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This position attracts  a ‘Golden Hello’ of £500 in first salary payment followed by £500 on successful completion of the probation period.

Our Vision:

We are a charity that delivers transformational services to children, young people and their families across West and North Yorkshire. Our residential homes offer a nurturing environment where children and young people enjoy life enabling them to flourish. Our staff teams share the vision of wanting  our children to achieve their best and so we provide a safe place where their needs are at the heart of every decision we make.  We protect and support children and young people. We do this by providing practical and emotional care and support. We make sure their voices are heard enabling them to have improved choices and outcomes to their lives. 

Our new home is unique as it involves a collaboration between Catholic Care, Bradford Council and foster families offering a therapeutic and trauma informed environment for children aged 6 – 11 years who have experienced adverse childhood experiences in their lives. As registered manager you will have the opportunity to recruit an exceptional team of professional  care staff who will support  the children and help them develop vital skills such as building relationships to help improve their overall wellbeing and support their psychological and emotional development  with the aim of preparing them for a long term ‘forever family’ placement. This is our passion and purpose  and sets the home apart as visionary for specialist intervention children’s services

Overview of Role

This is a brand-new role for someone to make their own! The home is a new addition to our range of services. You will manage the two bedded home working with children in a therapeutic manner, recognising the difficulties that children can experience when considering the impact of early life trauma,  adverse childhood experiences and disrupted attachments. You and your team will help them to learn to thrive in their day to day lives.  The successful applicant will support and manage a team of senior residential childcare workers and residential childcare workers, whilst acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for.

Why Join Catholic Care?

Catholic Care is a forward thinking and vibrant charity providing services for, and employing people of all faiths or of no faith at all.  For the past 160 years we have been meeting the needs of people who are or vulnerable across Yorkshire, having a positive impact on their lives.

Each year the work we do makes a positive difference to nearly 3,000 people, both through our CQC and Ofsted regulated services and in our local communities. We care passionately about the people we support who remain at the heart of what we do. We are a values led charity. Our values are what drive everything we do. They help us to make decisions about what we do, how we do it and who we do it for.

Your wellbeing is important to us and we will make sure you feel valued and part of the Team.  We are a Mindful Employer and accredited with Investors in People and our approaches are there to support you along the way. We also offer benefits which reflect your hard work, including generous annual leave, pension scheme and sick pay policy.

What We Can Offer You:

Competitive salary

29 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)

Additional 3 days annual leave after 5 years of service

Comprehensive Induction Programme with ongoing learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Regular supervision

Regular performance and development meetings to support your ongoing development

Investors in People and Mindful Employer

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

Location: Home/London & South East based, with frequent travel to projects in London & South East, and opportunity to work from Vauxhall office​

Contract:Maternity cover, fixed-term to 30 September 2025, or to the return of the substantive postholder (whichever is sooner).​

This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop and manage FoodCycle’s Programmes team in London & South East.FoodCycle’s mission is to nourish the hungry and lonely in our communities with delicious meals and great conversation, using food which would otherwise go to waste.​

As London & South East Area Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle Community Meals/Projects in these geographical regions.With over 30 Community Meals/Projects across the region it is a great time to join a fantastic team.​

You will be tasked with growing FoodCycle impact in London & South East region, strengthening existing projects and developing community partnerships. You will lead the London & South East team, effectively manage and establish this area, and ensure that FoodCycle is supporting as many people as possible in our local communities.​

​An excellent communicator, you will have experience in line management, programme development and delivery, volunteer management and working with vulnerable adults. You will manage your area team ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, and ensuring that volunteers are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their Projects.​

You will need to live in London & South East, and be able to travel to projects in London & South East area for this exciting role.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website. ​

Whilst we know that Gen AI tools can be incredibly useful in the workplace, we request that you do not use them for your covering letter.​

Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Monday 21st October 2024.​

View the full job description here: London and South East Area Manager 2024 JD - Maternity Cover.pdf​

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to interview (likely to be sent on or around 25th October).​

Interviews: planned for Wednesday 6th November 2024.​

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.​

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.​

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Role Description

Mission of the role

Support the overall income generation of the organisation through developing three income streams: mentor programme sales, grants from trusts and foundations and corporate donations.

