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In this exciting and varied strategic and operational role, you will develop and implement a marketing, communications and external affairs strategy that incorporates various impactful communications campaigns and projects that promote and protect King’s Trust International and The King’s Group, increasing our brand awareness and support of our work with young people nationally and globally.

You will lead on communications for King’s Trust International, overseeing our marketing activities and growth of our digital channels as well as working collaboratively with The King’s Group providing leadership support and guidance on various events and campaigns, ensuring our brand and communications are culturally tailored and inclusive.

You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in communications, marketing and external affairs at a senior level, coupled with an awareness and up to date knowledge and experience of the various media, marketing and communication tools that would maximise our brand. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of people and stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable growth and development and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

At a time of huge pressure for young Londoners and youth organisations across the capital, our work is needed more than ever. Many young people, particularly those from underserved communities, are feeling the strain and urgently need the safety of local youth spaces, the support of trusted adults, and the inspiration of programmes that meet their needs.
 

It is a crucial time to be raising income for London Youth. In September 2023 we launched our new strategy for 2023-2026: Powering the Grassroots. Currently responsible for over 70% of our charitable income, The Trusts and Foundation’s team are a crucial part of ensuring we have the money to drive that strategy forward and deliver for young people and youth organisations across the capital.
 

You’ll be joining an ambitious team passionate about supporting young people and youth organisations to be the best they can be. The Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager will be an experienced and successful fundraiser ready to use their skills and experience to grow our most important income stream.
 

Key Responsibilities

· develop and maintain an exemplary understanding of the needs of young people and youth organisations in London.
 

· proactively communicate the vision and mission, aims and work of London Youth to funders.

· undertake prospect research to identify new funding opportunities that increase restricted and unrestricted income.
 

· collaborate with teams from across London Youth to develop and submit high quality five and six figure applications to trusts, foundations, institutional funders, and livery companies.

· work with colleagues to find ways to increase income form existing funders.

· meet all KPIs and financial targets.

· provide first class stewardship to funders.
 

· maintain up-to-date records on all aspects of fundraising activity on Salesforce and SharePoint and produce regular reports/reports when needed.
 

· ensure agreements are in place with all funders and are recorded in line with our processes.

· take responsibility for your ongoing professional development.

· commit to and actively promote London Youth’s policy and procedures to value and respect diversity and inclusion in all duties and working relationships.
 

· reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues.
 

· follow our organisation’s anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.
 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Skills and Expertise
· track record of leading and securing five and six figure funding relationships with trusts, foundations, institutional funders, and livery companies

· demonstrable knowledge of UK and London funders

· ability to undertake rigorous prospect research and build and manage a robust pipeline
 

· demonstrable relationship management skills

· proven project management skills
 

· experience of regularly recording and reporting on data

· ability to interpret financial data

· awareness of Fundraising Regulatory Framework

· experience of acting as an organisational ambassador in a range of outward facing contexts

Attributes and Behaviours:

· passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of young people

· outstanding written and oral communication skills

· attention to detail
 

· ability to prioritise workload
 

· ability to work independently or with small or large groups of colleagues

· ability to work in a changing and flexible environment

· willingness to learn new skills
 

· discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
 

· willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends at London Youth events.
 

Here are just a few of the fantastic benefits of working for London Youth!

• Generous holiday allowance - 39 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays for FTE. 
• Continuous learning opportunities, with financial support towards relevant qualifications and ongoing professional development. 
• Cycle to Work scheme. 
• Healthcare Cashback Plan to help cover your healthcare essentials. 
• Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Free access to the 'Headspace' wellbeing application. 
• Eyecare vouchers. 
• Generous maternity / adoptive / parental / shared parental leave of up to 13 weeks full pay. 
• Two days per year allowance for volunteering with London Youth or another charity. 
• You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth. 
• An outstanding culture and ethos where staff and visitors enjoy, challenge and achieve. 
• You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!

We're looking for an empathic and energetic Helpline Co-ordinator to join the Helpline Management Team.  You'll be working closely with our Helpline Supervisor and Helpline ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor), co-ordinating the smooth running of all aspects of TST’s Helpline service supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying.

You will also provide administrative, practical and emotional support for TST’s survivor forum meetings.  Experience of supporting group sessions will be an advantage.

You will ideally have a background in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers.  Effective communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential and you will be able to work sensitively and confidently with difficult topics.

