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Director – Horse Rangers Association
The Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court) (HRA) is a young people’s charity, supporting personal development by teaching the management and riding of horses. It also works to encourage and develop young riders and vulnerable adults with special needs who participate in our Riding for the Disabled (RDA) lessons during the week.The organisation has just celebrated its 70th anniversary. It is led by our Director, who reports to our board of trustees, and is based at the Bushy Park Stockyard. The work with young people is delivered by a senior volunteer team mainly at weekends, supported by the Stable Manager and her staff team, with organisation and back up support by the office team. The charity looks after 25 horses, and teaches riding and horse husbandry, to our 300 Ranger members.
Our Director is retiring this autumn after six successful years and we are looking to appoint his successor. The salary is £55k - £65k, with a range of other benefits and the option of flexible hours working.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES OF JOB
Leadership
● Developing and setting future strategic direction to ensure that the charity evolves and remains both relevant and financially stable in today’s environment.
● Management of Office and Stable teams, providing leadership and support to both.
● Building strong working relationships between the Stable staff, Riding for the Disabled Volunteers, Officers, parents, donors and members of the HRA, and Trustees.
● Acts as an ambassador for the HRA organisation when organising and leading on HRA key activities and events throughout the year.
● Working to create a highly motivated team that works together to achieve shared goals, developing budgets and plans, conducting appraisals and providing coaching.
● Continuously develop and improve systems and processes undertaken by the HRA team, ensuring particularly the maximisation of membership and fundraising income.
● Ensuring the highest standard of safeguarding when working with children.
Fundraising Strategy
● Leading on the development of the HRA to achieve a long term fundraising strategy in line with the vision and values of HRA.
● Developing and implementing a clear fundraising strategy to secure ongoing funding, including identification of new areas of growth, work programme opportunities and diverse funding streams.
● Developing publicity and marketing tools (including digital) to maximise fundraising income.
● Building, maintaining, and overseeing the stewardship of key stakeholder relationships throughout the year.
● Preparing the annual fundraising plan to ensure that HRA is financially secure and able to achieve its objectives in the future.
Communications and Events Management
● Developing and implementing a communications plan to ensure publicity and marketing of fundraising activities throughout the year.
● Encouraging and actively engaging in positive cross-communications between Stable staff, Senior Volunteers, RDA Volunteers and weekend members.
● Keeping staff, members and Trustees informed of events throughout the year.
● Seeking, listening and responding to the views and ideas of staff and members.
Estate Management
● Ensuring all aspects of maintenance are managed, liaising with appropriate services.
● Developing and managing strong working relationships with key stakeholders in estate management, while reviewing the future needs of the charity including possible future sites.
Performance
● Has high performance expectations that are transferred into clear measurable targets.
● Continually monitoring performance against targets and communicating this to trustees.
● Consistently achieving performance targets and celebrating successes with teams.
General
● Demonstrating a commitment to own personal and professional development and to developing and coaching others .
● Championing diversity and equality in all aspects of service delivery and people management.
● Committing to the wellbeing of staff and actively promoting HRA Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies.
If you have a passion for charity work and feel you have the experience to lead this charity forward into its next phase please send a CV via Quick Apply.
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Working within the Engagement & Communications team, you will contribute to the success of fundraising at Cruelty Free International and its affiliated group of companies’. Using your knowledge and expertise, you will work to increase our individual giving income by being responsible for in-house fulfilment and response handling for our direct mail appeals.
This is an exciting new role, contributing to the development and implementation of our new income generation strategy. Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, this role will work closely with colleagues across the organisation including those in PR, marketing, data, and finance to deliver engaging communications to our offline audience.
Working alongside the Fundraising Manager you will use your excellent copywriting and creative skills to develop fundraising appeals for the organisation that inspire our donors to contribute financially to our organisation.
Working closely with our data and administration teams you will maintain effective response handling, ensuring donations are processed in line with best practice guidelines, donors are thanked promptly and supporter records on our CRM are maintained and updated.
