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Having launched our new organisation-wide CRM, Salesforce, we now enter a phase of embedding and optimisation. This is a hugely significant and transformative time that provides the opportunity to grow the way we engage with our supporters.
As Database Assistant you will play a crucial role in helping us reach our fundraising targets and delivered excellent supporter experience through your support of the charity’s CRM system, Salesforce. You will have experience or a theoretical understanding of working with data and a CRM system. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, has an excellent eye for detail, enjoys balancing multiple priorities, and most importantly, loves working with colleagues to deliver exceptional supporter experience and continuous improvements. You will have the ability to shape vital processes within a rapidly growing organisation that is putting data at the centre of its operations.
This role will be known internally as *Database Executive.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Provide 1st Line support for requests received into the team’s ticketing system, triaging all incoming tickets and either resolving, providing self-help guides, or escalating as appropriate.
· Analyse support tickets to identify recurring themes which may suggest changes to Salesforce are required, additional training is necessary, or changes to processes are required.
· Act as our document custodian, ensuring our documentation is always up-to-date and relevant for its purpose and checking in with document owners when a review is needed.
· Create new documents such as ‘How To’ guides to a high standard which are straightforward using non-technical language.
· Establish relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and help them resolve data issues and requests.
· Assist the Database Manager, and Database Officers in improving business processes for the successful and efficient management of supporter data.
· Work with the Database Officers to perform simple ad-hoc imports of data into Salesforce that cannot be processed by automated means.
· Import data using our tool Clarity Data Transform (CDT) and to see errors through to completion by either resolving the problem or escalating where appropriate.
· Support the Database Officers in delivering an ongoing training programme to all employees.
· Other data management tasks from time to time as identified by the Database Manager
What we are looking for:
· Experience of working with data sets, either in a CRM system or Excel-based system.
· Proven ability to work to a high standard and with an excellent eye for detail.
· Experience of providing customer service to customers or users of a system
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· The ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people in a supportive and easy to understand way.
· Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP’s).
· A creative, positive, and proactive approach to problem-solving
· Good self-awareness with a willingness to learn new skills.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £24,500 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 10th November 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 18th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of the Direct Marketing Executive is a varied one. Working with different teams & suppliers, you will be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns online, offline and across a range of media channels. The acquisition programme is an evolving one and there is change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas at a fast pace.
As well as running day-to-day activity on your own campaigns, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the wider acquisition team by ensuring data and supporter engagement processes are running smoothly across campaigns. Alongside this, they will ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice is top of the agenda.
Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we are looking for someone with the desire and self-motivation to learn and develop, and the drive and passion to change the future for those affected by dementia. The successful candidate will be able to show this, be collaborative and enthusiastic, want to learn and develop, and be keen to get involved with the activities of the team right away.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Campaign Management
· Support with planning and delivery of a wide range of supporter engagement and fundraising activities including digital marketing and face-to-face fundraising.
· Support with the creation of content copywriting for digital adverts.
· Work with others in the team to conduct mystery shopping, shadowing and call listening to measure fundraising quality and ensure compliance.
· Liaise with designers, printers, mailing houses, agencies, and fulfilment houses.
· Support the day-to-day management of fundraising agencies and suppliers, ensuring relationships are effective and productive.
· Assist in the production and delivery of motivating fundraiser training.
· Support in recommendations for change and refinement across the direct marketing programme.
Finance & Reporting
· Daily campaign tracking and reporting
· Administer the recording, reconciliation, and processing of invoices to be paid from acquisition Direct Marketing nominal codes.
Other duties
· Tracking and evaluating competitor and industry trends, collaborating with the other Direct Marketing Executive to provide recommendations to the wider team for potential improvements and testing opportunities.
· Keep up to date on the latest developments within the sector relating to best practice in fundraising.
· Proof-read direct marketing materials and collateral.
· Regularly attend, support, and contribute to meetings and events.
· Ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice.
· Keep up to date with dementia news, research developments and the work of ARUK and consider the impact on campaigns.
· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Senior Direct Marketing Officer in line with the responsibilities of the post.