You will be responsible for supporting and attending internal meetings, co-ordinating rotas and supporting the Helpline and Call Handlers during opening hours.

You will maintain accurate records and part of your role will include gathering statistics for monitoring and reporting processes.

You will ideally have previous experience of working on a helpline and/or working in the voluntary sector, but please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet all requirements.  The right candidate will be an effective communicator in a friendly and professional manner, with excellent IT skills and a passion to support survivors.

Skills/Attributes

¨ Good IT skills (essential)

¨ Be trauma informed with mental health understanding

¨ Experience in Group sessions for survivors.

¨ Experience of recruiting, training, co-ordinating rotas and supporting the Helpline and Call Handlers.

¨ Effective use of communication skills, particularly in connection with sensitive issues

¨ Effective communicator

¨ Awareness of issues of confidentiality

¨ Ability to self-motivate and prioritise

¨ Ability to work at times under pressure and to work within directed time scales

¨ Reliability and flexibility to the Project in relation to hours of work.

¨ Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice

You will be required to complete DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust.

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend meetings.

Location: Opportunity for Hybrid working although required to attend TST’s office in Rugby for bi-monthly meetings and other key occasions.

Annual leave and benefits:

- 28 days leave not including bank holidays

- Pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%

- Home working allowance

- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

- In-house training provided

Closing date:            Sunday, 4th August 2024 11.30pm.  We reserve the right to close this position early if we find a suitable applicant, please submit your application as soon as possible. 

Interview date:  Friday, 9th August 2024

Second interview:  Friday, 16th August 2024 – with presentation at TST’s offices in Rugby

 

About The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust is a UK-wide membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services.   Our vision is for a society where services for survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need.  Survivors and their partners, parents, families and supporters have a right to support and justice can access the right service for them at the right time, free of charge, and according to need.

We have over 120 member organisations in the UK and Ireland providing counselling, emotional support and advocacy for women, men, young people and children who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse/exploitation at any time in their lives.

We support our member agencies by providing a wide range of infrastructure support including regional meetings, networking events, specialist forums and workshops and representing our member agencies in national meetings.  We provide accredited training for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and bespoke training and workshops for professionals and organisations.  We run a national helpline for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence in any way including victims and survivors, family members, partners and professionals working with survivors.

Job Summary

Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven record of working and engaging positively with young people involved in or at risk of serious youth violence and exploitation?  Do you have sound experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and have the ability to assess a client’s needs?

If so, St Giles is looking for Caseworkers to work on our pioneering SOS project where, as part of a high-performing team, you will work with both victims and perpetrators of serious youth violence, exploitation and other gang-related offences and help them to be safe, move away from offending and take positive choices.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About SOS+

Working with young people in a variety of educational settings, St. Giles’ SOS+ Service delivers early intervention work, through one-to-one mentoring and preventative sessions on violence, vulnerability and exploitation.  The mission of SOS+ is to prevent children and young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence by equipping them with tools, knowledge and support delivered by experts with lived experience.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, offering support to up to 20 young people per year, who are identified by local partners as most at need of support.  You will produce support and risk management plans based on these assessments, plus deliver a holistic support service, working independently or with colleagues as the situation dictates, which will involve providing practical guidance on areas such social and housing support, education, training and employment options, and benefits work.

We will count on you to develop and maintain strong relationships with referral and partner agencies, including police, Youth Offending Teams, Probation, local authorities and social services, while closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying a survival plan for the client that will identify agencies that can be used for on-going support is also a key aspect of this role.

What we are looking for

• To have worked on an offender-led support project, had personal experience of the criminal justice system, served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison within reach of Greater Manchester
• Experience in negotiation with partner agencies to establish links to further aims of the project
• Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people
• To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one
• Knowledge of the local community, its projects and services available to young people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.

Please note this role requires an Enhanced Children with the Child Barred list checks.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage ) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11 p.m. on 02 August 2024 Interview date: 15 August 2024

Please note that previously submitted applications will not be considered.

Direct Marketing Executive - Cash and Alternative Gifts (2225)

Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Direct Marketing Executive - Cash and Alternative Gifts to join the Public Fundraising Team in the Belfast office on a permanent basis.

About us:

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change, and extreme hunger.

About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a Direct Marketing Executive - Cash and Alternative Gifts to sit within our Public Fundraising Team. The post holder will be responsible for successfully managing and reviewing donor recruitment and development campaigns in order to maintain and grow income to Concern Worldwide (UK) from individual regular and cash donors.