Between mass mailings you will work closely with the wider engagement and communications team to deliver outward-bound communications tasks, such as ongoing targeted telephone fundraising campaigns, calling potential and existing supporters to acquire new donors and reactivate lapsed donors. Using your excellent communication skills to increase engagement, income and drive long-term relationships.
You will have excellent time management skills and be an enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on approach, capable of working independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team. Your fundraising knowledge and experience will help advance animal protection on the international stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want your job to feel exciting again? If you’re a highly motivated fundraiser looking for a new challenge in an ambitious and friendly team then look no further.
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. We work to promote and protect welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production.
The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. Could you be the newest member of our team? We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Marketing Officer to join us as we approach our centenary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in not-for-profit fundraising marketing and a passion for leveraging stories to drive fundraising success. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance. We work with leading fundraising specialists throughout the UK to refine our approach and deliver outstanding results for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.
Why become part of World Horse Welfare’s team?
Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.
We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us to achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.
We are looking for a Major Donor Manager for an incredible animal welfare charity, to build and advance relationships with major donors and prospects, to solicit major gifts (5,000 and above), to support international programmes and campaigns.
This role can be London (hybrid) or remote, with international travel throughout Europe, as required.
The Charity
A passionate animal welfare charity, dedicated to creating a society that treats animals with dignity and respect. They have a staff of c53 people securing c6m last year.
You will be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 33 days per year (including public holidays), an ethical Pension Scheme, with 5% employer contributions and access to a wide range of learning and development options, as well as much more!
The Role
Develop a strategy for international for major gifts fundraising
Manage and maintain a portfolio major gift donors and prospects, across international entities
Effectively steward donors and prospects
Develop personal engagement plans for donors, using knowledge and insights to plan appropriate communications
The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of major giving fundraising.
Strong knowledge of animal rights issues.
Proven ability to interact with donors in a professional and personable manner.
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
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.
We're the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the RSPCA) and we exist to inspire everyone to create a better world for every animal. Every day, we change lives, laws, industries and minds so all animals can live a better life
We are now recruiting for an Interim Assistant Director of HR Operations for an initial contract period of 9 months. Working directly with the Director of People and Culture and our senior team, you will provide leadership within the team and across the society to ensure the delivery of our People & Culture plan.
As a key senior member of our Senior Leadership Group, we need you to bring inspiration, direction and innovation, providing experience and service to all levels across the organisation. A key part of this role is the effective stakeholder management across all senior leaders as well as building a strong profile throughout the whole organisation both personally and as a team.
You will lead our HR Operations team which includes Business Partnering and Advisory, HR Information Systems and operations, Payroll and Talent Acquisition. We have a focus on continuous improvement, so you will be responsible for driving the People & Culture Operations services, whilst also working with the wider team on key initiatives and projects that will have a positive impact on organisational performance.
This role will also deputise for the People & Culture Director and will contribute to the ongoing organisational transformation, working on a variety of transformational projects contributing towards the overall organisational success.
We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission. For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications, in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities, as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.
Engineer
(Wales)
£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4266s)
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid with the flexibility to work from Cardiff hub or home based anywhere in Wales
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans Cymru. We are looking for an Engineer, to support in the delivery of our innovative programme of people-focused street and route design.
As a transport charity, the focus of the work will be the integration of Placemaking as an integral part of Active Travel infrastructure projects. The principle objective of these projects will be to encourage higher levels of walking and cycling and the creation of equitable and accessible environments for all.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary design and engineering team, working closely with partners including the Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, Welsh Local Authorities and diverse communities across Wales.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to a nearby office hub.
About you
You should have experience of project management of small defined projects relating to the design of the built environment.
A degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Architecture, Town Planning, Traffic/Highways Engineering, Landscape Architecture or other degree related to the built environment (or other equivalent experience).
Experience in the production of technical drawings and specifications using design software, as well as experience of supervising and mentoring colleagues.