What we are looking for:
· Experience of using Microsoft packages; particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
· Proof reading
· Administrative experience.
· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
· Willingness to collaborate and work closely with other departments and external suppliers.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels.
· Strong team player and self-motivator.
· Strong focus on results and continuous improvement.
· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £23,500 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 10th November 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 18th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The IT Manager will lead and maintain the continuous development of the current ICT infrastructure; integrating and managing software systems, databases, and productivity/collaboration tools. They will also be responsible for ensuring the adequacy of the National Offices IT infrastructure and development of that infrastructure with the National Office users.
The IT Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the ICT budget is complied with and maintained and will be responsible for resolving any under/overspends within the ICT budget.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our website 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 12th November 2024, location TBC. 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.
Our diocese has exciting plans for an ambitious growth programme to extend our ministry in local communities. We are looking to appoint a Project Manager to drive this forward.
- Can you lead the regular project reporting, evaluation and financial planning of these exciting projects?
- Do you have skills in communication, stakeholder engagement and project monitoring?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Growth is a priority for our diocese and the successful Project Manager will work with our churches, Ministry Areas and Bishop's & Diocesan Office teams.
For more information or an informal chat – please contact Isabel Thompson (Diocesan Secretary)
Application form and full profile available on our Website
Closing date – Monday 25th November at 9am
Interviews - Friday 6th December at the Diocesan Office, 64 Caerau Road, Newport
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The Young Roots Casework Service aims to improve the life chances of young refugees and asylum seekers and to support them to reach their potential by accessing their rights and entitlements
To Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV alongside a personal statement by the closing date outlining how you would be a great fit for the role.
Your personal statement should be no more than 800 words, answering the following questions:
1. What is your motivation for working with Young Roots?
2. What is your motivation for applying for this role specifically?
3. What skills and experience would you bring that will enable you to be successful in this role? Please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and provide examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
You may submit your personal statement in writing, or via video.
To work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SENIOR POLICY ADVOCACY AND PROGRAMMES ADVISOR
Salary: £39,330 per annum
Reports to: Programme and Policy Manager (International Cancer Prevention Programme)
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to Compressed Hours or 4 days part-time)
Closing date: Wednesday 30 October 2024, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We are looking for a Senior Policy Advocacy and Programmes Advisor to join our team. We need you to play a key role in the delivery and development of CRUK's International Cancer Prevention (ICP) programme through the design and delivery of policy research, advocacy and capacity building programmes in low-and-middle income countries, and related policy initiatives for the assigned cancer prevention area. This post has a current focus on Cervical Cancer prevention, though this may evolve over time.
What will I be doing?
With support, designing and deliver policy research, advocacy and capacity building programmes with partners in low-and-middle income countries from project scoping through to monitoring and evaluation. This may include grants, partnerships and commissioned research.
Ensuring effective management of current portfolio of Cervical Cancer Prevention grants, including appropriate reporting, monitoring, evaluation and learning
Supporting current partners to develop their policy research and advocacy work and contribute to capacity building as required
Leading day-to-day co-ordination of the Cervical Cancer Action for Elimination (CCAE) civil society network, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, including delivery of online events and initiatives
Working with internal and external partners to influence sub-national/national/regional/global policy
Identifying relevant actors that CRUK could support with funding and/or partnership to advance cancer control in LMICs
Developing expertise in relevant cancer prevention area(s), including knowledge of relevant WHO, global, regional and national strategies and frameworks
Keeping up to date with global policy and advocacy developments and the wider global health and international development sectors
Producing engaging communications for a range of audiences, including summaries of research outputs, blogs, briefings and case studies
Contributing to the work of CRUKs Global team and Policy Department e.g. through annual operational planning, budget formulation and other management and reporting processes
Representing CRUK and the ICP Programme to a range of internal and external stakeholders and events.
What skills are you looking for?