About You:

You will have experience of working successfully with external suppliers or internal stakeholders to deliver direct marketing campaigns. You will possess strong planning and project management skills and you will be highly numerate with the ability to demonstrate analytical skills. The successful post holder will have an excellent written skills including experience of writing and editing emails.

Full details on the role and person specification can be found in the attached job description.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Details of our benefits could be found on our website:

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

About our office:

Our Belfast office is based in a listed building in a busy area close to lots of useful local amenities.

Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.

To apply:

Please upload your CV and cover letter by 4th August 2024.

Please note, we would like to fill this role as soon as possible, therefore we will periodically shortlist through the recruitment campaign and may close the role before the advertised closing date.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Conditions of Appointment:

The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration

Location: Belfast
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary From £28,427- £31,585 per annum

Closing Date: 4 August 2024

You may also have experience in the following: Direct Marketing Executive, CRM Marketing Executive, Database Marketing Manager, CRM Manager, Email Marketing Executive, eMarketing, Online Marketing, Internet Marketing, Campaign Executive, Campaign Manager, Digital Marketing, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc

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Grants and Trusts Fundraiser: Shape the Future of Fair Trade

Are you passionate about international development and fair trade? Do you have a knack for securing grants and building relationships with trusts and foundations? Shared Interest Foundation is looking for a talented Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to join our team and make a real difference in the world of ethical finance.

Location: Remote (expenses paid for visiting office circa once a month)

Salary: £35,000-40,000 pro rata

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (flexible scheduling available)

As our new Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, you'll play a crucial role in supporting fair trade producers and businesses across the globe.

Here's what we offer:

• A chance to contribute to positive social impact through ethical finance
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities

About the Role:

In this exciting position, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing our fundraising strategy, focusing on trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. Your expertise will help us secure vital funding to support our mission of alleviating poverty through ethical trade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a diverse and sustainable fundraising portfolio
• Identify and approach new funding partners in the UK and internationally
• Craft compelling funding applications and cases for support
• Manage relationships with existing and potential donors
• Collaborate with our team to develop innovative projects for funding

What You'll Bring:

• Experience securing income from trusts and foundations
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficiency in managing budgets and financial targets
• A passion for fair trade and international development

About Shared Interest Foundation:

We're a unique organisation dedicated to providing financial services and business support to fair trade producers and buyers. Our work helps create sustainable livelihoods for communities worldwide. By joining our team, you'll be part of a close-knit, motivated group of professionals working towards a common goal.

Career Development:

As a Grants and Trusts Fundraiser, you'll have opportunities to enhance your skills, attend industry events, and grow your professional network. We're committed to supporting your career progression within our organisation.

Are you ready to use your fundraising skills to make a global impact? Apply now to become our new Grants and Trusts Fundraiser and help shape the future of fair trade!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Our client, one of London’s leading universities, is currently looking to recruit a full time Exams Support Officer, to assist them during this busy exam period from 6th August – 19th August.  The post will could be based at one of the following sites – Excel (Newham) The Strand, Waterloo or London Bridge, consideration will be given on preference, it will be working onsite full time.

The purpose of this role is to provide consistent and detailed administrative and logistical support for the Exams department. This will be a stand-alone position (full training and support will be provided) and will be based in a post room.
 

• Overseeing the packing of highly sensitive examination scripts
• Recording and dispersing scripts to Faculties
• Managing documentation
• Data Entry

To be considered for this post, you will need to have worked in a similar post previously, where attention to detail is paramount, and working efficiently with minimal supervision was required. Ideally experience within the education sector or alternatively in a role which is logistical in nature. You will have excellent IT skills and be confident with using Excel and SharePoint. Excellent communication skills and able to pick up new systems and process with ease. The ability to work independently and proactively, you will have the confidence to deal with a wide variety of people.

This post is looking to start on the 6th August, for 2 weeks, you will need to be able to meet the start date requirement, along with the commitment for the duration in order to be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most game-changing medical research fundraising charities in the UK.

A Junior Graphic Designer is an exciting, innovative and ambitious position and Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity.