You will be skilled in demonstrating openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.
You will have a knowledge of inclusive design: understanding the relationship between streets and social justice and an ability to develop creative design engagement exercises suitable for a variety of audiences including school children.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 14 August 2024.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the 27th or 28th August 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Peiriannydd
(Cymru)
£32,145 y flwyddyn (pro rata ar gyfer oriau rhan-amser)
(Cyf: SUS4266s)
Amser Llawn 37.5 awr yr wythnos – yn fodlon trafod trefniadau gweithio’n hyblyg
Sylfaen: Hybrid – gyda’r hyblygrwydd i weithio o'r ganolfan yng Nghaerdydd neu gartref yn unrhyw le yng Nghymru
Gair am y swydd
Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â Sustrans Cymru. Rydym yn chwilio am Beiriannydd i gefnogi’r gwaith o ddarparu ein rhaglen arloesol o ddylunio strydoedd a llwybrau sy’n canolbwyntio ar bobl.
Fel elusen drafnidiaeth, bydd y gwaith yn canolbwyntio ar integreiddio Creu Lleoedd fel rhan annatod o brosiectau seilwaith Teithio Llesol. Prif amcan y prosiectau hyn fydd annog lefelau uwch o gerdded a beicio a chreu amgylcheddau teg a hygyrch i bawb.
Byddwch chi’n aelod o dîm dylunio a pheirianneg amlddisgyblaethol sy’n gweithio’n agos gyda phartneriaid fel Llywodraeth Cymru, Trafnidiaeth Cymru, Awdurdodau Lleol Cymru, a chymunedau amrywiol ledled Cymru.
Bydd y swydd hon yn golygu teithio a gweithio mewn lleoliadau yn ôl yr angen i ymgymryd â phrosiectau ar ran Sustrans.
Rydym yn cynnig cyfleoedd gweithio hybrid go iawn, cymysgedd hyblyg o weithio gartref a theithio i swyddfa gyfagos o bryd i’w gilydd.
Gwybodaeth amdanoch chi
Dylech chi fod â phrofiad o reoli prosiectau bach diffiniedig sy’n ymwneud â dylunio’r amgylchedd adeiledig.
Gradd mewn Peirianneg Sifil, Dylunio Trefol, Pensaernïaeth, Cynllunio Trefol, Peirianneg Priffyrdd/Traffig, Pensaernïaeth Tirwedd, neu radd arall sy'n gysylltiedig â'r amgylchedd adeiledig (neu brofiad cyfatebol arall).
Profiad o greu lluniadau a manylebau technegol gan ddefnyddio meddalwedd dylunio, yn ogystal â phrofiad o oruchwylio a mentora cydweithwyr.
Byddwch chi’n fedrus o ran dangos eich bod yn agored, yn gynhwysol, yn sensitif, a byddwch chi’n gallu rhyngweithio’n barchus â phawb a deall gwahaniaethau rhwng unigolion.
Bydd gennych chi wybodaeth am ddylunio cynhwysol: yn deall y berthynas rhwng strydoedd a chyfiawnder cymdeithasol a’r gallu i ddatblygu ymarferion ymgysylltu sy’n ymwneud â dylunio creadigol sy’n addas ar gyfer amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd, gan gynnwys plant ysgol.
Mae gan Sustrans ymrwymiad hirdymor i fod yn elusen i bawb – gan leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth, galluogi cynhwysiant a sicrhau bod pawb yn cael eu trin ag urddas a pharch. Ein nod yw bod yn gyflogwr gwirioneddol gynhwysol ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o’r gymuned, yn enwedig o grwpiau sy’n cael eu tangynrychioli.
Dyma rydym yn ei gynnig
Gallwn ni gynnig cyfleoedd gweithio gwirioneddol hybrid sy’n addas i’ch amgylchiadau chi ac amgylchedd gwaith hyblyg a chefnogol sy’n rhoi boddhad.
