Performance And Funding Manager (Grants) Jobs

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The Role and the Team 

Blue Light Card Foundation is seeking an experienced Corporate Partnerships Fundraising Manager.

As Fundraising Manager you’ll spearhead the purpose driven corporate partnership program for the Blue Light Card Foundation, to maximise fundraising income.  You’ll play a crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity. 

The Blue Light Card Foundation gives a lifeline to those who give so much to keep us safe and healthy. We fund and deliver mental health and wellbeing support for the issues we know the community needs help with most – because as former police officers, military professionals and more, we've been on or supported the frontline. We understand.

What You’ll Do  

• Identify and cultivate relationships with new, corporate partners, individual donors, major donors' foundations, and other potential supporters 

• Create and execute comprehensive fundraising plans and strategies to achieve revenue targets and support BLCF’S strategic plan and mission 

• Write compelling proposals, solicitation letters, and other fundraising materials to secure funding from businesses 

• Create, launch and manage supporter stewardship and recognition programs to ensure corporate donors and partners feel valued and engaged with the organisation 

• Identify and cultivate community fundraising initiatives such as mass participation employee fundraising. You’ll lead community fundraising efforts among Blue Light Service employees, who are also the potential beneficiaries of our charitable grants 

• Work with the marketing function to create effective fundraising campaigns and materials, including digital and print collateral, social media content, and email campaigns 

• Utilise our donor management software / databases to track donor interactions, manage donor information, and analyse fundraising data 

• Provide regular reports and analysis on fundraising activities, goals, and outcomes to the CEO and Trustees 

What You’ll Bring  

• Significant experience in non-profit fundraising and development with a proven track record of success in meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts 

• Experience crafting compelling fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and other donor communications 

• A creative approach to corporate partnerships, identifying opportunities for uplift and increased engagement among existing partners, fostering a strong sense of connection to the charity’s mission 

• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, ethical guidelines, and regulations governing charitable organisations 

• Experience in donor pipeline management

• Confidence providing updates to the board of Trustees 

• Knowledge of marketing communications strategy and donor engagement, as well as CSR/ESG driven partnerships would be highly beneficial 

Our Culture 

Blue Light Card Foundation culture is built around our members, who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are integral to helping deliver life-enhancing local and national projects, through grants, to support the wellbeing of the incredible Blue Light community.

Blue Light Card Foundation allows us to go further in helping our members. We’re committed; we’re supportive; we empower, and we understand. Our values underpin our vision; working towards a future where every member of the Blue Light community, both past and present, feels empowered, supported and heard. 

We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are. We promote hybrid working, but we value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices. How regular and in which office location depends on the role and team. We don't offer remote-only roles. 

What We Offer 

• Hybrid working and flexible hours 

• Free parking and EV charging onsite (chargeable) 

• 25 days plus public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday

• Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches 

• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks)

• Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)

• Learning and development opportunities

• Group auto-enrolment pension plan

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay

• Company funded private medical insurance

• Healthcare cashback plan 

• Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) 

• 35 hour working week 

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

As the Philanthropy Manager, you will oversee the development of existing high-net-worth (HNW) donors and cultivate new high-net-worth prospects. You will work closely with key Third Party supporters to establish our presence nationally. A key part of your role will be to strategise to identify new high-net-worth donors and create long-term relationships, ensuring that Muslim Aid becomes their charity of choice. You will also collaborate closely with fundraising and supporter services to organise tactical, innovative, bespoke, and strategic events that meet the needs of high-net-worth donors and maximise major gifts like no other.

About the Role:

1. Develop a three-year high-net donor strategy with stakeholders that drives long-term sustainable revenue and year on year growth.
2. Develop short-, medium- and long-term strategies to maintain engagement, retention and increase revenue with existing and prospective donors that supports our organisational strategy.
3. Design and evaluate business plans to maximise return on investment and drive continuous improvements.
4. Develop a full Philanthropy & Legacy system to review fundraising forecasts, review progress and implement quarterly tactical activation plans to recover potential losses.
5. Develop and manage annual philanthropy budgets and KPI’s in line with 5-year strategy.
6. Be a Brand ambassador ensuring that all external engagements align with the organisation’s values and messaging.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Significant experience in fundraising, corporate relationship and/or high-net donor development.
2. Proven track record in implementing corporate / business / high-net donor strategy and achieving challenging targets.
3. Knowledge of a wide range of fundraising mechanisms including CRM, sponsorship, brand association and employee fundraising.
4. Building and managing stakeholder networks.
5. Ability to work within a team structure as well as independently, be creative, take initiative, be attentive to detail and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Philanthropy Manager and drive impactful partnerships with high-net-worth donors. You will develop relationships with existing and new donors, working with key supporters to build our national presence. Your role includes strategizing to make Muslim Aid the charity of choice for HNW individuals and collaborating on unique events that maximise major gifts. Apply now to make a transformative difference!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 additional privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Workplace Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join us at the Petty Pool Trust - officially World Class to work for in 2024 by Best Companies.  You will be responsible for leading the financial management and strategic financial planning for two incorporated charities, with combined annual turnover of £4 million. This role ensures that the charity’s financial resources are effectively managed to achieve its mission and goals. You will oversee all financial operations, compliance, audit processes, and provide leadership to the finance team. The role also involves supporting the executive leadership with financial insights and advising on financial strategy. 