Structure and remuneration

• Days: 4 days per week (32 hours)

• Location: 2 days/week from office in Kennington, option to work from home for the other two days

• Management: Managed by Founding Director

• Salary: £38,000 pro-rata 

• Holiday: 33 days pro rata, plus Christmas office closure

• Development: individual and team coaching, plus training budget 

This role is an income generation role with a focus on corporate giving, grants from trusts and foundations and sales from our mentoring programme.

Role Responsibilities 

Corporate Giving

• Identify and research potential corporate social responsibility (CSR) partners aligned with the organisation's mission.

• Support Founding Director to develop relationships with corporate partners to secure funding

• Create compelling partnership proposals, including staff volunteering opportunities, to prospective corporate partners, ensuring that volunteering opportunities within corporate partnerships are supporting the impact of our programmes

• Maintain and nurture relationships with partners, ensuring mutual benefits and long-term collaboration.

Trusts and foundations

• Identify and research grant opportunities from foundations, local councils, and other funding bodies.

• Write and submit high-quality grant applications, including all required documentation and follow-up reports.

• Maintain a grants calendar to track submission deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities.

• Prepare reports for funders and stakeholders where appropriate

Sales from Mentoring Programme

• Identify and engage prospective clients, especially in areas identified as target sectors based on trends in mentee interest

• Create marketing materials to effectively communicate the value of the mentoring programmes.

• Manage the sales pipeline, from initial contact through to closing deals and onboarding new clients.

• Maintain and nurture relationships with clients to ensure long term relationships

• Organise talks and create marketing materials to recruit mentors from within client companies in line with our programmes calendar

General

• Maintain presence on LinkedIn

• Keep records on airtable up to date

• Attend all team meetings and any identified training as necessary

**Please find the applicant pack with full details of the role in the documents section below.***

Thank you for considering working with us at LTSB. 

It is an exciting time to join the charity as we embark on a new five year strategy. If you are passionate about Social Mobility and motivated by supporting young people living in some of the UK’s most deprived areas, this could be the charity for you!

Our Careers Development Managers (CDMs) are the main point of contact for young people on our social mobility programmes. The main focus of the role is the recruitment, development and support of young people into meaningful careers. 

CDMs create recruitment networks in their areas and lead bootcamps to improve their employability (e.g. interview techniques) and to enhance their personal and leadership abilities (e.g. critical thinking). Once young people are hired, CDMs use their established relationship to provide pastoral care and in-work support.

LTSB’s vision is A world where all young people can choose their careers, with an emphasis on improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and they have an excellent understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues, and how these factors impact young people. 

LTSB does not have its own offices, so you will work remotely, but this role has significant in-person delivery expectations at partner organisations and corporate supporters, as well as occasion travel to our city hubs Birmingham, Liverpool, London, and Manchester. Position will require DBS Disclosure at enhanced level.

The application process for Careers Development Manager has two stages:

• A first round interview, held remotely over Zoom
• A second round delivery to a cohort of young people, followed by panel interview.

To apply, submit a CV and a personal statement of no more than two pages outlining how you fit the person specifications, and why you feel you can contribute to LTSB’s work. 

Apply by 5pm, Sunday 27th October 2024. 

Interview dates 1st round - W/C 4th November
Interview date 2nd round - W/C 18th November

Role start date: Monday 13th January 2025 (TBC)

If you are interested in discussing the role or the charity in advance of applying, please contact our Programme Manager Danya on danya @ ltsb.charity.
 

Good luck!

Rob Burton, 

CEO, LTSB

The Yehudi Menuhin School based in Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham is seeking an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to have a significant impact on the lives of our current and future pupils.  The Yehudi Menuhin School operates a needs-blind admissions process, and we remain determined that no pupil should ever turn down a place at YMS due to a lack of funding.  More than 90% of pupils need help to take up their place, and grants from trusts and foundations are a vital source of income for our Bursary Fund, as well as a range of other projects and activities that are of direct benefit to our pupils.

