New Partnership Manager Jobs in Bristol

Employer Relationship Manager (North-West)

A new opportunity has arisen within The Forces Employment Charity for a highly motivated Employer Relationship Manager for the North-West region to join its dedicated Employment Team embedded within the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). 

Job Role: To source and secure suitable, quality vacancies and vocational opportunities for all Service Leavers (SL) resettling through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) – including CTP (Assist), Early Service Leavers (ESLs) and, when required, Reservists and Spouses.

The ERM will take an Apprenticeship to Executive approach to CTP employer engagement - by engaging, developing, and managing relationships with key employers & employer organisations across the relevant region.

The role reports to Employer Engagement Manager (EEM). This position is permanent Full-time, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £32,000. The successful candidate will be Home based, with local and regional travel in North-West United Kingdom.

The ERM will work effectively to a defined set of employment related targets and Performance Indicators (PIs) as defined by the EEM. The ERM is expected to comply with all CTP and Forces Employment Charity (FEC) Data Protection Procedures and relevant CTP Work Instructions.

Principal Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement an intelligence led, regional employer engagement strategy which links key regional employer job opportunities with the career requirements of all SL. These should include:

· Full-time appointments, part time appointments, work experience placements, suitable self-employment and vocational opportunities.

· Proactively market the transferable skills and experience of all SLs to potential employers, particularly potential regional key accounts.

· Work with employers across industry sector networks to determine future skill and talent pipeline requirements.

· Work with the Key Accounts staff and regional CTP staff to integrate these into the CTP Transition, Training and Employment Support strategy.

· Manage the relationship with key regional CTP stakeholders.

· Work closely, co-ordinate, liaise and provide employer engagement related support (when requested and when appropriate) to the affiliated.

· Maintain strong links with existing regional SME employers who have traditionally supplied appropriate jobs for SL under CTP.

· Ensure all regional employer contacts are encouraged to register, enter and manage their own vacancies on the CTP website.

· Maintain accuracy and integrity in all interactions with the CTP CMSR ensuring timely recording of own employer engagement activity.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential Competencies:

· A comprehensive understanding of recruitment and industry intelligence, including the regional job market and vocational training, job matching, and selection.

· Proven track record of initiating and managing high-level and influential external relationships.

· Ability to deliver outputs against demanding schedules and work to a set of Performance Indicators (PIs).

· Strong presentation and all-round communication and negotiation skills.

· Experience of using and exploiting advanced business management systems.

· Ability to analyse data and clearly present findings.

Desirable Competencies:

· Certificate in Recruitment Practice or equivalent

· Experience of marketing, PR and customer liaison.

· An empathy with and a good understanding of Armed Forces personnel and their employability.

Security Clearance:

Candidates will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence (MOD) security clearance check which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over five years.

Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about applying, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. The closing date for this position is by Midnight Friday, 13 September 2024, and interviews are likely to take place the following week. 

This is a really exciting time to work for an official NHS charity at Southmead Hospital. You will be joining an ambitious and successful team with exciting plans to impact more patients and increase support for our staff across the Trust.

The Corporate Partnerships Officer will support the Charity’s fundraising team, leading the charity’s corporate fundraising, as well as supporting the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to develop the individual and mid-level donor programmes and legacy stewardship.

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of all areas of fundraising, but we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience in corporate fundraising or business development roles. With an outgoing and tenacious personality, you’ll have the ability to identify influential contacts both internally and externally, spot opportunities and deliver mutually beneficial partnerships for the Charity and our funding partners.

Working closely with the data, marketing and communications, impact and senior management teams you’ll help to ensure the Charity delivers a proactive and donor-centric supporter journey, using data insight to drive acquisition and first-class donor stewardship to deliver sustainable income. The role works collaboratively with other members of the fundraising team to maximise income for the charity, working to acquire new partnerships, diversify and upgrade giving behaviour and deepen supporter relationships for long-term value.

