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Fundraising Engagement Manager – South & West Yorkshire

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: £30,753
• Hours: 35
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Homebased within South & West Yorkshire area
• Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024
• Phone interviews: w/c Monday 21st October 2024
• Panel interviews: w/c Monday 28th October 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career 

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Fundraising Engagement Manager to join our Regional Fundraising team.

This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation, and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

You will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Regional Engagement’ team and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver an excellent experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals, to groups and local corporates.

South & West Yorkshire is an area filled with some of our most committed supporters but there is still so much opportunity to grow corporate support across the counties. Our Social Workers support families from Sheffield and Leeds hospitals, so building relationships with these teams are a must.

Candidates should live within South & West Yorkshire, in one of the following counties: Bradford, Doncaster, Halifax, Leeds, Sheffield, Oldham or Wakefield.

Candidates who live outside of these counties should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their application form for their application to be considered 

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in our Role Details document.

• To plan, monitor and report on your budgeted income with a constant eye on contingency planning to ensure annual targets are achieved
• To steward our most committed supporters and deliver excellent supporter experience
• To be a key, valued member of your regional team and UK wide team.
• To identify, cultivate and secure partnerships and donations within your area
• To work with your local service team/s to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships
• To be the first point of contact for service user families, to offer opportunities to them and their networks to engage with the wider charity as they would like I.e. fundraising, volunteering, sharing their story

What do I need? 

• A proven track record of delivering amazing customer experiences
• Experience of relationship management in either a charity or corporate setting
• Ability to work within a financial target-based setting, and experience of reaching/exceeding set targets
• Demonstrable experience of winning new business
• Experience of managing own workload
• Proven ability to manage/complete projects
• Able to ‘make the ask’ for support and to influence/negotiate
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
• Have a sufficient Broadband connection

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Natural storyteller
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Great communicator
• Great at spotting opportunities
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Team player

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: in London: £47,304 / Out of London: £44,753
• Hours: up to 35 hours
• Contract type: fixed term - up to 24 months.
• Location:  we really don’t mind, working anywhere in the UK from home would be fine.  There will be occasional travel to meetings in the UK (mainly in London and Bristol so you need to be able to travel there.) Depending on your location you may be able to work in a hybrid way in our Bristol or London office
• Closing date: 20 October 2024
• Week commencing interview date: 4 November 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

This is an awesome role focussed on improving our ways of working and processes when it comes to those who support us. We want all of our supporters to have a first class experience when they decide to donate their time and/or money to supporting children and young people with cancer and their families. However we know that as an organisation we have more to do to make this happen and the time is now.

Working in Income Generation, this role will take a recently conducted diagnostic carried out by a business improvement consultant and not only work through the next steps but make change happen, prioritising the areas with the biggest wins. This role really will have a lasting legacy in the organisation.

We're not just looking for someone to map change, this person will lead operational design and process re-engineering that transforms the Income Generation directorate and it's workforce into high achievers. 

You’ll be based within the Project Management Office (PMO), a supportive team of professionals that lead transformational change across the organisation as well as corporate planning. You’ll also have close relationship with the Head of Planning and Strategy in Income Generation as well as the Associate Director Supporter Engagement.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Building on the diagnostics carried out already within Income Generation directorate to optimise organisational design and scope improvements. 
• Using the diagnostics to identify pain areas, develop a sequenced plan to tackle these issues and then implement the plan to improve performance, processes and services i.e. “getting hands dirty”.
• Embedding a culture of improvement in the organisation and developing these capabilities within the workforce.
• All of these activities will involve facilitating workshops, engaging audiences with tailored communications, debating and negotiating ideas with leaders, managing governance, risks and dependencies, evaluating progress etc. 

