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Role Overview:

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic national charity as they look for a Corporate Development Manager to support them in this fantastic role.

The successful candidate will own and develop the organisation’s corporate fundraising proposition. You will grow corporate income and build a sector leading team in order to deliver an annual seven-figure sum from corporate partnerships within five years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build a strong pipeline of potential business partners.
• Secure long-term, high-value partnerships that meet income goals.
• Deepen relationships and loyalty with existing corporate partners.
• Develop a relationship management strategy to attract new corporate partners.
• Revamp and implement the Charity's value proposition for corporate partners, highlighting our unique research funding model.
• Leverage industry knowledge and publicly available data to expand our corporate fundraising network.
• Develop and manage annual and long-term budgets for corporate fundraising, reporting on progress and forecasting future results.
• Take ownership of the corporate partners section of the Charity's website.

Person Specification:

• Strong track record of growing corporate income in the non-profit sector, combining expertise in securing new partnerships and managing existing accounts.
• Demonstrated success in business development and sales, adept at identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Extensive experience in building and managing robust fundraising pipelines.
• Compelling copywriter with a knack for crafting corporate-focused pitches.
• Practical understanding of cause-related marketing strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK corporate fundraising landscape.
• Excellent communicator with exceptional written English skills.
• Confident and adept at building professional relationships, both online and in-person.
• Engaging public speaker with a talent for captivating audiences.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and motivate teams, including staff and volunteers. Skilled at data analysis and budget reporting.

What’s On Offer:

• Permanent role in a national charity that does fantastic work.
• Competitive salary of £42,000 for the ideal candidate.
• Hybrid working pattern with 3-days in their Milton Keynes office.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Philanthropy for a Full time fixed term contract until December 2025, to join an incredible animal charity, and be responsible for leading the Major Gift team Strategy.

This is a hybrid role, with 1- 2 days a week in the London office.

The Charity
An inspiring charity, passionate about animal welfare and dedicated to helping the people who care for them. They have a staff of c1600 people, securing an impressive £125m last year.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture offering fantastic benefits, including 26 days annual leave per year excluding bank holidays, continuing to rise annually, and a competitive pension scheme offering up to 16% employer contribution, as well as much more!

The Role

Leading a team of front-line philanthropy professionals to grow the major gifts pipeline at scale, and working in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Lead the Major Gifts team, which currently comprises six Major Gift Development Managers but may grow or change!

Collaboratively develop and deliver a strategy for growing major gifts income for international work from UK based major gift prospects.

Support Major Gift Development Managers with the cultivation of significant prospects in the pipeline.

Develop and implement a senior volunteer strategy for major giving with consultation.

Lead on the development of a regional philanthropy strategy.

The Candidate
A senior leader, with a proven track record of leading diverse teams, covering multiple locations.

Experinence of relationship building with high-net-worth Individuals to personally five and six figure gifts.

Proven track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join the team at a leading Charity, based in London. The successful postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies that support the Charity’s mission, goals and fundraising objectives.

Due to the fast moving nature of this role, you must be immediately available to interview and start.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and implement innovative marketing campaigns across various channels to raise awareness and drive engagement
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters and other communication materials
• Manage and grow social media presence, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging
• Coordinate and execute events, both virtual and in-person, to engage the community
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive and aligned communications
• Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong background in a Marketing and Communications related role, within the Charity or Not-For-Profit sector
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media management
• Creative mindset and the ability to think strategically and execute effectively

Agency reference number: J81414

Location: London

Contract: 6 months interim contract, with opportunity to extend

Daily rate: £130 a day PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in Central London office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

We are proud to be partnering with a renowned Human Rights charity to find a full time, temporary IT Administrator. This is a full time, office based role near Old Street for a period of 2-3 months.

The IT Administrator provides administrative and logistical support to the IT team including laptop imaging, administration around contract management, taking and allocating calls to the helpdesk, carrying out first and second-line response and appropriate tasks allocated by the team managers. Carries out agreed operational procedures of a routine nature. Contributes to maintenance, installation and problem resolution with IT equipment and services. The hours for the post reflect the current service requirements, they may be subject to change if the needs of the service change.