You will join the Development team at an exciting time for the School.  Under new leadership and with pupil numbers at an all-time high, fundraising continues to play a crucial role in securing the future of musical education and helping to develop the next generation of classical musicians.  Our strategy is focused on reaching out to new donors, as well as continuing to engage our loyal body of current supporters, including several engaged grant-making trusts and foundations.

You will build on an existing portfolio of organisations that donate between four and six-figures.  Your ability to develop significant, multi-year relationships with new trusts and foundations will be critical to your success.  The School has also previously secured a grant from the DCMS Culture Recovery Fund, managed by the Arts Council, opening the door to possible future funding from statutory sources, which would also fall under your responsibility.  This is a key role in making The Yehudi Menuhin School’s strategic priorities a reality on the ground.  You will need to be proactive, enterprising and systematic in approaching funders, and be able to engage and manage internal stakeholders.

This is a permanent position, working 9.00am until 5.30pm 4 or 5 days per week.  Some flexibility will be required to attend evening and weekend concerts and events at YMS and in London.

The salary is competitive, based on experience.

Further information about the role can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.

If you are interested in the position and have the necessary skills and experience, please complete our application form.

The deadline for applications is Friday 1 November 2024.

Your application form should be completed in full and submitted along with a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Robin Harskin.  Early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.  The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level.  It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Location: Bellevue Shopping Precinct, 239 Greenwich High Rd London SE10 8NB

Salary: Hospice Band 2

Hours per week: 21

Application Deadline: 22 October 2024

Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a deputy shop manager.

Our goal is to generate funds for the hospice so we can continue to deliver exceptional care.

As a member of the management team you need to be motivated to help your store achieve its targets and to share this drive and enthusiasm with your team of volunteers. You will be expected to work with your volunteers to deliver a fantastic experience for our customers and donors.

These roles are HANDS ON! You will be required to sort donations and prepare clothing for sale which will include tagging and pricing items before placing them on the shop floor.

This is a hugely exciting time to join the Community Hospice Retail team as we transform our retail network. We have big ambitions and we are looking to recruit people who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and target driven, with excellent communication skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to inclusion. We celebrate and embrace diversity and thus encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds, perspective, knowledge and skills

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

·Chief Operating Officer

·Head of Partnerships

·Community Fundraising Manager

·Partnerships Marketing Lead

·Trusts and Foundations Manager

 ·Nation Directors

About you

Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our corporate partnerships? Are you a self-starter and team player, accustomed to rolling your sleeves up to get the job done? Are you looking for a role to stretch you and are keen to take on a more strategic and project management role?

Purpose of the role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a vital role in developing Adoption UK’s new corporate income strategy. The right candidate will have a proven track record of developing new partnerships and stewarding accounts to maximum potential. Going above and beyond to ensure that our corporate partners feel valued and connected to our cause, you'll use your creativity and networking skills to identify future growth opportunities that match the mission and priorities of Adoption UK.

The successful post-holder will manage the entire partnership life-cycle from contract and grant acceptance to delivery, ensuring that KPIs are met, income is accurately recorded, and that all activities comply with the Fundraising Regulator guidelines, GDPR, VAT and other legal requirements.

Must haves:

·A proven track record in securing income from the corporate sector.

·Solid account management experience ideally a corporate partnerships environment.

·Ability to think creatively and problem solve autonomously and the awareness and understanding to successfully collaborate with colleagues.

·Excellent communication skills - both written and oral - you'll need to have the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences, including at Senior Leadership level.

·Great presentation skills.

·Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to establish long-term working relationships.

·Experience and ability to lead projects and manage project groups. Proven creatively in developing ideas to present to companies in support of a fundraising idea.

·Ability to spot opportunities, identify partners' needs and drivers and match these with the priorities of Adoption UK

·The passion and ability to be effective in presenting Adoption UK’s mission to support care experienced people and families.