Our values:

• Ambitious – Striving for excellence in everything we do
• Brave – Fearless in our boldness
• Creative – exploring innovation and embracing change
• Collaborative – feeling valued and adding value

Staff Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave, plus public bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Company Sick pay (after passing probationary period)
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Free meals when commuting by car sharing, walking, or cycling
• Bike rack
• Eye care vouchers
• Company pension
• Smart casual dress

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting 

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, including payroll, pension, banking, purchase and sales ledgers across multiple organisations 
• Lead on good practice, implementing effective working methods, checks and controls to improve efficiency of processing across all finance activities 
• Adapt and progress working methods to cover all aspects of the Charitable activity – Education, Commissioned services, OEC short courses. Considering the varied nature of clients, suppliers and staff for every activity
• Implement revised processes to cover site development – Project Learnhive
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management accounts, cash flow and performance reports for the CEO, Board of Trustees, and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to internal charity controls on authorisation for revenue and capital spending. 
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including timely submission of annual reports, HMRC filings, Pension compliance, Education Funding Agency and adherence to charity accounting standard requirements (SORP)   
• Develop and manage financial policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls are in place   
• Lead on the preparation of annual operating budgets, and half yearly reforecasting – including student funding, staff modelling and expense allocation. Advise the senior leadership team on budgetary management and resource allocation. 

Audit & Compliance 

• Act as the main point of contact for the external auditors, payroll, pension and insurance contacts. 
• Manage the annual audit process, ensuring any audit recommendations are implemented 
• Ensure the charity adheres to legal financial obligations, including tax compliance, gift aid, and statutory reporting requirements
• Regularly review and update risk management frameworks related to financial activities  
• Conduct internal audits and evaluations to identify areas for financial improvement. 

Strategic Financial Leadership 

• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior management, contributing to long-term financial planning
• Identify opportunities for supported funding through DFE, LA and donor organisations
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support improved management reporting of operational activities, fundraising events, project proposals, and grant applications
• Implement effective processing and controls for Project Learn Hive to monitor and control revenue, expenditure and cashflow timings
• Monitor the financial performance of projects and programs, ensuring funds are matched to contracted and donor requirements  
• Lead on the preparation of financial reports for grant funders and support grant management   
• Lead the charity's investment and reserves policy, working with the Board of Trustees to ensure sustainability. 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Manage a small team of finance staff, both office-based and remote, ensuring they are supported, trained, and aligned with the charity's financial goals
• Oversee the recruitment, development, and performance management of the finance team, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment he preparation of financial reports for grant funders and support grant management   
• Lead the charity's investment and reserves policy, working with the Board of Trustees to ensure sustainability. 
• Ensure effective communication within the team and with other departments to promote financial literacy and understanding throughout the organisation
• Delegate tasks appropriately and oversee team workflows to ensure deadlines and key deliverables are met. 

Systems & Process Improvement 

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems, and reporting models ensuring they are fit for purpose and support efficient operations
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
• Ensure the charity's finance function remains agile and adaptable to new challenges and opportunities. 

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration 

• Work closely with other departments, including fundraising, programs, and operations, to ensure financial information is integrated and aligned with the charity's overall objectives
• Collaborate with external partners, including auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies, ensuring all rofessional management of all relationships. 
• This role is crucial to ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the charity, supporting the achievement of its mission through sound financial management and strategic planning. 

Key Skills and Qualifications: 

• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in financial management, ideally within the charity, SME, Education or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of charity accounting standards (SORP) and regulatory frameworks relevant to the charity sector.   
• Proven experience in budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting at a strategic level.
• Strong leadership and management skills with experience of managing teams across multiple locations.   
• Experience managing external audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.   
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.   
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, with an aptitude for process improvement.   
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.   
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders. 
• Ability to work with Sage and be competent in Excel, MS Office, Teams and other packages. 

Desirable: 

• Experience in managing charity investments and reserves.   
• Knowledge of grant management and reporting for donors

Personal Attributes: 

• Passionate about the charity’s mission and values.   
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive long-term financial sustainability.   
• Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable leadership style.   
• High integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability. 

Who you are

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Corporate Partnership Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in being part of an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.