You will be one of the main points of contact for the IT helpdesk, both by phone and email and allocate tasks as appropriate and will provide first-line response to queries with appropriate training.  You will escalate any unresolved calls to more senior members of the IT team. You will log all incoming calls (phone, email, face to face) accurately, documenting progress as appropriate and closing calls with correct code to facilitate accurate reporting on activity.

This temporary role is full time and office based near Old Street/Shoreditch and is expected to start in early August for at least 2-3 months.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist or provide network administration functions such as implementing MS-Outlook accounts, managing data, modifying network profiles.
• Provide project management support and maintain databases to keep ongoing projects on schedule.
• Configure settings on Windows workstations.
• Replace or Migrate data on new or old computers.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.    

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. 

Percival are excited to be working exclusively with Empower Youth Zone to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy Manager to join a passionate and integrated team.

Empower Youth Zone is the umbrella charity that oversees operations of the award winning HideOut Youth Zone which has supported over 7,000 children and young people since its opening in 2020, offering a dynamic youth provision. The Two Youth Zones sit within the Onside Network.

Job Title: Philanthropy Manager

Report to: Director of Fundraising and Communications

Salary: £39,318 – £42,672

Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Manchester, M12 5PX

The post holder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of major donors and lead on building relationships with new potential supporters to secure 5 and 6 figure donations. You will be developing strategic and personalised solicitation and stewardship plans for a portfolio of donors and prospects, contributing to their annual fundraising targets. You will also oversee the Patrons programme at Empower, ensuring continued support year on year.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have excellent relationship management and experience in bringing in new business to maximise income, either from the charity sector or commercially. Ideally, this will be at the five figure level+.
• Have experience consistently hitting and/or exceeding both financial and non-financial KPIs.
• Have demonstrable leadership experience and input into an organisation’s fundraising strategy.
• Be entrepreneurial and an outside-the-box thinker.

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 at Percival Resourcing.

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. 

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you an operationally minded administrator looking for your next career challenge?  Are you available 5 days per week (office Based/Old Street)? 
 
Prospectus is thrilled to be working on behalf of a compelling grant giving organisation, looking for a temporary office-based administrator to be responsible for their front of house and central facilities services.
 
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will co-ordinate the provision of our client's office facilities. Within the delivery of facilities functions, the post holder will be responsible for health and safety and fire safety checks, will be the main key holder of the London Office and will be responsible for the opening of the office at 8am. You will also undertake occasional reception duties and to be an ambassador of the brand. You will escalate any repair work to the appropriate providers and report to the Services Manager and be the first point of contact. You will also support in implementing the organisations environmental and health & safety policies.
 

• Coordinate contract management for the London and Birmingham offices; working with the Central Services Manager to monitor and manage standard of work and reliability of contractors.
• Maintain all relevant documentation and feedback any concerns to Central Services Manager
• Ensure general maintenance issues for the London office are communicated to staff keeping everyone informed until the matter has been resolved.

This role requires an office-based person to work 8am-4pm Monday to Friday near Old Street.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

Percival are excited to be working exclusively with The Way Youth Zone to help them recruit for a new Business Operations Manager to join their integrated team. Through meaningful conversations, collaborative projects, playful games, and specialized support, The Way offer transformative experiences that ignite the spirit and foster resilience in the community's youth.

They are looking for an experienced and professional Business Operations Manager or Office Manager who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives. Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be joining at a time of growth and activity where you will be responsible for driving efficiency and performance across multiple departments in the organisation.

Job Title: Business Operations Manager

Salary: £35,000 FTE (£26,250 actual)

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (ideally across five days)

Location: Wolverhampton, WV3 0NR

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: Volunteer Coordinator, Facilities Manager, Catering Manager, and the Reception Manager

You will be responsible for the oversight of operations across the organisation, providing line management responsibility and support for a varied staff team. This will include overall responsibility for all back-office functions ensuring a high standard of office management and admin, particularly around policy and procedures. Working alongside the Facilities and Catering Manger and Head of Youth Work, you will ensure compliance of all health and safety procedures at the Youth Zone, alongside reviewing contracts with external contractors and deliver on cost-saving activities.

