Jobs in Streatham
We are seeking an experienced, creative, and knowledgeable family support professional to join our Client Support Team, assessing clients’ needs, processing grants, and introducing them to appropriate services.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children and families with complex needs in a key worker or family support role.
Experience of needs assessment and care planning would be beneficial.
You will enjoy working independently but also capable of effective team working, ideally with experience of inter-professional working across health, education and social care.
You will be familiar with the needs of children with disabilities and complex needs and understand the challenges facing families.
You will have strong interpersonal skills, an enthusiastic work attitude and a flexible approach to the changing work environment.
The place of work is based at ScotsCare’s office at 22 City Road, London EC1Y 2AJ however the post holder will be required to work on an outreach basis across the 35ml radius catchment area. We have flexible working guidelines in place which include some working from home.
In person interviews week beg 5th August
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about gender equality and women's rights? Do you have a knack for building vibrant communities and a strong understanding of fundraising? The Fawcett Society is looking for a dynamic Membership Lead to join our team!
Fawcett values equality and is committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. Each applicant will be individually assessed regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. In the case of a tie-break situation, we will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability.
Position: Membership Lead
Location: This is a hybrid role (Office in Angel, London) with applications from remote candidates welcome. Remote postholders would be expected to pay for their own travel to our office or alternate London venue. We anticipate this to be approx. once every two months for team meetings or for Fawcett events.
Salary: £32,000 per year (pro rata – full-time hours are 37.5 per week)
Hours: Part-time (25 hours per week)
Reports to: Head of Trusts and Membership
Why Join Us?
- Make an Impact: Help grow and engage our membership community.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team dedicated to gender equality.
- Flexible Working: Choose remote or hybrid working to suit your lifestyle.
About The Role:
- Engage and Inspire: Create compelling content to engage our movement of members.
- Drive Growth: Develop strategies to increase membership retention and growth.
- Collaborate: Work closely with colleagues to align membership initiatives with our mission.
- Lead with Confidence: Champion our membership programme and contribute to strategic decisions.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong Organiser: Manage daily operations and multiple projects effectively.
- Great Communicator: Engage and inspire diverse audiences.
- Data-Savvy: Use data analysis to inform strategies and track success.
- Creative Thinker: Innovate to attract and retain members.
Application Process:
To apply, please view the recruitment pack on our website and follow the online application instructions. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. Each applicant will be individually assessed.
Closing Date: 11.59pm, Monday 29th July 2024
Interview Dates: Please keep time available on 1st and 2nd August when all interviews will be held.
Our vision is a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Leadership Experience: Experience of leading, developing and supporting a team to deliver excellent, timely and effective services.
- Change Management: Proven ability to design, implement and review complex business processes, making recommendations for change and implement them where necessary.
- Quality Assurance: Comprehensive experience of successfully leading a programme of quality compliance and assurance in a regulatory environment.
- Learning and Development: The proven ability to lead the design, implementation and delivery of a departmental training plan, making recommendations on future training needs and modes of delivery.
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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!
This role is home-based within regular commutable distance to London and the Southeast
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
The Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer will be an adaptable people person, capable of developing meaningful and positive relationships with a variety of supporters and organisations. They will have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable learning and utilising data systems to inform donor outreach. They will seek to build successful and collaborative relationships within the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and the wider Major Giving and Partnerships team in addition to other internal stakeholders.
Principal duties include:
- Proactively cultivate and steward current, prospective and lapsed mid-value individuals and organisations to develop relationships, deepen connections, and secure mid-donor income.
- Work with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to further develop and implement the mid-value giving strategy.
- Direct outreach communications including phone, email, letter, and face-to-face meetings with a large number of different mid-value supporters and prospects.
- Ensure useful, accurate and clear record keeping on the fundraising CRM (Salesforce) to allow us to identify connections and build our networks.
- Use multiple web-based data platforms to identify prospects, opportunities and trends as well as accurate reporting and analysis.
- Contribute creative and innovative ideas for developing and improving our mid-value donor journeys.
- Assist the organisation and delivery of events for the wider Major Giving and Partnerships team as required.
- Promote Sponsor a School (SAS) as a key product for mid-value givers and ensure SAS supporters have an excellent donor experience with Mary’s Meals.