We're a fun and friendly team, passionate about raising funds to enhance healthcare for our local communities. If you're a collaborative team player with a passion for corporate fundraising, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT US

RUHX is the working name of RUH Charitable Fund, the official NHS charity of The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH). In 2022, we changed our working name from “The Forever Friends Appeal” to RUHX to better reflect the extra-extraordinary work we fund and capture the exceptional commitment and generosity of our supporters who give us the power to do more.

At RUHX, we are more than a hospital charity. Since 1999, we have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We are out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Trusts Manager will be a driven individual with a background in securing five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts from charitable funders, corporate organisations, and/or Major Donors. Your primary responsibility will be to manage a diverse pool of Trusts and Foundations, both existing and prospective, to maximise philanthropic support across the RUH.

In this role, you will be pivotal in our Development Team, directly reporting to the Head of Development. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the UK's most prominent Trusts and Foundations. Your objective will be to achieve targets by proactively identifying and cultivating relationships with Trusts and Foundations and writing compelling grant applications for our key projects (medical research, patient and staff support, capital campaigns, medical equipment, and 'the area of greatest need.'

The ideal candidate will be adept at nurturing lasting relationships with funders, working towards a team income target of over £1.5m. You will also be a confident stakeholder manager, working closely with clinicians, researchers, and senior leaders to identify some of the key RUH funding areas that can deliver impact.

Central to your success will be your ability to articulate compelling cases for support verbally and in writing, translating complex information into persuasive appeals and grant applications. You will have a proven track record of demonstrating initiative in seizing fundraising opportunities and championing the endeavours of Trusts and Foundations. Your role will secure significant contributions for transformative projects and cultivate a culture of donor-centric giving, fostering long-term partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Development- The post holder will manage Trust and Foundation income and secure an annual income of £500k+ towards the total Development team target of £1.5m. The Trusts Manager will manage a portfolio of major gifts prospects and will be responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of, five, six and seven figures gifts.
• Management—Responsible for managing an established prospect pool and identifying new donors while effectively reporting against income projections. Demonstrate potential for line management capabilities, with the opportunity for supervisory responsibilities as the role grows.
• Governance and Compliance- ensuring philanthropic giving complies with all fundraising regulatory and legal obligations, including GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Financial & Risk Management—Working with the Head of Development, the post holder is responsible for managing Trust and Foundation income and expenditures to meet an individual target.
• External Relations and Communications- working with the Head of Development and the Marketing & Communications Team, supporting corporate communications, public relations, and brand consistency in relation to Trust and Foundation giving. 

Blood Cancer UK has embarked on an exciting and ambitious new strategy which strives to deliver the best possible treatments and care for people affected by blood cancer. We have a proud history of volunteer and supporter-led fundraising, and our well-established Regional Relationships Team plays a key role in achieving income growth that will support our mission of beating blood cancer in a generation by developing new regional opportunities across our volunteer and community fundraising network. 

Working alongside dedicated colleagues, this is the perfect role for someone looking to put their experience of working with regional supporters and in providing first-class supporter stewardship to use in helping us develop our team, as well as further developing their leadership skills. You will be an integral part of our Regional Relationships Team and a member of our wider Public Fundraising team, as we seek to deliver transformational growth in our income. 

Bristol Future Talent Partnership is a CIC that provides high quality work experience and mentoring opportunities to young people aged 14 to 18 from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. To date, we have positively impacted the lives of over 1200 students working with over 40 organisations and 16 schools and colleges. This is an exciting time for the Partnership while we make the transition towards becoming a registered charity.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a skilled Operations Manager who is highly motivated and driven. You will be able to use your initiative to shape the future work of the Partnership and have the desire and passion to drive the Partnership’s mission and values. You will be a strong people person who is able to collaborate effectively with external stakeholders.

Day to day, you will take the lead running the organisation. This includes, but is not limited to, helping organisations plan and execute high quality work experience placements, building new relationships with Bristol based organisations and educational establishments whilst managing existing stakeholder relationships and identifying and implementing improvements and changes necessary to ensure our offerings have the best possible impact for both the students and organisations involved. Bristol Future Talent Partnership is currently a team of one, with aspirations to grow with funding over time.