Position: Junior Graphic Designer
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes. We offer a hybrid working model, where team members are expected to be in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, death in service policy, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative individual with strong graphic design skills. As the Junior Graphic Designer, you must be enthusiastic about delivering great work and keen to grow in skills and experience. Intuitive understanding of articulating a brand within design assets, is also key. A sharp eye for detail is essential, as are good communication skills and command of the English language.

You will provide a crucial role in delivering brand design assets for print and digital to help meet key objectives across the organisation. The scope of the role means no two days will be the same – you’ll work on numerous projects, adhering to the master brand guide for the charity and any other brand identities of specific marketing campaigns. You’ll enjoy and take pride in producing clean, typographically elegant, imaginative and impactful work.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Junior Graphic Designer will mainly work with our Graphic Designer, but potentially also with other designers at external creative agencies.

Do you have:

• Proven graphic design experience with examples of pervious work completed.
• A strong eye for aesthetics and details.
• Familiarity with Mac and PC operating systems and software, design software and technologies, especially Adobe Creative Suite.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Artworker, Brand Designer, Digital Communications Assistant, Graphic Artist, Graphic Design Specialist, Illustrator, Junior Motions Designer, Production Artist, Social Media Developer, Web Designer.

If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 15th August 2024 (Early applications are encouraged as interviews will likely commence before the closing date)

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Direct Marketing Executive - Cash and Alternative Gifts (2223)

Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Direct Marketing Executive - Cash and Alternative Gifts to join the Public Fundraising Team in the London office on a permanent basis.

About us:

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change, and extreme hunger.

About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a Direct Marketing Executive - Cash and Alternative Gifts to sit within our Public Fundraising Team. The post holder will be responsible for successfully managing and reviewing donor recruitment and development campaigns in order to maintain and grow income to Concern Worldwide (UK) from individual regular and cash donors.

About You:

You will have experience of working successfully with external suppliers or internal stakeholders to deliver direct marketing campaigns. You will possess strong planning and project management skills and you will be highly numerate with the ability to demonstrate analytical skills. The successful post holder will have excellent written skills including experience of writing and editing emails.

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Details of our benefits could be found on our website

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

About our office:

Our London office is based in The Foundry close to Vauxhall and The Oval underground stations. The Foundry offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and ambitious community focused on social justice and human rights.

Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.

To apply:

Please upload your CV and cover letter by 4th August 2024.

Please note, we would like to fill this role as soon as possible, therefore we will periodically shortlist through the recruitment campaign and may close the role before the advertised closing date.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:

The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form.

Location: London - Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: From £30,241 - £33,601

You may also have experience in the following: Direct Marketing Executive, CRM Marketing Executive, Database Marketing Manager, CRM Manager, Email Marketing Executive, eMarketing, Online Marketing, Internet Marketing, Campaign Executive, Campaign Manager, Digital Marketing, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc

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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. 

Percival are excited to be working exclusively with Asthma + Lung UK to help them recruit for a Corporate New Business Manager to join their growing team. Asthma + Lung UK’s mission is to be the driving force behind the transformation of lung health. They do this by changing perceptions of lung health and campaigning for its prioritisation, supporting those affected with information, advice, and practical help.

You will be joining a brilliant Corporate Partnerships team with big ambitions for growth in a well-established Fundraising Department. The main focus of this role will be to generate new, long term and sustainable income through the acquisition and cultivation of new corporate partners. Your work will be vital; enabling them to fund research to find new treatments and cures, support people who struggle to breathe to take control of their lives and to campaign for better lung health.

Job Title: Corporate New Business Manager

Salary: £38,000-£42,000

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid, London E1

Department: Corporate Partnerships Team

Reports to: Head of Corporate Partnerships

You will be creating and managing a new business pipeline of prospects to approach for new funding. You will be working closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to diversity their new business portfolio with a specific focus on targeting corporates within the health sector, for five figure level plus partnerships. Working towards set targets, you will be responsible throughout the whole partnerships process from identifying prospects, cultivation, proposals, pitching and negotiation to secure new corporate support.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have demonstrable experience securing five + figure gifts from corporates and have consistently met and exceeded team and individual targets.
• Be confident in creating emotive, tailored and compelling proposals for prospects and delivering on successful pitches and presentations.
• Thrive in a target driven environment
• Be a keen ambassador for lung health across the UK and stay abreast of key market trends and opportunities.

Recruitment Process Timeline -

Application Deadline: Tuesday 30th July

1st Stage Interviews: TBC

We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact Madeleine on [email protected]

To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy 

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment, and for providing support and advice on all finance matters to employees across the charity.