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience of delivering transformational change by using process improvement principles & methodologies such as TQM, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma to design services and processes that deliver value, efficiency, higher quality, lower costs and better results
• Ability to do big picture thinking and drive the change that is needed, don’t sit back and react to the change that is happening.
• Challenging directly with assertive communication style balanced with caring deeply through consultative and listening skills. 
• Being curious,  looking beyond the obvious to get the real picture.
• Being proactive to get stuff done but in a flexible way, not being tied to a solution and having a healthy dose of pragmatism
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
• Creative thinker and ability to encourage innovation amongst colleagues
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make smart decisions with limited information and changing priorities as well as support people to define issues.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Are you ready to lead a finance team in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment?

Challengers is looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team, taking the helm of our finance operations and supporting our mission to transform the lives of disabled children and young people through the power of play.

Who We Are

At Challengers, we break down the barriers to play and make it possible for every disabled child and young person to play and have fun, without limits. Our mission is to transform the lives of disabled children, young peopleand their families through the power of play, to reach our vision of A world where all children and young people can play together, freely.

What We Offer:

• Generous Holiday Package: 31 days, including bank holidays, with additional days for long service. Plus, after your first year, your birthday off!
• Work-Life Balance: We value work-life balance and aim to support our teams in delivering the best outcomes for both those who use our services and our staff
• Free Training: Opportunities to expand your skills, including courses in Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton, and more
• Free DBS: We cover the cost of DBS checks for all employees
• Pension & Healthcare: Access to a NEST pension scheme and a health cash plan through Simply Health
• Career Breaks: Available after three years of service, subject to approval

About the Role

As the Head of Finance, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function with support from two Finance Officers. This is a pivotal moment to join Challengers as we embark on a new strategic journey, aiming to reach 1,000 families and deliver 100,000 hours of life-changing services for disabled children and young people.

You will work closely with various stakeholders, including trustees, parents, carers, auditors, and statutory funders. Your leadership and expertise will help drive our financial strategy as we work to expand our reach and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and provide strategic financial insight
• Prepare annual accounts, manage audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support the organisation's growth
• Manage IT infrastructure, ensuring robust data security and GDPR compliance
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

About You:

• You are a qualified accountant with at least three years of experience in a senior financial role
• You bring strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and preparing annual accounts
• You are a seasoned leader with proven experience in managing small teams and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• You possess excellent skills in financial modelling and database management, particularly in MS Excel
• You have experience in managing IT infrastructure and ensuring compliance with data security protocols, including GDPR
• You are passionate about the not-for-profit sector and have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by disabled children and their families

Other Job Details:

• Location: Guildford or Farnham office, with flexible remote working options
• Salary: £47,000 - £60,000
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Reports to: Chief Executive

Application Details:

• Closing Date: 30th September 2024
• Interview Dates: 2nd - 4th October 2024

Join us in making a lasting difference for disabled children and their families. Apply today to be part of something truly special, by submitting your CV to the link provided & we will be in direct contact.

Do you want to get into Fundraising? Are you a recent graduate with transferable skills? Or maybe you are someone who is working in the private sector and wants to transition into the charity world? This might be the role for you! Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a charity based in Surrey who are looking for a Corporate Account Fundraiser.

Location: Leatherhead,Surrey -  3 to 4 days a week

Salary: £30,000

This role will be working on building and maintaining a collection of brilliant corporate partnership accounts that contribute to a total of £1.5million. You will be supported by an inspiring Manager who will help build up your skills in corporate fundraising and allow you to grow professionally. You will be meeting interesting clients and working in a fun and supportive team.

Experience:

• A brilliant team player and people person.
• Ideally experience of some fundraising, sales or relationship skills that you can demonstrate fits the job role.
• Experience of stewarding or maintaining and building on relationships in a fundraising or customer service role.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Hannah Laking: | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications: 5^th October, but the hiring manager is receiving applications when they come in so please send your application ASAP.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be working in partnership with a charity that does live changing work supporting families who have a seriously ill child. They are looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager who can help build up their major donor portfolio, with some Trust Fundraising too.