Main duties & Responsibilities

Securing New Corporate Partnership Business

·To support in the creation of a new corporate fundraising strategy and subsequently implement this

·Develop resources, pitch decks and communications to attract new partnerships

·Identify, research and approach a pipeline of potential corporate partners, including those with existing links to employees, volunteers, trustees and members.

·Confidently pitch and write proposals to potential corporate partners, tailoring style and approach according to their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities

·Research and attend networking events and activities to support new income opportunities

Corporate Partnership Account Management

·Account-manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, e.g. charity of the year, company sponsorship, staff fundraising, etc, ensuring mutually agreed partnership journeys are clearly planned and well executed

·Provide excellent stewardship of all current relationships including marketing and fundraising initiatives throughout the year

·Work closely with the Marketing lead to create innovative marketing plans for corporate partners to demonstrate Return on Investment

·Produce reports and presentations including activities and reach to convey the impact of partnerships

 Working with the wider team to deliver income targets

·Work closely and collaboratively with the wider Income Generation and Support teams to deliver professional and on brand communications to partners

·Share expertise and knowledge with wider team and colleagues in different nations to support wider UK corporate fundraising asks

·Keep abreast of the work of the wider organisation

·Help organise events when required

·Contribute to general tasks when required

Job description

Bristol Charities is entering a season of rapid development and growth and we are seeking a permanent Finance Manager to expand the capacity of the finance team, as we embed a new finance system to assist delivery of a new five-year strategic plan.

Our strategic plan is to expand our impact across Bristol through the implementation of a Hub delivery model, which will allow us to tailor our services and support within priority location and communities across the city.

If you care about Bristol and are passionate for positive change, then please come and join us on our journey.

FINANCE MANAGER

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (up to 28 hours per week, to be agreed). Additional hours may sometimes be required and can be taken as Time Off In Lieu (TOIL).

The charity’s Finance Manager will slot into the Corporate Services Directorate, working with the Director of Finance (Deputy CEO) to build on the great work of the Interim Finance Project Manager.

The postholder will have the opportunity to drive improvements and efficiencies across our core finance and IT operations. The postholder will help the charity collate, analyse and present its increasingly complex KPIs and data.

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary with index-linked pay awards
• 5% employer pension contribution (matched)
• 4x Life Assurance
• 26 days annual leave, rising with length of service (plus Bank Holidays)
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BenefitHub discounts and perks platform
• Staff Wellbeing Group
• On-site café
• Free on-site parking

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 13 October 2024

Interview dates: Week commencing 21 October 2024 (TBC)

As one of our Shop Managers you will be supported by an experienced and knowledgeable team members and you will be able to develop and build strong relationships with customers and volunteers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated individual to join the team as Store Manager based at our very successful Southmead store.

You will enjoy one of the most diverse, career building and rewarding roles in retail! 

The details:

• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days in 7
• Salary starting from £26,279 up to £28,429 per annum, dependant on experience
• Permanent position 

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering consistently high retail and customer service standards
• Actively supporting and demonstrating our values through your role
• Leading, coaching and managing staff and volunteers
• To achieve and optimise sales and targets
• To create and maintain a positive working environment for staff and volunteers
• Promotion of diversity and gender rights

What we are looking for:

• Ideally, you will bring previous retail experience, gained at managerial / supervisory level
• Commercial awareness and demonstrable experience of managing and leading a team; delivering outstanding customer service would be equally advantageous
• A genuine interest in fashion and charity retail
• Ability to earn trust, motivate, build rapport and provide leadership 
• High levels of organisation with a proactive approach
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheet.

We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we're looking for!

We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date, so candidates are advised to apply early.

Prospectus are delighted to be working with The Hygiene Bank, helping them to recruit for an Operations Manager role.
 
The Hygiene Bank is a grassroots, people-powered charity and social movement, grounded in community. Their passion stems from the injustice that people may be unable to fully participate in society due to hygiene poverty. The Hygiene Bank believe it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society, yet many are living in poverty and cannot afford to stay clean. The rapidly growing charity is looking to make social change, and you can be a part of the journey!
 