You will also be responsible for:

• Working closely with schools and colleges across Bristol to identify students for offerings, and helping teachers and careers leads prepare students for these opportunities
• Income generation through bid funding and the management of the organisations budget, including financial reporting
• Facilitation of the transition of the Partnership from a CIC to a registered charity
• Ensuring consistency and quality of offerings
• Responsible for risk management and safeguarding during all Partnership offerings
• Overseeing all placements and offerings, acting as the main point of contact
• Responsible for meeting the business plan as set out by the Board of Directors
• Monitoring and reporting of performance
• Analysis and reporting of feedback from both students and organisations, in line with data protection policies
• Social media content generation and website development
• Creation of bi-monthly student newsletters
• Organisation and facilitation of quarterly board meetings
• Developing the offerings of Bristol Future Talent Partnership and growing the number of young people, organisations and educational establishments involved, working closely with the board of directors

Essential Experience:

• High level of organisational and interpersonal skills
• Methodical and able to use own initiative
• Excellent multi tasking abilities
• Self motivated
• Visionary mindset to champion continuous improvement
• Skilled in building and developing effective relationships
• Able to respond proactively to emerging challenges and opportunities

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of and experience in safeguarding
• Bid writing and grant applications
• Financial management and reporting
• Networking, working in partnership with other organisations and promoting services

If you are excited about working for us and have most of the skills and experience we are looking for, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter. We‘d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol

Application deadline: 06/09/2024

ARMA (UK) is the professional association for research management in the UK. We represent research leaders, managers and administrators, offering professional development and opportunities to build networks, knowledge and skills.

We are looking for a Conference and Major Event Manager to lead on the delivery of our successful annual conference and other major events.

The role includes, but is not limited to, project management, budgeting and financial management, marketing and promotion, sponsorship and exhibition sales/ coordination, venue selection and contracting, supplier management, speaker liaison, abstract management and delegate administration.

This role will work closely with our Head of Membership Engagement, the Chair of Conference and Conference Working Group to deliver an excellent programme and outstanding delegate experience. The role holder is also responsible for managing the relationship with our appointed Professional Conference Organiser (PCO).

Frazzled Cafe is a small mental health and wellbeing charity founded by Ruby Wax OBE, that provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where people who are feeling frazzled and overwhelmed by the stresses of modern life can meet on a regular basis to talk and share their personal stories. 

We run our free meetings online every single day of the year for anyone who needs them, and anyone can book and be included to talk, share, listen and to feel heard.

As part of our exciting plans for growth, we are seeking a Development Manager to lead on the organisation’s fundraising and communications to fulfil our mission and play a key role in supporting the next phase of Frazzled Cafe’s growth and development.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy with a range of fundraising activities focusing primarily on trusts and foundations but also individual donors, corporate partners and fundraising campaigns. You will also lead on creating a communications strategy to significantly grow our reach, brand and impact. Working with our Training and Programmes Manager, you will support our plans to expand our network of fantastic Volunteer Facilitators. 

This is an exciting, creative and flexible opportunity for the right person. The ideal candidate is someone with a demonstrable successful track record in fundraising, alongside the skills of a talented and persuasive communicator and relationship builder. They will be creative, solution focussed, willing to get stuck in and have good humour.

MAIN TASKS

Fundraising

● Lead on developing and delivering an annual fundraising strategy to support our ambitious plans for growth, securing a minimum of £250k per year from Trusts and Foundations, individual donors, fundraising events and campaigns, and corporate partnerships.

● Research and generate a pipeline of funding applications, including multi-year grant opportunities from Trusts and Foundations

● Lead on writing compelling applications and conversations with funders, talking persuasively and informatively about Frazzled Cafe’s work and impact

● Work with the CEO and trustees to develop new relationships with individual donors and strengthen partnerships with existing supporters

● Work with the CEO and Head of Training and Programmes to develop new opportunities for corporate sponsorship and partnerships

● Lead on organising fundraising events such as dinners with major funders and initiate and develop other opportunities for fundraising.