Location: Leatherhead,Surrey -  3 to 4 days a week

Salary: £45,000

The Philanthropy Manager will proactively lead the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing major donors, trusts and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth in the major donor space.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, the Philanthropy Manager will drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level, with a particular focus on generating major gifts from new donors.

This role will be line managing 3 fundraisers.

Experience:

• Track record of securing five or six figure funding from Major Donors ideally or Trusts and statutory sources to achieve challenging income targets.
• Delivering a prospect research programme and effective prospect management
• Line management experience to build a collaborative and high performing team

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Hannah Laking: | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications: 27^th September, but the hiring manager is receiving applications when they come in so please send your application ASAP.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

**Remote working (with 1 day per month in office) or hybrid working (Richmond office) available - please discuss**

We are partnering with an organisation that supports members of the armed forces community, including veterans and adult family members with health conditions and other complex challenges, on their journey into employment after leaving service.

They help individuals overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives. With a long and proud history, the organisation continually adapts its services to ensure they remain relevant to modern-day veterans and their families.

This key role involves delivering a grants portfolio to support the strategic aims of Veterans and Family Services. Working alongside the Senior Trusts Manager, you will be responsible for generating income from trusts, foundations, and corporate partnerships at the 5- and 6-figure level. The core grant fundraising programme is well-established, with regular funds from military charities and other trusts and foundations. The corporate partnership programme has recently been updated to focus on higher-value grants and broader partnerships.

The charity has ambitious plans to expand its services and is seeking a capable and confident individual who can work autonomously and creatively across a diverse portfolio, while also engaging with the wider team. This is a remote role, open to those based in the UK, with travel required to London once a month. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP. 

As Trust and Corporate Fundraising Manager, you will: 

• Support the development and delivery of the fundraising plan, proactively researching and pursuing new income opportunities, with targets for fundraising applications to trusts & foundations and corporate foundations. (Account Management 60%, New Business 40%)
• Develop strategic and collaborative relationships with funders to maximise income and ensure excellent supporter care with a team target of £770k
• Write and submit compelling, evidence-based funding applications, targeted to the priorities and criteria of the funder
• Provide excellent stewardship of all funders, building on the existing stewardship framework

Ideal skills and experience: 

If you’re someone who enjoys a varied portfolio with a focus on trusts, foundations and corporate partners, particularly those with corporate foundations, and you’re ready to play a pivotal role in sustaining and expanding services, we would love to hear from you.

• Experience in grant fundraising, charitable foundations, corporate foundations, lottery or statutory sources
• Excellent research and prospecting skills to create a pipeline of relevant opportunities
• Proactive and highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, through a collaborative approach
• Creative thinker who can consider alternative options when making approaches to potential partners

Do you love building relationships through networking?

Are you a gifted communicator who enjoys presenting?

Can you ignite inspiration in others to create a meaningful impact?

Are you a Christian in the North-West of England that desires to make a difference?

If so, then perhaps this exciting role is for you.

We are thrilled to partner with The Leprosy Mission (TLM). They are the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation An incredible international Christian charity with over 150 years’ experience in serving people affected by the disease. Operating across 9 countries in Africa and Asia, The Leprosy Mission brings hope and change to those affected by this disease.

They are seeking an inspirational communicator to step into the spotlight as the Community Partnerships Manager in the vibrant North West of England. Joining forces with a fantastic team of 7 other Community Partnership Managers across the UK, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to growing awareness, funds, and support. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see the life changing work first-hand. 

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate experience of:

• Being an engaging public speaker – ideally to a range of audiences including churches, community groups, and businesses;
• Proven success in fundraising or sales;
• A confident networker that can build strong relationships;
• Experience in managing volunteers;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If this role sparks excitement for you and you reside in any of the following Postcodes BB, BL, CA, CH1-4, CH5, CH41-66, CW, FY, IM, L, LA, M, OL, PR, SK1-12, SK14-16, WA and WN then we are eager to hear from you. 

For more information and/or and informal chat, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Hours: Full time at 35 hours. Job share considered of 3 days each

Location: Remote with travel

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th October 2024. However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years working as a consultancy who supports inspiring professionals to find the perfect roles in transformational organisations.