To be successful in this role, you will:

- Need experience working in a youth setting or similar charity background

- Have extensive project management and line management experience for a variety of departments.

- Have prior experience and an understanding of different systems i.e. CRM platforms or databases such as Salesforce, time and attendance platforms such as Breathe HR, and other software for room bookings etc.

- Be a highly organised and enthusiastic team player that is passionate avout supporting young people.

- Have a robust working knowledge of policies and procedures relating, but not limited to, Data Protection, Human Resources, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding.

Recruitment Process Timeline

Application deadline: Thursday 8 th August

1 st Stage interview process: Thursday 14 th August

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.

Candlelighters exists to bring light and hope to every family affected by childhood cancer across Yorkshire. Candlelighters is committed to fighting children’s cancer, improving treatment and finding cures, and in doing so is helping ordinary families who are facing extraordinary circumstances.

This wonderful charity considers itself to be one big family, and anyone touched by children’s cancer in Yorkshire is considered to be a member of that family and is able to access the charity’s varied range of support and services. This fantastic organisation is looking for a Fundraising Specialist to generate income for the charity through the implementation of a Trust Fundraising Strategy.

The Role

This is a hugely exciting time for Trust Fundraising at Candlelighters and this role provides a great opportunity for an experienced Fundraiser to develop and achieve success. Duties will include:

• Preparing compelling Trust applications
• Researching new Trust and Foundations funding opportunities
• Identifying creative ways to maximise Candlelighters appeal to Trusts
• Providing a professional and personal service to Trust funders (via on and offline channels)
• Monitoring the income and expenditure of restricted funding.

The Person

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you should be an experienced fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of securing funding from Trusts and Foundations. You should be comfortable developing and delivery a fundraising strategy, and of setting and monitoring fundraising budgets. Creative and persuasive, you should be a good communicator with the ability to bring to life the stories of Candlelighters that make it such a unique and special place that funders to want to support.

Why Candlelighters?

Candlelighters is one big family. They live and breathe their values and stand for and what makes them who they are. 97% of staff voted this charity as a Great Place to Work, and Candlelighters was the highest ranked charity in this category! This is because, not only is Candlelighters hugely passionate about families whose life it changes every year, the charity also puts significant emphasis on staff and personal welfare. Candlelighters has a hugely reputable positive organisational culture and has a range of wellbeing initiatives that ensure all staff feel valued and respected, but also supported in their roles. These include a range if wellbeing activities including talking therapy, onsite refreshments, business coaching, support for working parents and employee discount cards to name just a few!

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

A well known UK children's charity are looking for an experienced and successful Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager to help drive their mission forward. This role is key to ensuring they have the necessary funds to support their new strategy for 2023-2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect Research: Identify new funding opportunities to increase both restricted and unrestricted income.
• Income Growth: Work with colleagues to maximise income from existing funders and meet all KPIs and financial targets.
• Stewardship: Provide excellent stewardship to funders and maintain accurate records on Salesforce and SharePoint.
• Application Submission: Collaborate with teams to develop and submit high-quality funding applications.

Requirements:

• Proven experience securing five and six-figure funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders.
• Strong prospect research and pipeline management skills.
• Excellent relationship management and project management abilities.
• Ability to interpret financial data and understand the Fundraising Regulatory Framework.

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

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

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £41,970 per annum. This is a home-based role with occasional National travel.

About the Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager role:

The Trusts and Statutory fundraising team meet donations targets by looking for suitable opportunities to apply to trusts, statutory and lottery funders to enable delivery of charitable impact. The Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager plays a key role in the development and delivery of the charity’s Trusts and Statutory fundraising strategy.

They attract new large funders to the charity and ensure the highest levels of stewardship to grow and maintain relationships. They investigate and maximise new income opportunities and play a key role in analysing the performance of our portfolio and progress against KPIs. They work collaboratively and influences with other members of the Fundraising directorate, and wider organisation to lead and coordinate cross team initiatives.