● Lead on Frazzled Cafe’s annual Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign and identify any other fundraising campaign opportunities throughout the year, with support from the Project Support and Administration Officer

● Prepare regular reports and updates for our funders, engaging them with our work and the impact of their support

● Ensure that Frazzled Cafe’s fundraising work is GDPR compliant and meets best practice standards.

Marketing and Communications

● Lead on the development of Frazzled Cafe’s first communications strategy to drive awareness and demand, grow our audiences and scale our impact.

● Work with the Project Support and Administration Officer to manage Frazzled Cafe’s socials, newsletters and website, growing engagement across all our channels

● Work with the Head of Training and Programmes to develop a communications strategy to attract and recruit more Volunteer Facilitators and attendees for our programme

● Help deliver Frazzled Cafe’s rebrand with external agency and lead on ensuring consistency in messaging across the organisation

● Lead on developing a suite of resources and materials that can be used to promote our services

● Work with and support the Project Support and Administrative Officer to capture and interpret data from our communications to maximise impact

● Bring innovative ideas to promote the charity externally to develop a national brand and awareness of what Frazzled Cafe offers.

Other:

● Work with and support the Project Support and Administrative Officer in relevant fundraising and communications tasks, delegating where appropriate.

● Participation in other projects/initiatives as required as a core member of the management team

● Work with the CEO and team to develop innovative and compelling ways to articulate the impact Frazzled Cafe has on its community

● Develop and maintain appropriate databases for recording our fundraising and communications work

Person Specification:

● Proven experience of successfully developing and implementing a fundraising strategy

● Demonstrable experience in a communications, or similar, role

● A demonstrable track record in writing successful funding applications and securing funds, including multi-year grants, from grant-making organisations

● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills demonstrating ability to produce persuasive and compelling copy and content

● A natural relationship builder with ability to influence and negotiate at all levels

● Competence and knowledge using communication tools and platforms  (Frazzled Cafe currently uses X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn; Canva, Squarespace and Mailchimp)

● Strategic thinker and ability to turn ideas into action

● Pragmatic, project management approach to work and ability to meet regular, competing deadlines

● Excellent attention to detail and a positive, can do attitude

● Will have attended at least two Frazzled Cafe meetings ahead of the interview to understand our approach.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Business Development Network Manager to join the St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known – the SVP). The ideal candidate will use keen networking and communication skills to develop fresh opportunities and projects that are both profitable and in line with our values and social responsibilities, from new shops to recycling and reuse projects. By working closely with Councils, Charities and Organisations you will build partnerships and open new prospects for ethical commercial enterprise, bolstering our profile and ability to help those in need.

You must have an eye for new and innovative avenues for outreach and business opportunity. You must also be able to support those ambitions with costed business plans, and use your initiative and determination to see those plans to completion. You must be able to liaise with a broad spectrum of individuals from contractors and suppliers, to SVP members, to key stakeholders. You will need an affinity for charity, and an appreciation that the aim of these commercial endeavours is to make a positive difference for the local community.

If you would like a role with a strong focus on networking, negotiation, and the development of projects and social enterprise, that will allow you to use your skills in an organisation that seeks to make the world a better place, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an inclusive and flexible employer committed to our staff. The St Vincent de Paul Society is also accredited IIP at Silver level and we are very proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week

Location = Home based, but with frequent travel and possible overnight stays as required

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £37,850.00 per annum

Requiements = This role is subject to 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days (pro rata) with service, employee assistant programme, retail discounts, an extra day off on your birthday, buy / sell holiday scheme, cycle to work scheme, free will writing, 1x annual salary death in service benefit and lots more.