- Contribute to income and expenditure budgets and forecasts.
- Collaborate with other teams including Supporter Care, Marketing and the Grassroots team to ensure high-quality stewardship and acquisition of mid-value donors.
- Be prepared to act as an ambassador for Mary’s Meals at public and Mary’s Meals organised events, and to deliver pitches, speeches or presentations to a wide range of audiences.
- Travel as required to meet supporters or attend events.
Please see the recruitment pack for full list of duties and further information by selecting the Charity Job apply button.
We recruiting for a temporary Customer Services & administrator , you will be providing a high level of customer service and support to supporters, volunteers, groups, members of the public and internal customers As well as dealing with gift aid and donation processing for the teams.
Fully office based at their London HQ
The Role
Experience of managing, maintaining and developing customer relationships
Experience of working within a customer service environment
Experience of writing relationship building communications
Experience of dealing with and responding to multi-channel communications including phone, email, face to face and social media
The Candidate
Experience of managing, maintaining and developing customer relationships
Experience of working within a customer service environment
Experience of writing relationship building communications
Experience of dealing with and responding to multi-channel communications,
including phone, email, face to face and social media
Experience of dealing with and responding to complex complaints and feedback
CRM experience , Raisers Edge desirable
Experience of processing donations, Gift Aid
Experience of the processing and management of personal data under current GDPR regulations
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The Role
Would you like to play a major role in inspiring, connecting and informing our staff? Are you passionate about people and creating engaging communications?
In this exciting position, you will plan and develop compelling content across a range of media. You will also build relationships with colleagues at all levels, supporting them to communicate. You'll work on content and events to bring colleagues together, share lessons and celebrate successes.
This is a fast-paced and varied role. It will give the right person the opportunity to use and build their skills within a high-performing, well-respected and friendly team.
What we're looking for
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and able to turn complex information into plain English.
Someone who builds trust and relationships with colleagues quickly, and enjoys supporting others to build their skills.
Skills to manage a heavy workload, and confidence in planning and prioritising work to meet tight - and sometimes conflicting - deadlines.
Someone who shows initiative, is unfazed by ambiguity, is resilient under pressure, and can respond quickly and flexibly to changing circumstances.
A proactive, enthusiastic team player who is keen to share ideas and help the team keep improving.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to work with passionate people in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.
We offer hybrid working (minimum 1-2 days a week working on site), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment, and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
The Law Society exists to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales.
Are you passionate about gender equality and skilled in securing funding from trusts and foundations? The Fawcett Society is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Lead to join our team!
Fawcett values equality and is committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. Each applicant will be individually assessed regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. We will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability in case of a tie-break situation.
Position: Trusts and Foundations Lead
Location: This is a hybrid role (Office in Angel, London) with applications from remote candidates welcome. Remote postholders would be expected to pay for their own travel to our office or alternate London venue. We anticipate this to be approx. once every two months for team meetings or for Fawcett events.
Salary: £35,000 per year (pro rata – full-time hours are 37.5 per week)
Hours: Part-time (25-30 hours per week)
Reports to: Head of Trusts and Membership
Why Join Us?
· Make an Impact: Secure funding to support our vital work.
· Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team committed to gender equality.
· Flexible Working: Choose remote or hybrid working to suit your lifestyle.
About The Role:
· Identify and Research: Find potential funders aligned with our mission.
· Develop Pipelines: Manage a robust pipeline of funding prospects.
· Lead Applications: Prepare and submit high-quality funding applications.
· Build Relationships: Maintain strong connections with funders.
· Report Impact: Provide comprehensive reports to funders.
· Collaborate: Work closely with key team members to develop proposals.
What We're Looking For:
· Experienced Fundraiser: Proven track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations.
· Research Skills: Effective in identifying and researching funders.
· Strong Communicator: Excellent at producing compelling funding proposals.
· Relationship Builder: Skilled in maintaining funder relationships.
· An Autonomous Critical Friend: Skilled in leading a programme of work and not shying away from critical input that will lead to improved outcomes.
Application Process:
To apply, please view the recruitment pack on our website where you'll find a link to apply. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. Each applicant will be individually assessed.
Closing Date: 11.59pm, Monday 29th July 2024
Interview Dates: Please keep time available on 1st and 2nd August when all interviews will be held.