If you have transferable skills and suitable experience, then please don’t feel put off from applying for the role or giving us a call.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity supporting young unaccompanied refugees in England who are looking for an Interim Head of Fundraising & Communications to join their team for an initial 6 months period.

The Head of Fundraising & Communications will operate as an effective member of the Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as the strategic lead for the charity’s fundraising and communications activity.

Given the fluctuating nature of statutory income (currently c.75% of total income) it will be the responsibility of the Head of Fundraising & Communications to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that enables the organisation to diversify its income portfolio, ensuring a sustainable funding model that spreads risk and allows for greater donor engagement.

There is a blank canvas to be creative and try new things, with lots of scope for the successful applicant to determine where the network opportunities might lie, build long term relationships and develop an exciting programme of external communications and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate as an effective member of the Leadership Team, working collaboratively to ensure the delivery of organisational objectives.
• Develop, lead and deliver the fundraising strategy – focused on diversification and sustainable income whilst remaining hands on in the establishment of new income streams.
• Establish clear stewardship plans for all supporters, maximising their engagement with the charity.
• Develop and implement the communications strategy – utilising external comms to engage supporters and underpin income generation whilst raising awareness about the issues faced by unaccompanied child refugees.
• Oversee the generation of tailored, multimedia content that raises awareness of the charity and drives increased support.

Person Specification:

• Aligned with the charity's values of: Respect, Integrity, Passion, Grace, Compassion and Wisdom.
• Proven expertise of fundraising across different income streams (e.g. trusts and foundations, community, regional, philanthropy). Expertise of developing new income streams from scratch/a low base would be beneficial but not essential.
• Relational approach – focused on developing long term commitments and support from key stakeholders and donor audiences.
• Experience of working in a communications role/closely with communications teams to maximise the opportunities to engage externally and increase support/awareness.
• Creative approach to fundraising, with realistic ambitions within a small charity environment.

What’s on offer:

• An initial 6 month contract with the potential for extension
• A flexible hybrid or remote working pattern, although some travel around the midlands area for the role is required. (please note you must have the right to work within the UK).
• A salary of £45,000 is on offer

This is a fast moving process with interviews happening w/c 23rd September and a potential start date between 30th September to 14th October.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

**Exciting Interim Opportunity: Advice Service Manager**

On behalf of our client, a well-established advice and support organisation in East Berkshire, we are seeking an experienced Interim Advice Service Manager for a 6-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role, ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to the local community.

About the Role:

As the Interim Advice Service Manager, you will be instrumental in maintaining smooth operations while the organisation undergoes a structural review and recruits a permanent Head of Advice. This role involves managing a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring the highest quality advice is provided to those in need. With an immediate start required, this role is critical in ensuring continuity and stability in the advice service during this transition period.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage daily operations of the advice service, ensuring staff and volunteers are effectively supported, trained, and supervised.

- Maintain and improve the quality of advice delivered to clients across a range of areas, including housing, debt, employment, and benefits.

- Support the expansion of the volunteer team, particularly in the delivery of services in the Slough area.

- Work closely with the Chief Officer and interim Head of Advice on service planning, ensuring staffing and resources are in place to meet demand.

- Contribute to the organisation’s ongoing review of advice service structure, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

Candidate Profile:

- Proven experience in managing advice services or similar roles, with a track record of delivering high-quality performance.

- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop staff and volunteers.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organisation.

- Expertise in advice areas such as housing, benefits, debt, and employment, ensuring that staff and volunteers are supported in handling complex cases.

- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a busy and evolving environment.

What’s On Offer:

- Competitive salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (FT, pro-rata for part-time).

- 6-month interim contract, with the possibility of part-time reduced hours for exceptional candidates (minimum 30 hours per week).

- 5% employer pension contribution.

- 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays.

- Flexible hybrid working, with offices in Bracknell and Maidenhead and outreach services in Slough.