Your main responsibilities:

• Seek and develop Social Enterprise projects in keeping with our values which are financially viable and meet the need of the communities involved.
• Work with Local Councils, Government bodies and other organisations in the regeneration of the high street, finding new shop opportunities, and developing profitable recycling and reuse projects.
• Build links and partnerships with Universities and similar organisations and deliver rummage sales, kilo sales, pop up shops and donation drives.
• Explore opportunities and develop projects that collaborate with like-minded organisations and corporate businesses.
• To contribute, develop, manage, and report on financial budgets, income and costs regularly with a focus on net surplus generation, working closely with the Finance department.
• Have an understanding of other SVP work and be able to promote it to external contacts appropriately, and work with SVP members to compliment their work and develop links.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven track record in researching, negotiating and developing new and net surplus generating projects
• Experience of financial management and budgetary control, and proven ability in business planning, and maximisation of net surplus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of using them to communicate with different audiences
• Excellent and natural networking, influencing and negotiating skills, including the ability to collaborate and build partnerships through the development of contacts with senior external stakeholders
• IT literate with good competence in the use of Microsoft Office
• Good standard of Education, preferably to Higher or Degree level

How to apply:

If you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please click the 'Apply now' button. If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please let us know.

Closing date = 15th September 2024

Interviews = TBC

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none. If you have any further questions, please contact the HR Team.

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

About the SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.

We are currently looking for a Events Officer to join us at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework encouraging young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.

In more than 120 countries and territories, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.

Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their own interests, universal skills and life aspirations.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions. 

The role of the Operations Manager is to support the delivery and growth of the Award through provision of guidance and support to a cohort of existing Operators – a network of local, regional and national organisations around the world, licensed directly by the Foundation to deliver or manage the Award.

The role provides support and operational advice to existing Operators, across the world, ensure access to and uptake of Foundation tools and resources, whilst supporting and sharing best practices across the network.

Where required there will also be a new business development aspect to the role.

Key responsibilities 

• Supporting operators to ensure their continued growth and sustainability.
• Support the delivery and management of a high-quality Award programme, that meets international standards, across a portfolio of Operators.
• Ensure effective and consistent day to day contact and support for Operators ensuring high levels of customer service.
• Induct and provide ongoing operational support to staff and volunteers in Operators Work with staff and volunteers of Operators to develop practical solutions to maintain and continually improve the quality of Award programme delivery, including approaches to increase levels of participation and completion.
• In partnership with the Licensing Manager and other colleagues schedule and conduct compliance and licence reviews of Operators in accordance with licensing requirements
• Actively promote the benefits of the Award (and non-formal education and learning), representing the Award and Foundation at relevant events (virtual and in person)
• Where required recruit, licence and induct new Operators to grow the Award.
• Provide support for, delivery and facilitation of training, with the Learning & Development team.
• Actively promote and support the adoption of the Foundation’s digital platforms
• Ensure engagement, in global campaigns to promote the Award.
• Ensure brand compliance across all Operators.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required for the successful delivery of the Foundation’s business objectives.

Please see the recruitment pack for more information on key responsibilities for the role. 

The closing date for applications is 1 September 17.00 BST. Please submit your CV and cover letter by this date. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Join a small commercial team with big ambitions for the public library sector. We are seeking a Commercial Manager to help us realise our plans to secure a menu of commercial contracts that all of our 175+ member library services can choose to benefit from, according to the skills and assets of their service, their focus and strategy and of course the needs of their communities.

Our Commercial Team

Currently we hold a single commercial contract worth around £3m per year delivered through 12 libraries. Our aim is to reach a point where we have a menu of commercial contracts that all of our 175+ member library services can choose to benefit from according to the skills and assets of their service, their focus and strategy and of course the needs of their communities.

In the current funding climate for local authorities and local government services, these contracts are not just about the income and the services they can provide, but about demonstrating nationally the power of the library sector, and how national services can be delivered locally through library services and the communities they serve.

This is a long term aim of ours – we are seeking to build the commercial team with this role and while it is initially a 12 month contract, our hope is that with the role in place we can generate the income to sustain and build on it.

Main purpose of role:

• Support the delivery of commercial projects across the library sector
• Lead the bidding process for new commercial projects
• Manage the mobilisation and setup of contracts and services
• Manage the ongoing delivery of commercial contracts and services including management reporting and contract / service optimisation to increase benefit to the libraries and sector
• Ensure appropriate agreements are in place with our network of library partners to support current and future commercial collaboration
• Ensure we have organisational documentation and accreditation in place to bid for large government contracts
• Support the development of beneficial procurement frameworks for libraries
• Support the development of commercial skills and capacity across the library sector
• Contribute to the growing commercial awareness and understanding within the organisation, its partners and its members.