For more information about The Fawcett Society and our work, visit our website.
Join us and make a difference in the fight for gender equality!
Our vision is a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is proud to be partnering with an independent initiative, that carries out in-depth analysis on the impact of the energy transition on capital markets and the potential investment in high-cost, carbon-intensive fossil fuels. They believe that financial markets, regulators, investors and policymakers all have an urgent role to play in guiding the world to a climate-secure energy system They are now looking for a Grants Administrator to join their team, on a temporary basis.
As their Grants Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the Head of Development & Programme Management in various critical functions. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around fundraising activities, including administration of grants and drafting/reporting on grant proposals. You will also act as a liaison between teams, work closely alongside the Finance Team to ensure alignment and accuracy. Lastly you will be responsible for collecting evidence and data, crucial for comprehensive fundraising reports, that contribute to the organisation’s sustained financial health and growth.
To be considered for this role, you will have significant experience as a Grants Administrator/ in Charity/NGO Grant activities, with experience in managing projects and knowledge of funder/ grant portals such as FLUXX, Cybergrants or Givingdata. You will have strong organisational skills, be highly proficient with MS Office suite and have the ability to work a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Please note, this is a full-time role, 37.5 hour per week. You will be required to be based on site at their Covent Garden office 3 days every 2 weeks, with the remaining days WFH (there can be flexibility with this). Please only apply if you are available to start asap or have a short notice period.
Please apply with your CV only in the first instance (in Microsoft Word format). Cover letters are not required at this stage. We are reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis, so it is highly recommended to submit your application as soon as possible.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 26th July
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract, covering maternity for 12 months. Part-time, job share over 3 days.
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Do you have e-commerce, administration and marketing experience and a passion for shopping? Could you inspire Alzheimer’s Society supporters to buy exclusively designed Christmas cards, branded merchandise, and assistive products to help people living with dementia from our Online Shop and catalogues?
This is an exciting, fast-paced, and extremely diverse role with a high level of responsibility, creative input and exciting opportunities for learning and development.
As part of this small but ambitious team, your role will be responsible for supporting key aspects of Commercial Trading activities with a specific focus on: Dealing with inbox queries, delivering exceptional supporter care, and managing and maximising internal and external relationships. Internal process support, updating and optimising online shop and maximising fundraising opportunities.
Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
About you
- Demonstrate a passion for e-commerce and merchandising the current range and bestsellers as well as searching for new products and opportunities.
- Experience in copyrighting and ability to be creative and confidently write compelling copy for products to entice supporters to buy.
- Experience managing an e-commerce shop both front-end (marketing) and back-end (stock management).
- Skilled administrator able to raise purchase orders, process invoices, monitor budgets and act as the first point of contact for customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Be able to give and receive feedback, prioritise your workload and make decisions based on data or insight.
- Be a keen problem solver, capable of working under their initiative whilst collaborating with colleagues.
- Strong team player, helping to track sales, respond to market changes and deliver on targets.
Person Specification
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge of using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a national charity providing dementia support to a community that’s ethnically diverse, but we don’t reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the community we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
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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!
POSITION: Fundraising Manager - London
LOCATION: London, office-based (East London)
SALARY: £33k-£45k dependent on experience + London Allowance
DURATION: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
WORKING HOURS: Variable (Core Office Hours Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm)
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care
THE COMPANY
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.
As part of our growth and development, and our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Manager to take charge of our London team and office.
WHAT WE OFFER
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for leading the London team’s overall fundraising strategy and activities. The role requires the postholder to motivate and support their team, and ensure regional and individual fundraising targets are met, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves bringing new fundraising opportunities as well as enhancing relationships with existing supporters and donors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with Islamic Help’s objectives and growth plans.
- Identify and prioritise key fundraising programmes and initiatives in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising.
- Lead the fundraising team, providing direction, support, and professional development to ensure high performance and achievement of targets.
- Oversee the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
- Innovate and introduce new fundraising approaches and techniques to enhance donor engagement and increase revenue.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders to secure funding and support.
- Develop tailored proposals and presentations for high-value donors and strategic partners.
- Ensure consistent communication and follow-up with donors, providing regular updates and impact reports.
- Foster a positive and motivating environment for volunteers, recognising and rewarding their contributions.
- Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Maintain accurate records of fundraising income, pledges, and donor interactions.
- Prepare detailed reports on fundraising performance, including financial outcomes and impact metrics.
- Identify and establish local, national, and international partnerships for joint fundraising initiatives.
- Expand Islamic Help’s capabilities through strategic collaborations, increasing access to expertise, skills, and donor bases.
- Represent Islamic Help at various external events and meetings, acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
- Uphold and promote the values and mission of Islamic Help in all professional interactions.
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Continuously improve fundraising processes and practices based on industry best practices and feedback.
- Maintain personal and team health and safety standards, following organisational policies.
- Commit to ongoing learning and professional development, participating in training workshops and seminars as required.
- Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.
ATTRIBUTES:
Candidates will be required to show:
A proven track record in a senior fundraising role with demonstrated success in raising significant funds.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data and trends.
- Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post, to our HR department.
Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Ambitious College is London's first specialist Day College for young people aged 16-25 with a primary diagnosis of autism. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our educational approach always focuses on the individual.
As part of our growth plans, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join this ambitious transdisciplinary team made up of OT's, Speech & Language Therapist and PBS specialists. You will have the opportunity to help support in service development, to embed occupational therapy for our autistic learners using our tiered model of therapy provision.
You will be working with the Ambitious about Autism Quality of Life framework to ensure our learners are accessing occupations that are meaningful and purposeful to them, to support them as they prepare for adulthood.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a Professionally Qualified Occupational Therapist to a degree or diploma level
- Be proactive in strengthening the effectiveness of the occupational therapy team by bringing knowledge and insight into service design
- Contribute to effective team development and monitoring, evaluating and improving service delivery to participate in supervision and continuing professional development
- Commitment to occupationally focused, person-centred and evidence-based practice.
- Contribute to and evaluate the training and development of teachers, parents and other professionals
We offer a wide range of benefits including a commitment to CPD (Continued Professional Development) excellent career opportunities, professional membership fees paid, welcome bonus of *£2000 - £4,000 and 40 days holiday allowance + Bank holidays and more!
For further details on how you can make a difference and find out what we have to offer, please see our recruitment pack below.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stephen Vickers.
Equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Start date: TBC
Salary: £26,702 per annum (£10,608.80 pro-rata, inclusive of £3,990 South East Weighting)
Job Purpose:
We need a hands-on flexible administrator to provide general administrative support to WIP’s Core team; you will ensure the smooth running of WIPs London office in Shoreditch; you will also be providing administrative support to projects as and when required.
Administrative Support
• Act as a point of contact for Women in Prisons Core Team including monitoring and responding to communications in shared mailboxes
• To support with Women in Prisons telephone line and ensure any answer machine messages are passed on the relevant team
• Be a welcoming face for visitors to the Shoreditch office
• To be responsible for WIPs mail to and from the Office
• Administrative support as needed to Women in Prison’s Core team which could include booking meetings, note taking and support with paperwork
• Supporting the Shoreditch office in maintaining and ordering office supplies to include stationery, consumables and health and safety equipment
• Supporting our Executive Assistant with WIP events and/or large staff meetings
• To keep our asset management log updated and support allocation process of office equipment (e.g. phones and laptops)
General
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
• Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Support and promote inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and project data.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the National Portrait's Gallery’s Development team as Fundraising Manager, Grants. You'll work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants and Legacy Giving to support the delivery of an ambitious and exciting fundraising programme and raise income through grant-giving bodies, including Trusts and Foundations, statutory funders, and corporate foundations.
The postholder will seek to secure critical support for budget-relieving activity taking place across the Gallery, including learning and engagement and exhibitions, as well as support for acquisitions, special projects, and capital works. They will make a significant contribution to ensuring exemplary relationships with grant-makers and their representatives, and actively cultivate prospects to increase support for the Gallery.
The Fundraising Manager, Grants will work with the Senior Fundraising Manager, Grants and Legacy Giving to develop and implement a strategy for grants fundraising and support ongoing stewardship of funder relationships.
The postholder will also support the Gallery’s ambition to grow legacy giving as part of the wider team objectives.
Key Experience, Skills and Criteria:
Essential
- Proven track record of soliciting donations from Trusts and Foundations, and statutory funders.
- Experience of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and excellent relationship management skills.