Proven ability to identify and solve a range of problems with minimal guidance
Experience of managing own workload and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
Proven ability to develop and build durable and effective partnerships
Excellent writing skills with an ability to produce high quality reports
Proven ability to lead on the day-to-day management of projects, including providing technical input in the design and planning stage
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders
Strong analytical and research skills
Proven ability to contribute to the development of team strategy
Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
Demonstrable interest in global health.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Pathway’s Communications Manager role is pivotal to successfully delivering our mission: To improve health and healthcare provision for people experiencing homelessness, and other marginalised groups. The successful candidate will work across Pathway and with our partners to champion the needs of inclusion health populations, promote our evidence-based policy work, demonstrate our impact, and support networks of professionals working in inclusion health.
Pathway supports hospital-based teams caring for people experiencing homelessness, manages the Faculty for Inclusion Health, a network of healthcare professions working to ensure the fundamental rights of marginalised people to be treated with dignity and compassion, supports the development of good practice, and influences policy.
We are focused on expanding our network of hospital-based teams, and stepping up our policy and campaigning work, making the case of the importance of healthcare provision for marginalised groups. The next year sees some planned high-profile events which will provide excellent opportunities for a charity comms professional looking to put their stamp on some important work. Our partnership with Crisis puts us in good stead for the future, and provides excellent opportunities for joint working.
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!
We're looking for an experienced High Value Proposition Manager - Curation & Experiences to join our fundraising team on a 24-month contract. You'll play a critical role in the Fundraising Growth programme: an internal change programme that will strengthen and scale fundraising capabilities across the National Trust so that we can create a step-change in our fundraising income - essential to delivering the Trust’s new 2035 strategy.
To achieve this goal, we need to change the way that we fundraise and the way that we think about fundraising at the National Trust. We know that there is an exciting opportunity for us to diversify our income by developing products and propositions for new audiences, deepening our relationships with existing audiences and ensuring our systems, processes and people capabilities are as good as they can for fundraising. By doing this we can better support our work to conserve nature, beauty and history. Ultimately, the more funds we can sustainably generate, the more positive impact we can have for people and for nature.
This is a particularly exciting time to join this part of the Fundraising family as the National Trust is preparing its organisational strategy for the next 10 years. This new strategy will require a refresh of existing propositions and provides a compelling platform to connect with new audiences by telling powerful stories about the exciting work and positive impact that can be achieved in next chapter in the National Trust.
Internally you'll be known as Fundraising Development Manager.
What it's like to work here
The Fundraising team is dynamic, ambitious and focused on making things happen; playing a vital role in enabling the National Trust to deliver its purpose. Our team sits within the Support and Revenue Directorate, which brings together our supporter-facing income streams from Membership to Fundraising through to our Commercial teams.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, and you will be expected to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
Please aware that this role will involve some travel to work with National Trust colleagues and visit our projects & properties across the UK.
What you'll be doing
You'll be working in a small team developing new Curation & Experiences propositions and proposals for our high-value audiences, made up of Corporations, Major Donors, Grant Makers and Trusts & Foundations. You'll be supporting the Head of Proposition Development and working with core fundraising teams to enable fundraisers to develop propositions themselves. You will ensure your propositions algin with broader National Trust strategy, working with senior leaders to understand funding opportunities relevant to donor motivations.
You'll work with the existing audience insight team to understand opportunities for compelling propositions that are accurate, impactful and inspiring. You'll engage with project, programme and finance teams to embed propositions development in ways of working. You'll provide coaching and training to colleagues within fundraising and beyond, to help create a community of practice for colleagues working on propositions across the National Trust.
Who we're looking for
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role. For this role, we're looking for someone who has:
- Ability to interpret project budgets and work with project and Finance teams to build together packages of work that respond to donor motivations and are sized to the funding opportunity.
- Creative and innovative product/propositions development experience – spotting opportunities and crafting strong narratives.
- Creative writing skills – skilled storyteller, ability to make a story compelling, contagious and inspire action; strong editorial, copy writing and proof-reading skill.
- Ability to interpret complex content into engaging content and effective calls to action.
- Experience of building relationships across organisational boundaries, demonstrating tact and negotiating sensitively.
- Ability to coach and provide training for fundraisers and other National Trust colleagues to build proposition development capabilities across National Trust.
- Experience of developing and moderating workshops with internal colleagues to build creative funding packages and propositions.