- Free parking and access to an employee perks and assistance programme.

If you are an experienced advice service professional looking for a rewarding interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Prospectus are pleased to be supporting Buckinghamshire Mind in their search for a Head of Income Generation and Communications. 

Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity that is proud to be affiliated with national Mind. With a recently refreshed strategy this is  an exciting time to join the organisation and champion mental health – ensuring that no future mind is left behind. Buckinghamshire Mind is part of a network of over 100 Local Minds, which provide trusted and innovative mental health services to their communities. The charity provides services that promote wellbeing and recovery; prevent mental ill health, offer talking therapies and provide support in times of crisis

This is a permanent role paying a salary of £50,000 FTE per annum. This role can be either full-time or part-time (30 hours) and the postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in High Wycombe. 

As a pivotal, newly created role for Buckinghamshire Mind the Head of Income Generation and Communications will be a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to the strategic direction and operational management of the charity. In addition to Buckinghamshire, this also includes their services in East Berkshire – as part of their Mind in Berkshire partnership with Oxfordshire Mind.

In this role, leading a small team, you will develop, implement, and monitor the fundraising strategy, introducing new initiatives to diversify and generate income. You will also oversee the delivery of the communications strategy. You will be innovative in your approach and have a passion to see Buckinghamshire Mind, and Mind in Berkshire, expand their portfolios of mental health services to fulfil the mission of ‘a mentally healthy society’.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of leading and delivering on income generation and associated activities such as fundraising, corporate engagement, marketing, networking, and relationship management. You will have proven experience in leading on external communications (including digital), developing campaigns to generate donations/corporate giving and associated activities such as public relations.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
       
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Leeds Castle in their search for a Fundraising Manager (maternity cover) to join the team for a 12-14 months. Leeds Castle is situated in a beautiful and historic spot in Kent, with great connections to surrounding cities.

The fundraising team at Leeds Castle was established relatively recently, in January 2023, and is responsible for securing funds from trusts, foundations, public bodies and individuals. There is a vast ongoing cost to care for a 900-year-old Castle and Estate and they need to generate income above and beyond the successful visitor & hospitality businesses. The postholder will play a crucial role in delivering a funding strategy to support their new multi-million-pound project ‘safeguarding the Castle for the next 900 years’.

The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge and experience in trust and foundations fundraising, with a clear record of funding achievement. Working with the Head of Audience Development & Fundraising, you will drive forward their fundraising strategy, strengthen the trusts and foundations pipeline and apply for match funding opportunities. The successful candidate will be resilient and highly motivated, an excellent writer with a strong attention to detail.  They will be a good researcher and relationship builder, keen to secure great financial results to support Leeds Castle’s ambitions.

The new fundraising department will focus on creating a fundraising strategy, setting up systems and processes, researching approaches and building their pipeline of funders almost from scratch. They have already had great success in securing funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, so need to expand and build their funding pipeline and look to engage new funders.

This is a hybrid role, that will require some attendance from their office in Leeds Castle in Kent. The salary will be £42k - £45k, depending on experience and flexible working conditions can be considered.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.   

In order to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

A brilliant opportunity for a Marketing Officer with experience in the charity sector, has arisen in Leatherhead, Surrey. Utilising your experience raising income through effective marketing and communication campaigns, you will join an established marcomms team, in a creative, innovative role, delivering a range of on and offline initiatives to raise funds and awareness.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Leatherhead, and time in the office is key, so you can bounce ideas off the marketing and fundraising teams and join a charity who have built a collaborative, supportive working culture.

As Marketing Officer, you will help raise awareness and receive regular income for the charity through effective marketing and communications campaigns. This role will focus on promoting fundraising campaigns to the horticultural industry, those who love gardens, outdoor spaces and sport.

Your experience and skillset:

- Strong understanding of marketing disciplines, in particular direct marketing, digital marketing and fundraising marketing.

- Skilled in producing creative and project briefs for on and offline marketing campaigns.