- High level of proficiency working with standard business software including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of CRM databases such as Tessitura.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an arts/heritage environment.
- Experience of working on/knowledge of an acquisition campaign and/or National Lottery Heritage Fund application.
Skills
- Excellent written skills, with the capacity to produce clear and accurate documentation.
- Ability to craft compelling cases for support and to communicate effectively through face-to face meetings and written proposals
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of work.
- An ability to plan and manage own workload, adapting to changing conditions when necessary.
- An interest in and commitment to the long-term success and development of the Gallery.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues.
- Demonstrates passion and approaches work in a positive, enthusiastic way.
Criteria
- A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional early mornings and evenings.
- A strong commitment to equality and diversity with the ability to balance differing needs.
- Keen interest in the mission and purpose of the National Portrait Gallery and building its relevance for contemporary audiences, and in the long-term success of the Gallery.
Head of Advocacy
We have an excellent opportunity for a Head of Advocacy to join this team in this permanent, remote working role.
Position: 1690 Head of Advocacy
Location: Remote (flexibility will be required for occasional onsite attendance and for UK and international travel)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday
Salary: £58,266 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
The Role
There are over 60 million working donkeys and mules in the world, but millions are being killed every year for the inhumane donkey skin trade, leading the African Union to announce plans for a moratorium on donkey slaughter and the development of a strategy for working animals across the continent. This huge opportunity is just one way that charity and its advocacy work can change the world for donkeys and mules, giving them the protection they need and the health and welfare they deserve.
As Head of Advocacy, you will work in partnership with the Director of Advocacy & Campaigns, the CEO and other Senior Management to deliver the organisational strategy by developing inspiring advocacy plans based on clear strategy, integrated with other departments of the organisation.
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
- Working with the Director of Advocacy and Campaigns to design and implement an advocacy strategy to effect lasting change for donkeys and mules in line with our organisational aims.
- Building and developing networks of key stakeholders to achieve genuine change and lasting impact on the welfare of donkeys and mules.
- Representing the organisation at key stakeholder engagements, strategic high level forums and in the media, as appropriate.
- Functionally lead advocacy through the creation of a global advocacy strategy that supports teams to deliver high quality and consistent advocacy.
- Working closely with other departments to ensure advocacy integrates with other streams of the sanctuary’s work and ensure the organisation has the support and infrastructure to deliver excellent advocacy outcomes.
- Supporting advocacy needs both in team and organisationally when responding to events that are unexpected or unplanned.
- Overall responsibility for the work, financial budget and planning of the advocacy team and line manage posts in the department, as agreed with the Director.
About You
You will have:
- Significant experience in a strategic advocacy leadership role.
- Solid experience leading teams to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies.
- Able to engage stakeholders with good communication skills, experienced in influencing governments, intergovernmental bodies and other influential partners.
- Strong experience in identifying and developing creative and engaging advocacy plans.
- A proven track record of working internationally in a functional, cross departmental leadership position.
- Experience of integrating departmental work with other parts of an organisation and translating complex messages to a wide range of stakeholders including senior management and international colleagues.
- Experience of working with the media at a national and international level.
About the Organisation
The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”
Benefits include:
- Competitive pension
- Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
- BUPA health cover
- Sickness income protection
- 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service
- Wellbeing team.
- Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes
- Long service awards
- Healthshield plan
- Free parking
- Subsidised restaurant and shop
The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Advocacy, Campaigning Head of Advocacy, Director of Advocacy, Advocacy Lead, Advocacy and Campaigns, Advocacy and Campaigning.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. #INDNFP
It's an exciting time at Shared Lives Plus, as our communications team are busy with multiple projects. We are actively seeking an committed individual to join the team on an fixed term contract basis.
At Shared Lives Plus we work with local organisations to help them grow providing consulting, training and improvement support to help them review, grow and diversify Shared Lives and Homeshare across the UK.
Our communications team help raise awareness of Shared Lives Plus and its membership through effective communications, media relations and marketing.
This role is responsible for delivering communications plans and tactics for colleagues leading Shared Lives Plus’ diverse programmes of work, driving regional press and media interest for Shared Lives and Homeshare, developing marketing to support their growth, along with maintaining and updating the regional social media accounts and our website.
Do you have experience in a communications role? If yes, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.