- Experience of the UK Charity Sector, and in-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising with a proven understanding of donor motivations and interest.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
This is a pivotal new role in our organisation which will focus on supporting our HR function, premises
management and internal governance administration.
We are looking for a friendly, pro-active individual with a practical approach, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work across teams. High literacy skills and a willingness to develop and improve systems are essential. It would particularly suit someone interested in growing their skills and experience of HR processes. This role will be based at our main office in Bristol and will require the post holder to be present at our office (rather than working from home)
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!
We're looking for an experienced Proposal Writer, High-Value Audiences to join our fundraising team on a 24-month contract. You will play a critical role in the Fundraising Growth programme: an internal change programme that will strengthen and scale fundraising capabilities across the National Trust so that we can create a step-change in our fundraising income - essential to delivering the Trust’s new 2035 strategy.
To achieve this goal, we need to change the way that we fundraise and the way that we think about fundraising at the National Trust. We know that there is an exciting opportunity for us to diversify our income by developing products and propositions for new audiences, deepening our relationships with existing audiences and ensuring our systems, processes and people capabilities are as good as they can for fundraising. By doing this we can better support our work to conserve nature, beauty and history. Ultimately, the more funds we can sustainably generate, the more positive impact we can have for people and for nature.
This is a particularly exciting time to join this part of the Fundraising family as the National Trust is preparing its organisational strategy for the next 10 years. This new strategy will require a refresh of existing propositions and provides a compelling platform to connect with new audiences by telling powerful stories about the exciting work and positive impact that can be achieved in next chapter in the National Trust.
Internally you'll be known as Fundraising Development Manager.
What it's like to work here
The Fundraising team is dynamic, ambitious and focused on making things happen; playing a vital role in enabling the National Trust to deliver its purpose. Our team sits within the Support and Revenue Directorate, which brings together our supporter-facing income streams from Membership to Fundraising through to our Commercial teams.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, and you’ll be expected to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
Please aware that this role will involve some travel to work with National Trust colleagues and visit our projects & properties across the UK.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be writing compelling and engaging text, which sets out a clear case for support for a broad range of projects for high-value audiences, made up of Corporations, Major Donors, Grant Makers and Trusts & Foundations. You'll produce creative and attractive proposals using photos, graphics and charts, refining large volumes of content into one persuasive document using judgement to decide the most powerful and tangible information for inclusion.
You’ll have a broad range of stakeholders across National Trust with whom you'll have to prepare clear, concise and compelling written material in support of fundraising projects. You will build and maintain strong communication with project development teams and fundraisers. Requiring you to engage with, and ask critical questions of, technical experts and senior leaders to develop proposal content.
You’ll be working in a proposition development team and will work closely with your team members on the development and authoring of propositions. You will be working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment where priorities can change according to adjustments in fundraising strategies. You will need to plan time efficiently to manage multiple requests and large-scale proposals.
Who we're looking for
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to convey information to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident way.
- Excellent grammatical and proofing skills.
- Experience of researching content for communications.
- Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively and to successfully manage competing deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to analyse, translate and present complex research and ideas into written form, in line with audience requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of fundraising and philanthropic motivations and of engaging with donors/prospects.
- Ability to use initiative to work independently but also to refer issues to others when appropriate.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
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!
Children's Rights Advocacy Worker
Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice is an umbrella service that manages a portfolio of Children's Rights and Advocacy contracts.
Barnardo's is commissioned locally to provide a visiting Children's Rights and Advocacy Service to children and young people being held at Barton Moss SCC. In addition, Barnardo's is commissioned by the MoJ to provide a service to the wider secure estate: all Secure Training Centres (STC's) and Young Offender Institutions (YOI's) across England and Wales.
Our service objective is to provide knowledge on Children's Rights, independent advice, support and advocacy services to children and young people in accordance with the aims and objectives of Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice (Secure Estate), the Children Act (1989, 2004), United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the National Advocacy Standards (DOH, 2002).
In addition, to work as part of a team to deliver an effective and efficient service which empowers children and young people detained within a secure setting to have a voice, access available services and entitlements. Also to ensure their rights are being met in relation to issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment.
Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2025 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2025.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
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Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, with big gardens and space for our residents to engage in music, art and even pottery workshops, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital. The RHN is a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.
We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to use our unique history to engage with our community and help the RHN fund more of the vital work we do.
Salary range: £42,000 per annum - Incremental reviews take place on an annual basis
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, fulltime
Location: Putney, Southwest London (1 day per week home working)
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement - 25 days plus bank holidays
- Flexibility to work from home 1 day per week
- Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
- Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
- Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union
- Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
- Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
- More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Summary of position and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
The Fundraising Department is a small and friendly team, responsible for raising funds for a variety of vital therapies and services for the patients and residents. Furthermore, through a variety of income streams, the team helps to fund capital projects, such as ward refurbishments and new facilities.
The post-holder will become a key part in the development and growth of the charity, maximising financial income and raising awareness of the RHN. Managing our Community Fundraising Executive, you will maximise existing relationships and opportunities through excellent supporter stewardship. You will identify new fundraising opportunities, identifying and building relationships with new community groups. This role will involve occasional weekend and evening work, so a flexible approach is required.
Key responsibilities
- Organise the full calendar of fundraising events, including sporting/challenge, bespoke, special and community events, working towards a £230,000 target and £3.1m team target.
- Line manage the Community Fundraising Executive
- Be the first point of contact for volunteer event committees hosting events on site.
- Identify and build relationships with new community groups.
- Manage the delivery of a small portfolio community fundraising events including (but not limited to) the Christmas Fair, Bridge events and School Fun Runs
- Maintain relationships with existing corporate supporters and recruit new local and large businesses to actively engage in challenge and community events and corporate team building activities.
- Organise and secure sponsorship for special projects and events such as the annual Supporters Thank You Evening, Christmas Carol Concert and Party for Putney.
- Oversee the stewardship of challenge event participants
- Attend challenge events and recruit event volunteers
- Oversee the recruitment of participants for a range of running and other challenge events
- Retain and grow a third party portfolio of challenge events
- Work alongside the Communications Team and external designers to create and produce a range of publicity materials.
- Increase internal awareness of community fundraising throughout the organisation.
- Any other duties that may reasonably be expected to ensure the smooth running of the department, including working occasional weekends and evenings for specific events and providing cover for absent colleagues.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Comfortable in an environment interacting with profoundly disabled patients and their families.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Community Fundraising.
- Demonstrable experience leading Community and Challenge events.
- Self-motivated, able to motivate others and work well as part of a team.
- Strong organisational and time-keeping skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confident in talking to groups and attending events, speaking about the charity.
- Computer literate, using Microsoft programmes, databases.
- Line Management experience.
- Experience of budgeting and reporting.
Desirable
- Experience of managing corporate relationships.
- Experience in or willingness to learn design software, WordPress, Dot digital.
- Full clean Drivers licence.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.
The RHN is a charity, independent from the NHS but working closely with it, to provide the best possible care for people living with neuro-disability.
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Senior Strategic Reputation Manager
Full Time/Fixed term contract for up to 6 months
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,500 employees and over 33,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.
This is an exciting time of transformation with an opportunity to lead and mature the charity’s data maturity by leading a new data strategy.
Job Summary
St John Ambulance is recruiting an experienced communications professional who has a specialism in reputation management, for a six-month, full-time contract.
As Senior Reputation Manager you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing St John’s reputation, proactively identifying, managing and mitigating organisational reputational risk. Being a top-class stakeholder manager and a highly effective influencer, you'll be able to quickly build relationships across a large, complex organisation. You will manage and participate in on-call communications rota, write reactive statements and brief senior leaders on an appropriate course of action.
About You
You will be a senior PR specialist, with demonstrable experience of reputation management in a complex organisation or business. You’ll be happy to hit the ground running and confident working closely with senior internal stakeholders including the CEO.
About the Role
- Responsible for enhancing and protecting the charity’s reputation, advising on the best course of action, assessing risks and briefing senior leaders as appropriate.