Key relationships

• Works with the network of library leaders who are engaged in the delivery of our commercial contracts.
• Works with the Commercial Director, Chief Executive and Commercial Sub Committee to ensure effective delivery of commercial contracts across the sector, and managing commercial and financial risks
• Works with our commercial and contractual partners to deliver on contracted outcomes
• Works with the Advocacy and Communications Manager to support ensure
• Reputational risks are managed effectively

Please see the attached job description for a full description of the role, including person specification. 

Frequent travel within the UK will be required for the role.

Location: Hybrid (Monday & Wednesday office days in Aust).  Happy to discuss other working options. 

Start date: ASAP 
 
Context and background: 
 
There are 1.5 million children and young people with a disability (CYPD) in the UK.  Over 3/4 cannot access regular leisure facilities which massively impacts their health and well-being. Furthermore, the impact of living with a disability can have a significant impact on the wider family, with over 72% of parents reporting mental health challenges and over two thirds saying they feel isolated some or all of the time.  
 
Gympanzees’ mission is simple. We want all children and young people living with any disability to have access to high-quality, fully inclusive leisure facilities so that they can enjoy fun, fitness, and friendships and support their families out of isolation.  
 
Sounds simple, but it’s a huge task.  There is nowhere in the UK like this. Anywhere. At all.  But we’re changing that, and we want you to join us! 
 
Since 2018 we’ve been hosting Pop Up’s during easter and summer months, across Bristol, in various special schools which has seen us welcome over 23,500 visitors.  Each one has helped hone and improve our delivery model, and longer-term plans.  These Pop Ups have seen some incredible firsts, including: 

• A 6-year-old taking their first steps 

• A 12-year-old sleeping through the night for the first time 

• A 3-year-old having his first laugh 

• An 18-year-old standing independently for the first time 

Families have travelled from all over the country to enjoy the Pop Ups, some covering 6-hour journeys just for their afternoon of fun! 

During COVID we quickly adapted our offer to include a Lending Library which continues to this day, offering nearly 300 items of specialist equipment, free of charge. 

In 2023 we purchased a new site to develop into a permanent home which will open in summer 2026.  Redevelopment is underway, and so too is an £8 million campaign to support this extraordinary project. 

This will be a game changer for the children and families we support.  Truly transformational and life-changing. Want to be part of it? 

Where you’d fit in 

Gympanzees is a growing team which currently consists of 16 people.  The fundraising team consists of 6 people.  This role is a crucial member of the fundraising team and will be delivering on a vital income stream that is both financially and strategically significant for the capital project.  Overseeing a total income budget in the region of £1.4m across Corporate, Events and Groups fundraising, this role will lead and deliver on the strategy to identify, engage and steward key supporters from across these income streams, with a heavy focus on our corporate partnerships. 

Job description 

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing vital income from across the corporate partnerships funding stream, whilst leading a small team to maximise their own fundraising efforts from across small events and group fundraising.  
 
This position is ideal for someone with proven experience delivering the above and especially those with capital campaign experience, but this is not a pre-requisite.  The main focus is on developing new business through corporate relationships. 
 
You'll be tasked with distilling complex information into compelling narratives that effectively convey our mission and objectives while aligning with a corporate partners CSR and ESG strategy.  Energy, confidence and excellent communication skills are essential.  
 
To do this you will need to use your experiences of identifying, developing and winning new corporate support utilising and developing our Corporate Champion scheme, Charity of The Year as well as commercial & strategic opportunities. 

Your approach will be highly organised and methodical to ensure effective and efficient processes lead to meaningful corporate partnerships.   
 
At Gympanzees, we offer a working environment that enables everyone to perform at their best with flexible hours and remote working options to suit your home life. The role is hybrid with time split between our office at Aust and home working. We are open to discussing working patterns that work best for you whilst keen for you to be an active team member. 

Main Responsibilities - include but are not limited to. 