You will be required to be in the office at least two days per week and will have a high level of financial acumen and understanding.  As the Finance Manager - Compliance, Controls & Reporting, you will assist the Head of Finance in all elements of technical accounting, including financial compliance, internal financial controls, and financial reporting.  Working alongside the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting and the transactional finance team, you will ensure a seamless finance function, ensuring that best practice is adopted at all times, to minimise risk to financial fraud, and to ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Support the development and implementation of best financial practices.

· Lead the production of annual financial statements and reporting, and together with the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting, lead the annual audit process.

· Lead the on the production of annual financial statements and annual audit on behalf of Alzheimer’s Brain Bank, a small joint venture company in which we hold a 50% share.

· Cash flow monitoring and projections.

· Prepare and submit all Office for National Statistics, Charity Commission, Companies House and OSCR (Scottish Charity Regulator) returns.

· Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with VAT reverse charges and applicable business/non-business VAT recovery rules.

· Be the first point of contact for internal and external partners regarding technical accounting and related matters, including charity VAT and Trading rules.

· Provide financial information for funding bid applications.

· Provide financial advice regarding income recognition criteria, particularly regarding legacy accruals and philanthropy pledges.

· Provide financial advice regarding expenditure recognition criteria, particularly regarding multi-year grants.

· Monitor and reconcile all restricted income against restriction forms and the grant system to ensure restricted funds are managed and spent in accordance with donor wishes.

· Review policies and procedures alongside the Head of Finance and the Finance team to ensure they are applicable, up to date, understood across the charity and consistently adhered to.

· Maintain a sound financial control environment, ensuring all assets of the charity are safeguarded against financial fraud, as much as possible.

· Working with the Head of Finance, design and implement an assurance programme on internal financial controls.

· Keep up to date with all technical finance developments and reporting requirements applicable to the charity.

· Manage Finance team GDPR deletion requests and GDPR compliance actions.

· Maintain insurances for the organisation and be the first point of contact between insurance brokers and the organisation for queries and claims.

· Manage the interface between the finance system and the grant management system to ensure the correct recognition and ageing of grant liabilities.

· Provide cover for the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting as required.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Finance, in line with the responsibilities of the post.

 

What we are looking for:

· ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

· Experience in a previous finance role.

· Statutory accounts preparation and audit experience.

· Good understanding of VAT.

· Strong understanding of internal financial controls.

· Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively and work proactively.

· Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels across the Charity.

· Passionate, proactive, and friendly attitude.

· Methodical and adaptable approach.

· Ability to interrogate and reconcile financial data.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

· A keenness to keep up to date with finance technical updates.

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 £50,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 28th July 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 5th August 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 be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do 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

Key Purpose: As the Learning and Development Manager you will lead the development of a supportive and impactful training and development framework for the charity, embedding ongoing organisational development as an integral element of the exciting evolutionary strategy and ensuring the charity is a great place to work. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in partnerships with the Senior Leadership Team managers across the charity to understand employee requirements, design and deliver learning solutions that create a high-performing staff team.
• Collaborating with senior managers to develop a L&D strategy that supports the charity's overall objectives. Formulate and revise policies and procedures to reflect changes in legislation, industry trends, and organisational needs.
• Ensuring that the skills and capacity of the workforce meet current and emerging organisational needs.
• Working closely with the HR Manager, review, develop and implement an organisational wide performance management framework that supports organisational objectives and sustains a culture of regular performance conversations and action.
• Working with managers to successfully influence culture change programmes, ensuring that systems are designed to meet objectives, values and behaviours.
• Actively supporting organisational change through coaching and mentoring, capability and performance, employee engagement, creating a high performing, inclusive and learning culture.
• Ensuring organisational development interventions and programmes are cost effective and appropriately evaluated to measure the impact of investment and their impact on culture change and organisational effectiveness.
• Leading the development of the induction and on-boarding programmes to ensure they remain effective to embed a values led workforce.
• Working with HR colleagues to develop and deliver interventions on general people management topics, subjects, and skills where a business need has been identified. 
• Supporting HR colleagues on workforce planning processes so that managers understand the action necessary for them to create and sustain a positive work environment and culture within their teams, supporting them to identify the appropriate solutions to gaps identified.
• Coaching, supporting and challenging managers to ensure that the standards of management are continuously improved for the charity.
• Contributing to the development of the charity’s HR Policy using data to inform decision-making and enhance understanding of the workforce supply and demand issues and to enable workforce planning, succession management and talent development.
• Working with the HR Manager to oversee performance evaluation systems and processes, providing guidance to managers on performance feedback, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Championing a positive and inclusive working environment through the implementation of HR and organisational processes that promote diversity and equality and mitigate bias.
• Managing the L&D departmental budget effectively, allocating resources efficiently to support HR initiatives and meet organisational goals.
• Leading initiatives to enhance organisational culture, employee engagement, and performance.
• Developing and implementing strategies for talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Proven L&D/Organisational Development experience, preferably in the charity sector of similar non-profit organisation (minimum two years L&D/OD experience).
• Demonstrable understanding of organisational development principles and practices.
• Able to work at operational and strategic levels.
• Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude towards all stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with a solution-orientated approach.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, communication skills and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Possesses a valid UK driving license.