 About you

·You are commercially astute with a strong track record of growing income from corporate partnerships

·You are passionate about people and place: you want the best outcomes for people in South Yorkshire living with and beyond cancer

·You understand that income growth comes from inspiring with impact and excellent relationship management

·You thrive working collaboratively in a team which is driven to achieve whilst being supportive and rooted in our mission

·You have strong interpersonal skills which you use to inspire people about the cause and how their support can make a difference

·Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity

·Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

Main purpose of post 

This is a senior role in the fundraising team which is responsible for identifying, developing, and converting opportunities to generate income to achieve Weston Park Cancer Charity’s strategy. This role will lead on and manage income generation through corporate organisations and carries an income target aligned to the grade of the post holder.

You will be expected to understand Weston Park Cancer Charity’s unique offer, the needs and priorities of our corporate partners and be capable of taking our propositions and clearly shaping them to create mutual value for the communities we support and our partners.

Key Responsibilities

· Responsible for an income target of which aligns with the grade of the post and delivers income growth through gifts from corporates, workplace fundraising and public facing corporate donations.

· Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate partnership strategy which is data driven and demonstrates good ROI.

· Develop and deliver concepts and ideas, from early discussion through to detailed proposals, working with colleagues across the charity. 

· Lead on the successful growth in sponsorship of our key programmes such as Big Purple Bus and Grant-Giving for cancer research and other initiatives.

· Write detailed, accurate and compelling bids and proposals that clearly articulate how Weston Park Cancer Charity are the preferred choice to meet the partner and project objectives for Charity of the Year or long-term strategic partnerships.

· Work with our events team to promote opportunities for corporate partners to support the annual events programme e.g. tables at events , team challenge events

· Succinctly communicate the impact of our work, ensuring it inspires and clearly matches the requirements of potential corporate partners and major donors.

· Be a key interface for external corporate enquiries and act as our external ambassador, undertaking significant networking across the region and

· representing the charity at key meetings and events involving high-value stakeholders.

· Be responsible for the account management of all partnerships and provide excellent relationship management.

· Ensure that the resource and capability exist to deliver partner/funder requirements and proactively identify and seek to fill any gaps.

· Ensure we collect detailed feedback and participate in continuous feedback with so that we learn from experience and effectively evaluate both successful and unsuccessful funding proposals and initiatives.

· Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline that is realistically capable of meeting agreed income targets and reflects both the strategic priorities of Weston Park Cancer Chairty and the external funding priorities of our corporate partners

· Drive the acquisition of new high-value donors and funders.

· Hold direct responsibility for the corporate budget and income target.

· Maximise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) opportunities, work place fundraising and volunteering, and Gifts in Kind.

· Lead on our Patrons’ network, ensuring Patrons are supported and engaged in the work of the charity, growing the network as appropriate.

General Responsibilities:

Every employee is required to:

· Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

· Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.

· Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations

· Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.

· Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Interim Deputy Director of Programmes - WasteAid

WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic empowerment programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.

Our programmes focus predominantly on the reduction of plastic, organic, textile and e-waste pollution in areas of the world that have no formal waste management systems.

The organisation promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action.  We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where the lack of waste management systems is harming the environment, economy and society.  We achieve our goals through our3 flagship programme approaches, currently delivered in The Gambia, India, South Africa, South Sudan and Uganda.

- Our Wastepreneur programme for those individuals and micro businesses trying to make a living within the circular economy and make a difference in their communities.

- The WasteAid Circular Economy Network which brings together national stakeholders, local authorities and the private sector to tackle local waste challenges through networking, training, infrastructure support and innovation challenges. 

- First Step Resource Management Programmes focus on a whole system approach to divert waste from landfill supporting community behaviour change, basic infrastructure, collector group training and end market development. 

The organisation is less than 10 years old and has enjoyed unprecedented growth with an annual budget this year of circa £2 million.  It is a dynamic organisation with an international team who work in a supportive and collegial environment. 

INTERIM DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an interim position, but the position will become permanent in due course through a separate recruitment.

Location:  Home based in UK, other European locations considered

Reporting to:  Director of Programmes

Direct Reports:  Country Managers, Grants Finance Officer

Key Relationships:  CEO, Head of Strategy and Impact

Salary:  £50-60k per annum

Location:  UK Home Based with up to 25% international and UK travel

This role is a member of WasteAid’s Senior Management Team.

Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective management and delivery of WasteAid’s global programme, providing leadership, capacity building and support to WasteAid’s international programme team and ensuring effective resource mobilisation.  This role reports to the Director of Programmes and supports that role in scaling, trialling and evolving WasteAid’s current programme approach.

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership and Representation

• Provide leadership and supervisory management for WasteAid’s programmes team, including mobilisation and stewardship of resources, programme quality accountability, and performance management.

• Participate actively in country programme management, coordination, and strategy meetings with Director of Programmes and members of the country team.