Llesiant
- 28 diwrnod y flwyddyn o wyliau yn ogystal â gwyliau banc os ydych chi’n gweithio’n llawn amser
- Y gallu i brynu wythnos ychwanegol o wyliau blynyddol (pro rata ar gyfer staff rhan-amser)
- Diwrnodau gwirfoddoli i staff
- Gwasanaeth cymorth diduedd a chyfrinachol yn rhad ac am ddim 24 awr y dydd, 7 diwrnod yr wythnos
- Rydym yn aelodau o’r Green Commute Initiative a'r Cycle Scheme sy’n cynnig cynlluniau beicio i’r gwaith
Ariannol
- Cynllun Pensiwn Personol Grŵp gyda chyfraniad cyflog sylfaenol o 6% neu 7% a chyfraniad cyfatebol gan Sustrans
- Benthyciadau ar gyfer beiciau, cyfrifiaduron a thocynnau tymor
- Buddion o ran gostyngiadau
- Lwfans Pwysoliad Llundain o £4,530 i bawb sy'n byw mewn Bwrdeistref yn Llundain (32 ardal awdurdod lleol a Dinas Llundain)
- Budd-dal Marw yn y Swydd – 3 x cyflog blynyddol
Ystyriol o Deuluoedd
- Tâl mamolaeth a thadolaeth uwch
- Arferion Gweithio’n Hyblyg (yr oriau llawn amser ydy 37.5 yr wythnos, dydd Llun - Gwener)
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
- Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ffurflenni cais wedi’u llenwi yw 23:59, 14 Awst 2024.
- Cynhelir y cyfweliadau drwy gyfrwng MS Teams ar 27 neu 28 Awst 2024.
Gwybodaeth am Sustrans
Yn Sustrans, byddwch chi’n rhan o fudiad sy’n ei gwneud yn haws i bobl gerdded a beicio.
Rydym ni i gyd yma i newid pethau! Byddwch chi’n rhan o gymuned anhygoel o bobl dalentog, angerddol, greadigol, sy’n datrys problemau, pob un yn gweithio gyda’i gilydd i newid pethau er gwell. Rydym yn gweithredu’n lleol ac mae gennym syniadau mawr. Ein gweledigaeth yw cymdeithas lle bydd y ffordd rydym yn teithio yn creu lleoedd iachach a bywydau hapusach i bawb.
Byddwch chi’n herio’r drefn bresennol ac yn ddigon dewr i ddychmygu byd gwahanol. Byddwch chi’n gweithio ar brosiectau cyffrous sy’n cael dylanwad mawr ac a fydd yn eich ymestyn a’ch grymuso, a’ch gwobr fydd gweld y gwahaniaeth rydych chi’n ei wneud i bobl, cymunedau a’r blaned.
Rydym yn credu bod cynnwys pawb yn rhan ganolog o bwy ydym ni a beth rydym ni am ei gyflawni. Rydym yn croesawu gwahaniaethau ac yn ymfalchïo mewn creu diwylliant lle cewch fod yn chi eich hun a lle mae eich llesiant yn cael ei gefnogi.
Byddwch chi’n siŵr o wneud ffrindiau am oes a gweithio gyda thîm sy’n hynod o hyblyg, cefnogol, moesegol a hwyliog.
Facilities Assistant
Location: Martin Mere, Burscough
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £23,402 per annum
This role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 which includes some weekends and bank holidays.
WWT’s Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a world-famous nature reserve and wetland animal collection, which attracts over 200,000 visits every year.
We are currently looking for a proactive and innovative individual, with experience of buildings and grounds maintenance, to become our Facilities Assistant. You will work in a customer focused environment in a small team led by the Facilities Manager, which is responsible for the maintenance and strategic development of our visitor centre and all other buildings and infrastructure.
You will be key in providing an excellent visitor experience by ensuring the grounds are kept in a clean and tidy manner and ensure that the visitor’s facilities are clean, well-stocked and maintained. You will also assist the Facilities team with maintenance tasks, routing checks of systems and working on any projects to improve the site.