- Have experience of digital campaign support across SEO, social media and advertising.

- Have good organisational and project management skills, and an ability to prioritise work.

- Experience of website CMS, e-mail platform such as Mailchimp or HubSpot, Microsoft Office.

Please get in touch for more information, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

- Location- Leatherhead, Surrey. 10 minute walk from the train station, and/ or parking on site.

- Salary £26,000-£30,000. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

- Full-time hours (9am-5pm), permanent role.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Location: Home working with travel to attend meetings in London, York and Manchester and visit Communities run by the Trust in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire.

Salary: c.£80,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Camphill Village Trust, the charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental ill health support, is seeking a Director of Fundraising to drive significant income generation through a sustainable funding model to enable the Trust to deliver its long-term objectives.

Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust’s vision is to be a national leader in Social and Green Care Integration, enabling more adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges to live healthy, active and independent lives. Their historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues today - valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons and respecting the rhythm of natural life.

The Fundraising Director will work to the Chief Executive and in collaboration with the Executive Management Team, Senior Leadership Teams and wider Board and stakeholder groups. The role will be responsible for developing and leading the Trust’s Fundraising and Communication Strategies to enable and deliver significant growth in the Supporter base, Income Generation and Brand positioning of a national charity providing Learning Disability and Mental Health Services in a Green Care Context.
The successful candidate will be joining a charity with a strong history and reputation for donor-centric (friends) fundraising, currently raising over £5m per year and a huge potential to unlock stewardship, potential and growth.

The Trust is seeking an inspiring and ambitious professional with a proven track record in senior-level fundraising and the skills, passion and experience to lead the Trust into a position which results in voluntary income moving from £5M to £10M through delivery of step change strategies for Voluntary Income Generation and Communication. Candidates must be collaborative leaders with proven experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary fundraising teams and in transformation and change. They will also have experience in influencing policy and decision making (governance) at a range of levels, as will be a strong networker and public speaker used to driving networking opportunities that evidence outcomes and impact.

This is an exciting time to be joining the charity in its 70th anniversary year as they embark on a bold plan to shape a new long-term future for adult social care within vibrant and thriving community settings.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th September, 9am.

Location: Remote working with regular travel to London and across UK Reports.
Salary: £70-£75k per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, is seeking an Associate Director of Local Fundraising to lead their local fundraising operation and ensuring they maximise the value from local relationships.

Marie Curie is the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all four nations delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Their leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and their campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.

The Associate Director of Local Fundraising is a senior role within the Income, Innovation and Engagement directorate; a highly ambitious and professional team which is working to grow income and strengthen the organisation’s voice across the UK as the leading end of life care charity in the UK. Marie Curie has ambitious financial growth targets and needs to drive net contribution, engagement and awareness if they are to achieve their fundraising ambitions and subsequently their service growth goals.

The primary focus of the role is to maximise the net contribution from local fundraising but also to  drive community awareness and engagement with Marie Curie.  This is a key role for Marie Curie, responsible for managing a team of over 100 people and having responsibility for over £20 million Income, the recruitment of legacy prospects, the delivery of fundraising events and the strategic approach of supporter facing volunteers.

The Fundraising teams based in communities across the UK are responsible for raising money, driving legacy sign ups, building event participation and profit and growing awareness and engagement of the need for and impact of the charity’s work amongst supporters and people who have the potential to support Marie Curie.  With all local relationships managed by this role’s teams, the post will ensure that supporters have a connected, seamless experience.

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in a fundraising environment with a successful track record in increasing voluntary income or revenue. They will also have experience in developing both annual operational and three-year strategic plans, developing creative and innovative solutions and digital marketing and in working with working with volunteers and engaging local communities. This will be combined with a proven track record in managing large high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.

This is an ideal career opportunity for an individual with extensive community fundraising experience looking to either broaden their portfolio or take the next step towards a Director of Fundraising role. 

CLOSING DATE: 9am, Monday 30th September.