 

Desirable:

• L&D qualification (e.g. CIPD)
• Background in coaching and mentoring.
• Familiarity with farming industry.
• Skills in process improvement.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. 

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early career lawyer with experience in advising on a broad range of legal topics, and an interest in the Higher Education sector, to play an important role in the Legal & Regulatory Affairs team at one of the world’s leading universities.

Imperial College London’s Legal & Regulatory Affairs team is a growing and well-respected function within Professional Services. The purpose of the team is to support the achievement of the University’s objectives by delivering at pace consistently excellent legal advice across the broad range of activities. The legal issues are often complex and sensitive and span a variety of subject areas; for example: freedom of speech, academic freedom, information law, contract and commercial law, consumer law, safeguarding, internationalisation, public law, visas & immigration, intellectual property, regulatory law and employment law.

Members of the Legal & Regulatory Affairs team must work collaboratively with all staff and stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, robust, solutions-focused advice that is based upon a sound assessment of legal and other risks and represents excellent value for money. We offer an appealing work/life balance with very minimal evening / weekend work.

The post will be line managed by the Deputy Legal Director (Corporate Affairs).

Duties and responsibilities

You will:

• Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice, with supervision as appropriate, spanning the different operational activities of the University, delivered at pace.

• With appropriate supervision, as required, support the review, negotiation, drafting, interpretation and enforcement of a range of commercial agreements including (among others) education services agreements, sponsorship and grant agreements, collaboration, partnership and joint venture agreements, financing and investment agreements, complex procurement contracts, student terms and conditions and the terms of conditions of various ancillary services provided by Imperial.

• With supervision, as required, assist with contract disputes, with specialist support from external lawyers where appropriate.

• Assist on technology transfer and IP-related matters (as escalated by the University’s Research Office or Imperial’s commercialisation subsidiary, Imperial College Innovations Limited).

• Support certain real estate and estates-related matters such as acquisition and disposals of real estate (supporting Imperial’s in-house real estate counsel from time to time).

• Advise upon, with supervision as required, matters such as the restructuring of Imperial group subsidiaries, share issuances and capital reductions.

Essential requirements

• A minimum of degree level education or equivalent experience.

• Qualified as a solicitor or barrister.

• Current Practising Certificate to practise law in England & Wales.

• PQE advising on a broad range of subject areas.

• Experience of working effectively within a team.

• Proven experience of reviewing and drafting a wide range of contracts with varying complexities at pace and of delivering high quality, practical legal advice at pace on a broad range of topics in relation to them.

• Experience of managing a diverse portfolio of tasks, including managing conflicting priorities.

• Proficient use of IT systems and software.

• A understanding of the law combined with the ability and confidence to apply legal principles to unfamiliar subject areas to be able to advise across a broad range of matters at pace.

• Able and willing to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities.

• The ability to think strategically and creatively, see legal issues in their wider context.

• Clear ability to analyse and evaluate often complex data to identify risks and make well considered, pragmatic decisions that demonstrate reliable legal judgement.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrable ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear, concise way, both orally and in writing.

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

• Work as an effective team player with colleagues from across the University to achieve the University aims and objectives.

• Be approachable and build a strong interpersonal relationships.

• Resilient and highly organised with the ability to maintain effective performance in challenging circumstances, encouraging others to do the same.

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, including leadership, management and people skills.

Further information

To discuss this role please contact Anna Cosgrave.

Closing date: 22nd July 2024

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.