This role is available on a permanent contract and on a part-time basis 4 days a week (31 hours per week). This role is remote, with occasional travel to the office based in London, on a monthly basis. The salary range for this role is £34,000-£38,000 FTE.
 
Reporting into the Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in the charity, supporting the day to day running, overseeing brand donations, supporting local grassroots projects, strategy implementation, overseeing the charity’s databases and driving key workstreams which advance the charity’s strategy. You will also be on hand to support with any incoming general enquires.
 
You will have a background in operations management. You will have strong numerical skills, to be able to use different data sets and accurately forecast and report. You will have strong IT literacy, and experience using databases, MS Office, and CRM systems (desirably Salesforce).
 
You will have strong communication skills, and experience fostering relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally. You will be driven and have a forward leaning approach to business. You will have strong organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative.
 
Desirably, you will have experience in volunteer management, but it will be important to have strong people skills and experience supporting individuals in different contexts.
 
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.

This is a fast-moving process, and applications will be sent across on a rolling basis, please apply using your CV to avoid disappointment.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Recruitment & Development Manager to drive the recruitment strategy at The Edmund Trust.

The Recruitment & Development Manager will seek best practice approaches that are effective and compliant with safer recruitment processes ensuring the resourcing needs of the organisation are met.

In addition, they will identify and lead on ways to foster employee growth through effective training and development programs and opportunities for all staff.

About Us

The Edmund Trust & Eddie’s has been proudly supporting people across the East of England with learning & physical disabilities, autism and complex needs for over seventy years. We work to provide lifelong opportunities and create positive lifestyles for people to be equal and active members of the community.

We provide person-centred support, allowing individuals to choose how they want to live their lives, enabling them to reach their full potential.  We encourage people to achieve their aspirations with outcome focused support. Working alongside our values of Commitment, Collaboration and Positive Interactions.

Main Duties - Recruitment

• Identify resourcing requirements across the charity by liaising regularly with internal stakeholders to ensure resourcing needs are understood and met. Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and enhance the recruitment process.
• Create inspiring, bespoke and innovative recruitment campaigns to attract candidates who align with our values using timely and cost effective processes that meet safer and inclusive recruitment practices
• Utilise all avenues to positively promote the organisation to increase visibility and make it easy for candidates to apply. This includes social media, job boards, networking, application processes and events.
• Organise and join interviews with Support Workers and other roles where required, continuously review approaches with the aim to improve the effectiveness of the current recruitment selection exercises
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and contractual compliance through full, complete and timely administration of all recruitment documentation
• Manage and lead, in collaboration with the HR team, the end to end onboarding process ensuring excellent and welcoming candidate engagement during on-boarding. Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout  the on-boarding and induction processes, reducing “drop outs” and supporting retention 
• Working with senior managers to ensure the induction process truly supports new starters, in order to increase retention rates
• To utilise current trends, data and feedback on recruitment processes to drive continuous improvement

Main Duties - Development

• To be the main point of contact in regards to all learning and development matters. To work collaboratively with senior managers and the HR team to continually review our current training offer (internal and external) to ensure it is aligned to our industry and fit for purpose
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and to ensure our targets for the training year are met. Work with the HR team to utilise training metrics and feedback from staff to report on trends or improvements.
• Attend monthly training meetings to contribute ideas and recommendations to senior management in relation to developments within the L&D strategy
• To be the main point of contact with the development and delivery of the Apprenticeship framework. Supporting managers and participants through the program, to achieve development and coaching objectives
• Collaborate with Senior Managers and the HR team to assess training needs, to design and create succession plans and career pathways for all staff in the organisation

 Person Specification

• Previous experience of leading and managing safer recruitment campaigns ideally in this industry
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow safer recruitment processes
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent IT skills in Microsoft applications relevant to role
• Previous experience of a training and development role with marketing skills including the usage of social media
• An understanding of employment law relevant to recruitment and GDPR
• Able to work with a collaborative approach, with creative and innovative approaches, an excellent team player and positive role model

Our benefits include:

• Working for a not-for-profit Charity that supports people with learning disabilities & Autism 
• 22 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Free car parking 
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff referral scheme
• HasteePay
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Edmund Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks prior to appointment.