• Work closely with Finance colleagues to ensure timely budget development, financial planning and cost management.

• Support the Director of Programmes to actively engage with donors, partner organisations and external stakeholders to ensure WasteAid is strongly represented.

• Conduct regular field visits to support programme teams

Supporting Strategic Direction, Program Quality and Growth

• Provide cohesive leadership to WasteAid’s global programme teams ensuring that priorities and opportunities identified are in line with organisational strategy and approach which includes scaling of current programmes and the identification of further areas of intervention.

• Work closely with the Head of Strategy and Impact to support the programme team with regarding tools and strategies to ensure that programming is based on input from communities, local partners and local/national stakeholders, a thorough understanding of the context, and technical best practices

• Work with Director of Programmes and colleagues in the country programme to identify funding opportunities and support the development of competitive, responsive proposals; meet with potential partners (and donors as appropriate) to discuss current and potential funding opportunities.

• Work with the Senior Management Team to develop programme budgets, which reflect a detailed understanding of situational parameters, beneficiary needs, available resources and technical possibilities including partnership capabilities.

• Working collaboratively with the Senior Management Team, support MEAL approaches to adapt and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems that enhance programme quality, increase effectiveness and measure results.

Staff Performance Management and Development

• Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, establishing a supportive environment while emphasizing accountability, providing regular and timely constructive performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of staff.

• Work with HR to identify and implement recruitment and retention strategies.

Grant Monitoring & Partner Management

• Supervise the Grants Finance Officer.

• Support and supervise implementation of strong Project Management Cycle processes and tools including budgeting and planning and grant meetings such as Budget vs Actuals Meetings, Grant Opening, Mid-Term, and Closing Meetings, ensuring follow up on action points.

• Through the Grants Finance Officer ensure that all programmes are compliant with their respective donor regulations

• Support the Director of Programmes in having a solid partnership strategy for appropriate programmes.

• Ensure programme staff proactively maintain positive relationships with partners, including ongoing capacity building and mentoring,

Job Requirements:

· Educated to degree level, masters in a relevant subject would be desirable.

·  At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience managing complex international development programming, ideally with a climate or environmental element.

· Demonstrated successful leadership experience managing a multi-disciplinary team and cross-cultural dynamics.

· Strong diplomatic and coordination skills.

· Demonstrated ability for accurate analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies.

·  Proven track record of leading multi-location teams.

·  Repeated, successful experience delivering appropriate levels oversight for a portfolio consisting of a variety of complex, donor-funded projects.

· Demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals

· Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

·  Established capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations.

· Ability to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing high-quality outcomes.

·  Motivated, positive individual who excels at taking initiative and is able to motive team members to produce results under pressure while maintaining a sense of humour.

Join us in helping to shape our charity's future by driving and securing funding that will help us create lasting change. In this exciting role, you will share your innovative ideas, vision, and skills to allow us to create positive impacts for people, places, and planet!

Job Title: Grant Development Lead

Location: Wrexham

Responsible to: Head of Community Programmes & Partnerships

Number of hours per week: Full Time – 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Purpose of the job:

Collaborate with the senior management and project management teams to develop high quality, innovative funding proposals and grant applications, that are well-written, persuasive and compelling to funders to secure grant funding. Research appropriate grants and funding for both project work and longer-term growth and maintain an up to date and accurate bid register detailing bids under development as well as upcoming opportunities.

For further information about this role, please visit our website.

Closing Date: 4th November 2024 @ 12pm

Interviews: TBC

To apply for this role, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suitable and how you meet the requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified closing date, when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. We, therefore, encourage applicants to apply early if they wish to be considered for this post.

We are committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Equality, diversity and inclusivity is central to our mission and to our impact.

At Stay we are committed to preventing homelessness and supporting brighter futures.  We provide essential accommodation and services to those experiencing rough sleeping, homelessness, facing homelessness, or a life crisis. Our person-centred approach empowers individuals to rebuild their lives.

As Stay's Fundraising Manager, you'll play a vital role in securing the financial resources necessary to help support our services. You'll develop and implement an innovative fundraising strategy work closely with donors, partners, and the community to build lasting relationships and inspire their support.

Post: Fundraising Manager

Based: Telford - hybrid working available

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Salary: £30,228 (pro rata)

Hours: 20 - 22.5 hours per week worked over a minimum of 3 days per week

Annual Leave and Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (enhanced according to length of service) 

• Regular supervision 

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Pension Scheme

• Birthday off once probationary period has been passed 
• Part of a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below which will take you to Stay’s website, You’ll be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement and complete a simple application form (contact details, references and declarations).

Closing date: Mid-day Monday 28th October 2024.