They lead on trust fundraising for specific RVS projects, e.g. Virtual Village Hall or dementia services. Ensures that funders’ expectations are met, and targets reached, by managing cross- departmental individuals and groups. They work with the Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising to create informed future plans and budgets

Hours:  35 hours, Monday to Friday

Benefits

26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata). Ten weeks company sick pay following successful completion of probation. A great pension scheme

2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification. Enhanced Family Leave schemes. An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online

A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies. A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included. Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role

Opportunities to discuss flexible working. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

What you'll bring as our Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager:

Knowledge of the funding sector and the work of the charity, making a credible ambassador for the charity. Understands and implements good funder stewardship practice. Understands the requirements of the fundraising regulator, particularly as it applies to trusts and statutory funding.

Excellent knowledge of trusts and grant givers in the UK, including giving trends. Talented writer, able to craft compelling narratives to showcase our cases for support and our impact. Persuasive interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Highly articulate and numerate. Good analytical skills, including analysing and manipulating data for project reporting. Able to consider patterns and potential and feed into future planning.

Proficient with financial information, including presenting budgets to external audiences. Solution focused, able to work with others to find solutions so that activity can progress.

Substantial (three or more years) proven track record of raising five and six figure gifts from Trusts, Foundations, or public bodies, and demonstrable experience of meeting financial targets. Experience of undertaking prospect research, pipeline management and feeding into future planning. Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases.

Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Manager please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is 12 August 2024. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

Are you looking for an exciting new Accounts Payable role? A highly regarded charity is looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join their diverse and high-performing finance team on an initial 12-month basis with the potential to go permanent.

This is a part time role (4 days per week). Your time will be spent in their London Office, working two days per week in the office.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Responsible for processing reimbursements
• Processing of credit card expenses
• Supporting with processing all charity invoices and resolving queries
• Monthly reconciliation of the external expenses paid between general ledger and CRM

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Experience working in an accounts payable function
• Experience developing strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Experience managing an expense claim process
• Working in a team and working with other functions of the business

If this sounds like the perfect role for you or you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. Applications are under constant review and the role can close at any time!

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Aberystwyth University to support the search for a Philanthropy Manager to join their growing Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).

Reporting to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, the post-holder will work with major donors and legacy prospects within the University’s 100,000 alumni community and with other supporters at local, national, UK and international levels.

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time (part-time options available) basis paying a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a flexible hybrid role with support available for any travel expectations.

The Philanthropy Manager will develop and lead a programme of long and short-term plans and activities to ensure income targets from major donations (both in lifetime and gifts in wills) to the University. The Philanthropy Manager will also lead a small, motivated team of fundraising professionals.

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of securing five and six-figure gifts from an individual, from initiating first contact to cultivation, through to gift agreement. The successful candidate will be able to evidence experience of developing and delivering major donor plans and strategies targeting those capable of giving at high value levels.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

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

An international charity supporting over 30 countries worldwide is seeking an experienced interim Finance Business Partner to support the communication and fundraising directorate. 

As Finance Business Partner, you were regularly advise Communications and Fundraising leaders and senior leadership to inform decision making and maximise fundraising income and support in key decisions on how it is spent.  An overview of some of the key responsibilities is below:

• Work with Communications and Fundraising department heads to produce their multiple year income and expenditure budgets

• Evaluate performance against plans and apply business insight to enable fundraising strategies to be delivered successfully.

• Use analysis to identify trends from across the department and ensure optimal financial decision-making.

• Collaborate with the wider organisation to ensure that financial management information is complete and accurate.

• Use Business Intelligence Tools to develop insightful dashboards that inform decision making and encourage self service.

• Identify operational and financial risks, and determine the method of mitigating the risk with relevant stakeholders

• Support the restructuring and prioritisation of resources within the directorate in line with strategy ambition

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in office
• Day rate - £300-350pd

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience working as Finance Business Partner within a charity 
• Experienced in partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Good excel skills and confident in working in a data driven environment.
• Passion for and interest in working within an international charity