This role will close on Monday 4th November 2024

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Waterbeach on Friday 8th November, Tuesday 12th or Wednesday 13th November 2024

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers and those in need of care. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply. 

Carers' Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Home from Hospital North Yorkshire - Manager

37 hours per week

Based in Skipton or Harrogate office with extensive travel around North Yorkshire

Salary £29,800-£32,710

This role will have the responsibility of delivering the Home from Hospital service across North Yorkshire.  This will involve developing good relationships with the all those involved in discharge from hospital, ensuring the service is delivered within the service levels agreed and reporting on the project. Own transport essential. Accountable to, and working closely with, the Head of Operations.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st October 2024 (early applications will be considered and we reserve the right to close the advert before the deadline if required).

For More Information:

For an informal discussion about this role, contact Julie Duerden or Rachel Waddington at Carers' Resource.

Salary scale quoted for 37 hours per week.

New appointments are normally made to the bottom of scale.

The Carers’ Resource is an equal opportunities employer.

Reg. charity no.1049278

Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager

Contract:                 Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)

Salary: £49,275 per anuum

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ over 1000 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

This is an exciting time to join the NHM’s Development team, as we are about to embark on a major capital campaign that is set to rejuvenate the Museum spaces and transform access to our collections. Alongside this we have secured investment from the UK Government to build a major new science and digitisation centre at the Thames Valley Science Park in collaboration with the University of Reading. The purpose-built centre will house much of the Museum's collection and will include laboratories, digitisation suites, collaborative research spaces, conservation labs and workspaces.  

Diversity and inclusion matter to us.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated fundraiser to join our successful team as we embark on a major capital campaign to raise £150m. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role will be responsible for personally securing six and seven-figure gifts from High-Net-Worth Individuals.

The Senior Philanthropy Manger will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, the Senior Principal Gifts Manager and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy of high-value partnerships. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will also manage 2 roles – Patrons Manager and a Philanthropy Manager (HNWI and Legacies), with oversight of both the Patrons Programme and Legacy programme.

The Philanthropy team is growing and there will be substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation.

Main tasks and responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of prospects, in the UK and abroad, capable of making six and seven-figure gifts.

· Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets.

· Working closely with the whole Philanthropy team to coordinate on the overall strategy and targets for maximising philanthropic giving to the NHM.

· Manage a team of 3, which includes line management of a Patrons Manager and Philanthropy Manager (HNWI/Legacies), whilst motivating them to meet key objectives and targets within the overall Philanthropy team.

· Work alongside the Philanthropy team, Special Events team and Corporate team in the preparation of written donor proposals, donor stewardship and the planning and execution of events related to the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.

· Work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts at the six and seven-figure level by creating bespoke cultivation and solicitation plans that utilise senior stakeholders effectively.

· Actively solicit funding personally, as well as plan solicitations for senior staff as appropriate.

· Build strong relationships and partner with key staff across NHM in line with our strategic ambitions.

· Prepare written briefings for senior management and with donors and prospective donors as well as follow up documentation and correspondence.

· Ensure full and timely records of all activity are kept on the database in adherence to set policies and procedures.

· Promote best practice in fundraising across the NHM.

Person Specification

Essential

· Significant fundraising or income generating experience and a proven track record of securing income at the six-figure+ level.

· Demonstrated success in managing a high value and diverse portfolio of major donors that include complex relationships (e.g. interests and relationships across a large organisation).

· Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of achieving personal KPIs and targets.

· Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to convey detailed or scientific information in a concise and engaging manner.  

· Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and with proven experience of managing or liaising with either clients, customers or charity donors.

· Proven experience of cross-team working and liaising with multiple stakeholders.

· Good understanding of the process of fundraising.

· Excellent administration and organisation skills, demonstrating the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.  

· Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as on own initiative.

· Ability to attend early morning and evening events as required, acting as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum.