Key Responsibilities

This newly created role is an ideal an opportunity for someone looking for their next challenge:

What You'll Be Working On:

· Leading on developing and implementing a fundraising strategy for Stay to support our mission and secure the  resources necessary to provide essential services to those in need.  

· Planning and managing fundraising events, ensuring they are successful and meet their goals.

· Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners.

· Researching and identifying funding opportunities and work with the CEO and Operations Manager to write compelling grant proposals to secure funding from trusts and foundations.

· Tracking and analysing fundraising performance to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.

· Representing the charity at community events and networking opportunities.

This job is for you if:

· you are ambitious and creative with a positive attitude and proven track record of achieving fundraising goals.

· you are someone who can roll their sleeves up and get the job done.

· you are looking to take on a more strategic and project management role.

· you work effectively with others as well as independently

· you have a genuine passion for improving the outcomes of homeless people in Telford and can inspire others to support through your enthusiasm.

Stay is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who feel they meet the requirements of the role.

We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead the efficient and effective management of the PSHE Association’s business and services, including oversight of the business pipeline and financial functions.

The PSHE Association is the national body for PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) education – the school curriculum subject that supports children and young people's mental and physical health, relationships, safety, economic wellbeing and careers.

A charity and membership organisation, the Association supports a national network of over 50,000 teachers and schools with resources, training, guidance and advice. We work nationally to raise PSHE education standards for all children including in partnership with a range of leading charities, government bodies, corporates and other partners. This is an exciting time for us as we are expanding our services to meet growing demand.

Working in close collaboration with our two Directorates, this role will require the post-holder to lead on and manage new bids, tenders and proposals, and to support the ongoing project management of successful contracts and grants. The Business Manager will also play a key role in supporting the Training and Events Team and Subject Specialist team in developing a new on-demand training offer via our Learning Management System (LMS).

The post is offered on a full time (32 hours per week), permanent basis with a six-month probationary period. The PSHE Association is a shorter working week employer meaning that employees work a nine-day fortnight with every second Friday off.  

Purpose

• To lead the efficient and effective running of the PSHE Association’s business and workstreams, including leading and supporting the Directorates in the delivery of our services
• To oversee the pipeline and financial functions, working closely with our accountants and office manager
• To lead the development of submissions for bids/tenders and proposals for clients, and provide project management support for roll-out and delivery of successful bids
• To work with the senior leadership team to develop new services in priority growth areas, undertake market research, and support implementation of new services
• To oversee the operations of our training and events offer, including leading and supporting the operations team to fulfil its duties in these areas and ensure successful integration of any new or improved systems and processes
• To implement and maintain systems and processes that optimise efficiency across the organisation
• To work with the senior leadership team on ensuring a strategic approach to business and operations that optimises our ability to serve and grow our membership and member services

Required experience

We expect applicants to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas:

• Business management or a similar role in a charity, membership body, or a relevant sector (e.g. education, health, services for children and young people)
• Managing budgets, business pipelines, performance measures, and financial reporting on income and expenditure
• Drafting bids, tenders or funding applications
• Managing contracts and/or grants from drafting through to ongoing project management, completion and evaluation
• Project management
• Line management

Please visit the PSHE Association website for a full job description and personal specification

The ideal candidate for the Chief Officer position will have a passion for creativity and community engagement, along with strong leadership, bid writing and strategic planning skills. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the Centre’s operations, including program development, fundraising, and community outreach. 

This role can influence the delivery of the mental health agenda across Greater Manchester and requires the jobholder to be a positive leader and role model for the CLC’s members, employees, and volunteers. 

The Chief Officer will also work on behalf of the Charity to develop and deliver the Vision and Mission through the delivery of the strategic plan, ensuring the CLC’s ongoing sustainability, growth, and success in todays challenging economic environment

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and provide strategic leadership and direction to the Creative Living Centre. 

• Develop and implement programs that align with our mission and goals. 

• Oversee budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within planned targets. Accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the CLC, including ensuring that new funding opportunities are pursued. 

• Oversee fundraising efforts and build relationships with donors and sponsors. 

• Manage the Centre’s budget and ensure financial sustainability, asset management and risk appraisal. 

• Foster a positive and inclusive community environment. 

• Represent the Centre at public events and in the media. 

• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. 

• Ensure all staff are effectively line managed and performance managed

• Take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring, and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of the CLC’s activities. 

• Report to the Trustee Board regularly on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for the CLC’s performance. 

• Ensure that the Board operates within statutory and corporate approved frameworks, requirements and guidelines. 

Who are we looking for? 

• Proven experience in a leadership role developing business plans, preferably in a non-profit or community organization ideally a mental health charity. 

• Strong leadership style with line management, team building  experience. 

• Robust knowledge of Charity Governance, Policies, and statutory requirements 

• Strong understanding of creative and cultural sectors. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans. 

• Experience in fundraising and financial management. 

• Passion for creativity and community engagement. 