• Utilising your expertise and corporate partnerships knowledge to identify, develop, engage and win corporate partnerships to help deliver Gympanzees mission.

• To be accountable for meeting and exceeding annual income targets and key performance indicators. 

• To monitor and evaluate income against budget, taking corrective action as required.

• To develop a fully researched and engaged prospect pipeline of five, six and seven figure prospects for short, medium and long term opportunities. 

• To help maintain a comprehensive Charity of the Year Calendar. 

• To play a key role in maximising income for Gympanzees from existing commercial partnerships and relationships, with high quality proactive support and development.

• To work collaboratively across Gympanzees to maximise the potential value of corporate support, such as assisting Gift in Kind and budget alleviating opportunities relating to the redevelopment of the permanent site. 

• Line management and support of one corporate & events fundraising officer who stewards our corporate partners and oversee a small events calendar.

• Line management and support of one fundraising administrator who provides admin support across fundraising, Just Giving reporting, direct comms with groups and individual supporters, whilst also delivering discrete projects such as pieces of research.  

• Ensure that our database and supporter information systems are updated on a regular basis in line with Data Protection legislation and Gympanzees policy and procedures to ensure all records are up-to-date and accurate. 

Please demonstrate to us you are, or have: 

1. Experience of researching and engaging with key decision makers within a corporate environment including but not limited to C-suit and CSR/ESG leads. 

1. Experience of working with and through senior volunteers and committee members. 

1. Experience of success in delivering five, six and seven figure relationships. 

1. Experience of account management or partnership management within charity or private sector. 

1. Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied and competing workload using initiative and creativity to problem solve and deliver success.

1. Excellent written and verbal communications skills to analyse, interpret and present complex information in a clear and persuasive way for a wide range of audiences (including senior) to inspire support. 

1. Proficiency in using Windows based software packages, MS Teams, and CRM databases. 

1. An independent, outgoing, and confident individual, who is results orientated, working on their own initiative, whilst also being a compassionate and supportive line manager who can create the environment for their team to thrive and deliver.

1. Proven ability in accurate financial record keeping and assimilating and presenting data in a clear and accessible format. 

1. Strong business acumen and understanding of how different sectors and organisation might want to engage with a charity. 

We also expect everyone who works for Gympanzees to exhibit a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion of all people from all backgrounds and share our passion for Gympanzees' mission to build the first leisure centre of its kind in the UK.

What’s in it for you 
 
At Gympanzees we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Our mission is to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our community and its employees. We are a hugely passionate and driven team; our jobs are more than work. As a small team, every opinion is valued, and we encourage risk and learning to make us as good as we can be.  
 
We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing 1 day each year you are part of the team, up to 30 days. In addition, everyone is given their birthday off. 

We also offer a healthcare plan that you can use to reclaim cash against Dental appointments and treatment, Opticians, Therapy and Specialist Consultations. 
Employee Assistance Programme. 
Training opportunities. 
NEST pension. 
 
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As the Helping Rhino Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of the charity’s fundraising goals through multiple income streams. There will be a focus on stewarding and growing the charity’s major donor database (both individual and corporate), delivery of successful engagement and fundraising events and producing creative online appeals. The role will also require the successful candidate to drive income from legacies and guide the Charity and Fundraising Administrator to deliver our community fundraising and every day giving targets.

The role will be supported by the CEO and the Charity and Fundraising Administrator.

This is a fantastic opportunity that would suit an individual with a proven track record of achieving ambitions fundraising targets and someone who will play a key role in the growth of Helping Rhinos over the next 5 years. We are looking for someone currently working in a similar role or someone who has experience of multi-stream fundraising and is ready to step up to deliver an initial target of £600k in year one, rising to £5m in 5 years.

Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Wiltshire Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

You will lead the Wiltshire Community Micro-enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home or in their communities. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.

To do this job you must:

• Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
• Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
• Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
• Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.

Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Wiltshire area.