- Manage and be part of the out of ours on-call rota, which manages any potential negative media coverage
- Creating proactive statements for any incidents that are arising.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
'St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
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We're looking for an experienced High Value Proposition Manager - Nature & Climate to join our fundraising team on a 24-month contract. You'll play a critical role in the Fundraising Growth programme: an internal change programme that will strengthen and scale fundraising capabilities across the National Trust so that we can create a step-change in our fundraising income - essential to delivering the Trust’s new 2035 strategy.
To achieve this goal, we need to change the way that we fundraise and the way that we think about fundraising at the National Trust. We know that there is an exciting opportunity for us to diversify our income by developing products and propositions for new audiences, deepening our relationships with existing audiences and ensuring our systems, processes and people capabilities are as good as they can for fundraising. By doing this we can better support our work to conserve nature, beauty and history. Ultimately, the more funds we can sustainably generate, the more positive impact we can have for people and for nature.
This is a particularly exciting time to join this part of the Fundraising family as the National Trust is preparing its organisational strategy for the next 10 years. This new strategy will require a refresh of existing propositions and provides a compelling platform to connect with new audiences by telling powerful stories about the exciting work and positive impact that can be achieved in next chapter in the National Trust.
Internally you'll be known as Fundraising Development Manager.
What it's like to work here
The Fundraising team is dynamic, ambitious and focused on making things happen; playing a vital role in enabling the National Trust to deliver its purpose. Our team sits within the Support and Revenue Directorate, which brings together our supporter-facing income streams from Membership to Fundraising through to our Commercial teams.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, and you will be expected to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
Please aware that this role will involve some travel to work with National Trust colleagues and visit our projects & properties across the UK.
What you'll be doing
You'll be working in a small team developing new Nature & Climate propositions and proposals for our high-value audiences, made up of Corporations, Major Donors, Grant Makers and Trusts & Foundations. You'll be supporting the Head of Proposition Development and working with core fundraising teams to enable fundraisers to develop propositions themselves. You'll ensure your propositions algin with broader National Trust strategy, working with senior leaders to understand funding opportunities relevant to donor motivations.
You'll work with the existing audience insight team to understand opportunities for compelling propositions that are accurate, impactful and inspiring. You'll engage with project, programme and finance teams to embed propositions development in ways of working. You'll provide coaching and training to colleagues within fundraising and beyond, to help create a community of practice for colleagues working on propositions across the National Trust.
Who we're looking for
For this role, we're looking for someone who has:
- Ability to interpret project budgets and work with project and Finance teams to build together packages of work that respond to donor motivations and are sized to the funding opportunity.
- Creative and innovative product/propositions development experience – spotting opportunities and crafting strong narratives.
- Creative writing skills – skilled storyteller, ability to make a story compelling, contagious and inspire action; strong editorial, copy writing and proof-reading skill.
- Ability to interpret complex content into engaging content and effective calls to action.
- Experience of building relationships across organisational boundaries, demonstrating tact and negotiating sensitively.
- Ability to coach and provide training for fundraisers and other National Trust colleagues to build proposition development capabilities across National Trust.
- Experience of developing and moderating workshops with internal colleagues to build creative funding packages and propositions.
- Experience of the UK Charity Sector, and in-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising with a proven understanding of donor motivations and interest.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
This newly-created role is perfect for someone with a flair for engaging with others and looking to widen their fundraising and data analysis skillset to elicit real change. You will be working within a dynamic, highly-regarded local charity that values your views and encourages personal and professional development.
We are seeking a proactive, flexible, driven and organised person to lead on our fundraising, monitoring and evaluation and communication activities. This role will be integral to the and development to directly support the work of provding services to our families and volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to utilise and hone their skills, gain valuable experience, and develop or perhaps further their career in the not-for-profit sector as part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and supportive team.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in a fundraising and impact evaluation environment, including:
- developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
- writing successful grant funding bids and reports
- excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
For full details on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team for 12 months, with the potential for extension subject to funding. We offer a genuinely rewarding and positive work environment, and ongoing opportunities for training and development.
Having been home-based, we are gradually moving back to working from our Marylebone office. However this role can be flexible, with at least 2 days homeworking possible after the probation period.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.
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