• Experience of working closely with Boards of Trustees, advising, and guiding robust decision making 

• Financial management including forecasting, budget setting and monitoring income and expenditure. 

• Risk strategy and management. 

• Knowledge of Mental Health Strategies both at local, Greater Manchester and National levels highly desirable. 

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple activities/workstreams. 

• Excellent IT skills with ability to prepare reports in Word, spreadsheets in Excel and Power Point 

What you can expect in return 

The role is part-time, 26.5 hours per week. The successful candidate can work the hours in a variable pattern which can suit both parties, subject to agreement with the CLC’s board of trustees. The successful candidate will be required to spend time at the CLC each week. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Creative Living Centre is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Please note, this role is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Applicants must also be eligible to work in the UK. 

Trusts & Foundations Manager
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Location: London EC1Y Office with Hybrid Home Working
Work pattern: 4 – 5 days per week (28 – 35 hours per week)

About MQ Mental Health Research:

MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.

We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. Having recently launched a new 5-year strategy, MQ is at a critical point in its development.

About the Role:

As the Trusts & Foundations Manager you will be responsible for generating income from grant making trusts and foundations.

You will take the lead on seeking out new prospects and nurturing existing relationships to significantly grow income. You will achieve this by researching sources of funding, devising individually tailored applications, maintaining excellent communications with existing and potential donor trusts and foundations, delivering an agreed income target as well as growing funding from these sources.

We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).

Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and research new and pipeline trust, lottery and statutory fundraising opportunities and progress them to application stage.
• Developing the trust and foundation pipeline to generate new income and multiyear grants
• To lead the development of new fundraising proposals for priority fundraising projects, including potential research partnership opportunities where MQ collaborates on a joint bid with another institution
• To carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals
• Build long-term relationships with new and prospect trust, lottery and statutory donors, including through meetings, attendance at conferences and events, regular update
• calls/comms and – when possible – direct face-to-face engagement.
• Report on performance against agreed budgets and targets
• Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ Trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal

About You:

This role is for you if you are an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser, with good knowledge of the sector. You'll have demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure grants to achieve annual income targets, both through stewarding existing supporters and through researching and cultivating a pipeline of new opportunities.

You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.

We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-orientated.

Essential role requirements include:

• Experience of trusts and foundation fundraising and able to demonstrate continual growth in expertise and results in this area.
• Good understanding of the trusts and foundations fundraising environment and associated processes and different types of grant making bodies.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write concise and inspiring funding applications and to make presentations.
• Creative thinker, with ability to identify funding opportunities and match them with the right trusts.
• Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels.
• Ability to work as part of a team and spot opportunities to grow and develop relationships for the good of the organisation.

You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of using Monday[dot]com

What We're Offering You:

In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Benefits

• Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
• Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
• Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
• Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
• Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
• Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Friday 15th November 2024
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interested?

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

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.

Leeds office, hybrid or remote

Brainstrust is a charity dedicated to helping people with brain tumours and their families. We provide comprehensive support services, information, and assistance to enhance the quality of life for those affected by brain tumours. Our work is backed by a thriving portfolio of funders, and we are seeking a talented Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager to join our passionate team.

As the Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and on occasion, corporate and statutory sources to support brainstrust’s vital work. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities.

Contract Type: part-time: 2-3 days per week, negotiable. We would also consider engaging with the right candidate on a contract, or freelance basis.

Please ensure your application demonstrates how your experience and skills match the person specification outlined above.

Closing date: 8th November 2024.

As an inclusive organisation committed to equal opportunities, we recognise the need for greater diversity in the charity sector, so we welcome and encourage candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for this role.

Background

The Karen Hilltribes Trust (KHT) is a UK registered Charity that has worked in Northern Thailand for the past three decades. Our mission is to partner with Karen communities to improve their health, livelihoods, and access to education. By taking an integrated approach to the complex socio-economic issues at hand, we aim to achieve sustainable change by empowering Karen communities to improve their own lives.

Since 1986, KHT has transformed the health and well-being of over 50,000 people through the provision of clean drinking water, improved sanitation facilities and hygiene education; secured agriculture as a sustainable livelihood for more than 17,000 farmers through the construction of flood-resistant irrigation systems; and increased accessed to education for 17,000 children and young people through school meals, transport and accommodation, and higher education scholarships.

Main Purpose of The Position

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Thai-Karen team and Director of KHT to secure funding to support the successful operation of the charity and implement projects in KHT’s three key programme areas: Community Health; Sustainable Livelihoods; and Access to Education. The role will be primarily desk based but with opportunities to travel to the field. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for:

• Developing and implementing KHT’s fundraising strategy;

• Applying for grants from foundations, corporations, and individuals;

• Implement Prospect Research on existing and new potential donors (major gifts, corporates, trusts and foundations, individual donors) and creating solicitation plans, informing the Director on updates and activities implementation;

• Implementing KHT’s volunteer strategy, ensuring it provides funding to KHT’s projects;

• Ensuring our donors are engaged with high quality materials.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Develop and maintain a fundraising strategy with the Director, paying particular attention to increasing unrestricted funding opportunities.