About You
To join the team as our Facilities Assistant you'll bring:
- a good appreciation of all aspects of buildings and facilities work, both indoors and out.
- a practical approach to the role.
- a willingness to learn new skills.
- an eye for quality in your work.
- some experience of plumbing, carpentry or other building maintenance role.
- good communications and some basic IT skills.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
Closing Date: 07/08/2024
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
Are you a procurement professional who loves dogs, and is looking for a new challenge?
We’re recruiting for a Procurement Officer who will play a key role in the development and operation of our new procurement function, which has been introduced to meet the growing need for cost-effective, sustainable, and strategic operations.
About this job:
As Procurement Officer, you’ll:
- play a crucial role in sourcing the best products and services for our needs while ensuring maximum value for money, with a particular focus on IT procurement,
- develop and deliver high-quality and cost-effective procurement and contract management services, and work closely with teams across the organisation to implement this,
- build strong relationships and negotiate with suppliers and vendors,
- monitor and analyse spending to identify opportunities for cost-saving.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some experience of working in a procurement function, working across a number of different categories (including IT). You’ll need excellent communication skills, with some experience of negotiating with suppliers. Attention to detail and accuracy is an important part of this role, as well as strong problem-solving skills, underpinned by a focus on cost-effectiveness. A genuine passion for dogs and animal welfare is essential.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please visit our website. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for an FM Contract Development Manager to join our Works Department on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £48,000 - £54,500 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional in contract management and development to step into a unique role with our dedicated organisation.
Working amidst the stunning landscapes of our London parks, you’ll discover a rewarding role where you positively affect the experience of millions of visitors each year.
What’s more, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on an organisation of national importance, honing your expertise and adding environmental initiatives to your portfolio of experience.
So, if you’re ready to climb aboard and join the team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a FM Contract Development Manager, you will assist in the delivery and management of hard facilities management contracts.
Supporting the Senior Facilities Contracts Manager, you will analyse operational needs and identify gaps to inform future specialist FM contracts, which you will support from the tender to contract stages.
You will also provide support in the management of contract variations, KPI scoring, early warning notices and payment applications, ensuring timely resolutions.
Additionally, you will:
- Deputise for the Senior Facilities Contract Manager
- Promote collaboration between internal management teams and external bodies on FM contract matters
About You
To be considered as a FM Contract Development Manager, you will need:
- Experience in facilities contract management and development
- Experience in statutory compliance and regulatory requirements related to FM contract management
- Experience in compensation event variations, KPI reporting, payment application and budget monitoring
- An understanding and awareness of Health & Safety legislation
- An IWFM Level 4 (or equivalent) in Facilities Management
Other organisations may call this role Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Contract Delivery Manager, Property Contract Manager, Estates Contract Manager, or Facilities Contract Manager.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a Supporter Experience Officer, to deliver supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences to retain support, and increase engagement with Battersea and inspire them to continue, increase or diversify their support.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating direct marketing campaigns, with demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing across a range of media channels. They should also have experience of accountability and reporting for results, income and expenditure.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 11th August 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 19th August 2024 (1st round); w/c 26th August 2024 (2nd round if applicable)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
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We are looking for a Head of Communications and Campaigns to join an inspiring international animal charity to develop and drive work to generate PR coverage and awareness.
This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.
The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.
You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!
The Role
Lead on the development and delivery of the PR strategy to deliver local, national, and global PR campaigns and activities (both digital and offline).
Organise PR activities for media, colleagues and stakeholders, as required.
Working with the Senior Leadership Team and Global Programmes, develop, manage, and contribute to agenda-setting integrated campaigns.
Provide dynamic and motivating leadership for the Communications and Campaigns team.
The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of managing PR and advocacy campaigns, nationally and internationally.
Experience of managing, building, and motivating a collaborative, high-performance team.