Follow the link to download an application pack which includes the job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 11th September 2024 and interviews will take place on 19th September 2024 in Trowbridge.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

About TastEd:

TastEd is a small and ambitious charity made up of a passionate team of people dedicated to transforming food education in schools and nurseries. We envision a world where every child learns to love eating vegetables and fruits and has the opportunity to develop healthy eating habits for life.

We collaborate closely with schools and nurseries across the UK. TastEd provides educators with engaging resources, practical tools and professional development for integrating sensory food education into their practices. 

TastEd can transform a child’s relationship with food and give them a liking for vegetables they never imagined they could have. We are inspired by the stories we hear from teachers, such as the one below. We hope you will also be inspired to apply: 

“[One pupil] was so tentative at first and stood at the edge of the class but came to the table with friends after being reminded of the rule. He now has a side dish of lettuce with every school meal - this is huge. He lives on very basic plain foods.”

Purpose of the role:

• Lead the development and delivery of TastEd’s fundraising in line with our existing 5-year strategy (2024-2029).

• Ensure the charity is financially secure and can generate consistent income to support the charity's growth by developing a range of fundraising income streams

This role offers great variety and will particularly excite someone looking to lead on fundraising and play a pivotal role in the development of a small charity.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Fundraising Strategy Development: Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for 2024-2029, encompassing trusts and foundations, individual giving, major donors, and corporate partnerships.

• Diversifying TastEd’s funding streams through some of the following: 

  • Trusts and Foundations: Lead the identification, application, and reporting processes for grant funding opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with grant funders to secure year-on-year grants and new grant funding.

  • Individual Giving: Develop and execute strategies to grow TastEd’s pool of individual supporters, including campaigns to increase one-off and regular donations. Engage with existing and potential donors through personalised communication and stewardship programs.

  • Corporate Partnerships: Work closely with the Director to identify and secure corporate partnerships that align with TastEd’s values. Develop proposals and manage relationships to gain corporate support through sponsorships, donations, and collaborative initiatives.

  • Major Donor Cultivation: Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors. Develop tailored engagement plans to deepen relationships with high-net-worth individuals and secure significant gifts to support TastEd’s mission.

• Communication: Effectively communicate TastEd’s work and the vital need for our charity to a diverse audience, including donors, partners, stakeholders, and the wider public. You will craft compelling narratives that highlight our impact, engaging and inspiring potential supporters.

• Impact Measurement: Support the development of our impact measurement strategy, strengthening our monitoring, evaluation, and impact systems to ensure effective data collection that demonstrates our impact to funders and stakeholders.

• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure effective systems, processes and legal requirements for fundraising are in place and adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice and Fundraising Regulator requirements.

• Financial Management: Work with the Director and Treasurer to prepare and manage an annual fundraising budget. Produce timely, accurate financial reports and management information to track fundraising progress and inform strategic decisions.

• Reporting: Regularly report progress to the Director and Board of Trustees. Prepare written papers, policies, and reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape TastEd’s fundraising efforts, working closely with the Director and the board of trustees. Although the Director and the board will closely support you you will be the sole income generator for the charity, securing the funding needed to support our mission and expand our impact. If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for improving children’s health through innovative food education, we would love to hear from you.

Person specification:

• Passion for Our Mission: Genuine passion for improving children’s health through better food education in schools and nurseries. Driven by the belief that every child deserves healthy food and the knowledge to make nutritious choices.

• Senior Fundraising Experience: Proven experience in a senior fundraising role, having met ambitious targets and secured funds from various sources. Experience working for organisations with causes linked to food or education would be beneficial. 

• Self-Starter: Able to work independently, take initiative, and drive our fundraising efforts forward.

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent in writing and speaking. Skilled in creating compelling reports, presentations, and grant proposals, and can clearly convey our mission to different audiences.

• Leadership and Hands-On Approach: A strategic leader who enjoys planning and hands-on work, willing to dive into details when needed.

• Relationship Builder: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and stakeholders.

• Good Financial Understanding: able to develop and manage budgets, track performance, and produce accurate reports.

• Good Knowledge of Fundraising Regulations: understanding and implementing rules and best practices.

• A Team Player: Effective in a small, dynamic team, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities: small, shape your role, training, professional development