2. Help develop and implement a CSR strategy to better engage corporations.

3. Manage grant applications for our projects to existing and new funders, who may be foundations, corporations, or individual donors.

4. Implement Prospect Research on existing and new potential donors (major gifts, corporates, trusts and foundations, individual donors) and creating solicitation plans, informing the Director on updates and activities implementation;

5. Check and constantly update Donorfy database, in coordination with KHT Director and KHT Finance Administrator;

6. Recruit volunteers to join our projects in Thailand, organically and potentially through partnerships.

7. Keep relationship with KHT Board of Trustees, in order to keep them informed on any useful material and initiatives they may help KHT with.

8. Implement community fundraising activities and organise talks and fundraising events, with the support and help of KHT Trustees and volunteers.  

9. Ensure that the organisation communicates regularly with its supporters, creating bespoke messages to increase engagement and donations and supporting social media content.

10. Ensure that the organisation complies with fundraising regulations set by the Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator, and other relevant bodies.

11. Visit our team in Northern Thailand on an occasional basis (likely once a year) to better understand our work on the ground and support fundraising initiatives.

12. To perform other such duties as may be required by the Director, which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

You’ll likely have:

• Several years of experience in a relevant role fundraising for registered charities.

• Demonstrable success in securing funding through grant applications and by engaging donors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-level written communications in English and adapt writing style for an array of different audiences.

• Knowledge of Charity Commission/Fundraising Regulator regulations pertaining to fundraising.

• High level of computer literacy and a proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Confidence to present the work of the charity to donors and supporters.

• Capable of working within different cultures and with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds, where English might not be the first language.

• Well organised, able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.

• Have a proactive, flexible, and patient attitude.

• Right to work in the UK.

Other skills that would be useful:

• Experience of using Donorfy.

• Experience working with analytics and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to drive website performance.

• Experience working with social media analytics to drive social media engagement.

• Experience of working in international development or for a small UK charity.

Benefits

• £27,000 FTE for 40 hours a week.

• Opportunity to travel to Thailand.

• Flexible and remote working whilst in the UK.

• 5% employer contribution to pension after probationary period.

• 25 days per year FTE paid holidays, plus bank holidays in England and Wales

*Please note KHT is willing to consider a Part-Time Position for the right candidate, and can be flexible with working days. 

Senior Technical Specialist, Enterprise

Salary Range: £49,200 – £59,560 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Specialist, Enterprise. The primary focus of the role is to play a leading and strategic role in shaping and delivering Fauna & Flora’s work on enterprise development as a means for financing conservation and creating benefits for local partners, indigenous peoples, communities and other stakeholders across our global programme.

You will be a highly motivated and organised individual, looking to apply your advanced expertise in business and entrepreneurship to solve conservation challenges. You will have extensive technical skills in the incubation and scaling of enterprises, including business strategy, facilitation of international market access and leveraging private sector partnerships. You will have work experience in the private sector, including purpose-led enterprises.

You will have demonstrable experience in market research and analysis, business plan development, financial modelling, business valuation, and investment pitch deck creation.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the proven ability to liaise across teams and cultures as well as from rural entrepreneurs to companies and investors. You will enjoy applying your business skills to complex issues and explaining these in plain and accessible language.

You will be an excellent communicator and comfortable team leader and player, able to motivate task-focused teams to successful outcomes.  You will have excellent facilitation, training and coaching skills. The ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines will be a key attribute.  

You should hold a relevant degree or equivalent level qualification or equivalent professional experience in business, finance, economics or other relevant discipline. You should be passionate about supporting others to develop their knowledge and skills while being open to learning and able to quickly pick up new skills. You will have considerable experience of applying your skills to a conservation, development or natural resource management context in less developed countries.

Fluency in English is essential, and French is highly desirable. Knowledge of languages relevant to Fauna & Flora’s work, such as Bahasa, Swahili, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish, will be highly valuable

Fauna & Flora is part of Cambridge Conservation Initiative in the David Attenborough Building, providing a great platform for collaboration with other conservation organisations and University of Cambridge departments and institutions. You will be joining a diverse team with global responsibilities and the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.

This position will be based in Cambridge with international travel as required to meet project needs.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 10 November 2024. Interviews are likely to take place in 3rd week of November 2024

The Head of Fundraising is an exciting new role developed for the Society to increase fundraising and develop additional income streams to enhance the sustainability of the Society. They will help deliver the Transformation Plan, an exciting new project for Scotland’s oldest learned antiquarian Society to help deliver the Society’s vision: “Scotland’s past is for everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect, home and abroad”.