An experienced writer with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive, and impactful copy that is tailored to particular audiences.
Experience of managing both reactive and proactive media relations.
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.
We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships to join an inspiring international animal charity to drive growth and generate income from high-value donors, corporate partnerships, charitable trusts and foundations and gifts in wills.
This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.
The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.
You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!
The Role
Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts, and corporate fundraising income streams.
Drive the development and testing of new means of acquiring high-value donors and funders.
Develop and manage the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships teams activity plan and budget.
The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies, and activities.
Experience of managing and overseeing high value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes.
Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performance team.
Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.
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.
Digital Fundraising and Marketing Manager
Hours and Contract: Full time – 34.5 hours per week, permanent contract
Location: Hybrid/ London Head Office and remote
Salary: Circa £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Do you get excited by digital fundraising and marketing, and have the skills and experience to give us that leading edge? If so, this is a great new challenge for you! In this role, we would be looking to you to maximise income generation and support for SPANA, as you develop and deliver work that will shape and grow SPANA’s online presence as the charity pursue its transformative mission.
The opportunity
The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) is the charity for the working animals of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, SPANA has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival.
Your key responsibilities include:
Digital Programme management
- Develop, implement and optimise innovative multi-channel digital strategies that drive online visibility and performance on platforms such as web, e-mail, organic social and paid media.
- Develop, implement and optimise effective digital campaigns to target audiences to meet fundraising KPIs, enhance brand awareness and drive new leads.
- Create compelling digital content – including e-mail campaigns, landing pages, social media posts and paid media ads – ensuring assets are tailored to respective channels and target audiences.
- Implement SEO strategies to improve online visibility and drive organic growth. Ensure all digital content is SEO optimised and complies with brand guidelines.
- Manage external web agencies and oversee the development and maintenance of the SPANA website.
- Work collaboratively with the Digital Engagement Manager to build and maintain an integrated digital activity calendar, house style and overarching digital strategy.
- Lead the charge in shaping SPANA’s online presence and driving strategic online growth.
Programme support and administration
- Work with colleagues to ensure digital activities comply with all aspects of fundraising and data regulation, including in relation to marketing preferences and GDPR.
- Provide advice and support to colleagues across SPANA on making digital activities as efficient and effective as possible in achieving strategic objectives.
- Work with the Head Marketing & Digital to set and manage annual digital budgets.
- Provide support for digital team colleagues during absences.
- Provide social media monitoring and out of hours cover where necessary.
- Stay informed of upcoming trends and developments within the field of digital marketing and make recommendations accordingly.
In return, SPANA can offer:
- 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Company pension scheme (SPANA will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5% of salary)
- Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance subject to business need - on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included)
- Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
- Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
- Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
- Paid Volunteer Day
- A career path that can grow with the organisation.
Next steps:
If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV, together with a covering letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
Prompt response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received.
This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
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Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an international animal charity to recruit their new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
As the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships you will pro-actively develop and implement a strategy to grow fundraised income from major donors, corporates and trusts and foundations. You will also manage the legacy marketing programme.
Key responsibilities will include;
Leading on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy across high value income streams.
- Leading on maintaining relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through exemplary stewardship
- Overseeing the continued development and growth of a global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising.
- Developing and managing a yearly activity plan for the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team within and agreed budget
- Providing supportive and dynamic line management for members of your team, including facilitating regular supervision meetings and supporting personal development and training
This position would ideally suit a candidate with;
- Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies and activities.
- Comprehensive understanding of fundraising techniques, including audience and donor segmentation, analytical modelling and the use of insight to drive performance.
- Demonstrable experience of managing fundraising or income-generating campaigns, nationally and internationally, including in coalition with other organisations where applicable
- Experience of managing and overseeing high-value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes and activities, to maximise income.
- Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.
- Knowledge of global animal welfare, within an international development context would be beneficial
This position can be hybrid or largely remote with travel to the London head office as required.
Applications for this position will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis so please apply now for more information and next steps.
For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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.