Desirable

· A demonstrable track-record in securing and managing funding from high-net-worth individuals.

· Management experience.

· Experience of working with a fundraising / CRM system.

· Experience carrying out research to a brief (preferably fundraising research, including external research, such as giving history and funding priorities, and internal research, such as gathering figures, statistics and information).

· Knowledge of and an interest in natural history, science, environmental and/or the cultural sector.

Thriving at the Museum: the way we work

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

We are ambitious. To make a difference on a global scale we are big and bold in our thinking and set goals which may seem impossibly high. We act with integrity, but we are not rigid or inflexible.  We are excellent at what we do and look for opportunities to make a difference for the Museum wherever we can.

We are curious.  We never stop learning. We look outwards beyond the Museum and ask questions to advance our understanding. We seek out and actively listen to different perspectives. We take time to reflect, are thoughtful and open to new ideas.

We share the wonder. We are captivated by the natural world, proud of our treasures and trusted guardians of our collections. We are passionate about the Museum, enjoy telling its stories and sharing our knowledge and expertise to inspire others. We don’t take this for granted; we feel proud to work here.

We are pioneering. We are not afraid to try something new and use good judgment and evidence to take risks. We experiment, innovate, and embrace complex problems by adapting our approach. We do not dwell on setbacks or get preoccupied with problems. We find solutions.

We team up. We respect the expertise of others and recognise that we produce the strongest outcomes when we put the best ideas together. We trust each other, keep things simple and make it easy for others to do the right thing. We share information and skills so everyone is equipped and enabled to succeed. We never let bad moments grow into bad relationships. We inspire and empower each other to give our best.

We act with pace. We focus our efforts where we know we can make the biggest impact. We take tough decisions and once a plan is set, we all get behind it to make it happen. We take responsibility and don’t wait to be told what to do. We are racing against time in this planetary emergency, so we work with a sense of urgency.

General Information

All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of:

• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK

• A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS)

• Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education

• Health clearance

The Museum supports flexible working.

To apply

If that sounds like you, please apply online on the Natural History Museum’s careers portal.

Closing date: 20 October 2024

Interviews expected w/c 28 October 2024

Samaritans is looking for a driven and user-focused Website Manager to join our talented Digital Engagement team, for 12 months covering maternity leave. You will play a critical role in developing and optimising the content and functionality of our website to deliver impactful online services and information to our supporters, volunteers, and those in need of emotional support. 

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You will lead a small team and work collaboratively with colleagues and our external development partner to deliver products and campaigns that grow our reach and maximise conversions.

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You’re a proactive and experienced digital specialist with a passion for using your skills to make a real impact in people’s lives.

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• £40,500 – £42,000 per annum

• 12 months fixed term contract, covering maternity leave 

• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)

• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

• Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office.  A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings. 

• In-person working: Meeting in person is something we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan ’25. This includes regular meetings with line managers, team and directorate meetings, new starter inductions and time spent with colleagues in other teams. This is around 2 days per month and further information can be found on our careers website.   

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Web team

• Manage and improve content and functionality for Samaritans’ websites

• Manage major projects

• Manage third-party suppliers, platforms and tools

• Increase our digital reach

• Grow digital maturity

• Analytics and reporting

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Your skills and experience

• Strong understanding of digital marketing techniques, processes and best practice.

• Expertise managing a digital content production workflow. 

• Experience managing web development processes, with experience of working in an Agile environment.

• Detailed experience working with and developing a CMS. Wagtail experience desirable but not essential.

• Experience of managing a high performing team.

• Demonstrable track record of successfully using data-led insights to support continuous improvement in a digital context. 

• Knowledge of the digital sector: key trends, technology, ideas.

• Understanding of user experience principles and skilled at interpreting user behaviour.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards and how they apply to monitoring digital performance.

What’s in it for you – our benefits​

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities. 

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

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Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. 

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Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. 

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Application 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply.

You’ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter. Applications close Sunday 20th October. Video interviews likely to be held in the week commencing 28 October.​

If you're ready to lead impactful change and contribute to our mission that fewer people die by suicide, apply today.