindset will be crucial in implementing exciting new rehoming opportunities that align with our strategic goals.
This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As the role involves frequent travel, candidates must live within a one-hour commute of either our Burford or Rolleston-on-Dove sites, and be able to travel to other sites as needed.
If you're excited to learn more about this role, take a look at the attached job description and addendum! The addendum highlights the additional duties and experience required for the Operations Manager role which has the specific focus on Horse Care & Welfare Specialist responsibilities part of the role.
About you
We’re looking for a dynamic, innovative leader who’s as passionate about driving results as they are about animal welfare. You’ll have a sharp business mind and exceptional interpersonal skills, making you adept at connecting with team members at all levels. As a natural leader, you’ll inspire and guide a diverse team across multiple locations, empowering them to reach their full potential through effective coaching and management.
Your ability to drive performance improvements will be second nature, and you’ll know how to address challenges head-on, ensuring swift and positive outcomes. With strong analytical skills, you’ll approach problems with a clear, methodical mindset, delivering tangible improvements in both operations and team performance.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Significant and varied experience of practical horse management
- Horse management / welfare qualifications (BHS stages 4 / Pony club A test / Degree or relevant equivalent experience)
- Significant experience in leading and coaching small and large teams
- Significant operational leadership experience gained in an animal welfare or care environment
- Proven experience in leading teams to drive performance improvements and service development
- Demonstrable experience of leading teams to deliver high standards of customer experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence teams at all levels
- Current full manual driving licence
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
Although not essential, it would be great if you also had:
- Media experience and public speaking skills
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 24 October 2024. Our recruitment process will consist of two parts with a competency-based interview on either 4th or 5th November. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a second stage assessment centre approach on 13th November 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department/Team: Development
Responsible to: Head of Individual Giving
Contract: Permanent
Location: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)
Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Salary: £35,000
Direct reports: Individual Giving Officer
Role Summary
The role will support the Development team to successfully raise over £3.5 million annually through fundraising, in addition to a concurrent £19.25m capital campaign. The successful candidate will efficiently manage the day to day running of The Old Vic’s individual giving scheme, reporting to the Head of Individual Giving and working with the Individual Giving Officer to implement and carry out a yearly strategic plan to retain and increase support across all levels of Membership and wider areas of giving.
Areas of responsibility
Individual Giving
- Contribute to developing a strategic plan for individual giving including Membership, small to medium sized donations across all giving channels.
- Assume responsibility for The Old Vic’s philanthropic individual giving Membership scheme, OV Together.
- Retain and increase support by delivering excellent stewardship, including delivery of benefits and events, and communication with donors.
- Generate and convert new donor prospects in order to meet and exceed agreed annual individual giving targets of c. £1.25 million to contribute to the overall Development team target.
- Line manage the Individual Giving Officer, monitoring key performance indicators and objectives to ensure that targets are met.
Administration
- Oversee lists and draft communications going out to individual supporters including season announcements, updates and invitations and segmenting mailing lists when necessary.
- Oversee ticket bookings and catering reservations for supporters and to innovate time-saving new processes for automating bookings and reservations.
- Ensure Membership collateral is regularly updated to deadlines.
- Ensure database records are updated with donations, research notes, Memberships and event attendance.
- Monitor progress against targets, ensuring fundraising costs stay within budgeted expenditure and Gift Aid restrictions.
- Devise and with input from the Events team maintain a system for accurately logging and tracking costs incurred for delivering Membership benefits in line with HMRC and Gift Aid guidelines.
- Ensure that all data complies with procedures for data integrity (e.g. Gift Aid, GDPR and PCI compliance).
- Oversee the processing of monthly and annual Direct Debits by the Individual Giving Officer.
- Support the administration of the American Associates of The Old Vic membership.
Prospecting and New Support
- Identify new routes, channels and audiences to promote other ways of giving amongst existing Old Vic contacts, our database and new prospects.
- Innovate and implement new fundraising projects, such as Tap to Donate scheme, and creating supporting documents (e.g. case for support and rebrand of membership scheme).
- Use data analysis to track Membership trends and prospecting, with support from the Individual Giving Officer, to inform strategy and cultivation efforts for upgrading and recruitment.
- Identify opportunities to further develop relationships with our existing supporters (e.g. cross-sell) and feeding this into strategic plans for Individual Giving.
- Support the Senior Development Operations Manager on the maintenance of a team-wide prospect tracking system and help monitor the solicitation process.
General
- To ensure The Old Vic’s programmes, website and social media are regularly updated with Development information and liaise with Marketing as appropriate in achieving these tasks.
- Contribute proactively to Development team activities.
- Undertake training deemed necessary by the Development Director.
- Carry out any other duties as requested by the Development Director.
- Comply with The Old Vic’s Equal Opportunities, Sustainability and Health & Safety and Staff Handbook policies at all times.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.
Person Specification
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of successfully managing an individual giving scheme
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work independently and with initiative
- Confident dealing with a range of stakeholders and diverse relationship management
- Excellent, and demonstrable, administration skills including with regards to financial record keeping and fundraised income
- A friendly and professional attitude, able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Gift Aid
- Outstanding administration and organisation skills
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, and pivot when time-sensitive tasks arise
- A collaborative approach to working in a small, busy team
- Robust knowledge of CRM / fundraising databases (Tessitura is an advantage)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting and varied post as Deputy Director of Global Relationships within our Global Relationships Team, whose role will be to support our vision to equip the Methodist Church in Britain to be a growing, evangelistic, inclusive, justice-seeking and globally connected Church for the 21st century. This might suit someone seeking to move into a director level role.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and professional leader within the Global Relationships (GR) team, part of the Mission Team as it fulfils its strategy in response to Our Calling and a Methodist Way of Life.
In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- Providing leadership for the development and delivery of our People to People programmes.
- Leading the delivery and engagement with Partner Church leaders at the Methodist Conference and Pre-conference Consultations.
- Engaging with global partners in developing the work of global topic network consultations.
- Leading on telling the story of our global connections across a variety of media to develop awareness and excitement for global aspects of mission in the 21st Century.
- Working closely with the Director of Global Relationships in the innovation of new programmes, representing Global Relationships within the church and with partners, and deputising for the Director as required.
About You
You will need to have the following:
- Graduate qualification in theology, missiology or equivalent, together with relevant experience
- Excellent understanding of the global mission context in the 21st Century
- Proven ability to work cross culturally and to relate to persons within different globally based organisations
- A leader skilled in collaborative working
- Confident and fluent presenter to a wide range of audiences
It is a requirement that applicants have the right to work in the UK.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.
For an informal discussion about this role please see our website for contact details.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please see our website for contact details for the HR team.
Closing Date: Monday, 4 November 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2024 in London
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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