The Transformation Plan includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh to co-create the most inclusive, low-carbon and heritage-rich space to work, visit and participate. This will become a heritage hub for Scotland’s past, helping to bring heritage alive for a wide range of public audiences. This role will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the Society to achieve its fundraising targets and enhance its development program.

They will be an effective fundraiser and key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision.

Initially on a 2.5-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, the post will work as part of the senior management team and liaise directly with staff, Councillors (trustees), members (known as Fellows) and other organisations and individuals to ensure the successful delivery of their responsibilities.

The post will have the following immediate priorities:

· Helping develop and submit a major stage one Development Phase National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application in collaboration with the Director and others, creating an engaging and successful proposal and case for support (part of an overall c£6m Transformation Plan project)

· Development and delivery of a major fundraising campaign based on personal giving, grant applications and other fundraising activities

· Working with staff and Councillors to develop the required transformation of the Society to deliver maximum public benefit in line with the Society’s vision and mission

· Line managing staff as required

Main Responsibilities

Strategy and planning

· Development and delivery of a fundraising campaign (including grant funding, individual and organisational donations, and other fundraising activities) for a c£6m project, setting targets in collaboration with the Director and meeting them, creating engaging and successful proposals and cases for support

· Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams

· In cooperation with the Director, lead the development of a long-term fundraising strategy to achieve agreed long term Society goals and vision

· Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds

Fundraising

· Build and manage an effective fundraising team (across the Society staff and volunteers as required) that delivers fundraising income meeting set targets

· Oversee the management of a grant and trust income programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality proposals and reports

· Oversee the management of an individual giving programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality donor development and reports

· Lead on development of new funding streams

· Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention

Senior Management

The Head of Fundraising is a member of the Society’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and as such the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the Society including:

· Organisational strategic planning and development

· Income and expenditure budget planning and management

· Advising members of SMT on the availability of funds and the viability of obtaining funds to support initiatives

· Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation

· Playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Society strategy and action plans

· To participate as an active member of the SMT, attending meetings and producing reports as required

· Attending Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings to report and give advice on fundraising matters

· Attending and participating in Council (trustee meetings) and producing reports as required

· Contribute to establishing and delivering on the core values of the Society

· Attend and participate in relevant events

A full job description is available.

Person Specification

The Head of Fundraising will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. They will be a key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision. As such they will need the following:

Requirements - essential

· At least three years’ experience in a similar role

· Demonstrable record of major capital fundraising leadership and delivery, ideally within a charitable organisation but others will be considered

· A track record of successful fundraising, including sizeable NLHF applications

· Experience of utilising the strength of an organisational brand for charity/business development

· Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets

· Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships including developing and managing individual donors and development of legacy giving

· Experience of developing and implementing strategic and business plans

· Strong leadership skills

· Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/or its services

· Knowledge of the fundraising environment including regulations around due diligence and compliance

· Knowledge of a range techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for the Society

· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

· Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently to a diverse range of audiences

· Ability to secure Senior Management and Board approval for strategy

· Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and programs within the scope of the post and initiate, develop and deliver new initiatives that build on their successes

Aptitude

· Inclusive management style with experience of line management

· Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours work

· Strong commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation

· The ability to drive and embed lasting change

· Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative, make decisions and achieve ambitious targets

· Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity

Requirements - desirable

· Experience of working in a charitable organisation

· Experience of working in a membership organisation

· Experience and understanding of working with heritage organisations

· Understanding of the main issues facing the heritage sector

· Entrepreneurial outlook

· Experience of matrix management

· Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level

Further Information

This post is an initial 2.5-year (30 month) full-time contract which will be extendible subject to funding. There will be a short probationary period during which time your skills and suitability for the position will be assessed. Development of fundraising for the Transformation Plan will be the immediate priority. A lot of work has already been undertaken by the Society in preparing for an NLHF application as part of this, but the skill and experience of this post will ensure it has the maximum chance of success. This will include liaising with others, including NLHF staff and our consultants, the More Partnership.

The tasks and role will develop in line with the requirements in that application and the implementation of the Transformation Plan and will be reviewed after the submission of the initial NLHF bid. However, the core responsibilities will remain the development and delivery of successful fundraising strategies, increasing income to the Society.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and believes that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and encourage all interested individuals to apply.

A full job description is available.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

The Society has been around for over 240 years, actively supporting the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past, ensuring everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect its heritage, home and abroad. We are now looking to contract a new role created to help us enhance the organisation and increase its sustainability into the future.

What we do

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a heritage charity (SC010440) with global membership providing expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. It empowers and facilitates research and innovation, advocating as an independent voice for heritage, and sharing knowledge of the past with everyone. For more information please refer to our website.